Thursday, February 27, 2020

Episode 479 - Martial Arts Radio LIVE (Episode 5)


In this episode, Jeremy brings us the fifth Episode of the Martial Arts Radio Live.

Martial Arts Radio LIVE (Episode 5) - Episode 479

Today's episode is the fifth installment for the Martial Arts Radio Live. Jeremy answers questions and reads stories from the listeners as well as giving out some cool trivia. Listen to find out a lot of surprise announcements and more!


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Monday, February 24, 2020

Episode 478 - Mr. Stephan Kesting


Mr. Stephan Kesting is a martial arts practitioner and instructor at the Grapple Arts. He is also a Podcaster, Youtube creator and a full-time firefighter.

It's not really that you have to spend more time doing that particular move, you need to find a way to achieve the same goal... That is varying the guard and then ending up in the armbar.

Mr. Stephan Kesting - Episode 478

One of the most convincing ways to ask your parents to bring you to a martial arts class is to write a letter using crayons to threaten them. Unfortunately. It did not work with Mr. Stephan Kesting but however, he started training at 12-years old. He was fascinated with martial arts when he read a book as a young child which gave him a strong foundation to do what he is doing now, teach martial arts. He founded an online martial arts course GrappleArts.com, his own Youtube channel, and his own podcast: The Strenuous Life Podcast. Mr. Stephan Kesting is the definition of busy and he has a lot in store for us in this episode. Listen to learn more!

Show Notes

Check out the Grapple Arts website here.
Like and subscribe to Mr. Stephan Kesting's Youtube channel and Instagram.
Listen to The Strenuous Life Podcast here.


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Thursday, February 20, 2020

Episode 477 - We're Looking For Some Help


In this episode, Jeremy talks about his thoughts about the plans and the future of whistlekick.

We're Looking For Some Help - Episode 477

The episode we're bringing to you today is an emotional one because it's about whistlekick. In this episode, Jeremy becomes emotional while talking about his plans for both the company and the creative side of whistlekick. Listen to find out more!

 


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Monday, February 17, 2020

Episode 476 - Coach Lina Khalifeh


Coach Lina Khalifeh is a martial arts practitioner and instructor of Taekwondo. She is a champion, trainer and founder of SheFighter, a self-defense school for women.

Why are women so afraid to stand and defend for themselves? That's how I started. I started teaching self-defense training at the basement of my parent's house. That's how I shifted from taekwondo to creating my own system.

Coach Lina Khalifeh - Episode 476

Addiction is not the most pleasant word to use but Coach Lina Khalifeh is on the good side. As a young child at age 5, Coach Khalifeh is already addicted to discipline, focus, values, and commitment as she goes to train 3x in a week in taekwondo. Presently, Coach Lina Khalifeh has a new addiction, helping women all over the world on how to defend themselves effectively. She founded SheFighter to become an internationally-known organization dedicated to increasing safety and self-image. Born and raised in Jordan, Coach Khalifeh is now based in Canada.

Show Notes

You can check out Coach Lina Khalifeh's school at www.SheFighter.com and reach out through her personal website at www.Linakhalifeh.org

Follow, like, and subscribe Coach Lina Khalifeh's Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube


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Thursday, February 13, 2020

Episode 475 - Traditional Training vs Successful Business


In this episode, Jeremy talks about the balance and conflict between Traditional Training vs Successful Business.

Traditional Training vs Successful Business - Episode 475

The idea of running a successful martial arts business and preserving martial arts values and training can be tricky. It's a question of how much are you willing to compromise between the two so you can reap the benefits of both. In this episode, Jeremy talks about the pros and cons, balance and conflict between traditional martial arts training and becoming a successful business. Listen to learn more!


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Monday, February 10, 2020

Episode 474 - Mr. Brian Lorence


Mr. Brian Lorence is a martial arts practitioner, instructor, and founder at the Lorence Martial Arts Studio in Wisconsin.

The good instructors out there are going to do everything they can to not make you feel that negative stuff. They are going to be all about helping you get back to. who you are as a martial artist.

Mr. Brian Lorence - Episode 474

It's not often that a teenager's going to choose martial arts over team sports in school. What was it that made Mr. Brian Lorence choose martial arts over his favorite sport? Fast forward to today, he has become a great inspiration to both younger and older martial artists through his Lorence Martial Arts Studio in Wisconsin. In this episode, Mr. Brian Lorence tells us the story of how he ended up teaching martial arts. Listen to find out more about his experience teaching young martial artists and more inspiring stories!

Show Notes

You can check out Mr. Brian Lorence's school here or like their page on Facebook

In this episode, we mentioned Episode 223 and the book From Chuck Norris to Karate Kid


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Thursday, February 6, 2020

Episode 473 - What Makes One Martial Artist Better


In this episode, Jeremy talks about an inherent issue in the martial arts: What Makes One Martial Artist Better?

What Makes One Martial Artist Better - Episode 473

How do we evaluate if a martial artist is better than the other? This gives us a list of questions that we have to ask: Does being better in a competition makes one martial artist better than another? What makes a martial artist good? Does the rank tell us who would be better? In this episode, Jeremy talks about what makes one martial artist better and how he evaluates if one is a good martial artist.

Show Notes

You can check out Episode 207 and Episode 447 that were mentioned in this episode.


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Monday, February 3, 2020

Episode 472 - Mr. Andrew Adams


Mr. Andrew Adams is a martial arts practitioner who trains at the White Crane Martial Arts at New Hampshire. He is currently an admin of whistlekick's Facebook page.

You can see the same form done even in the same school by different students and it will look slightly different because of the cadence or the rhythm of how they do it.

Mr. Andrew Adams - Episode 472

As a kid who experienced the tumultuous relationship of his parents, all he ever wanted was to protect her mother. This mindset brought Mr. Andrew Adams to study karate after moving out of their house and to a new school at age 13. Presently, Mr. Adams trains at the White Crane Martial Arts at New Hampshire. Mr. Adams is also an admin of whistlekick's Facebook group. Mr. Andrew Adams had a lot of stories to share so listen to find out more!

Show Notes

Find more about the White Crane Martial Arts here and check out Mr. Andrew Adams' Facebook page here.


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