Episode 514 - Mr. Jon Hurwitz

Mr. Jon Hurwitz is an actor, film director, producer, and part of the cast of the legendary movie, The Karate Kid 

When there's that many people who loves  something, a movie like karate kid, you're going to watch it over and over gain over the years, it's ingrained in your life in a major way and you think about it in all sorts of different ways. So it's not surprising that many people across the world would have examined the Karate Kid and thought about it in a different kind of way.

Mr. Jon Hurwitz - Episode 514

Our guest today needs no introduction because most of you might know him already. Mr. Jon Hurwitz is part of the legendary film The Karate Kid. Mr. Hurwitz, aside from being an actor, is a director, producer, and writer of some famous comedy films like Harold and Kumar, American Reunion, and more. Presently, he is part of the "sequel" of The Karate Kid that is shown on Youtube Premium, Cobra Kai. Liste now to learn more about Karate Kid and Mr. Jon Hurwitz's journey.

Show Notes

You can check out Mr. Jon Hurwitz's IMDB page and the Karate Kid episode here

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Episode 513 - Growing Opportunity for Martial Arts in Homeschooling

In this episode, Jeremy talks about the growing opportunity for Martial Arts in Homeschooling

Coming Opportunity for Martial Arts in Homeschooling - Episode 513

Homeschooling has been around for decades and we see that the trend might be climbing towards it. As an observation, homeschooled children have a lot more flexible school day activities and that's where the opportunity for martial arts to come in. In this episode, Jeremy talks about the growing opportunity for Martial Arts in Homeschooling and how martial arts school owners and instructors can benefit from it. Listen to learn more!

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Episode 512 - Shihan Charles Garrett

Shihan Charles Garrett is a practitioner and instructor of Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Matsumura Seito Karate-do based in California.

To me, martial arts is the best thing to keep us from having to get in a fight because our energy tells us automatically where the disturbance is. On the other hand, we have a requirement of being a guardian because when you really master the martial arts, you truly become a guardian of where you live. You have to learn to protect those that need to be protected because they don't have their own ability.

Shihan Charles Garrett - Episode 512

If you're going to learn martial arts for the first time in a military setting, you're in to get the real pain. Shihan Charles Garett learned martial arts through his drill Sargeant while stationed in Japan and eventually studying under Grandmaster Hohan Soken. Presently, Shihan Garett is a gatekeeper of the art of Okinawan Shorin Ryu Matsumura Seito Karate-do and he founded an organization for it; Soken Hohan's Orthodox Karate-Do Association. Listen in as Shihan Charles Garett shares his journey to the martial arts, how he ended up studying in Okinawa, and imparts the wisdom of a lifelong practitioner.

Show Notes

In this episode we mentioned Shihan Mike Sartwell and Grandmaster Hohan Soken

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Episode 511 - Martial Arts Radio LIVE (Episode 9)

In this episode, Jeremy brings us the ninth Episode of the Martial Arts Radio Live entitled: We Have More That Binds Us Than Divides Us

Martial Arts Radio LIVE (Episode 9) - Episode 511

Today's episode is the ninth installment for the Martial Arts Radio Live. Jeremy answers questions and reads stories from the listeners as well as giving out some cool trivia. In this episode, we have a new segment where we talk about martial arts in the news. Listen to find out a lot of surprise announcements and more!

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Episode 510 - Ms. Shirley Meier

Ms. Shirley Meier is a martial arts practitioner and instructor. She is an author of science fiction and fantasy from Canada.

The difference between a soldier and a warrior is that a soldier just does what they're told, trusting the chain of command. A warrior makes their own decisions. Is this worth fighting over? Is this worth going to hell for?

Ms. Shirley Meier - Episode 510

Most of us learned martial arts because we need self-defense but there are some who learned for a whole different reason. Ms. Shirley Meier learned martial arts because she needed it for the novel she's writing at the time and as the cliche goes, the rest is history. Today, she is still writing novels and teaches karate for free. The discussion in this episode touches a lot of topics so listen to learn more!

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Show Notes

Find more about Ms. Shirley Meier on her Wikipedia page. In this episode, we mentioned Mr. Teel James Glenn.

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Episode 509 - Speed Development Program

In this episode, Jeremy talks about the newest addition to whistlekick's training programs, the Speed Development Program

Speed Development Program - Episode 509

Speed is an important part of martial arts and it works for physical training too. However, there are close to zero materials for speed training in the martial arts that are available in the market today. In this episode, Jeremy talks about the importance of speed training, what are the advantages, and more importantly, how this program was put together. If you are ready to be faster not only your feet but on every movement, listen to learn more about the Speed Development Program!

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Episode 508 - Sensei Daryl Vidal

Sensei Darryl Vidal is a martial arts practitioner and instructor of different styles. He's teaching the Vidal Kenpo program.

I think the more important thing less than the fact that that's what Bruce Lee did was that they're all great systems to offer and mixing them together is very rewarding and practical to some extent. It is definitely part of my whole Karate make up.

Sensei Darryl Vidal - Episode 508

Having been exposed to Eskrima, a Filipino art of stick fighting, at a young age, Sensei Darryl Vidal developed a fascination with the martial arts. As his brother learned karate, he would also train alongside him that gave him an affinity to it. Sensei Vidal went on to train, participate in competitions, and eventually landing a role in the original Karate Kid movie. Sensei Darryl Vidal had a lot of stories from where he came from so make sure to listen to this episode!

Show Notes

You can check out Sensei Darryl Vidal's IMDB page here

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Episode 507 - Fights to the Death

In this episode, Jeremy tries to answer a question from a listener about Fights to the Death

Fights to the Death - Episode 507

From video games to team sports to Hollywood movies, how obsessed people are with violence? In this episode, Jeremy tries to answer a question about Fights to the Death which includes some of America's most beloved sports from MMA to Boxing fights to American Football as well as one of the best selling video games. Listen and join the conversation!

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Episode 506 - Mr. Jack O'Halloran

Mr. Jack O'Halloran is a Martial arts practitioner, former boxer, and actor who became famous for his role in the original Superman films.

Bruce would go down into neighborhoods knowing that people are going to mug him. He would take guns off guys and I told him, "Bruce, you can't do that kind of stuff, these kids will shoot you..." And he said "Nah, they ain't fast enough.."

Mr. Jack O'Halloran - Episode 506

Mr. Jack O'Halloran grew up in a tough background. Because of his father's work, Mr. O'Halloran learned the art of Pa-kua from a master from China. Later on, he went to Philly to pursue a career in boxing wherein he battled the Hall of Famer George Foreman. As Mr. Jack O'Halloran sets his boxing career aside, he then pursued an acting career. He became famous for his role in the original Superman films as the villain, Non. From his acting career to the New York mobs, Mr. O'halloran has a lot of stories to tell so listen to know more!

Show Notes

In this episode, we mentioned Bruce Lee. Check out Mr. Jack O'Halloran's IMDB page.

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