Owner and Master Instructor at Championship Martial Arts, which has three locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Master Nevels joins us to talk about community building, in the martial arts and in general!  

Learn more about Master Nevels and Championship Martial Arts at https://coppelltkd.com/ 

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Owner and Master Instructor at Martial Arts Institute North in Overland Park, KS, Master Popper joins us to talk about the benefits of training as a family and more!  

Learn more about Master Popper and Martial Arts Institute North at https://mainorth.com/ 

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Head instructor at Elite Mixed Martial Arts Center in Northampton, PA, Sensei James joins us to talk about his approach to working with diverse student populations and more.  

Learn more about Sensei James and Elite Mixed Martial Arts Center at https://elitemmactr.com/ 

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Professor and Kuk Sul Do Master Jason Zakrajsek returns to the podcast to talk about some fundamental principles of self defense and cornerstone BJJ techniques ahead of his upcoming seminar here at Rising Phoenix!  

Learn more about Master Jason at https://www.kuksuldoacademy.com/ 

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This week we spoke with Mr. Brick about his forthcoming book "There I Was When Nothing Happened", a collection of anecdotes and meditations on reducing physical violence in self-defense situations.  

Learn more about Jason at http://www.brickcommajason.com/and follow him on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/SafestFamilyontheBlock 

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Master Olds and Jesse talk with Sensei Ramsey Veitch about the impact of goal setting, realities of training and instruction, and the results of dedication and commitment to one's art.

Learn more about Ramsey and Impulse Martial Arts at https://impulsemartialarts.com/

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Master Olds and Jesse talk with Master Ben West and Mrs. West about development of character within the martial arts.

Learn more about Master West, Mrs. West, and Decatur Martial Arts at https://www.facebook.com/Decatur-Martial-Arts-103556611574667

Learn more about Rising Phoenix Martial Arts at https://risingphoenixtkd.com

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Master Olds is joined by the Rising Phoenix Staff to reflect on the past and look toward the future. 

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Master Olds and Jesse sit down with Master Joshua Hong to talk about cultivating focus.

Learn more about Master Joshua Hong and Eternal Martial Arts by visiting https://eternalmartialartshouston.com

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Master Olds and Jesse talk with Master Lee of Vail Taekwondo about the importance of competition for the aspiring martial artist. 

Learn more about Master Wesley Lee and Vail taekwondo by visiting https://vailtkd.com

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