Dan Anderson | The Hey Day of American Karate, Passion for FMA, Scientology Techniques | Ep.20
Transformations with Mark V. Wiley
Release Date: 10/07/2023
Yoga, Addiction & Kundalini: The Truth About Real Transformation - Swami Kripananda
Transformations with Mark V. Wiley
What does real transformation look like—not in theory, but lived through the body, mind, and spirit? In this powerful conversation, Swami Kripananda shares his journey from addiction and recovery to deep immersion in yoga, meditation, and spiritual practice. Drawing from decades of experience—including training with masters such as B.K.S. Iyengar—he offers a raw and unfiltered look at what it means to truly change. This is not a discussion of surface-level wellness or technique. It is a direct exploration of discipline, addiction, embodiment, and the realities of spiritual awakening....
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GM Phil Matedne | A Deep Dive into Malay Combat Systems
Transformations with Mark V. Wiley
Phil Matedne was born and raised in the city of Stockton, California. As a teenager, he began his martial arts training in the Kajukenbo style of Karate under Sifu John Valdez. As a young adult Guro Phil began his extensive training in the Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) with many of the West Coast teachers since 1983 and now has close to thirty years of experience. The teacher primarily responsible for Phil’s foundation in the FMA is the late Grandmaster of Bahala Na Escrima International, Leo M. Giron. Phil trained exclusively with Grandmaster Giron for seven years; after which Giron certified...
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Suro Jason Inay | Inayan Eskrima Tactics, Training, Psychology, Survival Mindset
Transformations with Mark V. Wiley
Eskrima, the Filipino martial art. From his humble beginnings as a six-year-old enthusiast in 1979 to his present-day endeavors, Jason's journey has been one of relentless pursuit, unwavering commitment, and remarkable accomplishments. With over 40 years of experience in Eskrima, Jason is the inheritor of the esteemed Inayan System of Eskrima. Following in the footsteps of his father, Mangisursuro Mike Inay (GM Mike Inay or Suro Mike Inay), Jason proudly carries forward the legacy of this system, perpetuating its teachings and principles. Jason's martial arts prowess extends far beyond...
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Derek Notman | Embodied Wisdom, Inner Traditions, Physical Culture
Transformations with Mark V. Wiley
For over 30 years, Derek Notman has dedicated himself to the study of physical culture and philosophy. This pursuit has led him all over the world including time living in China and Southeast Asia, studying with traditional masters of martial, movement, and healing arts. Derek has always sought to extract the essence of the traditions while connecting the common elements. Despite the uniqueness of each art and human form, there is a commonality to being in a body and so themes emerge. Derek has made it his life’s work, to investigate and understand these themes and share them with others in...
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GM Rene Navarro | Tai Chi Secrets, Lohan Kungfu, Internal Alchemy, Forging the Dan Tian
Transformations with Mark V. Wiley
For over six decades, Grandmaster Rene J. Navarro has been on a mission, traveling the globe to learn from extraordinary masters of impossible skills, and to then develop those skills within himself. From the depth of Yang family Tai Chi Chuan to the refined and arcane techniques of Internal Alchemy, from poetry and music to deadly kung-fu, from meditation to discovering the Great Dao, brings alive the astonishing travels, discipleship, teachings, and commentaries on life of a man traversing the lonely and difficult path of energetic, cultural and spiritual self-cultivation. Through...
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Sensei Antonio Aloia | Aikido's Rise and Fall from Japan to America
Transformations with Mark V. Wiley
Antonio Aloia has been training a mixture of aikido, judo, and Olympic Fencing since 2002. He also holds a Master’s degree in history from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. In 2020, he published his Aikido Comes to America, a history of aikido in the United States. Antonio runs the online martial arts chronicle Martial Arts of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, where it houses many interviews with martial artists and historical essays. Currently, Antonio is writing a biography of a judo pioneer and researching the answers to aikido’s modern questions. Antonio’s Links ...
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Datu Shishir Inocalla | Yoga Meditation, Filipino Martial Arts, Ninja Turtle
Transformations with Mark V. Wiley
Datu Shishir Inocalla is a pioneer of wellness and the creator of the BMST (body mind spirit training and living system). He is a grandmaster of Arnis Maharlika, a Filipino martial art, and master of Tai Chi, Yoga, Meditation and natural healing. He was the wellness trainer at the World HQ at David Leadbetter Golf Academy in Champions Gate, FL. He started martial arts training at the age eight and become a Yogic monk in India at age 15. He was persecuted for his spiritual belief and was detained in Tihar, Jail, India during 1975 Martial Law for 1 year at age 18. From 1980 he moved to...
