Danny Beauclerc has been practicing mixed martial arts since 1989, before it was fashionable. Skilled in Sambo, Muay Thai, and other martial arts, Danny is the head coach and owner of 6ix MMA in Toronto. He recently coached Melissa Karagianis to her Atomweight championship with King Of The Cage. Visit Danny at www.6ixmma.com

Eric Rocha is a pro Muay Thai fighter based out of MAFA in Mississauga, Ontario. He recently won his last bout at Lion Fight 37 with a highlight TKO in the first round. Eric is a very down to earth guy with a killer instinct in the ring. A true ambassador of the sport of Muay Thai. Follow Eric on his Instagram account at @rocheric_ and visit www.martialartsfitnessacademy.ca

Henrique Garcez is an MMA fighter with an amateur record of 5-0, and has his brown belt in BJJ from Daniel Jagunco. At 21 years old, Henrique is a force in the MMA world. He makes his professional debut September 2017 in Brazil, and then will be competing in the Brazilian National No Gi competition two weeks later. He is currently in Toronto teaching BJJ at Lanna MMA as he improves his MMA skills with Kru Jordan of Lanna, and former UFC fighter Claude Patrick at the Mississauga Elite Training Center.

Rick Atkinson might be Toronto's most famous criminal and boxer, yet you've never heard of him. Until now. Rick's new book "The Life Crimes & Hard Times Of Ricky Atkinson, Leader Of The Dirty Tricks Gang", is a true story chronicling his life as a young Afro-Metis man growing up in Toronto, his criminal past, his success as a boxer, and his rehabilitation process. It is a story about race, culture, crime, and boxing. He is a fascinating person, with a colourful past. Some of which he shares on this episode,

Master Sylvio Behring is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu legend, and coach to many high level BJJ & MMA athletes. He is multi-dimensional, and derives his knowledge of combat from a variety of sources. This is one of the most enjoyed and philosophical conversations of martial arts I've had. Master Sylvio was in Toronto for a bi-annual visit to the Matador MMA & BJJ Academy and shared some knowledge with us. Visit www.sylviobehringbrazilianjiujitsu.com and http://matadormmacom.ipage.com/matadormma/index.php to learn more. Osssss!

Michael Reid is the Executive Director of Muaythai Ontario. He is one of a few core people who has worked tirelessly to create the premier amateur organization for Muay Thai in the province. Episode 8 guest Kru Jen is the President of Muaythai Ontario, and also one of the key players in the birth and development of MTO. Michael and Jen join us to talk about the recent Provincial Championships, the legalization of Muay Thai in Ontario, the longterm vision for the organization, and the recent Adam Hunter controversy. This is a podcast worth sharing to spread knowledge of what's in store for fans of Muay Thai in Ontario. Visit www.muaythaiontario.org to learn more, and support our Junior National Team at https://muaythaicanada.org/national-team/

Filmmaker Jade Osman and coach Socrates Celestial join us to talk about Jade's recent documentary, Punishment By Proxy. The film shares the colourful and unique stories of the diverse personalities in Ontario's boxing community. Coach Socrates is one of the many inspiring stories that are showcased in the film. In this episode, we get a glimpse into the brilliant mind of coach Socrates, and Jade's passion for sharing the stories of our local boxers. Visit www.punishmentbyproxy.com to stay connected.

Andy is a true martial arts success story. He quit his 9-5 gig working in auto body to pursue his deep passion for martial arts. He is a fighter, martial arts instructor, filmmaker, and Funk Roberts' right hand and business partner in www.funkmma.com. Andy has currently finished filming work for Sean Fagan, aka the 'Muay Thai Guy', which can be found at www.muay-thai-guy.com. Visit Andy in person at www.evolucaothai.com.

Thomas Krogh Jensen aka 'Kru T' has been training in martial arts for over 20 years. He is one of the best and perhaps most underrated Muay Thai coaches in the GTA. You can find Thomas coaching Muay Thai at Xtreme Couture in Etobicoke, and running his own promotion, Diamond Muay Thai with Episode 1 guest Tony Manoharan. He shares some of his coaching philosophy, and his memories of living, training and fighting for the world famous Lanna Kiat Busaba Muay Thai Camp in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Perhaps our most controversial guest so far on the podcast. Adam 'The Road Warrior' Higson is a former world champion in kickboxing, Muay Thai, and full contact from various organizations like WKA, ISKA and Shoot Boxing to name a few. From Hamilton, Ontario, Adam is very outspoken, and literally pulls no punches. His style of speech is similar to his hard-nosed brand of fighting. One of the original eight people bestowed with the title 'Kru' from Ajahn Suchart, he has been in the fight game longer than most, and continues to coach fighters out of Diablo Fitness in Hamilton. Not known for accepting interviews, Adam joins us to talk about his career as a fighter and coach. We barely even scratch the surface with this complex character. Visit www.diablofitness.ca to learn more.