Episode 766 - Mr. Don Wilson

Mr. Don Wilson is a Martial Arts practitioner, Actor, and 11-time Kickboxing champion.

As a Martial Artist we have to be able to go from 0 to 100 mph and I just took it into the kickboxing ring with me… In the first couple minutes of the fight, I know everything I’ll need to know.

Mr. Don Wilson - Episode 766

Don “the Dragon” Wilson’s humble beginnings started in Cocoa Beach, Florida, where he was born and raised in the shadow of Cape Canaveral, where his father worked as an engineer for NASA. Don was an honors student at high school, and his quest was to follow in his father’s footsteps. He attended the Coast Guard Academy, where he studied engineering, and wanted to become a military officer, but a lesson from his older brother, Jim, who had already been studying kung-fu changed his life forever.

In this episode, Professor Jesse Dwire shares his journey to the martial arts, Hollywood career, competitions, and more. Listen to learn!

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You may check out Mr. Don Wilson’s Twitter and website

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Episode 765 - Behind the Scenes - Free Training Day Northeast VIP Bundles

In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy talk about the Behind the Scenes of the Free Training Day Northeast VIP Bundles.

Behind the Scenes - Free Training Day Northeast VIP Bundles - Episode 765

If you’ve joined the Free Training Day, you know how much effort the organizers put into the event. You will now see/hear what happens behind the curtain, so to speak. In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy talk about the Behind the Scenes of the Free Training Day Northeast VIP Bundles. Listen to learn more!

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Episode 764 - Prof Jesse Dwire

Professor Jesse Dwire is a Martial Arts Practitioner and instructor at the Dragon Phoenix Martial Arts in Massachusetts.

There’s no such thing as an advanced technique, just an advanced practitioner. That has been one of the hardest things a lot of my friends will ever understand.

 

Professor Jesse Dwire - Episode 764

Martial Arts with the family is always a good idea. In the case of Professor Jesse Dwire, he started martial arts training at the age of 12 as his father trained with him. By the time Professor Dwire was 19, he also began teaching Martial Arts. Presently, Professor Dwire teaches at the Dragon-Phoenix Martial Arts.

In this episode, Professor Jesse Dwire shares his journey to the martial arts, his love for Kempo, and the importance of tradition. Listen to learn more!

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You may check out Professor Jesse Dwire’s school information at Dragonphoenixmartialarts.com

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Episode 763 - Martial Arts Instructors can be The Worst Self-Defense Teachers

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about why Martial Arts Instructors can be The Worst Self-Defense Teachers.

Martial Arts Instructors can be The Worst Self-Defense Teachers - Episode 763

It’s undeniable that self-defense or as Andrew says it, self-protection, is very different from what we learn in martial arts classes. Is it possible that Martial Arts instructors can suck at teaching it?In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about why Martial Arts Instructors can be The Worst Self-Defense Teachers.

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Episode 762 - Sensei Joe Johnson

Sensei Joe Johnson is a Martial Arts Practitioner and Instructor at Jukado dojo in Maine.

I gew up fighting. I know how to throw a punch. I didn’t know how to avoid those situations. I realize that Martial Arts gave me a way of controlling myself and my own anger. If I control myself and my anger, then I control the situation…

Sensei Joe Johnson - Episode 762

Most Martial Artists started their journey right around when they were kids. However, Sensei Joe Johnson started pretty recently for his age. What’s more interesting is the reason why he even got into martial arts. Sensei Johnson, at the time, committed a month of training, then a few more months until it turned into 17 years presently. Sensei Johnson thought he could have a diversion from his everyday life in Martial Arts until it became part of his life.

In this episode, Sensei Joe Johnson talks about his remarkable transformation before he started Martial Arts and how it turned his life around from an angry person into a gentle and loving one. Listen to learn more!

Show notes

In this episode, we mentioned Allan Viernes

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Episode 761 - Martial Arts Word Association

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew discuss Nutrition and Hydration for Martial Arts Training.

Martial Arts Word Association - Episode 761

Here at whistlekick Martial Arts Radio, we like to mix things up once in a while. We’re going to do “Martial Arts Word Association” where Adam gives Jeremy a random word that he would connect to martial arts. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew discuss randomly generated topics from Iced Tea to dogs. Find out how they relate it to martial arts!

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Episode 760 - Sabum Sam Pulfer

Sabum Sam Pulfer is a martial Arts instructor and practitioner who currently represents Malta in International competitions.

There’s somethiing in every single style that you can use to complement in another style… WTF Taekwondo doesnt put much emphasis on hands. So, when I did Kyokushin, very strong focused went on to the hand and getting in close to be able to use short, sharp punches in parts of the body that really hurt…

Sabum Sam Pulfer - Episode 760

According to Sabum Sam Pulfer, he started Martial Arts for all the wrong reasons. Growing up in a family that moves a lot, Sabum Sam Pulfer needed something to do in his free time and he wasn’t so keen when he heard Taekwondo. However, when he tried it, he did not turn back.

Currently, Sabum Pulfer represents Malta in Taekwondo international competitions and currently runs the Gemini martial arts team. He was a member of the British Poomsae team (2004 - 2009), coached a team in India (2006), trained with the Sri Lankan military (2005), former British national Poomsae championship (2007 - 2009), and former infantry serviceman with the territorial army (2011). He also competed in 102 tournaments since first competing in June 2000.

In this episode, Sabum Sam Pulfer talked about his journey to the Martial Arts, his interest in the psychology of martial arts, and how his multi-faceted approach in life benefitted his training. Listen to learn more!

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Episode 759 - Rapid Fire Q&A #20

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

Rapid Fire Q&A #20 - Episode 759

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

• What’s the most beneficial requirement you’ve heard as a part of testing requirements?

• How do you tell if a technique just needs more practice or if it’s just not a good match for you?

• Listen to the episode for more questions!

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