Everyday Martial Artist

Brian Doucette
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Aug 17, 2023 • 53min

Jason Flame – Master Motivation – Ep128

Jason has been involved in the martial arts for almost 40 years and opened his first schoolover 25 years ago. He holds belts in numerousn styles and has been a martial arts business consultant since 2010. At the age of 38 he pursued his childhood dream and became a professional wrestler.He actively wrestled for Millennium Pro Wrestling from 2013-2019 becoming a triple crown champion and the first ever MPW Unified Champion. He is an active member of his community and serves on the board of directors for several localorganizations and community events. Recently he and his wife have become partners in Country Harvest Restaurant and Coaches Old FashionedIce Cream Parlor. He is married and has 2 children He is the owner of Moorpark Karate & Krav Maga and is the host of the Master Motivation Podcast. Please enjoy his story. Learn Tang Soo Do, Martial Arts in Moorpark, California | Moorpark Karate & Krav Maga (tsdukarate.com) https://www.facebook.com/MasterJasonFlame/ Master Motivation Podcast – YouTube Master Motivation Podcast – Jason Flame (@mastermotivationpodcast) • Instagram photos and videos
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Aug 10, 2023 • 1h 3min

Don Wilson – The Dragon – Ep127

Don was born in Illinois. He attended Saint Andrew School in Boca Raton, where he was anMVP in Football and Basketball. He also tried his hand at wrestling, where he placed 4th in theFlorida State Collegiate Wrestling competition. Listerners will know him as a martial artist, professional kickboxer and action movie star. AS a kickboxer he scored 72 wins with 48 knockouts. He won a total of 11 world titles. He has been featured in and on the cover of most major martial arts magazines. You have seen him in such classic movies as Bloodfist, Ring of Fire, Red Sun Rising, Batman Forever,Cybertracker, Say Anything and so many more. He is one of many featured martial artists in the upcoming movie Black Creek! Please enjoy his story. Facebook – Don’s Facebook page Don Wilson – IMDb
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Aug 3, 2023 • 53min

Frank Delo Jr – Amalgan Martial Academy – Ep126

Frank is an author and private security contractor who has been a successful teacher for overten years and a practicing martial artist for over twenty. His personal teaching philosophy emphasizes mastery of fundamentals, and the real confidence andpersonal acheivement earned through dedication and hard work. He has also served as a licensed substitute music teacher for several local school districts.He has been a clarinetist for over 20 years, performing actively around the greater Chicago area,Northwest Indiana and internationally. Enjoy his story Amalgam Martial Academy Frank Delo Home (frankdelojr.com) Amazon.com: 5 Angles: The Practical Fundamentals Of The World Of Filipino Martial Arts Of Escrima, Arnis, & Kali eBook : Delo, Frank, Freeman, Corey, Elmore, Phil: Kindle Store (1) Facebook Illiknives Product Promo 2016 – YouTube
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Jul 27, 2023 • 1h 36min

Barry Eisler – Best Selling Novelist – Ep125

Barry spent 3 years in a covert position with the CIA’s Directorate of Covert Operation, thenworked as a technology lawyer and startup executive in Silicon Valley and Japan, earning his black belt atthe Kodokan Judo Institute along the way. He is a New York Times best selling author who has written over 25 books, including the series thatintroduced me to his writing, The John Rain Series. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and when he’s not writing novels, he blogs aboutNational Security and the Media. Please welcome my guest today, Mr. Barry Eisler. Barry Eisler | Bestselling Author The Heart of the Matter (barryeisler.blogspot.com) (2) Barry Eisler (@barryeisler) / Twitter
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Jul 20, 2023 • 50min

Rory Miller – Chiron Training – Ep124

Rory is an author, instructor and martial artist who spent 17 years working in the correctional system,including 10 as a sergeant. Assignments included booking, maximum security, disciplinary andadministrative Segregation. He was a CERT member for over 11 years. His training has included over 800 hours of tactical training, witness protection and close quartershandgun training . He has designed and taught courses in Confrontational Simulations, Uncontrolled Environments,Crisis Communications and more. in 2008 he left his agency to spend over a year in Iraq with the Dept of Justice as a civilianadvisor to the Iraqi Corrections System He has a bachelors degree in Psychology He is the founder of Chiron Training Please enjoy his story. chirontraining.com https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/461240.Rory_Miller
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Jul 13, 2023 • 55min

