Episode 610 - Master Instructor Michael Celona

Master Instructor Michael Celona is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and owner of the Revolution Martial Arts Institute in Swarthmore, PA.

I think when somebody fully grasps a certian set of concepts or certain way of doing things, then they can branch out and see how they might change things and become willing to understand and admit that maybe some things they did was a mistake.

Master Instructor Michael Celona- Episode 610

Master Instructor Michael Celona has been training in the Martial Arts for 30 years. Currently holds the rank of 6th Degree Black Belt. Started to train at age 10, where most kids in the said age gradually fade away from Martial Arts, Master Instructor Celona held on in spite of playing other team sport.

His main style is Pilsung Moo Do under Grandmaster Young H. Kwon of the Pilsung Martial Arts Association, which Master Celona currently serves as Secretary-General.

Master Instructor Michael Celona is the Owner and Master Instructor of Revolution Martial Arts Institute in Swarthmore, PA. Founded in 2012

Show Notes

In this episode, we mentioned Mr. Iain Abernathy

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Episode 609 - How To Fight Jeff Speakman as Jeff Sanders in the Perfect Weapon (1991)

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams give us a new segment called How To Fight and they are joined by Gabe Siu.

How To Fight Jeff Speakman as Jeff Sanders in the Perfect Weapon (1991) - Episode 609

The film The Perfect Weapon (1991) is starred by Jeff Speakman, Mako Iwamatsu, James Hong, and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa. It features the life of Jeff Sanders (Jeff Speakman) and his journey to train Kempo where he uses, later on, to fight against a Korean Mafia. In this brand new segment, Jeremy, Andrew and Gabe discuss how are they going to fight Jeff Sanders by analyzing his stance, style, and moves. Listen and join this fun conversation!

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Episode 608 - Sensei Mark Parra

Sensei Mark Parra is a Martial Arts instructor and practitioner who’s the founder and Chief Instructor at the House of Champions Academy of Martial Arts.

Us as Martial Artists, we do things most of the time for free or because it’s right. And many, many generations of martial artists never made money running dojos. The commercial world of dojos, UFC, Machados, the Gracie brothers, and these mega schools all over the world… Those stuffs are not around…

Sensei Mark Parra - Episode 608

Having Bruce Lee as an inspiration to be a martial artist is not new to our community, however, being bullied by a girl and breaking an arm after would be unusual. That was the case for Sensei Mark Parra who started out his journey unknowingly walking into the dojo of one of the greats, Benny “The Jet” Urquidez, and there he developed his skills into becoming the founder and Chief Instructor at the House of Champions Academy of Martial Arts. Sensei Parra’s dojo has trained many fighters, celebrities, as well as one of the stars in the hit Martial Arts series, Cobra Kai. Sensei Mark Parra has got a lot of stories and he tells them vividly. Listen to find out more!

Show Notes

You may find out more about Sensei Mark Parra’s Dojo at houseofchampions.com

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Episode 607 - Volunteer Opportunties at Martial Arts Radio

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about Volunteer Opportunities at Martial Arts Radio.

Volunteer Opportunities at Martial Arts Radio - Episode 607

Martial Arts Radio, or any podcasts for that matter, is not an easy task to do. While you can hear a properly produced episode twice weekly, a lot of things happen behind the scenes. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about volunteer opportunities at Martial Arts Radio and how you can join us in bringing Traditional Martial Arts to everyone. Listen to learn how Andrew started as a volunteer before becoming the show’s co-host and more!

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Episode 606 - Sifu Herbert Maier

Sifu Herbert Maier is a Martial Arts practitioner and chief instructor at the Wang Kiu Wing Chun USA.

I realize that just because your eyes see something, it doesn’t mean you’re making an idea out of it. That was a beginning of my interest in thinking, teaching, and why people learn and don’t learn…

Sifu Herbert Maier - Episode 606

Similar to past guests of the show, today’s guest got the inspiration to train in Martial Arts in the movie Billy Jack. Sifu Herbert Maier admittedly learned that he needed to have self-defense skills the hard way after a mugging incident with a friend on their way back to campus way back in college. The story doesn’t end there because when Sifu Herbert Maier found an ad for Wang Kiu’s seminar, he immediately decided to come and as the cliche goes, the rest is history. Presently, he is the chief instructor at the Wang Kiu Wing Chun USA where Sifu Maier preserves the Art. Listen to learn more!

Show Notes

You may find out more about Sifu Herbert Maier at https://wangkiuwingchun.com/

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Episode 605 - Rapid Fire Q&A #3

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on another iteration of the Rapid Fire Question and Answers.

Rapid Fire Q&A #3 - Episode 605

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:

• What would be your everyday carry weapon and why?

• Should cardio be a large part of a black belt test?

• What skills do you recommend for immediate self-defense use?

• when do you start branching out after studying your principal martial arts?

• How would a martial artist do in a zombie apocalypse?

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Episode 604 - Kyosanim Melanie Gibson

Kyosanim Melanie Gibson is a Martial Arts Practitioner and Author from Forth Worth, Texas.

The white belt days can be pretty boring ang tedious too and I don’t want to make it sound like it’s totally rainbows and unicorns but in that first class, I was sweaty and exhausted but it was great because I got out of my head. That’s what I was really looking for.

Kyosanim Melanie Gibson - Episode 604

Kyosanim Melanie Gibson started at the age of 10 and stopped at 12 but the 2 years of martial arts left a lingering presence inside her. After battling mental illness throughout her life, Kyosanim Gibson knew she had to return to training in Taekwondo. However, in an unexpected turn of events, a relationship prompted her to return to taekwondo and as she said, the rest is history. Presently, Kyosanim Melanie Gibson' has written a book, Kicking and Screaming, where she talks about her battle against mental illness and her way back to Taekwondo. Listen to learn more!

Show Notes

Get Melanie Gibson’s book: Kicking and Screaming on Amazon.

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Episode 603 - Revisiting Martial Arts Etiquette

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew are Revisiting Martial Arts Etiquette.

Revisiting Martial Arts Etiquette - Episode 603

Etiquettes are different from one school to another although, there are some rules that everyone shares such as bowing. Recently, some etiquette rules have come up and some of them are rather weird. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew are Revisiting Martial Arts Etiquette where they unpack some of the important rules that Martial Arts schools employ today. Listen to learn more!

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Episode 602 - Sensei Matt King

Sensei Matt King is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at the Shindokan Budo New England.

You don’t have to be the most skilled person at something to have a positive impact when you’re training with other people. Sometimes it’s just who you are and what you bring to the floor because— You are the whole YOU that you are….

Sensei Matt King - Episode 602

If you are a kid who wants to be a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, chances are, you would want to be a martial artist than a turtle. That’s exactly what Sensei Matt King did and with his parents’ support and some luck, he got into martial arts just fine. Long after countless plastic swords as an attempt to be Leonardo and a couple of transition points, Sensei Matt King now teaches Martial Arts at the Shindokan Budo New England. In this episode, Sensei Matt King recounts his journey to the Martial Arts and a lot more!

Show Notes

In this episode, we mentioned a past guest on the show, Sensei Erik Johnstone.

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