Safe Head Kick Podcast

Listen to the story of the Boxing coach of mma legends such as Chael Sonnen and the late, Evan Tanner. Coach Curt talks about his love of the “ sweet science” and being taken under the wing of kickboxing and UFC hall of famer Maurice “Mo” Smith, as a teenager.

Listen to the story of Philadelphia born, now SF based Muay Thai Coach “Joe Chernay.” We talk about his martial arts upbringing, teaching influences and get deep into kickboxing and striking. Also our fight island picks.

We give out thoughts on Seattle’s non policed district CHAZ/CHOP, the need for re prioritizing police training with Brazilian Jiujitsu and other methods. Our own benefits we get from BJJ and Boxing.

Conversation with my good friend Kendrick “Balou” Mklin

Reflecting about my anxiety to the current violence and civil unrest covered in the media. The history of the deeply rooted racism and injustice in the United States. Ideas for Social and police reform, leadership and accountability l.

Listen to me and my long time friend, Capoeirista and martial artist, Kendrick as we discuss current times, the protests, parenting, Capoeira, his martial arts background and my martial arts background, my dads legacy,and being a Martialarts nerd.

Listen to “ the Boxing Squad” talk about Quarantine workouts, missing Boxing in the gym, Phil’s military PT days and Mark shares on the Pandemic and how it affects the Economy and lessons from past recessions.

Josh talks about his athletic career and transitions from D1 wrestling, Pro MMA career, coaching at Empower Gym and competitive speed cycling life. Also our MMA history together, and the struggles and sadness of post fight life.

Phil and I discuss our thoughts on the effects of the Pandemic in the Bay Area, lessons from his Boxing and Jujitsu training, using Boxing to stay sane and exercise during quarantine. Also the reasons Brazilian jujitsu should be used by the Police.

Coach Edge and I talk about the state of combat fitness gyms in SF with the Pandemic, his competition background and the history of competitive Muay Thai in England.