Episode 427 - Why Martial Artists Aren't Demoted

In this episode, Jeremy talks about why martial artists aren't demoted. 

Why Martial Artists Aren't Demoted - Episode 427

In martial arts, we acquire skills in our career through training and we are promoted by testing those skills. However, it is inevitable that we lose some of those skills through injuries, not training, and old age. Do martial artists get demoted with their rank with some of those reasons? In this episode, Jeremy talks about the reason why martial artists aren't demoted. Listen to find out more!

 

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Episode 426 - Mr. Ludi Lin

Mr. Ludi Lin is a martial arts practitioner and a Hollywood actor who starred in the Power Rangers reboot and Black Mirror.

Mr. Ludi Lin - Episode 426

Learning how to fight because of being bullied is always the reason to get into martial arts for most of us. Mr. Ludi Lin had a hard time growing up in China because of bullying and he had to learn to defend himself against them. Later on, as a teen, he would go to Thailand and learn Muay Thai that's going to pave the way for his Hollywood career. Mr. Lin has starred in the Power Rangers reboot, recent Black Mirror episode and the future reboot of the Mortal Kombat. Interesting? Listen to learn more!

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Episode 425 - 36 Chambers of Shaolin Discussion with Mr. Joshua Blum

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Mr. Joshua Blum of the 13th Hour Podcast and they talk about the 36 Chambers of Shaolin

36 Chambers of Shaolin Discussion with Mr. Joshua Blum - Episode 425

The 36 Chambers of Shaolin is one of the classic films that the Shaw Brothers has made. In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Mr. Joshua Blum from the 13th Hour Podcast as they share their movie review for the 36 Chambers of Shaolin and they talk about their experience of watching the film for the first time. Listen if you want to find out more!

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Episode 424 - Guro Joseph Marana

Guro Joseph Marana is a martial arts practitioner and instructor of Filipino Martial Arts (FMA). He's part of the Inosanto Academy.

I had known all of Filipino Martial Arts but I hever seen anything like that. I watched them do hubad, and I watched them do all these things out of hubad... And I finished watching the tape and I was super hungry for that information after that.

Guro Joseph Marana - Episode 424

Just like most of us, Guro Joseph Marana started to like martial arts movies growing up from Jackie Chan, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Steven Seagal to say a few. Guro Joseph Marana started training taekwondo in Maryland and then he eventually found his way to Dan Inosanto's academy in LA. Today, he is part of the Inosanto Academy where he teaches FMA and he is a podcast host of the Lakas Filipino Martial Arts Podcast. Guro Joseph Marana has a lot of experience up in his sleeve so listen to find out more!

Show Notes 

You may reach Guro Joseph Marana through the social media & website links below: facebook.com/lakasfma
instagram.com/lakasfma
twitter.com/lakasfma
lakasfma.tumblr.com
www.lakasfma.com

 

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Episode 423 - When Do You Deserve A Black Belt

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by our guest, Mr. Jim Angelo, as they talk about when do you deserve a black belt?

When Do You Deserve A Black Belt - Episode 423

For those who are contemplating to get their black belt exams or those who want to enter into the martial arts, you might have asked yourself the question if you are worthy to be a black belt. Our guest, Mr. Jim Angelo, is questioning whether he is deserving of the black belt. In this episode, Jeremy talks with Mr. Jim Angelo and they try to answer when do you deserve a black belt? Listen as Jeremy shares his own experiences and more!

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Episode 422 - Mr. Eric Jacobus

Mr. Eric Jacobus is a martial arts practitioner who works on films and games as a motion capture stuntman. He appeared on Sony's God of War and Spiderman to say a few.

I ran down there to LA, So what's the character? You're playing a bearded man defending a son."That was exactly who I was at the time, because I had no money, I had a wife and a kid, and we were not going to survive the winter. And I said, I'm going to take this job and I'm going to do it better than anybody else.

Mr. Eric Jacobus - Episode 422

Finding martial arts in the movie Pink Panther is surely the most unique answer that we've heard on the show. Mr. Jacobus was particularly fascinated with comedic martial arts when he started watching Jackie Chan's movies. Today, Mr. Jacobus is a stuntman and actor who works in film, TV, and video games as a performer and action designer. He had his big break when he portrayed Kratos on Sony's God of War. If you are a movie geek, Mr. Eric Jacobus' stories will definitely be a treat for you. Listen to find out more!

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Show Notes

In this episode, we mentioned Donnie Yen, Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung.

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Episode 421 - Martial Arts Superheroes and Neuroscience

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Sensei Paul Zehr and they talk about Martial Arts Superheroes and Neuroscience.

Martial Arts Superheroes and Neuroscience - Episode 421

Many of us may not know about the benefits of knowing the abilities of our bodies when training in martial arts. Sensei Paul Zehr is gracious enough to share with us how his science communication of the benefits of physiology and neurology through relating it with our favorite superheroes. Listen as Jeremy talks with Sensei Paul Zehr about the science of human performance and improving our martial arts abilities.

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Episode 420 - Mr. Rich Ting

Mr. Rich Ting is a martial arts practitioner who is part of a martial arts TV series based on Bruce Lee's idea, Warrior.

There is such a difference and separation between martial artist and the real world and then bringing that realness to camera. I always say, you have to have a foundation obviously but then you almost have to relearn the art so that it's believable and readable on camera...

Mr. Rich Ting - Episode 420

Upon seeing martial arts films like Enter the Dragon and the Big Boss, little did he know that he was going to be part of one of Bruce Lee's brainchild. Mr. Rich Ting started with Tangsoodo when he was inspired after seeing a bunch of Bruce Lee movies. Mr. Ting was an athlete when he was younger but becoming a Hollywood actor has always been his dream. Fast forward to today, Mr. Rich Ting is part of the TV series "Warrior" which is conceptualized by Bruce Lee himself. Listen to learn more!

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Show Notes

In this episode, we mentioned Bruce Lee and Shannon Lee.

You may reach Mr. Rich Ting through his Instagramand his website.

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Episode 419 - How Much Do Size and Strength Matter in Martial Arts

In today's episode, Jeremy talks about one of the most debated issues ever since, how much do size and strength matter in Martial Arts?

How Much Do Size and Strength Matter in Martial Arts - Episode 419

Do bigger and stronger people always win in combat? Or other factors make a difference like speed and agility? Does it matter in training? We can also factor in mass and muscle and other contributors as well. In this episode, Jeremy tries to answer these questions and discusses how much do size and strength matter in martial arts. 

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