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Sensei Gage Hanlon is a martial artist and instructor. He is the Kataaro brand Marketing Director. You get to watch this kid, this person go from where they start at and just looking back on their accumulation of 2, 3, 4 years and seeing who they have become and what little part you play in that.. It’s just extremely rewarding. Sensei Gage Hanlon - Episode 818 The dream of becoming a Martial Artist usually starts with the love for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles which is the case for Sensei Gage Hanlon. Sensei Hanlon recalls how he got started in martial arts as a kindergartener when...
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In this episode, Jeremy and co-host Andrew Adams talk about the 6 Freedoms of Martial Arts and its controversies. 6 Freedoms of Martial Arts - Episode 817 Every martial artist has the right to determine their own definition of martial arts and what it means to them. What is most important is that the martial artist is happy with their training and feels that they are growing as a person. This is enabled by the 6 Freedoms of Martial Arts that is discussed by Jeremy and Adam in this episode. Tune in to learn more about the six freedoms and why they are so essential to the martial arts...
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Sensei Benny “the Jet” Urquidez is a Martial Arts practitioner, teacher, and actor. Sensei Urquidez is a legendary Kickboxing champion who helped grow the sport. I never try to hurt somebody because to me, If I hurt them especially if they have a family, I’m taking their livelihood from them. I don’t have that right… I just knock them out. Sensei Benny “The Jet” Urquidez - Episode 816 Growing up in a family of combat sports athletes can be beneficial to some, and that was certainly the case with Sensei Benny Urquidez, one of the most sought-after guests on the podcast....
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In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about why Ranks below Black belt fade over time. Ranks Below Black Belt Fade Over Time - Episode 815 Blackbelt is often regarded as a coveted title in the Martial Arts world while ranks below it are not. Blackbelts are often treated with great respect and honor, while lower ranks may be asked to start over at a white belt level or to take a few months of classes before being tested and evaluated for a blackbelt again. In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew talk about why Ranks below blackbelt fade over time and whether is there a need to revisit the...
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Mr. Yuri Lowenthal is a Martial Arts Practitioner and Enthusiast. He appeared as the voice actor for Spiderman, Goku, and Superman to say the least. I went to New York from Japan and while I was there, I’ve found a Kung Fu and Wushu school. I knew after checking out the school, I finally found what I really love about Martial Arts. It had that fluid quality that I wanted. They were not focusing on sparring all the time. The Chinese instructor just wanted people to study Kung Fu. Mr. Yuri Lowenthal - Episode 814 Mr. Yuri Lowenthal, a self-proclaimed nerdy kid, grew up in the 80s as...
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info_outlineSifu Rick Cropper is a Martial Arts practitioner, instructor, and founder of the Kaizen League.
I’ll credit it to sparring. We whack each other but we love each other, we trust each other, we push each other, nobody’s got weird attitude at all. We’re there to improve but we’re there to help each other. It helps keep me accountable to everything I do…
Sifu Rick Cropper - Episode 792
Internationally recognized holder of a 8th degree black belt in the Chuan-Fa branch of Kajukenbo self-defense system. Master Rick Cropper is one of the most widely respected, and highly sought after Black Belt instructors in the Pacific Northwest. Having Over 50 years of martial art experience and having taught thousands of martial art students, Master Cropper's teaching style and methods are highly praised. Master Cropper's accolades are many, including training multiple Black Belt World Champions, ranked in the top 21 sports karate school in the world, promoter of the Mighty River Classic Martial Art Tournament, and promoting many students to black belts, including master rank.
In this high-octane, energetic, and FUN episode, Sifu Rick Cropper talks about his journey to the martial arts, future goals, and his tournament, the Kaizen League. Listen to learn more!
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