In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk all about social media’s pros and cons, in regards to martial artists.
Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, as well as other social media platforms have been growing in popularity for many years. But with this growth comes ups and downs.
In today's episode, we have an extraordinary journey to share with you. Join us as we step onto the mat with a remarkable individual who has dedicated their life to mastering the art of combat – Professor Gino Traballano. In this captivating conversation, Jeremy chats with Professor Traballano as he pulls back the curtain on his primary martial art, Savate, and provides a front-row seat to his journey of skill, determination, and unwavering passion. His initiation into the world of martial arts began at the age of 14 when he embarked on a path that led him to unexpected places. As he found his way to the world of Savate, Professor Traballano’s story takes an intriguing turn. He shares how he overcame initial challenges, defying his parents' wishes against karate and ultimately embracing the complexity and finesse of Muay Thai and international kick boxing. Transitioning into Savate at 16, his dedication and grit became evident as he carved his place in this combat art form. Tune in as we unravel Professor Traballano’s journey, where the path of martial arts intersected with his family's concerns and his unyielding determination to thrive in the ring. This episode paints a vivid picture of his diverse training background, his proficiency in various styles, and the unique world of Savate that truly stole his heart. So, tighten your wraps and get ready to be inspired by his dedication to his primary art, as we explore the multifaceted layers of his martial arts odyssey.
You can find out more about Professor Traballano: sites.google.com/site/edecombatusa
On Facebook: Gino Nessuno
On Instagram: ginonessuno554
People can also reach out to the US Savate Federation (ussavate.org) or the training station (https://www.thetrainingstationnh.com) and ask to get in touch with him.
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Since the 1970's Bruce Lee has often been lauded as the best martial artist of all time. We certainly can't deny that he has had an impact on martial arts that was certainly huge.
Bruce Lee was certainly an iconic figure in martial arts. His impact can be felt today, through movies, books, and teachings from all over the world.
In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew discuss if we have placed him on a pedestal, and have made it hard for others to make as big an impact on the world.
Jessie Elva is a Tae Kwon Do practitioner, mom, and Tik Tok Creator.
"It was like the beginning of a learning. My second dan represented to me healing, and it's all part of a journey. But it was always more than just martial arts to me."
Jeremy sits down with Jessie Elva and discusses her training, what it was like to work through her second dan test, emotional setbacks, PTSD, and her work with nunchaku.
Connect with Jessie at:
Facebook: Jessie Elva
TikTok: Jessie Elva
Instagram: Jessie Elva
YouTube: Zukuari-Eye Martial Artist
In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about the upcoming Martial Summit event in Keene, NH (November 9-12, 2023) and why it's something that everyone needs. You can find more about it on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1270425807017750
Martial Summit is going to be the largest event that Whistlekick has ever run, and there are so many events planned that there are sure to be so many that you will enjoy, that it’s almost silly to not be there.
In this episode Jeremy and Andrew discuss some of the events, and why this type of event is one everyone needs in their life.
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In this episode Jeremy Lesniak and co-host Andrew Adams are joined by Victor Guarino to talk about how things went with our first sponsor, Kataaro.
They discuss everything from why they were looking for sponsors, how the decided whom to contact, and how things went overall.
After listening to the episode it would be excited for us to know your thoughts about it. Comment down below!
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Sensei Chris Hanson is a Martial Arts practitioner and instructor at Karate Unity Ontario Canada as well as a YouTube channel.
Sensei Chris Hanson's goal at Karate Unity is to build community through cross training in other arts and combat sports. However, this philosophy hasn't struck gold with everyone he has come across. In this episode, Sensei Hanson talks about his philosophy around training, cross training, and how he has worked to overcome people not wishing him success.
You can follow Sensei Hanson and Karate Unity on the following media platforms:
https://youtube.com/@KarateUnity
https://facebook.com/karateunitycanada/
https://instagram.com/karateunity
In this episode, co-host Andrew Adams is joined by Victor Guarino and Craig Wharem to talk about whether styles have relevance in martial arts any more. When we talk martial arts, we often go to words like Karate, Jiu Jitsu, Aikido, Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu, etc. And even within these words, we often break them down into smaller groups like Shotokan, Goju Ryu, Shorin Ryu, etc. At one point these differences really made a difference, but do they now? Listen and hear their thoughts and comment your thoughts below!
