Q Martin is a former jiu jitsu student of Gene Dunn. He worked in NYC Sanitation & after retirement began another career in healthcare. He is now an award-winning nurse and was a pleasure to catch up with!

Part 2:

-Starting a 2nd career at mid-life & it’s impact on children

-Leading by example

-Getting accepted into nursing school

-Covid Experience

-On-Job Training

-Feeling fulfilled with your work

-Interaction with Gene at a diner about children

-Patient Interaction

-The upper tier of nursing

-Winning a national award

-Advice for people who feel stuck

Q Martin is a former jiu jitsu student of Gene Dunn. He worked in NYC Sanitation & after retirement began another career as a nurse. He is now award winning and was a pleasure to catch up with!

Part 1:

-Deciding on a career and maturing as a man

-Getting called for sanitation

-Marriage & starting a family

-Interaction with Gene on the garbage route

-Relationships

-Role as a husband

-Retiring

-Interaction with Gene in a Grocery Store on legacy

-The need to be remembered and to make a difference

-Wrestling with deciding on a new career

-Going back to school

Christine Bannon-Rodrigues is an American martial artist, actress, stunt person, and choreographer.

-The Pressure That Is Necessary During Training

-Achieving Your Goals

-Is There A Shelf Life To Competing?

-Gene’s Beginnings In Martial Arts & Training Now

-What Christine Bannon-Rodrigues Loves About Martial Arts?

-Struggle Between Men & Women In The Dojo?

-Opening Up First Commercial School

-Treating Men & Women Equally In The Dojo

-Ocean State Grand Nationals On April 5, 6 & 7th 2024 in Rhode Island!!

A student of Don Rodrigues, Bannon-Rodrigues is a 9th degree black belt, she holds 9 World Championships, including consecutive 3-time World Titles at the W.A.K.O. Games.Bannon-Rodrigues has acted for both film and television, including the feature films Sci-Fighter (aka X-Treme Fighter) and 27 Dresses. Her stunt work can be seen in a number of Hollywood productions, including Underdog, Batman and Robin, and The Next Karate Kid. Christine has appeared on television in WMAC Masters, and Mortal Kombat: Conquest.In 2012 Christine did the martial arts choreography for the film Champions of the Deep (2012).Christine teaches at the Don Rodrigues Karate Academy, where she is a co-owner with Shihan Don Rodrigues.

Gene Dunn:Gmail - The [email protected]

X (Twitter) - @TheGentleArtPodcast

Instagram.com/GeneDunnsKarate

Instagram.com/Gene_Dunn_

Instagram.com/Gene_Dunn_Art

Christine Bannon-Rodrigues is an American martial artist, actress, stunt person, and choreographer.

-Working on WMAC Masters

-1993 WAKO Tournament In Atlantic City

-Getting Into Karate For The First Time At The Age Of 13

-Training With Don Rodrigues

-First Tournament As An Orange Belt

-Moving Up To The National Circuit

-Atlantic Team & Sparring With Billy Blanks

-Being Let Go By Chuck Merriman

-Being The First Female On Team Paul Mitchell

-Preparing For Big Moments On Set & In Tournaments

-Fighting Off Nerves

A student of Don Rodrigues, Bannon-Rodrigues is a 9th degree black belt, she holds 9 World Championships, including consecutive 3-time World Titles at the W.A.K.O. Games.Bannon-Rodrigues has acted for both film and television, including the feature films Sci-Fighter (aka X-Treme Fighter) and 27 Dresses. Her stunt work can be seen in a number of Hollywood productions, including Underdog, Batman and Robin, and The Next Karate Kid. Christine has appeared on television in WMAC Masters, and Mortal Kombat: Conquest.In 2012 Christine did the martial arts choreography for the film Champions of the Deep (2012).Christine teaches at the Don Rodrigues Karate Academy, where she is a co-owner with Shihan Don Rodrigues.

Gene Dunn:

Gmail - The [email protected]

X (Twitter) - @TheGentleArtPodcast

Instagram.com/GeneDunnsKarate

Instagram.com/Gene_Dunn_

Instagram.com/Gene_Dunn_Art

Anthony Quiles:

Better known by his stage name Q-Unique, is an American rapper, songwriter & record producer. Known for being in bands such as Stillwell As Well As Going On Tour With Korn & Alice In Chains!

