Episode 705 - Where Have All the Heroes Gone

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew discuss the question Where Have All the Heroes Gone?

Where Have All the Heroes Gone - Episode 705

The 1980’s is the golden age of Martial Arts culture. There were all sorts of shows such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Karate Kid, and tons of movies. These movies produced stars that became our Martial Arts heroes. They could be Jean Claude Van Damme, Steven Seagal, Jackie Chan, and many others. We’ve also seen the rise of Bill Wallace, Joe Louis, and other martial arts fighters. In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew discuss the question Where Have All the Heroes Gone?

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Episode 704 - Mr. Jeff Nosanov

Mr. Jeff Nosanov is a Martial Arts practitioner, author, and spent a long time working at NASA.

From the beginning I knew that the black belt felt so far away, I did not want it unless I absolutely earned it. Because I thought people got promoted to it just by showing up. I didn’t want that…

Mr. Jeff Nosanov - Episode 704

The connection between Martial arts and the film The Matrix is undeniable but for a teenager, it was a connection that’s life-changing. Mr. Jeff Nosanov, inspired by The Matrix, got out of his way and went into a dojo, and trained in Taekwondo. Aside from battling obesity, Mr. Jeff Nosanov used the tools he acquired from training to be able to achieve his ultimate dream of working at NASA. Yes, he’s that cool!

In this episode, Mr. Jeff Nosanov talks about how Martial Arts inspired him to get healthy and learn about fitness. Listen to learn more!

Show Notes

Check out Mr. Jeff Nosanov’s book How Things Work at NASA

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Episode 703 - Rapid Fire Q&A #14

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

Rapid Fire Q&A #13 - Episode 693

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

• For a stand-up style striking art, what flooring do you prefer?

• If you could only use combinations from one traditional form, which form would you choose?

• Listen to the episode for more!

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Martial Thoughts has a New Feed

As a public service announcement.  If you have subscribed to Martial Thoughts Podcast, and are wondering why there are no new episodes.  There was a technical situation on Jan 1st, 2022.

The “old” Martial Thoughts is dead, and you’ll have to subscribe to the “new” Martial Thoughts Podcast.  The logo is the same, but all the episodes will be listed as being from 2022.  If you’re having trouble, just go to facebook.com/martialthoughts and there’s a link to the new edition there.

 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-martial-thoughts-podcast/id1603159784

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Episode 702 - Walter Jones

Walter Jones is a Martial Arts practitioner and he played the Black Ranger in the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV series.

What Martial Arts taught me was not to fight. It taught me the ability to walk away and to stand strong and be like: I’m not afraid of you, so what are you gonna do? And if you strike first, now I have the permission to kick your butt.

Walter Jones - Episode 702

Being bullied is one of the top reasons why kids get into Martial Arts. Our guest today, Walter Jones, is not any different. Little did he know, training in Martial Arts would not only enable him to defend himself but eventually help him become the original Black Ranger from the Mighty Morphin’ Power rangers.

In this episode, Walter Jones talks about Martial arts on television as well as Martial arts as a form of self obedience and self-confidence. Listen to learn more!

Show Notes

Check out and follow Walter Jones on Instagram

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Episode 701 - Martial Arts Tests: Pass, Fail, and Aftermath

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about Martial Arts Tests: Pass, Fail, and Aftermath.

Martial Arts Tests: Pass, Fail, and Aftermath - Episode 701

When is the right time to take a Martial Arts Test? What should students and instructors do after one passes or fails a test? In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about Martial Arts Tests: Pass, Fail, and Aftermath.

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Episode 700

In this episode, Jeremy, Andrew, and some friends of the show talk about the past 699 episodes and how the show got to Episode 700.

Episode 700

We are so grateful to you, the listeners, for supporting the show up until Episode 700. In this episode, we look back on the past 699 episodes and what the future holds for the show along with some guests such as Ando Mierzwa, Craig Wharem, and many more!

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Episode 699 - Masterminds

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk everything about Masterminds and how it can help you as a school owner.

Masterminds - Episode 699

What advantage does joining Masterminds give a Martial Arts school owner? For starters, a mastermind is a gathering of likeminded people where you can learn from each other. However, in this episode, Jeremy and Adam talk about THE mastermind that you can get as a school owner which you can avail on whistlekick’s Patreon. Listen to learn more!

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Episode 698 - Shidoshi Ron Van Clief

Shidoshi Ron Van Clief is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and author, and he competed at the UFC 4.

I just learned that Martial Arts is not just punching and kicking, it’s a form of life. A way of living. It’s a lifestyle. It isn’t just a technology for self-defense. And self-defense is to me isn’t punching and kicking. It’s doing the best for yourself, making everyday a learning experience. It’s making yourself better in every way, everyday.

Shidoshi Ron Van Clief - Episode 698

Shidoshi Ron "The Black Dragon" Van Clief is a martial arts legend. Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1943, where he started martial arts training in his early teens. Ron Van Clief served in the U.S. Marine from 1960 to 1965 with a tour in the Vietnam War in the year 1965. Following his military service, he became a New York City Transit Police Officer from 1965 to 1968.

Ron Van Clief went on to become a five-time karate and kung fu world champion and a 15-time All-American Champion. He has competed in both full-contact and non-contact karate tournaments in New York and several national tournaments.

His martial arts training began in the mid-1950s, which he later trained alongside Bruce Lee in Hong Kong and was nicknamed: "The Black Dragon”.

Van Clief was a student of Goju-Ryu masters Peter Urban, Frank Ruiz, and Moses Powell, as well as WingTsun founder Leung Ting Modern Arnis (Remy Presas) Brazilian jiu-jitsu (Joe Moreira).

On December 16, 1994 he competed in the 4th Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC 4) at age 51 against Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion Royce Gracie.

Van Clief is an author and creator of a number of instructional books and video recordings, as well as film choreographer and actor appearing in several films. Ron Van Clief continues to conduct seminars and attend training with his son in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Show Notes

Check out Shidoshi Ron Van Clief on the following sites:

WWW.RONVANCLIEF.COM

WWW.BLACKDRAGONFAN.COM

FACEBOOK PAGE RON VAN CLIEF

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