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Sifu Hal Mosher | Tai Chi's Internal Power Essense - Peng Jin
Transformations with Mark V. Wiley
Tai Chi teacher Hal Mosher discusses his journey in studying Tai Chi, including his time with Robert Smith and his experiences in Taiwan. He shares insights into his conversations with Robert Smith about the CIA and the importance of not trusting everything on TV. Mosher also highlights the evolution of his training methods and the emphasis on song gong and syncing in Tai Chi. He concludes by discussing his book on peng lu ji an and the significance of yielding in the practice of Tai Chi. In this conversation, Hal Mosher discusses the creation of peng jin and its importance in Tai Chi. He...
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Dr. Anthony Feinstein| Emotional Trauma, Mental Illness, Impaired Cognition Among Frontline Journalist and MS Patients
Transformations with Mark V. Wiley
Dr. Anthony Feinstein is a professor of psychiatry at the University of Toronto and a neuropsychiatrist. His research and clinical work focus on people with multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury and Conversion Disorder. He has undertaken a number of studies investigating how front-line journalists are affected by their work covering war and man-made and natural disasters. Our discussion focuses on his two books: Moral Courage: 19 Profiles of Investigative Journalists and Mind, Mood, and Memory: The Neurobehavioral Consequences of Multiple Sclerosis… as the subject relates to the mind,...
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Josh Paynter and Jack Schaefer | Taoist Philosophy, Medicine, Talismans, and Rituals
Transformations with Mark V. Wiley
Josh Paynter and Jack Shaefer are both ordained 22nd generation Daoist Priest in the Quanzhen, Longmen tradition at the Jian Fu Gong on Qingcheng Mountain, and ordained 25th generation Daoist Priest in the Quanzhen, Longmen tradition at the Qingyun Daoguan. Jack and Josh are the Co-abbots of Parting Clouds, a formally recognized as a temple organization by Zhang Mingxin the Abess at the Jian Fu Gong on Qing Cheng Mountain. 0:54 Josh’s Early Exposure to Asian Culture 5:13 The Experience of “Chinese” in America 7:37 Josh’s Early Exposure to Asian Culture 13:59 Issues...
info_outline“Super Dan” Anderson is the founder of American Freestyle Karate, a uniquely American martial art as well as the author of the bestselling book, American Freestyle Karate: A Guide to Sparring, which has been in print for 40 years. He has a 10th Degree Black Belt in Karate, a 6th Degree Black Belt (Senior Master) in Filipino Modern Arnis, and an 9th Degree Black Belt in MA80 System Arnis 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. Our in-depth discussion touched on five essential transformations in Dan's life: Karate, Arnis, Scientology, Family, Writing.
0:00 Dan is Stoked
1:00 Dan mentions the breadth of transformations and Mark Wiley's interests, and how much of what we do does not earn us a living
5:01 What triggered Dan's live-long interest in martial arts, James Coburn, Bruce Lee
8:55 Dan's first lessons with Lorne Christensen, fails at baseball and drawing, heroes Chuck Norris, Skipper Mullins, Joe Lewis
15:04 Mark Wiley and Dan Anderson are mutual fans, when they met, and how they became friends
18:59 "Super Dan" Anderson was the Mohammed Ali of Karate. Jeff Smith, Bill Wallace, Arnis with Wiley at midnight, training with Remy Presas
22:58 Dan wrote the classic book, American Freestyle Karate, Desensitization drills, wanting dad's love and to be like him... Scientology helps him break the hold on beer.
29:02 The Desensitization drill explained, subconscious fighting fears and their triggers, how to see and recognize motion
37:02 Recognition is faster than analytical analysis, pay attention to the opponent, Musashi's "Void", Tatang Ilustrisimo and Remy Presas
44:01 Mark V. Wiley shares the time he was jumped by a pack of guys, and Dan tells when he was punched in the face on the bus
48:23 What it is about martial arts that made Dan a "lifer"
53:59 What keep Dan going, American Freestyle Karate, then and now
1:00:05 Dan on 1970s freestyle and point karate, written vs ring rules, and why he never competed in kickboxing.
1:06:10 Introduction to Modern Arnis and Remy Presas by Fred King, power of "the flow"
1:11:08 The joy is in the movement.
1:14:11 How the principles of Scientology spoke to Dan, and why
1:19:40 Spirituality in life and martial arts
1:26:08 Martial arts and commitment to his Family
1:35:17 Dan transforms into a full-time writer of books, comes out of retirement in 2017 (age 65) to fight in 18-30 karate division.
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