Standing in the Fire: Easton's Organizational Shift ft. Larry Dressler
Easton Training Center Community Podcast
Release Date: 07/05/2024
A Lifelong Martial Artist: Old-School Karate, Dojo Storms, and Finding Jiu Jitsu ft. River Mayfield
Easton Training Center Community Podcast
In this episode of the Easton Community Podcast, Mike sits down with River Mayfield, General Manager of Easton Longmont, to dive into his journey from a lifelong martial artist to a leader within the academy. River shares stories from his unconventional karate upbringing, his transition into Jiu Jitsu, and how those experiences shaped his approach to training, coaching, and leadership. This episode offers a raw look at discipline, culture, and what it takes to grow from student to leader inside a martial arts school. Interested in joining our community? Sign up for a free class:...
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Finding Purpose: Transitions, Growth, and Pursuing Excellence ft. Kyle Wright
Easton Training Center Community Podcast
In this episode of the Easton Community Podcast, Mike Tousignant sits down with Easton Arvada General Manager and Easton Jiu Jitsu black belt Kyle Wright. Kyle has been a part of the Easton community for years, but his path into the academy — and into leadership — is anything but typical. Before joining Easton, Kyle was competing in MMA and working at a hobby game shop in Denver, where he developed a reputation for being welcoming, patient, and great with people from all walks of life. That same ability to connect with people would later become a defining part of his coaching style. Kyle...
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Real World Conflict: Self-control, Responsibility, and Confrontation ft. Amal Easton
Easton Training Center Community Podcast
After a long break, the Easton Training Center Community Podcast is back and kicking off the year with ETC founder, Amal Easton. Amal shares personal stories that touch on self-control, responsibility, confrontation, and how years of martial arts training shape the way we move through the world. The conversation moves from real-world conflict to parenting, values, and what it means to draw clear lines in your life without losing your humanity. Interested in joining our community? Sign up for a free class: https://eastontc.com/
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Elevating the Martial Arts: Curriculum, Leadership, and Competition ft. Alex Huddleston
Easton Training Center Community Podcast
In this episode, CEO Mike Tousignant sits down with Alex Huddleston, Easton Training Center’s Director of Martial Arts, to unpack the work happening behind the scenes to elevate martial arts across all Easton academies. Alex shares insights into the systems and strategy behind Easton's curriculum development, leadership training, and competition prep. The two dive deep into this year's Easton Open, the success of the Denver Open training camp, and the impact of creating inclusive spaces like women’s randoris and teen-only sessions. You’ll also hear a heartfelt discussion about the mental...
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Building a Program: Culture, Commitment, and Growing Easton Muay Thai ft. Sean Madden
Easton Training Center Community Podcast
On this month’s episode of the Easton Community Podcast, our host, Mike Tousignant, interviews Coach Sean Madden, ETC’s Muay Thai Program Director who’s been the central force in shaping Easton’s Muay Thai program. Interested in joining our community? Sign up for a free class: https://eastontc.com/
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A Family Together: From Primitive Skills to Martial Arts ft. Gelsey Malferrari & Neal Ritter
Easton Training Center Community Podcast
On the latest episode of the Easton Community Podcast, our host, Mike Tousignant, sits down with Neal Ritter and Gelsey Malferrari, a stand-out family from our Easton Longmont location. Along with interviews with Easton leaders and insights into our operational processes, one of the best things about this podcast has been expanding its voice into the community and sharing the inspiring stories of those who make up our world. Interested in joining our community? Sign up for a free class: https://eastontc.com/
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Breaking Through: Becoming the First Woman to Run an Easton School ft. Kate Eischen
Easton Training Center Community Podcast
On this month’s episode of the Easton Community Podcast, Mike Tousignant interviews our newest GM, Kate Eischen – a Muay Thai brown shirt, mom and the first female to run an Easton academy! Kate, who started at Easton in 2013, brings a range of prior life experiences to the room and has gone through every rank of leadership in her community, from kickboxing coach to kids coach to Kids Department Head to the Department Head of Muay Thai before stepping into her newest role as Centennial’s GM. Listen to all the Easton Training Center Community Podcast Episodes: Apple Podcasts:...
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A Life with Purpose: Doing the Important Work ft. Ian Lieberman
Easton Training Center Community Podcast
On the latest episode of the Easton Team Podcast, President Mike Tousignant sits down with Director of General Managers, VP, and Black Belt, Ian Lieberman. Ian started at Easton in 2006, progressing from cleaning mats to coaching, then running the Denver school before becoming Easton's VP and Director of General Managers. Mike and Ian discuss fear, growth and ownership over one’s life, including learning to accept the hand you've been dealt while also overcoming your circumstances. Listen to all the Easton Training Center Community Podcast Episodes: Apple Podcasts: ...
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The Heroine’s Journey: Growing Up in Easton ft. Vi Burlew
Easton Training Center Community Podcast
This month on the Easton Community Podcast, our host Mike sits down with Boulder Academy Operations Director and comic book aficionado, Viola Burlew – or Vi, as we know her. Vi has been with Easton for 14 years, having started training at the age of 11 back in 2010, nearly the same year as Mike Tousignant himself. Listen to all the Easton Training Center Community Podcast Episodes: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: Interested in joining our community? Sign up for a free class: https://eastontc.com/
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Standing in the Fire: Easton's Organizational Shift ft. Larry Dressler
Easton Training Center Community Podcast
It's safe to say no non-Easton employee or member has had as significant of on impact on our community as Larry Dressler. On the latest episode of the Easton Community Podcast, Mike Tousignant sits down with Larry – the consultant who showed us how crystalizing our mission, optimizing our internal structure and implementing core values can help us navigate any conflict and decision with conviction, discernment and clarity. Listen to all the Easton Training Center Community Podcast Episodes: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: Interested in joining our community? Sign up...
info_outlineIt's safe to say no non-Easton employee or member has had as significant of on impact on our community as Larry Dressler. On the latest episode of the Easton Community Podcast, Mike Tousignant sits down with Larry – the consultant who showed us how crystalizing our mission, optimizing our internal structure and implementing core values can help us navigate any conflict and decision with conviction, discernment and clarity.
Listen to all the Easton Training Center Community Podcast Episodes:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/easton-training-center-community-podcast/id1606067987
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/63wImFLa1ulJ8IlciQJsw8?si=0dd35252606d4a0b
Interested in joining our community?
Sign up for a free class: https://eastontc.com/