SUMMARY In this episode, Tashi Tim Caves shares his martial arts journey and his transition from engineering to teaching math. He discusses his early training, his enjoyment of teaching, and the challenges of teaching martial arts in a school setting. Tashi also talks about his training curriculum, which includes styles such as Harimau Silat, Dikiti Tirsia Sirads Kali, Northern Mantis Kung Fu, and Shaolin Kung Fu. He reflects on his years of training and the overlap between different styles. Overall, Tashi's story highlights the passion and dedication he has for both martial arts and teaching. In this conversation, Jeremy discusses with him, his experience teaching different martial arts styles, his training schedule, and his track and field background. He also talks about the similarities between individual sports and martial arts, his future plans, and the importance of self-critique and improvement. Lastly he shares advice he would give to his younger self and encourages listeners to train and balance their commitments.

TAKEAWAYS *Tashi Tim Caves started his martial arts journey at the age of seven and has been training for over 20 years. *He transitioned from engineering to teaching math and enjoys the opportunity to help students understand and reach their goals. *Tashi's training curriculum includes styles such as Harimau Silat, Dikiti Tirsia Sirads Kali, Northern Mantis Kung Fu, and Shaolin Kung Fu. *He finds that there is overlap and fluidity between these styles, allowing for a comprehensive and integrated training experience. Teaching different martial arts styles requires adapting and finding ways to make it work for all students. *Maintaining a consistent training schedule is important for progress and improvement. *Individual sports, like track and field and martial arts, offer opportunities for personal growth and support from a group. *Filming forms and techniques can serve as a valuable reference for self-critique and improvement. *Opening a martial arts school requires a significant time and energy commitment, and it's important to consider personal preferences and priorities. *Balancing training and teaching requires effective communication and finding ways to manage multiple commitments.