Episode 398 - Sensei Jimmy Pedro

Sensei Jimmy Pedro is a martial arts practitioner and US Olympic Judo Coach. He was a two-time Olympic Bronze medalist on the 1999 and 2004 Summer Games.

The day I made was at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. A lot of my family and friends were in attendance and making that team was a dream come true, for me and my dad...

Sensei Jimmy Pedro - Episode 398

Born into Judo, his father is a Judo instructor and his family is into it as well. Sensei Jimmy Pedro is one of the most decorated judo players in American history. Sensei Pedro is world renowned for his judo expertise, coaching ability, and training methods. During the 1999 and 2004 Olympic Summer Games, Sensei Pedro won bronze medals for his Judo competitions. He is now coach of the US Judo Team that he helped bring home gold and silver medals. Sensei Jimmy Pedro's stories about his journey to the martial arts are inspiring so make sure to listen to learn more!

Show Notes

On this episode, we mentioned two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Kayla Harrison.

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Episode 397 - Conversations on Violence with Mr. Michael Rowe

On today's episode, Jeremy talks with Mr. Michael Rowe about the reality of violence.

Conversations on Violence with Mr. Michael Rowe - Episode 397

Violence is a topic that always ruffles a lot of feathers because of the experiences we have about it. On today's episode, Jeremy talks with Mr. Michael Rowe, who happens to have extensive experience dealing with violence, about the forms of violence and how we really understand violence. Listen to find out more!

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Show Notes

On this episode, we mentioned: Master Ratinder Ahuja, Grandmaster John Pellegrini, Rory Miller, Tony Blauer. Check out Mr. Michael Rowe's episode here.

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Episode 396 - Professor Cindy Hales

Professor Cindy Hales practices Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and an instructor from Washington. She was once a professional MMA fighter and now runs Sleeper Jiu Jitsu in Seattle.

I like to show people that if you do these things, you may not win. But, you'll get these great stories and adventures and you'll internally learn about your self. You don't really need a medal.

Professor Cindy Hales – Episode 396

Professor Cindy Hales is a late-bloomer when it came to discovering the martial arts. She started her training in Jiu Jitsu at 26 upon finding a Marcelo Alonso gym on her way home from work after watching UFC tapes of Royce Gracie. With a single-minded pursuit, she chose to continue with her training above everything else. Her fierce passion and relentless determination for the art allowed her to bounce back from serious injuries and to also give back to the community through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Professor Hales is currently holding classes in her gym, Sleeper Jiu Jitsu. Listen to find out more!

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Show Notes

You can check out Professor Cindy Hales and Sleeper Jiu Jitsu on the social media links below:

Professor Hales – Facebook/ Instagram/ Twitter

Sleeper Jiu Jitsu – Facebook/ Instagram/ Twitter

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Episode 395 - Dating within Martial Arts

On this episode, Jeremy talks about the advantage and disadvantage of dating within Martial Arts.

Dating within Martial Arts - Episode 395

Being romantically involved with someone that you go to the same school with can totally happen but, are there unspoken rules about it? Are there limitations or none? On today's episode, Jeremy talks about one of the controversial topics in the martial arts. He recalls his experience both being as a student and an instructor as well as some of his unwritten principles with regard dating within martial arts.

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Episode 394 - Master Dylan Nadler

Master Dylan Nadler is a martial arts practitioner and instructor from Canada. He is the founder of Mindlock Sports Psychology, which focuses on helping athletes with their psychological health.

One of the masters who are there is trying to show off, he went up the mountain and when he came back, he ended up throwing up. It's a funny story just to show that it doesn't matter where you come from or what your experiences are, hardwork is hardwork.

Master Dylan Nadler - Episode 394

Started training taekwondo at 5, Master Dylan Nadler has found joy in training as a young child. Kicking his way to the martial arts, Master Nadler is a multi-awarded taekwondo practitioner and he became a 2-time US Open gold medallist. He has always wanted to become a part of the Canadian national team and he succeeded twice. Master Nadler studied psychology and then founded Mindlock, a sports psychology facility that focuses on an athlete's mental health. Listen to find out more!

Show Notes

You can check out Master Dylan Nadler's Website at www.mindlock.ca and www.mindlock.org

Find Master Nadler on twitter with @mindlock and @dylannadler_the_1st

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Episode 393 - The Problems with The Way Self-Defense is Taught

On this episode, Jeremy talks about a topic that could ruffle some feathers, The Problems with The Way Self-Defense is Taught.

The Problems with The Way Self-Defense is Taught - Episode 393

On most martial arts school, martial arts and self-defense are almost taught as if they're the same when in fact, they are not. On today's episode, Jeremy talks about how self-defense is being offered on martial arts schools and the problems with the way self-defense is taught. Listen to find out more!

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Episode 392 - Grandmaster Quynh Ngo

Grandmaster Quynh Ngo is a martial arts practitioner and instructor of Cuong Nhu, a martial art that was founded by his father, Grandmaster Ngo Dong.

In martial arts, it's not the goat to get to green belt,  brown belt, black belt or to kick in the face, the goal is to be better now that you were a month ago.

Grandmaster Quynh Ngo - Episode 392

Not everyone has an opportunity to continue a legacy. A legacy that has been started by his father in the form of a martial art called Cuong Nhu. Grandmaster Quyng Ngo started in martial arts as soon as he was born, in fact, Cuong Nhu was called his twin because he was born the same year the martial art was founded. It started in Vietnam and Grandmaster Ngo's father brought it to Florida and it has grown to over 50 dojos today. Grandmaster Quynh Ngo has a lot of stories about the art and their journey back to the US so make sure to listen to learn more!

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Show Notes

On this episode, we mentioned Bruce Lee and Jeet Kune Do.

If you want to connect with Grandmaster Quynh Ngo, you may visit his websites at www.liveandexcel.com
and www.Cuongnhu.com

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