Episode 367 - Balancing Safety with Effective Training

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the importance of balancing safety with effective training.

Balancing Safety with Effective Training - Episode 367

As martial artists, we know that there are hazards in what we do such as injuries in training and real-world scenarios. Safety is the first and foremost concern of every one of us both in training or out in the real world. However, we can't really stop accidents from happening so we must consider the risks in what we do whether in stretching or partner drills. On this episode, Jeremy talks about the importance of balancing safety with effective training and his tips on how to minimize risk. Listen to learn more!

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Episode 366 - Chief Instructor David Kahn

Chief Instructor David Kahn is a martial arts practitioner and instructor of Krav Maga. He's an accomplished teacher of Military Krav Maga (MKM).

Obviously, people are built differently. Tall, short, male, female, strong, not so strong, but whatever their capabilities, Krav Maga has got to conform to the person...

Chief Instructor David Kahn - Episode 366

Quite a number of Krav Maga practitioners mainly trains for self-defense or it is included in the curriculum of their military training. Chief Instructor David Kahn is one those who have a deeper understanding of Krav Maga as he started his journey to the martial arts young and did not stop. Chief Instructor Kahn teaches Military Krav Maga on different law enforcement and national defense agencies around the world. Chief Instructor goes really deep into Krav Maga and so if you like hearing interesting stories about it, listen to find out more!

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Episode 365 - Make it Fun

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about how martial arts classes can be much more interesting, make it fun!

Make it Fun - Episode 365

Most of us may agree that one martial arts class may be much more interesting than the other. One can be dead serious and the other can be much more fun. On this episode, Jeremy talks about his experience in having fun and interesting class and how to create such a fun atmosphere on a martial arts class.

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Episode 364 - Sensei Shaffee Bacchus

Sensei Shaffee Bacchus is a martial arts practitioner and instructor. He is the chief instructor at Shinkendo Boston.

I think Gi or no Gi, I would have found martial arts in some way, shape or form...

Sensei Shaffee Bacchus - Episode 364

Many of us martial artists got our inspiration to go into the martial arts from the movies which include our guest today. Sensei Shaffee Bacchus has seen almost all kung fu movies every Saturday nights. However, there are almost no martial arts in his homeland and whenever he gets the opportunity to train, Sensei Bacchus would grab it despite his peers doing different things. Aside from martial arts, Sensei Bacchus is successful on his work on the medical field. Sensei Shaffee Bacchus has a lot of stories to tell so listen to find out more!

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Episode 363 - Guardian Angels

On this episode, Jeremy talks about a popular organization that aims to keep the peace, the Guardian Angels.

Guardian Angels - Episode 363

Preserving law and order is not an easy task even for the police which resulted in some private individuals initiative to help the law enforcement. One initiative that is more popular is the Guardian Angels. It was shrouded with controversies at first but it gained popularity eventually and it also expanded overseas. The Guardian Angels were successful in their goals and they are hard to miss on some martial arts events. On today's episode, Jeremy talks about how martial artists can contribute to keeping the peace. Listen to find out more!

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Episode 362 - Shihan Bas Rutten

Shihan Bas Rutten is a martial arts practitioner, instructor, coach and retired mixed martial arts champion from the Netherlands.

What poster are you talking about? He says, "from the fight." I said, who's fighting? He says "you're fighting." I said, who am I fighting? And they go, Frank Lobman, and I said, The Animal? ...and I'm starting to think, and i started to realize, oh yeah I talked to that producer...

Shihan Bas Rutten - Episode 362

For fight fans, our guest today needs no introduction as he is quite a character in the MMA world. Shihan Bas Rutten is a former champion of Pancrase where he tallied an unbeaten record of 19-0. Shihan Rutten is also a former heavyweight champion of the UFC before his career was plagued with injuries. He has belts from Taekwondo and Karate and he is also Muay Thai fighter, therefore, making him a multi-disciplined martial artist. Shihan Bas Rutten gives us few of his untold stories and if you are interested, listen to learn more!

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Episode 361 - Announcing First Cup with Jeremy video show

On this episode, Jeremy is announcing First Cup with Jeremy video show. A daily show on Youtube where he drinks his first cup of coffee.

Announcing First Cup with Jeremy video show - Episode 360

In the past six months, Jeremy has been putting up daily videos on Youtube where he shares his first thoughts of the day over his first cup of coffee. On this episode, Jeremy officially announces the First Cup with Jeremy video show. Listen to find out more!

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Episode 360 - Sifu Glen Doyle

Sifu Glen Doyle is a martial arts practitioner and instructor. He is a former Kung Fu champion and practices Irish Martial Arts.

There's a sense of comfort that you get right away when you cross over certain martial arts...

Sifu Glen Doyle - Episode 360

Learning how to fight is sometimes instilled into us on a very early age. Sifu Glen Doyle learned boxing as soon as he began speaking because of his father. Later on, he would turn into martial arts such as Kung Fu and stick fighting. What makes Sifu Doyle special is that he practices Irish Martial Arts traditions that are part of his roots. Sifu Glen Doyle has a lot to tell so, listen to find out more!

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Episode 359 - The McDojo Paradox

On today's episode, Jeremy talks about one of the more intriguing topics in the martial arts, the McDojo paradox.

The McDojo Paradox - Episode 359

A McDojo is generally known in the martial arts world that has low standards for promotion and its high prices. Although one is free to identify one for himself,  it poses many questions as well such as is it right to label a school a mcdojo or is there an ultimate authority for martial arts to categorize a school as such? On this episode, Jeremy talks about the McDojo Paradox. If you are interested, listen to find out more!

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