Episode 583 - Should Martial Arts School Owners Be Responsible for Their Students

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about Should Martial Arts School Owners Be Responsible for Their Students?

Should Martial Arts School Owners Be Responsible for Their Students - Episode 583

Every martial arts student is so different that school owners cannot tell how they are going to use their skills outside of class. Say, for example, the events in the hit series, Cobra Kai. If you are a martial arts school owner, do you need to have the knowledge of how your students use their skills? In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about Should Martial Arts School Owners Be Responsible for Their Students? Listen to learn more!

Show Notes

We mentioned Episode 514 featuring Cobra Kai’s Jon Hurwitz

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Episode 582 - Coach Sepano Hassanzadeh

Coach Sepano Hassanzadeh is a martial arts practitioner, instructor, and fitness coach in the San Francisco Bay Area.

There was always this desire to escape my current condition, rise above it, and become the best version of me because I knew that existed and that it exists for everybody as well.

Coach Sepano Hassanzadeh - Episode 570

Scrapping the dream of being a pro tennis player because of doubts about his mental toughness, was really hard for our guest today. However, after seeing Brazilian Jiujitsu in action, it blew Coach Sepano Hassanzadeh’s mind because of how one can manipulate another person’s body, and from that point forward, he is hooked. Coach Sepano Hassanzadeh developed his mental toughness in martial arts. Presently, he is a martial arts instructor, and fitness coach in the San Francisco Bay Area. Listen to learn more!

Show Notes

Know more about Coach Sepano Hassanzadeh’s book on Amazon

Follow Coach Hassanzadeh on Instagram and YouTube or visit his website at coachsepano.com

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Episode 581 – whistlekick LIVE Season 2 (Episode 5)

 

In this episode, Jeremy brings us the fifth Episode of the whistlekick Live Season 2 and we are joined by some guests!

whistlekick LIVE Season 2 (Episode 5) - Episode 581

Today's episode is the fifth installment for the whistlekick Live Season 2. Jeremy answers questions, and reads stories from the listeners as well as giving out some cool trivia about martial arts or anything under the sun. In this episode, we are trying to live up to the "LIVE" aspect of the show and bring you our guests, Jenny and Gabe Siu, and Nathan Porter. 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 580 - Sensei Aaron Cass

Sensei Aaron Cass is a Martial Arts practitioner and chief instructor at the Portsmouth Aikido in New Hampshire.

Aikido sort of demands that you are able to take a potentially violent, dangerous, difficult situation and find a real resolution. I feel like it’s a really nice art to practice for something that integrates with my life.

Sensei Aaron Cass - Episode 580

Some of us might have started their journey into the Martial Arts when they see their first kata or roundhouse kick but our guest today started when he first saw an Aikido roll. Sensei Aaron Cass’ friend demonstrated an Aikido roll and he immediately got into the dojo when he got the chance. Presently, Sensei Aaron Cass is the Chief Instructor at the Portsmouth Aikido, an educational non-profit organization dedicated to practicing and teaching Aikido. Listen to learn more!

Show Notes

Find out more about Sensei Aaron Cass’ school in their website at portsmouthaikido.org

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Episode 579 - Conversations on Appropriate Use of Force with Sergeant Jason Hamilton

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams is joined by Sergeant Jason Hamilton to discuss the issues on appropriate use of force.

Conversations on Appropriate Use of Force with Sergeant Jason Hamilton - Episode 579

Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams follow up on Episode 567 where they talk about the Appropriate use of Force. In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams is joined by Sergeant Jason Hamilton, a Vermont law enforce, to discuss the issues and provide a unique perspective from law enforcement on the appropriate use of force. Listen to learn more!

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Episode 578 - Kyoshi John Payton

Kyoshi John Payton is a martial arts practitioner and instructor. He is the Director of the American Shobukan Association in Massachusetts.

The way things are now, the division, and the things that we have now, at the end of the day, we can still put on our belt and gi. We can all just go train and it doesn’t matter who you voted for, the color of your skin, or what religion you have, we all just get together and do our thing. None of those things matter.

Kyoshi John Payton - Episode 578

For someone who found out about Martial Arts from a co-worker in a pizza parlor when he’s 15, it’s amazing to know that he had a long career. Kyoshi John Payton started later than usual but he’s developed a passion for martial arts that has got him wanting for more. Kyoshi John Payton had a pretty decorated competitor but when it’s time to hang the hat, he went into a quest for more. Kyoshi Payton, who’s a good storyteller, tells us his journey to the martial arts. Listen to learn more!

Show Notes

We mentioned Billy Blanks, Mafia Holloway, Nick Cerio

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Episode 577 - Rapid Fire Q&A

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on a Rapid Fire Question and Answers.

Rapid Fire Q&A - Episode 577

Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams tackle a series of questions from you, the listeners, in the form of a Rapid Fire Q&A. Here are the questions they tried to answer:

• Requirements of testing for 4th dan or Master’s Rank

• Ways to build school morale during quarantine/lockdown

• Thoughts on instructors being FRIENDS with students

• Fitness drills and teaching techniques

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Episode 576 - Sensei Greg Williams

Sensei Greg Williams is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at the Kaze Dojo in New Hampshire

Kids’ classes are typically on Saturday morning and I would show up a little bit hungover. But, these kids would look at me as somebody really special. Eventually, these kids would give me the self-worth that I didn’t give myself. That changed my life forever.

Sensei Greg Williams - Episode 576

With only 50 bucks and nowhere to go in New Zealand, the concern of getting harassed by gangs turned him to train Martial Arts. Sensei Greg Williams, a self-confessed Wally Jay fan, trained in Jiujitsu in 1988 made a complete turnaround from a life of alcohol and drugs. When Sensei Williams’ teacher asked him to teach kids at that time, it would change his life forever. Listen as Sensei Greg Williams tells us how his life changed from being an apple picker in New Zealand to being a teacher and an MMA fighter.

Show Notes

In this episode, we mentioned Benny “The Jet” Urquidez, Bill “Superfoot” Wallace, and Wally Jay

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