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 and emotional growth martial arts offers—especially through competition.

Whether you’re a coach, student, or simply passionate about martial arts culture, this episode gives a front-row seat to the vision, structure, and values that shape Easton’s martial arts programs.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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On the latest episode of the Easton Community Podcast, Mike Tousignant sits down with Easton Muay Thai coach, competitor, and Team USA representative Allie Readmond. 

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On the latest episode of the Easton Community Podcast, Mike Tousignant sits down with Easton Black BJJ Belt, competitor, teacher and co-owner of Easton Lowry, Professor Amy Fidelis.

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On the latest episode of the Easton Community Podcast, our host Mike Tousignant sits down with Easton Brown Belt, Kids Martial Arts Program Director, and former Easton Longmont GM, Jordan Shipman, to discuss what Jordan has learned while transitioning roles in Easton and what his perfect day would look like.

Jordan, who started out coaching Fundamentals classes at Easton Boulder, was the GM of Easton Longmont from when it opened to the beginning of last year. He helped to pilot the new school through the uncertainty of the pandemic and, along the way, discovered his passion for teaching kids martial arts.

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