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Latest Episodes

Episode 982 - Sifu Guru Dan Donzella
December 23, 2024

SUMMARY In this engaging conversation, Sifu Guru Dan Donzella shares his unique journey through martial arts and music, exploring how these two passions intersect. He discusses his early influences, t

Episode 981 - Are Breaks Hurting Martial Arts Schools?
December 19, 2024

SUMMARY In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy discuss the implications of school breaks in martial arts, exploring the balance between business needs and student engagement. They delve into the cultural

Episode 980 - Sifu Sharif Anael-Bey
December 16, 2024

SUMMARY This conversation explores the journey of Sifu Sharif Anael-Bey, from childhood through adulthood, highlighting the influence of family dynamics, early exposure to martial arts, and the impact

Episode 979 - Martial Arts Word Association: Holiday Edition
December 12, 2024

Another episode of Martial Arts Word Association where Andrew gives Jeremy a random word that he could connect to martial arts. All of todays words are Holiday themed! In this episode, Jeremy and A

Episode 978 - Combatives Master Trainer Chris Adame
December 09, 2024

SUMMARY In this conversation, Combatives Master Trainer Chris Adame discusses the tribal nature of sports and politics, the importance of inclusivity in training, and the critical role of feedback in

Episode 977 - Is Martial Arts for Everyone
December 05, 2024

SUMMARY In this episode, Andrew, Victor, and Mark explore the question of whether martial arts is for everyone. They discuss the various benefits of martial arts across different age groups, the impor

Episode 976 - Sensei Samuel Danh
December 02, 2024

SUMMARY In this conversation, Jeremy sits down with Sensei Samuel Danh after Free Training Day Pacific Northwest. Sensei Danh shares his harrowing experiences of survival during the Cambodian war, his

Episode 975 - Fostering Community Connections
November 28, 2024

SUMMARY In this episode, Andrew is joined by Kellie Thomas and Craig Wharem and they discuss the importance of fostering community connections within martial arts schools and their communities. They e

Episode 974 - Sifu Michael Garner
November 25, 2024

SUMMARY In this conversation, Sifu Michael Garner shares his extensive journey through martial arts, military service, and various roles in security and law enforcement. He discusses the influence of

Episode 973 - Teaching to the Test
November 21, 2024

SUMMARY Inthis episode, Jeremy and Andrew delve into the concept of 'teaching to the test' within martial arts education. They explore the implications of standardized testing, the challenges of curr