Thursday, March 30, 2023

Episode 801 - Rapid Fire Q&A #23


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 #23 - Episode 801

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 some of the questions they tried to answer:

  • How competitive is too competitive?

  • What would a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle martial arts school look like?

  • Listen to the episode for more questions!

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Episode 800


In this very special episode, Jeremy and Andrew are joined by the whistlekick family for the podcast's 800th episode!

Episode 800

In this very special episode, Jeremy and Andrew are joined by the whistlekick family for the podcast's 800th episode! Jeremy starts by looking back at the very first episode and how it got to the 800th. Also, hear from our friends and guests who’ve helped whistlekick through the years. Listen to learn more!

After listening to the episode it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it.


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Monday, March 27, 2023

800th Episode Announcement


 

Episode 800 Announcement

In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy tell us about the upcoming LIVE broadcast of Episode 800!


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Thursday, March 23, 2023

Episode 799 - Martial Arts is a Constant Experiment


In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy along with Victor Guarino talk about why Martial Arts is a Constant Experiment.

Martial Arts is a Constant Experiment - Episode 799

Are you ready to get nerdy? Each individual training in martial arts are not the same, each one needs to adapt to his or her physical abilities. Would you agree that every aspect of Martial Arts is a constant experimentation? In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy along with Victor Guarino talk about why Martial Arts is a Constant Experiment. Listen to learn more!

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Monday, March 20, 2023

Episode 798 - Kyobumnim Becky Bartlett


Kyobumbnim Becky Bartlett is a martial arts practitioner, mother of three, and an actress out of Arkansas.

I started martial arts and acting way later in life. As long as I breathing and living, I will just keep on engaging in these opportunities that come. I don’t know how far I’ll get but I’m along for the ride.

Kyobumnim Becky Bartlett - Episode 798

Training in Martial Arts later in life may be difficult for most people but there are some exceptions. Kyobumnim Becky Bartlett is one of those who developed a passion for martial arts at a later age, that is after her third and final child. Growing up in a supportive family, Kyobumnim Bartlett tried a lot of sports and has no intention whatsoever of engaging in martial arts not until one of her children wanted to try taekwondo along with her cousins. 

After trying a few sessions, a fire was lit inside her upon discovering that a taekwondo class is way more engaging than a regular workout. As a result, she ended up raising her kids on the mat and found herself training until today. 

Kyobumnim Becky Bartlett is a martial arts practitioner, mother of three, and an actress out of Arkansas.

I started martial arts and acting way later in life. As long as I breathing and living, I will just keep on engaging in these opportunities that come. I don’t know how far I’ll get but I’m along for the ride.

Kyobumnim Becky Bartlett - Episode 798

Training in Martial Arts later in life may be difficult for most people but there are some exceptions. Kyobumnim Becky Bartlett is one of those who developed a passion for martial arts at a later age, and that is after her third and final child. Growing up in a supportive family, Kyobumnim Bartlett tried a lot of sports and has no intention whatsoever of engaging in martial arts not until one of her children wanted to try taekwondo along with her cousins. 

After trying a few sessions, a fire was lit inside her upon discovering that a taekwondo class is way more engaging than a regular workout. As a result, she ended up raising her kids on the mat and found herself training until today.

Presently, Kyobumnim Becky is an Actress and can be seen in National Commercials, Film, and can be heard as a Voice Actor on commercials and an upcoming animated series. Along with others, Kyobumnim advocates women's empowerment and the importance of self-defense for women.

In this episode, Kyobumnim Becky Bartlett talks about her journey into the martial arts and her passion for fighting against human trafficking. Listen to learn more!

Show notes

You may check out more about about Kyobumnim Becky Artlett at www.beckybartlett.com, and Instagram @beckybartlettactress

To know more about Kyobumnim Bartlett’s work as an actress, check out IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9460666/?ref_=hm_prof_name

In this episode, Kyobumnim Becky Bartlett talks about her journey into the martial arts and her passion for fighting against human trafficking. Listen to learn more!

