Episode 818 - Sensei Gage Hanlon

Sensei Gage Hanlon is a martial artist and instructor. He is the Kataaro brand Marketing Director.

You get to watch this kid, this person go from where they start at and just looking back on their accumulation of 2, 3, 4 years and seeing who they have become and what little part you play in that.. It’s just extremely rewarding.

Sensei Gage Hanlon - Episode 818

The dream of becoming a Martial Artist usually starts with the love for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles which is the case for Sensei Gage Hanlon. Sensei Hanlon recalls how he got started in martial arts as a kindergartener, when he wanted to be a Ninja turtle. His love and obsession for martial arts, which drove him to train consistently and compete in tournaments.

Presently, Hanlon is the owner and head instructor of Hanlon's Martial Arts Academy in Whitewater, Wisconsin. He is a 5th-degree black belt in Taekwondo and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

In this episode, Sensei Gage Hanlon talks about his Martial Arts Journey from a student into a school owner himself. Sensei Gage also shares his aspirations for Kataaro and his students, encouraging listeners to explore new opportunities and invest in themselves.. Listen to learn more!

Show notes

You may check out more about Sensei Greg Hanlon: Facebook: Gage Hanlon

If you have questions, email Sensei Hanlon at Gage@Kataaro.com

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Episode 817 - 6 Freedoms of Martial Arts

In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about the 6 Freedoms of Martial Arts and its controversies.

6 Freedoms of Martial Arts - Episode 817

Every martial artist has the right to determine their own definition of martial arts and what it means to them. What is most important is that the martial artist is happy with their training and feels that they are growing as a person. This is enabled by the 6 Freedoms of Martial Arts that is discussed by Jeremy and Adam in this episode.

Tune in to learn more about the six freedoms and why they are so essential to the martial arts community.

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Episode 816 - Sensei Benny “The Jet” Urquidez

Sensei Benny “the Jet” Urquidez is a Martial Arts practitioner, teacher, and actor. Sensei Urquidez is a legendary Kickboxing champion who helped grow the sport.

I never try to hurt somebody because to me, If I hurt them especially if they have a family, I’m taking their livelihood from them. I don’t have that right… I just knock them out.

Sensei Benny “The Jet” Urquidez - Episode 816

Growing up in a family of combat sports athletes can be beneficial to some, and that was certainly the case with Sensei Benny Urquidez, one of the most sought-after guests on the podcast. Sensei Urquidez, popularly known as Benny "The Jet", was exposed to the world of fighting from a young age, beginning his competitive career in boxing at the age of five. His love of fighting only grew from there, and he eventually transitioned to kickboxing, where he made a name for himself as one of the most dominant fighters of his time.

In addition to his success in the ring, Sensei Urquidez was also famous as a stunt coordinator in movies such as Road House and Bloodmatch, among others. He was also a pioneer of kickboxing, playing a significant role in its development and growth. He was also a pioneer of kickboxing, playing a significant role in its development and growth.

In this episode, Sensei Benny Urquidez talks about his Martial Arts Journey both as a teacher and a fighter, as well as his experiences working in Hollywood films. Listen to learn more!

Show notes

You may check out more about Yuri Lowenthal and his work on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0882054/

Or you can follow Sensei Urquidez on the following Platforms:

Bennythejet.com
Benny Urquidez - Facebook
@RealBennythejet, instagram
Bennythejet.Teachable.com

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Episode 815 - Ranks Below Black Belt Fade Over Time

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about why Ranks below Black belt fade over time.

Ranks Below Black Belt Fade Over Time - Episode 815

Blackbelt is often regarded as a coveted title in the Martial Arts world while ranks below it are not. Blackbelts are often treated with great respect and honor, while lower ranks may be asked to start over at a white belt level or to take a few months of classes before being tested and evaluated for a blackbelt again.

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about why Ranks below blackbelt fade over time and whether is there a need to revisit the treatment of black belts as a title, and the potential consequences of this treatment.

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Episode 814 - Mr. Yuri Lowenthal

Mr. Yuri Lowenthal is a Martial Arts Practitioner and Enthusiast. He appeared as the voice actor for Spiderman, Goku, and Superman to say the least.

I went to New York from Japan and while I was there, I’ve found a Kung Fu and Wushu school. I knew after checking out the school, I finally found what I really love about Martial Arts. It had that fluid quality that I wanted. They were not focusing on sparring all the time. The Chinese instructor just wanted people to study Kung Fu.

