The Warrior's Path with Elliott Danker

In the season finale of The Warrior's Path, I speak with Master Wong, founder of MWS - KT3 System.

He is a Wing Chun master I've followed on Youtube and Social media for many years and finally we were able to have a conversation about his life.

Hear about how he grew up in post-war Vietnam. We talked about the hardship and uncertainty he went through and how through martial arts he transformed his life.

We also speak about his book, The Reckoning and we talk about dealing with the different masks that people have. 

This podcast is in collaboration with First Drop International

This week, I speak with lifelong martial artist, Tham Boon Kit, a fifth-degree black belt in Kyokushin Karate, one of the strongest styles of full-contact Karate.

Boon Kit led the Singapore contingent to compete in the 1st World Junior, Women, and Seniors Karate Championship held in Tianjin on 3-5 October 2024.

He returned as the world champion in the under 75kg Masters category (45-50 years old) for Kumite at 48 years old.

Boon Kit is also the  Singapore Branch Chief for IKAK (International Karate Alliance Kyokushinryu

We discuss and share our philosophies in martial arts, the importance of patience and whether or not MMA has taken away the interest of traditional martial arts.

This podcast is in collaboration with First Drop International

Who is Peter Hung?

This week we find out how this comic book fan became one of the biggest boxing promoters in Taiwan. How does he hope boxing will help the youth of Taiwan and why is it called First Drop?

We also discuss if being a good boxer makes you a good businessman. What are some philosophies that martial arts can teach us to overcome our biggest fears. 

This podcast is in collaboration with First Drop International

If you're a good warrior can you be a good businessman? 

This week I speak with Jeremy Jude, Founder of Jai Muay Thai. Jeremy is a former professional Muay Thai fighter, a passionate Muay Thai coach and an astute Muay Thai entrepreneur.

I find out more about his coaching philosophy and how he transferred skills from his former corporate life to now being a gym owner. 

Also, I find out why it's called Jai Muay Thai

This podcast is in collaboration with First Drop International

This week, we feature Choke Clinch Crank Combat, a book about the combat sports community in Singapore, that was co-written by Andrea Yew and Alvin Ang. 

Why has this book been described as a love letter to combat sports in Singapore and how has it changed the perception of the martial arts enthusiasts turn authors?

Find out more about the book at https://www.chokeclinchcrankcombat.com/

You can also purchase a copy at all major book stores

This podcast is in collaboration with First Drop International

In this next part of season 1, we explore how warriors conquer their darkest times. 

This week I speak with Singapore MMA Fighter Amir Khan as he shares about the challenges growing up with Tourette's Syndrome and how martial arts helped him overcome the bullies in school and built his self confidence. 

Now he shares how giving it your all in fitness can help you achieve a better sense of clarity which will help you excel better in life.  

This podcast is in collaboration with First Drop International

In this next part of season 1, we explore how warriors conquer their darkest times. 

This week I speak with Bruce Loh one of the founders of Impact MMA gym He has nearly thirty years of martial arts experience and has been teaching for over twenty years. He has competed in mixed martial arts, boxing, Muay Thai, and no-gi in events like One Championship, TPI (Indonesia), Dare FC (Thailand) and others.

What fuels his love for Martial Arts? 

This podcast is in collaboration with First Drop International

In this next part of season 1, we explore how warriors conquer their darkest times.

This week, Elliott speaks with Singapore Professional Wrestler Andruew "The Statement" Tang. They talk about building the wrestling culture in Singapore, a chance at WWE and of course dealing with the stigma that Pro Wrestling is fake.

So what does it take to become a Pro Wrestler? 

This podcast is in collaboration with First Drop International

Season 1 of The Warrior's Path centers around the theme - Does Martial Arts create violence. 

Elliott's guest this week are boxing champions Abdelelah Karroum & Kirstie Gannaway

Abdelelah Karroum is WBC Asia Silver Champion, WBO Oriental Champion and WBA Asia East Champion

While  Kirstie Gannaway is WBO Asia Pacific Champ

Elliott talks about their journey in boxing and the 6 months they spent on the road growing their skills plus how they push each other during fight camp. 

What does it take to be a champion boxer and their view on Martial Arts as a life skill. 

Be sure to follow Abdou on Instagram @abdelelahkarroum and Kirstie @kirstiegannaway

This podcast is in collaboration with First Drop International

Season 1 of The Warrior's Path centers around the theme - Does Martial Arts create violence. 

This week, Elliott speaks with Alfonso Valencia, Former ambassador of El Salvador to Singapore and now founder of A3V private limited

Find out why Alfonso believes that everyone is born fighting into this world plus how he lost 33kg as part of a birthday promise to himself and what A3V is all about and how he want's to bring vitamin D to more Singaporeans

This podcast is in collaboration with First Drop International