Episode 671 - How Has MMA Helped Traditional Martial Arts?

In this episode, listen or watch as Jeremy and Andrew talk about how has MMA helped Traditional Martial Arts?

How Has MMA Helped Traditional Martial Arts?- Episode 671

A lot has been said against Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in the Traditional Martial Arts world but there’s a question that begs to be answered. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew try to answer the burning question: how has MMA helped Traditional Martial Arts? This episode is a follow-up to Episode 655 - Is MMA Ruining Traditional Martial Arts.

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Episode 670 - Seargent Jason Hamilton

Sergeant Jason Hamilton is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor of self-defense for Law Enforcers.

One of the things I feel like I have to explain to my students all the time is, I’m not teaching them this arm bar and wristlock because they are magic secret sauce that will overcome all things. I have to remind them, I’m actually teaching them these things so that they have something they can use to restrain an out of control 11-year-old with a knife or an out of control old grandma without getting hurt and without breaking them…

Seargent Jason Hamilton - Episode 670

On a rare episode, we have a comeback guest who did a Thursday show to do a Monday episode. Sergeant Jason Hamilton talked with Jeremy and Adam on Episode 579 about using excessive force. Today, we have Sergeant Hamilton to talk more about his journey as a Police Officer, what he does as an instructor for Law enforcers, use of force, and self-defense.

In this episode, Sergeant Jason Hamilton talks about his journey and passion for martial arts. Listen and join the conversation!

Show Notes

You may check out Sergeant Jason Hamilton’s episode here.

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Episode 669 - Rapid Fire Q&A #10

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

Rapid Fire Q&A #10 - Episode 669

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:

• Should we be vetting children to avoid potentially giving dangerous skills to future oppressors?

• What are the tell-tale signs that new students have trained before and how do you handle students who say they haven’t?

• more questions in the episode!

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Episode 668 - Sensei Jonathan Kenney

Sensei Jonathan Kenney is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at the Toragushi Martial Arts in Oakville, Canada.

It needs to be understood that although Senseis are people who have come before us, they’re still just people. And they’re just as much human as any student. Any white belt needs to be respected just the same as any blackbelt.

Sensei Jonathan Kenney - Episode 668

Nothing is more fulfilling than training Martial Arts with your family, let alone building a dojo with them as well. Sensei Jonathan Kenney was inspired to train just for one thing, to be with his father who also trained Martial Arts. Eventually, the father-and-son duo opened multiple schools together while her mother and siblings followed suit. Presently, Sensei Jonathan Kenney, a virtual sensei as well, teaches Karate at Toraguchi Martial Arts.

In this episode, Sensei Jonathan Kenney tells his journey to the martial arts and how important his relationship with his father was in becoming who he is today. Listen and join the conversation!

Show Notes

You may check out Sensei Jonathan Kinney’s school on their website at gojubudo.com or subscribe to their YouTube channel: ToraguchiMartialArts

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Episode 667 - Importance of Culture in a Martial Arts school

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Episode 666 - Sensei Kevin Comeau

Sensei Kevin Comeau is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor of Karate for kids at Open Door Integrative Wellness.

It gave me something to be devoted to beyond my practice. I started to realize around that time that this practice makes the most sense when it’s shared. Martial Arts is really a communal practice and not solely an individual practice.

Sensei Kevin Comeau - Episode 666

At the time of the recording of this episode, it’s the 39th anniversary of our guest’s Martial Arts journey. Sensei Kevin Comeau has come a long way and he shows no signs of slowing down. Throughout his career, Sensei Comeau has developed a passion for teaching a very particular age group. Presently, Sensei Comeau teaches Karate for kids at the Open Door Integrative Wellness in Vermont.

In this episode, Sensei Kevin Comeau tells his journey into Martial Arts, and how he found his passion for working with children. Listen and join the conversation!

Show Notes

You may check out Sensei Kevin Comeau’s school at opendooruv.com/martial-arts

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Episode 665 - How to Fight Bruce Lee: Enter the Dragon

In this episode, listen in as Jeremy and Andrew are joined by Seth Adams to talk about How to Fight Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon.

How to Fight Bruce Lee: Enter the Dragon - Episode 665

This episode took us some time to put together because of its legendary status and today, we are joined by Sensei Seth Adams to dissect this film. What does it take to fight Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon? In this episode, listen in as Jeremy, Andrew and Seth talk about How to Fight Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon.

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Don’t forget to subscribe to Sensei Seth Adams’ YouTube Channel at youtube.com/SenseiSeth and follow him on Instagram @sensei_seth

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Episode 664 - Professor Juan Pablo Garcia

Professor Juan Pablo Garcia is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and founder of the EDJ Association.

As a Martial Aritst, the goal is to build up the people, right? Like a female, an elderly, or a lighter guy, I feel very deeply that our job is to build them up to become a tougher individual and not eliminate the weak…

Professor Juan Pablo Garcia - Episode 664

Professor Juan Pablo Garcia started training jiu-jitsu in his early teens. Initially, he trained Judo because he couldn't find Jiu-Jitsu in his hometown. After training Judo for a year he join a Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Network Affiliated MMA Academy in Ecuador, influenced by watching Royce Gracie on the first UFC.

In his search to pursue more Jiu-Jitsu, Professor Juan Pablo Garcia traveled to the US and Brazil for seminars and competitions. Since there were no BJJ Black Belts instructors in Ecuador, he would bring back what he learned to teach friends.

In this episode, Professor Juan Pablo Garcia tells his journey into Martial Arts, and how he was inspired to do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by Royce Gracie. Listen and join the conversation!

Show Notes

You may check out Professor Juan Pablo Garcia’s EDJ Association.

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Episode 663 - Hotel Room Security

In this episode, listen in as Jeremy demonstrates what are the things you can do in order to tighten your hotel room security.

Hotel Room Security - Episode 663

Have you ever had a nasty experience when it comes to your hotel room security? If you want to be extra cautious when you check into your hotel room during a trip, you’re in for a couple of tips. In this episode, In this episode, let's check out Jeremy as he demonstrates what are the things you can do in order to tighten your hotel room security.

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