Episode 453 - Martial Arts Infighting

In this episode, Jeremy talks about what seems to be the perennial issue of Martial Arts Infighting.

Martial Arts Infighting - Episode 453

People participate in martial arts and we as people tend to make mistakes when we think about ourselves. One of the most pressing issues is the martial arts infighting among individuals, instructors, and maybe even schools. Martial artists tend to drag each other down and it's embarrassing. In this episode, Jeremy talks about martial arts infighting and how are we going to spend the time and energy into something more positive for the martial arts. Listen to find out more!

 

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Episode 452 - Ms. Lauren Mary Kim

Miss Lauren Mary Kim is a martial arts practitioner who does stunt work for some of the great Hollywood action films such as Fast and Furious 7.

Everything was a rollercoaster. Once I've found martial arts, that kind of transformed things. I was able to learn about meditation and being still. Things now in my life are more constant. Things don't bother me as much as before.

Ms. Lauren Mary Kim - Episode 452

Having been in dancing made a better transition to martial arts. Miss Lauren Mary Kim has done tap dancing, ballet, and gymnastics among others which made it easy to unify her dancing skills with martial arts. Miss Kim started martial arts when she met a couple of stunt guys who train and she never looked back ever since. Today, she's an accomplished stuntwoman with a lot of films under her belt. She loves training with different martial arts which made it possible for her to train under Dan Inosanto. Miss Lauren Mary Kim trained with FMA, Taekwondo, and Capoeira among others. Listen to find out more!

Show Notes

In this episode, we mentioned Dan Inosanto, Bas Rutten, and the legendary Bruce Lee.

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Episode 451 - Problems with Martial Arts Judging

In this episode, Jeremy talks about the Problems with Martial Arts Judging

Problems with Martial Arts Judging - Episode 451

Most of the time, people can't take other's opinions so it becomes a challenge because judging in the martial arts is a subjective judgment. In this episode, Jeremy discusses both his experiences when he is judging and the problems with Martial Arts Judging. Listen to learn more!

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Episode 450 - Ms. Juju Chan

Ms. Juju Chan is a martial arts practitioner and actress best known for her role at the Netflix' Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny

When I saw a clip of Bruce Lee doing nunchucks, I was so fascinated by his nunchuck skills. So, I made my own pair of nunchucks with rulers and shoelaces and just keep copying the moves. It was because of martial arts films I started learning martial arts.

Ms. Juju  Chan - Episode 450

Making it to Hollywood is not an easy path especially in a time when there's not too many Asian women are cast. Ms. Juju Chan successfully navigated her way through the film industry armed with her martial arts skills and sheer will. She started out with a lot of stuff unrelated to martial arts in Hong Kong and eventually taking the journey to the martial arts. Ms. Juju Chan is known for her work at the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny and her latest one, the Wu Assasins. Ms. Juju Chan had a lot of cool stories so listen to find out more!

Show Notes

Check out Ms. Juju Chan's IMDB page here.

In this episode, we mentioned Iko Uwais, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny and Wu Assasins.

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Episode 449 - Martial Arts Coaching and Consulting Services

In this episode, Jeremy talks about the new Martial Arts Coaching and Consulting Services for both martial artists and school owners.

Martial Arts Coaching and Consulting Services - Episode 449

Many martial artists have been sending the show their questions and asking help with training or their school so, we've been trying to help ever since. So we've decided to finally take it to another level and transform it into the Martial Arts Coaching and Consulting Services. In this episode, Jeremy discusses the plans and ways you could avail of the services. This is a way for whistlekick to support you, the traditional martial artists. Listen to find out more!

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Episode 448 - Master Colin Wee

Master Colin Wee is a martial arts practitioner and chief instructor at the JDK Taekwondo in Perth, Australia.

What I wanted to do was to organize and to make sense of a system by using the pattern set as my base syllabus. So, rather than a list of techniques per belt rank, I saw that the patterns as the framework for what I needed to communicate expertise or experience.

Master Colin Wee - Episode 448

Growing up in Singapore, Master Colin Wee has not always been satisfied with his fitness as a fat kid. He decided to cut weight when he was in high school and having watched a lot of wuxia movies and the Green Hornet, he turned to martial arts with the help of a friend. Now, based in Perth, Australia, he is the chief instructor at the JDK Taekwondo. Master Colin had a lot of interesting stories to tell about taekwondo so listen to learn more!

Show Notes

In this episode, we mentioned a lot of names including Jhoon Rhee, Choi Hong Hi, Alex Gillis, Choki Motobu and Gichin Funakoshi

You may connect with Master Colin Wee through his the JDK website, Facebook and Instagram

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Episode 447 - Finding Your Path

In this episode, Jeremy will answer a question about finding your path from one of the listeners who happen to be the guest on the show, Mr. TJ Jones.

Finding Your Path - Episode 447

The question that this episode tries to answer is: Is there a common path forward or you have to find the path when you decide to move up a degree in your black belt? In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Mr. TJ Jones who asked the question. Listen as Jeremy and TJ try to discuss salient points in relation to moving up a degree or promotion in the rank of the black belt. 

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Episode 446 - Sifu Jeremy Roadruck

Sifu Jeremy Roadruck is a martial arts practitioner and instructor at the Mile High Karate in Ohio. He is the host of the Parenting Program Show podcast.

We always get consent before we move forward. You can't coach someone who doesn't want to be coached or who's not asking for it.

Sifu Jeremy Roadruck - Episode 446

If you feel like your life is meaningless, has no direction, and you think you are born for a greater purpose rather than working on a boring job, what would you do? Sifu Jeremy Roadruck turned to martial arts, although later than usual, it changed his life for the better. Martial arts helped integrate and connect parts of himself. Today, Sifu Jeremy Roadruck is a martial arts instructor and franchise owner of the Mile High Karate in Ohio. He founded The Parenting Program which helps families to help parents and children against abuse. Sifu Roadruck has a lot to share so listen to learn more!

Show Notes

You may find more about Sensei Jeremy Roadruck on his Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube channel.

If you are interested in The Parenting Program, you may visit their website or listen to the podcast!

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