Episode 645 - Training Under Confusion

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on Training Under Confusion.

Training Under Confusion - Episode 643

There are times that we are not in the right balance maybe because of fatigue or sleep deprivation. Or if the moment someone hit you at the back of your head and you become dazed and unable to find your footing. How do we react or even perform at these very confusing moments? In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about training under confusion and what could one do to overcome the situation.

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Episode 644 - Sensei Angel Lemus

Sensei Angel Lemus is a martial arts practitioner, publisher, and instructor in various dojos such as Zenseikai Karate Kobujitsu Renmei in Hawaii.

Doing a solo form, you really do need to have somebody explain it to you because they're very deceptive. It's like seeing a painting. But then, when you try to paint and you don't know how to paint, it's going to look really bad...

Sensei Angel Lemus - Episode 644

Being insecure is one of the greatest challenges that we encounter as we grow up. Sensei Angel Lemus, on the other hand, didn't let that stop him from pursuing a career in martial arts. Instead, he converted it into a source of fascination, and he involved himself in various martial arts experiences such as Judo and Kata. As a result of this, he gained confidence and made his way through Martial Arts. 

In this episode, Sensei Angel Lemus shares his Martial Arts journey that started from hesitation to training with different groups and how he didn’t settle with half-answers or half-truths. Listen and join the conversation! 

Show Notes

Check out Sensei Angel Lemus’ magazine at bugeisha.net and his YouTube Channel: Oneminutebunkai

You may also check out Sensei Lemus at these websites: www.zentokukai.com, koshinkan.org, zkkrkarate.com

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Episode 643 - Financial Considerations of Opening a Martial Arts School

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams take on the Financial Considerations of Opening a Martial Arts School.

Financial Considerations of Opening a Martial Arts School - Episode 643

As Martial Artists, most of us may have thought of passing along our knowledge to other people by way of building a dojo or martial arts school. However, opening up a school entails a lot of things and it may mean you have to spend a considerable amount of money. In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew, school owners one way or the other, take on the Financial Considerations of Opening a Martial Arts School. Listen and join the conversation!

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Episode 642 - Sensei Linda Lane

Sensei Linda Lane is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at the Kensho Karate Cumberland.

We’re not trying to do new things, we’re taking our old things and really seeing what we can find in there. Finding what’s efficient, where the body mechanics are, making every person have their own tool box of what they think would work for them…

Sensei Linda Lane - Episode 642

Transitioning from dancing to Martial Arts isn’t new in our community, however, the motivation of our guest today is more than the movement. Sensei Linda Lane is a little bit late than usual when she started her Martial Arts journey but for her, it’s the purpose of the Martial Arts that made her switch to Martial Arts and later on bringing her family along.

In this episode, Sensei Linda Lane tells the story of her journey into Martial Arts from dancing to training as well as having a dojo of her own with her family. Listen and join the conversation!

Show Notes

Check out Sensei Linda Lane’s dojo at shikonryu.com Kensho Karate Cumberland.

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Episode 641 - Rapid Fire Q&A #7

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

Rapid Fire Q&A #7 - Episode 641

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:

• Do you think kata or forms suffer PR problems for people outside of the traditional martial arts community? If you think so, how do we fix that PR problem?

• What do you think of an exchange program, martial arts schools could have with neighboring schools on a regular basis?

• Do you see the Martial Arts as an industry in the sense of it's a business? Or do you see it in the other dictionary definition of “hard work”? And if so, why?

• What are your thoughts on the standardization of the Kiai? Should it be the same throughout a particular dojo?

• Do you find your Kiai differently if you're doing basics than if you're doing forms?

• Do super fun movies like Kung Pao and Beverly Hills Ninja hurt martial arts reputation? 

After listening and answering these questions, it would be exciting to know what are your thoughts about it. Don’t forget to drop them in the comment section below!

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Episode 640 - Grandmaster Cynthia Rothrock

Grandmaster Cynthia Rothrock is a Martial Arts practitioner and actress. She is dubbed as the “Queen of Martial Arts Films.”

I looked at him and I said… You could probably find 50 twenty-year-olds but how many of my age can you see doing what I’m doing? And then the didn’t say anything… And I said, that’s why you’re not making money on any of your movies.

Grandmaster Cynthia Rothrock - Episode 640

For many of us here, our guest today needs no introduction. She is a high-level competitor, world champion, and actress with over 60 films under her belt. Grandmaster Cynthia Rothrock is an inspiration to women in martial arts. With over 100 competitions, Grandmaster Rothrock holds the undefeated worldwide record in martial arts Forms competition and weapons competition until she retired and ventured into making films.

In this episode, Grand Master Cynthia Rothrock talks about her beginnings and journey into the Martial Arts. Listen in and join the conversation!

Show Notes

Check out Grandmaster Cynthia Rothrock’s website at CynthiaRothrockOfficial.com

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Episode 639 - How to Fight Jean-Claude Van Damme as Kurt Sloane in Kickboxer (1989)

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams give us a new episode of How To Fight and they are joined by Dr. Jean Kanokogi.

How to Fight Jean-Claude Van Damme as Kurt Sloane in Kickboxer (1989) - Episode 639

The 1989 film Kickboxer is the first installment to the Kickboxer series of movies and it’s starred by Jean-Claude Van Damme. Kurt Sloane (Jean-Claude Van Damme) is the younger brother and cornerman of Eric Sloane (Dennis Alexio), the United States kickboxing world champion. After another successful title defense, Eric is enticed by the media to compete in Thailand, where kickboxing was started, to further establish his legacy.

In this episode, Jeremy, Andrew, and Dr. Jean Kanokogi discuss how are they going to fight Kurt Sloane by analyzing his stance, style, and moves. Listen and join this fun conversation!

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Episode 638 - Joe Crawford

Joe Crawford is a Martial Arts practitioner and the author of the book Jove Brand is Near Death.

The idea of throwing a snap kick which has gained enormous popularity in the UFC particularly with Conor McGregor. This is the day one kick of Karate. The awakening of the masses going: “This kick really works!”

Joe Crawford - Episode 638

J.A. Crawford wanted to grow up to be a superhero. He studied Criminal Justice at Wayne State University, specializing in criminal procedure and interrogation.

Despite what his family thinks, Joe is not a spy. When he isn’t writing, he travels the country investigating disaster sites. Before that, he taught Criminal Justice, Montessori Kindergarten, and several martial arts. Joe is an alum of the Pitchwars program.

Joe has too many interests and finds every topic under the sun absolutely fascinating. He especially loves the stories behind the stories. Joe splits his time between Michigan and California. He is married to his first and biggest fan, who is not allowed to bring home any more pets.

Show Notes

Check out Joe Crawford’s website at www.jacrawford.net

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Episode 637 - Martial Arts vs Martial Science

In this episode, listen in as Jeremy and Andrew talk about the importance of flexibility in the Martial Arts.

Martial Arts vs Martial Science - Episode 637

Martial Arts is a very broad term wherein we almost conveniently put everything, even those that don’t involve Martial Arts in the traditional sense, under its umbrella. In this episode, Jeremy and Adam talk about Martial Science where a line is drawn between traditional Martial Arts and the use of science in Martial Arts. Listen and join the conversation!

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