-Miracle Songs

-Avoiding Controversy

-Writing "A Come To Jesus Moment"

-Being At The Crossroad

-How To Make A Change

-Gene's Top 3 Albums Of All-Time

-Q's Top 3 (5) Rock Concerts Of All-Time

-Gene's Top 3 Rock Concerts Of All-Time

-Iggy Pop Story

Gene Dunn:Gmail - The [email protected]

X (Twitter): @TheGentleArtPodcast

-Instagram.com/GeneDunnsKarate

-Instagram.com/Gene_Dunn_

-Instagram.com/Gene_Dunn_Art

Anthony Quiles:

Better known by his stage name Q-Unique, is an American rapper, songwriter & record producer. Known for being in bands such as Stillwell As Well As Going On Tour With Korn & Alice In Chains!

-The Genius Of Past Musicians

-Sneaking Into Clubs

-Growing Up With Hip Hop

-Meeting & Working With Those Musicians Now

-When Q Decided He Wanted To Be A Musician

-Break Night Story With Gene

-Gang Culture

-Moving To Cali During Covid

-Miss NY?

-How Q Started Working On "Supernatural Miracle"

Gene Dunn:

Gmail - The [email protected]

X (Twitter)-@TheGentleArtPodcast

Instagram.com/GeneDunnsKarate

Instagram.com/Gene_Dunn_

Instagram.com/Gene_Dunn_Art

Judy Durkin:9th Degree Black Belt in Uechi-ryu: Traditional Okinawan Karate.

-Building Self Awareness

-The Healing Element Of Touch

-Making The Decision To Practice

-Traditional Vs. Modern Martial Arts (UFC)

-Karate Schools Growing Up

-The Sense Of Responsibility To Uechi-ryu

-The Importance Of Self Defense

-Empowering The Warrior Attitude

-"If You Have A Gut Instinct, You Have To Have Guts." Judy Durkin

-Maternal/Gut Instincts In Women

Judy Durkin:9th Degree Black Belt in Uechi-ryu: Traditional Okinawan Karate.

-There Are Eight Kata in the Uechi-Ryu.

-3 Main Kata From Okinawa-Sensei George Mattson

-The Embodiment Of A Master

-Importance Of Focus and The Ability To Stay Loose

-The Use Of Momentum

-Being One Of The Few Women In The Dojo As A Student In A School of 500

-Is There Gender Bias?

-Judy's Journey Through Her Practice

-Opening Up A School

-Uechi-Con & Buzz Durkin

Casey Inch (Landscape Artist)

:www.CaseyInchStudio.com

Instagram.com/Casey_Inch_Studio

Instagram.com/PrivateArtLessonsNYC

-Painting In Larger Scales

-Getting Stuck

-Knowing When To Start Over & Preserve

-Becoming A Full-Time Landscape Painter

-An Abstract Approach & Other Favored Landscape Artists

-Being Poetically Critical

Gene Dunn:

Gmail - The [email protected]

X (Twitter) - @TheGentleArtPodcast

Instagram.com/GeneDunnsKarate

Instagram.com/Gene_Dunn_Instagram.com/Gene_Dunn_Art

Casey Inch (Landscape Artist):

www.CaseyInchStudio.comInstagram.com/Casey_Inch_Studio

Instagram.com/PrivateArtLessonsNYC

-Greenberg's 50

-What Is Your Favorite Form Of Art?

-Art & Design School

-"You Can Not Rush Art, But Art Will Insist On Being Revealed"

-The Starting & End Point-The Conversation With Your Creation

-Paint Courageously & Trusting The Process

-To Live The Life Of An Artist

-Leaving The 9 To 5

-Discipline & Dedication

Gene Dunn:

Gmail - The [email protected]

X (Twitter) @TheGentleArtPodcast

Instagram.com/GeneDunnsKarate

Instagram.com/Gene_Dunn_

Instagram.com/Gene_Dunn_Art