Episode 224 - Grandmaster James Faralli

Grand Master James Faralli is a Hapkido instructor and the force behind the American Hapkido Alliance.

Grand Master James Faralli - Episode 224

I have an addictive personality, which translates as whatever happens to be that I am into, I have to be a hundred and ten percent...

Most people struggle to move forward in life when they start out under unfortunate circumstances. Some even perpetuate the troubles that held them back. Today’s guest, Grand Master James Faralli, is not one of those people. He belongs to an immigrant family from Germany that went straight to live on a military base and his experience was far from great. Grand Master Faralli is a military man who later on suffered an injury that would threaten his martial arts career. Let’s listen to his extraordinary story of his journey of acceptance, hard-work, and resilience in the martial arts.

 

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Episode 223 - Getting Teens Into Martial Arts

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Episode 222 - Mr. Julio Fernandez

Mr. Julio Fernandez is an accomplished Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner who hails from Brazil, now living in Vermont, USA.

Mr. Julio Foca Fernandez - Episode 222

Sometimes, our love for another career or sport can bring us to martial arts. This is true for Mr. Julio Fernandez who was a pro surfer prior to his commitment to the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He has called only one man his instructor, a man with a very recognizable name. Mr. Fernandez is a true multi-talented martial artist who has great love for teaching what he has learned. Listen to the episode to know more about the story of Mr. Julio Fernandez.

 

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Episode 221 - KickAI - Interview with Founder Jan-Eric Wargelin

In this episode, Jeremy talks with Jan-Eric Wargelin from Helsinki, Finland. He is the founder of KickAI and a Taekwondo practitioner.

KickAI - Interview with Founder Jan-Eric Wargelin - Episode 221

KickAi is an app-based hardware product for martial artists that helps in improving kicks. It allows you to record and analyze data of your training. Listen to Jeremy as he talks with Mr. Jan-Eric Wargelin about this innovative product, for us, Martial Artists!

While we're excited for Kick.AI, please know that we are not officially endorsing the product. Further, we received no money for this episode nor do we receive a commission if you purchase. We simply wanted to share something new and exciting with our listeners.

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Episode 220 - Mr. Scott Bolon

Mr. Scott Bolon is a regular listener of the show and he is currently training in several martial arts disciplines.

Mr. Scott Bolon - Episode 220

...Martial arts is a grind, its about repetitions. Its about creating that natural automatic movement and so you can't burn out...

Training with four different martial arts disciplines at the same time is not a simple feat. Our guest for today, Mr. Scott Bolon, is definitely a person on a mission to prove that failure is not a reason to quit but a fuel to success. Let us listen to the story of Mr. Bolon’s journey into the martial arts and how he emerged as a winner despite how hard the situation in his life was.

 

 

 

 

 

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Episode 219 - How whistlekick Gear was Born

In this episode, Jeremy talks about how whistlekick Sparring Gear and Apparel came into life. 

How whistlekick Gear was Born - Episode 219

Some of you listeners might be dying to know the whole story about how whistlekick Sparring Gear and Apparel become the go to gear that we love today. Well, this is your lucky day. Jeremy talks about the idea, the plan, and the product. Yes, from start to finish. You will know about the toughest as well as the happiest part of the journey in creating whistlekick. Let's listen to Jeremy as he unfolds the story of whistlekick.

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Episode 218 - Sifu Rick Wong

Sifu Rick Wong is a martial artist and physical therapist raised in New York and now living in Massachusetts.

Sifu Rick Wong - Episode 218

One’s affinity for martial arts may come from their heritage. That is definitely the case for Sifu Rick Wong who fell in love with martial arts as soon as he saw Kung fu movies. Kung fu has taught him to be resilient with challenges, and to keep quitting off his list of options. Sifu Wong has trained with some of the pillars of Chinese martial arts, including the great Sifu Bow-sim Mark. Certainly, he has become successful with his career as a Physical Therapist, a father, and a martial artist.

 

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