Chun Rhee – Nobody Bothers Me – EP123

Chun Rhee was literally born into the martial arts world. He is the 3rd of 4 children and became very familiar to people in the DC area when at the age of only 5 years oldhe was featured in a now famous commercial for his dads martial arts school. He is currently a 7th Dan Black Belt and owns and operates the Jhoon Rhee Institutein Falls Church, VA. The school was the center of the Jhoon Rhee organization during the late 1970’s through theturn of the 20th Century. He earned his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration at the College of William and Mary. He is happily married to Lisa Lee. When not in the Dojang you can find him golfing or competing in kayak bass fishing tournaments. Please enjoy his story. Jhoon Rhee American TaeKwonDo School – Falls Church, VA (jhoonrheetkd.com) Jhoon Rhee Commercial – Nobody Bothers Me – YouTube
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Jul 6, 2023 • 1h 19min

Morgan Frechette – Sensei Morgan – EP122

Morgan is a martial artist and entrepreneur in Melbourne, FL. She is the former owner of two companies and acquired commercial land for her businessbefore exiting in 2021. She currently practices real estate and business acquisitions when notstudying or sharing in her martial arts career. She has been studying and competing in martial arts for most of her life. She will be making her movie debut with many legends of the martial arts world very soon. Please enjoy her story! https://www.facebook.com/SenseiMorgan/
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Jun 29, 2023 • 1h 20min

Benny Urquidez – The Jet – EP121

Benny is a martial artist, Author, teacher, actor, stuntman and more.He was born in Los Angeles, CA. The son of a wrestling mother and a boxing father. He started his martial arts journey at a very young age and was competing in “pee wee” boxing at age 5. He has appeared in numerous movies and tv series like: Meals on Wheels, Road House, Diggstown, Grosse Pointe Blank, Chicago Hope, Alias, Criminal Minds and many more. He started competing in Point martial arts tournaments in 1964 after witnessing Bruce Lee’s nowfamous demonstration at the Internationals in Long Beach. He retired from kickboxing with an amazing record of 62 wins (57 by knockout), he came out ofretirement at the age of 42 to bring that record to 63 wins. He is in the W.K.L. Hall of Fame, The Black Belt Hall of fame with numerous other awards andrecognitions. His Autobiography, The Jet, written with Tom Bleecker is one of my favorite books. Please enjoy his story A Martial Arts Pioneer and Legend – Benny “The Jet” Urquidez (bennythejet.com) Shop – Benny “The Jet” Urquidez (bennythejet.com) Benny Urquidez – IMDb Jackie Chan vs Benny Urquidez – YouTube
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Jun 22, 2023 • 56min

Alexis Potter – Shou Shu – EP120

Alexis was raised in Park Rapids, MN and Graduated from Nevis, MN, She holds 2 bachelors degrees in Business/Economics and Secondary Education. She also holds a dual masters degree in Business Administration – Hospitality & Tourism. She has been teaching and training in Martial Arts for over a decade and in 2017 opened her ownschool, just down the road from my house in Moorhead, MN. When she isn’t running her school her and her husband own Olson Awning and Canvas — The Shadiest Business in Town. She also enjoys outdoor activities like kayaking and fishing. She loves to travel,try new food and enjoys cooking. Please enjoy her story! Shou Shu Facebook Page Shou Shu Martial Arts (shoushufm.com)
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Jun 15, 2023 • 1h 2min

Neil Ripski – Red Jade Martial Arts – EP119

Neil is an author and martial artist who grew in central Alberta, Canada in a town called…Dogs Rump Creek… Just west of Edmonton. The first 10 years of his life were spent not training in any kind of martial artswhich meant years in primary school getting harrassed and bullied.This all changed in 1986… Since beginning his martial arts journey he has studied and taught in China, Nepal, Taiwan,Thailand, US, UK, Israel and elsewhere He is currently married to a wonderful woman who travels with him when he is outteaching workshops. Please enjoy his story. For virtual lessons contact: neilripski@gmail.com For his newest book: Secrets of Heavy Hands (lulu.com) Neil Ripski – Books and Publications Spotlight | Lulu

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