The Motivated Martial Artists

The Motivated Martial Artists

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The Motivated Martial Artists episodes

  • The Last Jedi – Kevin “The Jedi” Brewerton

    This week the motivated martial artist Jackson White & Gavin Cook speak to the legend that is Kevin “The Jedi” Brewerton. Kevin made a name for himself as a five-time world kickboxing champion. His charismatic and flamboyant style captured the imagination of his peers and kickboxing fans around the world. Kevin talks openly about his upbringing and his participation in Lau gar at the start of a world class career. Kevin who is now an artist in LA puts many of his achievements down to the early confidence martial arts had given him. A martial artist, film star, abstract artists and clearly a gentleman.    

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    44 min
  • We’ve got the Skillz! – Melody Johnson

    This week the Motivated Martial Artists Jackson White & Gavin Cook, continue their interview with Melody Johnson to uncover the detail behind the world leading child development program, Skillz. Melody explains the Psychology behind the program, which is taking the US by storm.  A truly revolutionary program in the world of children’s martial arts. 

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    43 min
  • Who’s got the Skillz? – Melody Johnson

    This week the Motivated Martial Artists Jackson White & Gavin Cook, catch up with Melody Johnson. Melody has over 25 years of experience in the Martial Arts. Melody earned her black belt in 1988 in New Orleans, and since then has achieved many accomplishments in her Martial Arts journey. She began working as a program director and instructor in Orlando, Florida at the age of 19. From there, Melody co-owned and operated 4 schools in south Florida for 6 years. During that time, she won the title of world champion and was a coach to one of the best competition teams in her organization. Melody also dedicated a lot of her time researching and developing some of the best methods for teaching children.  Melody’s latest career move is the development of her age-specific curriculums branded as SKILLZ. This is the very first of its kind and is getting a lot of attention for her systematic approach to skill-based Martial Arts training. A true visionary in the world of martial arts. 

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    43 min
  • Disability? What disability? – Amy Truesdale

    On this week’s podcast the Motivated Martial artists – Jackson White & Gavin Cook chat to the truly inspirational World Taekwondo Para (WT) Olympian & Multiple World International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) able bodied Sparing and Patterns champion, Amy Truesdale. 

    Amy is one of the pioneers of Para Taekwondo and talks openly about her achievements, successes and motivations within the 2 Taekwondo styles and how her disability has spurred her on to successes and celebrity status. 

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    29 min
  • Totally Taekwondo – Stuart Anslow

    Stuart began his martial arts journey around 1986 (whilst still at high school), dabbling in arts such as Shaolin Kung Fu, Wing Chun and even Ninjitsu. At college he studied both Judo and Fencing, before finally settling on Ch'ang Hon (ITF) Taekwondo in early 1991 at Wembley Taekwondo School. During his formative years in Taekwondo, he also got the opportunity to study some Jiu-Jitsu as well as training alongside his friend, a Shotokan black belt, for many years. This week the Motivational Martial Artist’s Jackson White and Gavin Cook speak to Stuart about everything Taekwondo and Stuart journey to become an author of many Taekwondo books and the editor of the world renowned Totally Taekwondo magazine.

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    33 min
  • Athlete, Actor, Sensei - Karen Campbell

    This week Motivational Martial Artist’s Jackson White and Gavin Cook chat to Karen Campbell a Welsh junior athlete, stage and TV actor and Karate Sensei. Karen talks openly about her up bringing and her inability to accept failure at an early age and how she has drawn strength and inspiration from her very robust mentality. Now a keen Karate practitioner and Sensei she looks to martial arts to help inspire her students in not just her chosen art but in life. A truly accomplished lady, who is a great inspiration. 

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    40 min
  • The Lion of Africa – Job Magagula

    Job Magagula started practicing Taekwondo in the rainbow nation of South Africa to help defend himself from bullying. Over time Job began to understand that martial arts is not just learning how to fight but a way of life. Now Job is pushing hard to promote Taekwondo not just in South Africa but across the Continent of Africa. Job talks to the Motivated Martial Artists, Jackson White and Gavin Cook about his challenges, inspirations and hopes for martial arts in the rainbow state. 

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    34 min
  • Lightning Legs – Maya Levan

    Maya Levan is one of Welsh Taekwondo brightest stars on the Taekwondo International stage. This week the Motivated Martial Artists, Jackson White and Gavin Cook speak to Maya about her love of Taekwondo and her martial arts journey in both patterns and sparring discover what it has made her a world class fighter and patterns champion.  Another must listen episode for any young martial artist or athlete with dreams of becoming a champion in martial arts,  any sport or to understand the right attitude to succeed in life 

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    33 min
  • The fighting dancer – Rebecca Kane

    The Motivated Martial Artists, Jackson White and Gavin Cook talk to Rebecca Kane. Rebecca talks through her extraordinary journey in life, dancing and Martial arts. From being one of the youngest international Filipino stick fighters and leading Irish dancer, she has combined her love and passion which has earned Rebecca the title of the fighting Dancer.   

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    39 min
  • Meet the Greens - Lee & Ronnie Green

    An interview with World renowned Muay Thai family champions Lee and Ronnie Green. The pair open up to the Martial Artist’s Jackson White and Gavin Cook, with their views and opinions on everything Muay Thai. This interview gives a great insight into Lees thoughts on growing up with Muay Thai Legend and how Lee has forged his own path in the arts to become a highly decorated champion. 

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    35 min

About The Motivated Martial Artists

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Welcome to the motivated martial arts podcast. Your hosts Jackson White and Gavin Cook have been friends and taekwondo training partners for nearly 40 years. This Podcast will bring you a mixture of…