Show notes

You may check out more about about Kyobumnim Becky Artlett at www.beckybartlett.com, and Instagram @beckybartlettactress

To know more about Kyobumnim Bartlett’s work as an actress, check out IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9460666/?ref_=hm_prof_name


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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Episode 797 - The Ethics of Sponsorships


In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams are joined by Victor Guarino to take on the Ethics of Sponsorships.

The Ethics of Sponsorships - Episode 797

Trust is essential when it comes to sponsorships. Why? Because people trust the people who market these products. Although sponsors give compensation, there’s a certain expectation on influencers that the products they endorse are working because they personally use them.

In this very special episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams are joined by Shihan Victor Guarino to take on the Ethics of Sponsorships. Shihan Guarino shares his story about selecting sponsors that fit for whistlekick.

After listening to the episode it would be exciting for us to know your thoughts about it.


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Monday, March 13, 2023

Episode 796 - Kyoshi Eric Menard


Kyoshi Eric Menard is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and founder of the Eric Menard’s Complete Martial Arts Academy.

I always thought when I get a black belt that this light will open up and you will have all the answers. But that’s not how it works. You don’t have all the answers and people think that blackbelt’s the end but it’s not. It’s the beginning of your training. Everything you learned is just the basics or the fundamentals, you build on all that…

Kyoshi Eric Menard - Episode 796

Kyoshi Eric Menard wants to be a lot of things but becoming a martial artist was one of his dreams. Starting at an early age of 7, Kyoshi Menard has always had the passion for training that he carried until today. Presently, he teaches at his own school, the Eric Menard’s Complete Martial Arts Academy in New Hampshire.

In this episode, Kyoshi Eric Menard discusses his journey to martial arts and how he knew that martial arts was his destiny. Listen to learn more!

Show notes

You may check out more about Kyoshi Eric Menard on their website at https://cma-martialarts.com

Like and subscribe on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CompleteMartialArtsAcademy/

or Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/CMAMartialArtsNashua


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Thursday, March 9, 2023

Episode 795 - Crimes of Intent VS Opportunity


In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the difference between Crimes of Intent VS Opportunity.

Crimes of Intent VS Opportunity - Episode 795

Crimes happen everyday. It could happen to us randomly or for some reason someone has been planning something bad for some time. As martial artists, we are trained to somehow protect ourselves against these. But how do we at least avoid being confronted with a crime? In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the difference between Crimes of Intent VS Opportunity and how martial artists respond to them.

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Monday, March 6, 2023

Episode 794 - Sifu Rick Cropper


Sifu Rick Cropper is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and founder of the Kaizen League.

I’ll credit it to sparring. We whack each other but we love each other, we trust each other, we push each other, nobody’s got weird attitude at all. We’re there to improve but we’re there to help each other. It helps keep me accountable to everything I do…

Sifu Rick Cropper - Episode 792

Internationally recognized holder of a 8th degree black belt in the Chuan-Fa branch of Kajukenbo self-defense system. Master Rick Cropper is one of the most widely respected, and highly sought after Black Belt instructors in the Pacific Northwest. Having Over 50 years of martial art experience and having taught thousands of martial art students, Master Cropper's teaching style and methods are highly praised. Master Cropper's accolades are many, including training multiple Black Belt World Champions, ranked in the top 21 sports karate school in the world, promoter of the Mighty River Classic Martial Art Tournament, and promoting many students to black belts, including master rank.

In this high-octane, energetic, and FUN episode, Sifu Rick Cropper talks about his journey to the martial arts, future goals, and his tournament, the Kaizen League. Listen to learn more!

Show notes

You may check out more about Sifu Rick Cropper on mightyriverclassic.com


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Thursday, March 2, 2023

Episode 793 - Martial Arts Word Association 4


In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew use a word association game to see if Jeremy can relate random words to martial arts!

Martial Arts Word Association 4 - Episode 793

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 Andrew gives Jeremy a random word that he could connect to martial arts. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew discuss randomly generated topics from tire iron to LEGO and sled. Find out how they relate it to martial arts!

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