Mr. Yuri Lowenthal - Episode 814

Mr. Yuri Lowenthal, a self-proclaimed nerdy kid, grew up in the 80s as Kung Fu movies and Anime started to gain popularity. Mr. Lowenthal's interest in martial arts began when his dad was working for USAID in West Africa, where they found a Korean teacher who taught Tae Kwon Do to the Nigerian police.

Lowenthal's love for Japanese culture led him to Japan, where he studied the language and joined a Shaolin Kempo Club. He even fronted an American music band at the invitation of one of the Japanese students he met. At present, when Mr. Yuri Lowenthal has free time, he does voice acting for our most beloved characters in animated films and games such as Spiderman, Goku, Superman, Final Fantasy and so much more.

In this episode, Mr. Yuri Lowenthal talks about his Martial Arts Journey, his passion for its history, and his fascination for Eastern cultures. Listen to learn more!

Show notes

You may check out more about Yuri Lowenthal and his work on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0523180/

Follow Yuri on @yurilowenthal on both IG and Twitter!

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Episode 813 - Kid Games for Martial Arts

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the different Kid Games for Martial Arts and how it benefits everyone.

Kid Games for Martial Arts - Episode 813

Games are not only for children but also for kids at heart. The reason why everyone loves to play is because of our innate love for enjoyment. This trait makes games a tool for martial artists to learn and develop their skills. Do you incorporate games in your dojo? In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the different Kid Games for Martial Arts and how it benefits everyone.

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Episode 812 - Shifu Demitri Daniels

Shifu Demitri Daniels is a Martial Arts practitioner and TikTok star known as Jade Jackhammer.

I was bragging two of my Kung Fu brothers about it. Because I was like, yeah, dude that was so cool. I kicked this dude's butt in the street. People were all like yelling and my teacher overheard it and I got in trouble…

Shifu Demitri Daniels - Episode 812

Shifu Demitri Daniels started training in martial arts when he was five years old, as all the males in his family had done some form of martial arts. His father practiced Tai Chi, while his brothers and cousins practiced karate. However, Shifu Daniels was the only one who got the chance to train in Kung Fu. He found it to be really cool and had a lot of fun with it.

Shifu Demitri Daniels, also known as the Jade Jackhammer, is a social media content creator and he’s become famous in TikTok.

In this episode, Shifu Demitri Daniels talks about his journey promoting Shaolin culture in the US and in China. He also shared about his upcoming made-for-tv Martial Arts series called the Legendary Masters Council. Listen to learn more!

Show notes

You may check out more about Shifu Demitri Daniels and his cool stuff on TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jadejackhammer

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Episode 811 - Martial Arts Word Association 6

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 6 - Episode 811

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 dog food to ceiling fan. Find out how they relate it to martial arts!

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Episode 810 - Professor Dan Anderson

Professor Dan “Super Dan” Anderson is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and the founder of American Freestyle Karate.

My feet said, Get off your ass, boy, we're heading for Bruce Lee. And I don't know what I'm going to say. It's like, oh, man, what do I say? I don't know what I would say. So I get up in front of him, I actually walked right in front of him. I cut off his path and I said, excuse me, you're Mr. Bruce Lee, aren't you?

Professor Dan Anderson - Episode 810

Who would’ve thought that our show’s legendary guest today was a failed baseball player before training in Martial Arts? No matter how uncommon martial arts was back in the 60s and there were only two dojos in Portland at the time, Professor Dan Anderson pursued training in martial arts. Eventually, Professor Anderson would create the American Freestyle Karate, a uniquely American Martial Art.

Super Dan, as he is widely known, has a 10th Degree Black Belt in Karate, a 6th Degree Black Belt (Senior Master) in Filipino Modern Arnis, and a 9th Degree Black Belt in MA80 System Arnis/Eskrima. He is a 4-time national karate champion and world champion, having won over 70 Grand Titles! He has taught all over the world as well as authored/produced over 50 books and DVDs.

In this episode, Professor Dan “Super Dan” Anderson talks about his journey into martial arts and encounters with other Legends such as Bruce Lee and Remy Presas among others. Listen to learn more!

Show notes

You may check out more about Professor Super Dan Anderson and his books by visiting his websites: https://superdanonlinelibrary.com and https://superdanonlineacademy.com/

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