Episode 575 - whistlekick Live Season 2 Episode 4

In this episode, Jeremy presents the 4th episode for Season 2 of the whistlekick Live and he is joined by some friends of the podcast!

whistlekick Live Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 575

Today’s episode is the fourth installment for the whistlekick Live Season 2. Jeremy answers questions, reads stories from you, the listeners, as well as some cool stories about martial arts. In this episode, Jeremy talks about his upcoming novel, Cobra Kai season 3, Master Ken, and many more. Jeremy is joined by Craig Wharem, Lessy Trail, and Ando Mierzwa. We have a much-improved show, at least by our standards! Listen to find out a lot more good stuff!

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Episode 574 - Sensei Nagano Yusuke

Sensei Nagano Yusuke is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at the Karate Dojo Waku in Tokyo, Japan.

Some traditional Martial Artists hate MMA and I understand that completely. But I think when you hate and like in the emotional level, you are losing a lot of chances. There's always something to learn from other styles. 

Sensei Nagano Yusuke - Episode 574

Starting off living in the US as a child, this self-confessed "casual" karate practitioner became a full-time martial artist in Japan. Sensei Nagano Yusuke, who once wanted to be a football player, knew he wanted to train in Karate when he went into a Japanese Karate dojo for the first time. Presently, Sensei Nagano Yusuke teaches Karate in Tokyo where they teach online as well as actual classes for people who are visiting Tokyo. 

Show Notes

Know more about Sensei Nagano Yusuke's school at Karateintokyo.com
For more information and video content, visit their YouTube Channel here:

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Episode 573 - Differences Between Coaches, Instructors, and Teachers

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the fundamental differences between Coaches, Instructors, and Teachers.

Differences Between Coaches, Instructors, and Teachers - Episode 573

We are all familiar with the titles of our teachers, coaches, and instructors but are there any substantial differences between those? In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the fundamental differences between Coaches, Instructors, and Teachers. Listen to learn more!

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Episode 572 - Dr. Nikolai Lee

Dr. Nikolai Lee is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor. Dr. Lee is the Secretary General of the American Hapkido Alliance.

My father was special forces army so, he is the headmaster of our school. He is very serious in whenever we train, we train with intent and intensity so that we are prepared for that moment whenever it happens.

Dr. Nikolai Lee - Episode 572

It is unusual for a martial arts instructor to be called a doctor but our guest today is not your usual martial artist. Dr. Nikolai Lee has been around Martial Arts since day one. He is the son GM James Faralli and the whole family trained but not him. Dr. Lee didn’t want anything to do with Martial Arts but the fateful day of 9/11 has given him an encouragement to finally train so that he can defend himself properly. In this episode, Dr. Nikolai Lee talks about his medical journey and how he started his Martial Arts journey. Listen to learn more!

Show Notes

In this episode we mentioned Grandmaster James Faralli.
You may know more about Dr. Nikolai Lee’s work on Instagram and Facebook or at portorangechiropractor.com.

Check out his YouTube Channel here.

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Episode 571 - Teaching Martial Arts to Non-Neurotypical Students

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Ms. Shirley Meier and they talk about Teaching Martial Arts to Non-Neurotypical Students (Autism Spectrum, OCD, ADHD and More.)

Teaching Martial Arts to Non-Neurotypical Students - Episode 571

Here is a topic that is proven to be growing in importance every year in Martial Arts. It is Teaching Martial Arts to Non-Neurotypical Students which includes Autism Spectrum, OCD, ADHD, and More. In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Ms. Shirley Meier and she talks about her experience in teaching non-neurotypical students, including her son. Can Ms. Meier tell the difference between teaching both neurotypical and non-neurotypical students? Interestingly, ego was a surprising factor in this one. Listen to learn more!

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Episode 570 - Sensei Eric Johnstone

Sensei Erik Johnstone is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor. He is the head instructor at the Shindokan Budo New England.

We don’t get to fulfill our obligations to transmit the art without students coming into the dojo, without students coming to training events. So our very existence in the role of teacher is entirely dependent on the existence of the role of the students.

Sensei Erik Johnstone - Episode 570

When your mother finds a way for you to get into the Martial Arts, it makes things a lot easier. Sensei Erik Johnstone has his mother to thank for introducing him to his first martial arts school when he was a kid. A self-confessed avid fan of the 70s show “Kung Fu” starred by David Carradine, his passion for the martial arts grew. Since then, Sensei Erik Johnstone has been a practitioner of traditional and classical Japanese and Okinawan martial traditions for more than 30 years. Presently he is the Chief Instructor of his school Shindokan Budo that has dojos in both Connecticut and Rhode Island. Listen to learn more!

Show Notes

You may find out more about Sensei Erik Johnstone’s school at Shindokanbudodojo.com

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Episode 569 - Developing a Martial Arts Curriculum

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about how developing a martial arts curriculum can be done right.

Developing A Martial Arts Curriculum - Episode 569

How can one develop a Martial Arts Curriculum? Is it as easy as writing down notes from all the lessons that your Sensei has taught you? Well, Jeremy and Andrew think there’s more to it than that because most of us who want to teach already have blackbelt from different disciplines. You also have to think about creating one for the young ones. In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about different styles, schools, and how to develop a martial arts curriculum in the right way.

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Episode 568 - Mr. Daniele Bolelli

Mr. Daniele Bolelli is a martial arts practitioner and instructor from Italy. He teaches in CSULB and Santa Monica College.

If all you train for in Martial Arts is to become a good fighter, I think you missed the boat. I think there's much more interesting stuff in terms of personal development that comes from training Martial Arts. Effective technique is certainley impoirtanant but it's not the end-all be-all of it. 

Mr. Daniele Bolelli - Episode 568

Starting a journey early in the 90s without the internet and relying only on vague descriptions of what Martial Arts Schools offer in the yellow pages, might not be the best motivator at that time. It was not the case for Mr. Daniele Bolelli who just thought, why not? Starting out to train in Italy and then a whole world of Martial Arts Schools was revealed to him as he went to California, Mr. Bolelli had trained with a handful of disciplines and then now focusing on combat sports. In this episode, not only did Mr. Daniele Bolelli spoke about the physical aspect of his training, but he also shared his philosophical side. Listen to learn more!

Show Notes

In this episode, we mentioned OneFC fighter Sovahnnary Em and former guest, Tim Cartmell

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