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The Blind Samurai with Brian KadienNew Series: Women in sports with special guest Allison Brown (250722)In this episode, we begin a series of episodes that focus on women in sports. We have in our studio today as our guest an artist, jewelry designer, and the highest-ranking female Jiu-Jitsu athlete in the Alianz Jiu-Jitsu School here in Greenville, SC. Welcome Allison Brown2025-07-2655 minThe Blind Samurai with Brian KadienEnergy Vampires with Special Guest Damon LaChapelle (250701)In this episode, we talk about energy and what robs and affects the energy within us and around us. As we continue this series on Energy, we have back with us, Damon LaChapelle of LaChapelle Therapudics located in Greenville, SC. Join us as we look at what robs and impacts our internal energy.2025-07-0154 minThe Blind Samurai with Brian KadienWorking with Teenage Athletes with Special Guest Sean Herman (250624)In this episode, we talk with Sean Herman about working with teenage athletes in the disciplines of movement, micro-movements, balance, and training associated with achieving a healthy lifestyle balance. Sean owns and operates his movement gym, MUSOU MOVEMENT, located in Greenville, SC, which focuses on developing and enhancing all types of movements, including martial arts, acrobatics, and dance.2025-06-2443 minThe Blind Samurai with Brian KadienKeep moving forward and up....the last six months (250610)In this episode, we take a quick look at the past few months and see where things have come and where we are going. Brian brings to heart his ongoing challenges and triumphs as he continues to embrace his blindness and its impact on his life. Listen in!2025-06-1227 minThe Blind Samurai with Brian KadienTraining the Teenage Athlete - Part One with Braelen Meredith (250527)In this episode, we focus on the challenges, concerns, and rewards of training teenage athletes. It requires a special kind of focus and discipline to work with younger athletes. Our guest in this episode is Braelen Meredith, the owner of Braelen Speed School at the Total Optimization Training Lab in Greenville, SC. 2025-05-271h 00The Blind Samurai with Brian KadienTalking scrap with Joseph "mini money" Schneider (250513)In this episode, we talk scrap with Joseph "mini money" Schneider, fellow Jiu-jitsu wrestler and chief content creator for The Blind Samurai Media Group. We dig into what's behind and what motivates Joseph Mini Money!2025-05-1336 minThe Blind Samurai with Brian KadienSpecial guest Rafael Dos Santos, Instructor of true Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (250507)In this episode, we are honored to have as our guest, Rafael Dos Santos, head instructor at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Greenville and a very special friend to many. Rafael has been very instrumental in bringing awareness of and instructing true Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.2025-05-0655 minThe Blind Samurai with Brian KadienEnergy Files Part 1 with Damon LaChapelle (250429)This begins part one of the energy files.... This is a special five-part series with cohost Damon LaChapelle. In this series, we dive into our understanding of energy as it applies to all aspects of our bodies and our well-being. We discuss where we derive energy that drives and maintains our bodies. We discuss the impacts that we have on our energy and well-being based on our choices, based on what we eat, how we exercise, and how we manage the stresses of our daily lives. Join us for all 5 parts of this series.2025-04-291h 00The Blind Samurai with Brian KadienSpecial Quest, Amanda Stolz, CPO of ABVISC.org (250422)In this week's episode, we have Amanda Stolz, who is the Chief Program Officer of Adult Services for the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, South Carolina. Through this interview, we get a better understanding of the support that is out there for the blind impaired individuals and their families in South Carolina. We also come to have a greater appreciation for the challenges and struggles in working with individuals who are blind or low vision. Join us!2025-04-2243 minThe Blind Samurai with Brian KadienFaith and Gold (250415)We have two special guests: Professor Kenny Faith, senior instructor at the ALLIANCE JIU JITSU School of Easley, South Carolina, and Carry Reese, Pan-American Games Gold Medalist and senior instructor at the ALLIANCE JIU JITSU School of Greenville, South Carolina. They share their journey into Jiu Jitso, what motivates them, and the impact of Jiu Jitsu in and on their lives. Join us!2025-04-1554 minThe Blind Samurai with Brian KadienKava and a conversation (250401)We welcome back our friend, Damon LaChapelle who owns LaChapelle Therapeutic Bodywork. In this episode, we open up the subject of "energy" in and around our bodies, its many aspects, and how it affects our well-being, our connections, and significant relationships.2025-04-011h 01The Blind Samurai with Brian KadienAnother great guest in the Jiu-jitsu community: Logan Smith (250326)As we continue to focus on our Jiu-jitsu community, we have a special guest and friend who brings a lot of expertise, training, and influence to many Jiu-jitsu wrestlers across the region, even internationally. Join us in this episode as we welcome Logan Smith.2025-03-2551 minThe Blind Samurai with Brian KadienFriends of the Jiu-jitsu Community. aka....the "Blue Belt Mafia"....today's special guests (250318)In this episode, we focus on jiu-jitsu and to kick things off we have some our team from the gym we affectionally call the "blue belt mafia". Today, we have James MacLean and Dallas Wilson.... special friends of the gym who share their insight into how jiu-jitsu centers their focus on accomplishing life. Join us!2025-03-1845 minThe Blind Samurai with Brian KadienA dog and a stick...special quest Kevin Dunn (250311)Today's guest and Brian (The Blind Samurai) go back years in their friendship and both have a lot in common. But in this episode, they share what they have most in common....both are blind. Join us to gain a better understanding of going blind and picking up the pieces in the aftermath.2025-03-111h 01The Blind Samurai with Brian KadienSpecial Guest Matt Clarey...verteran Army Medic (250305)On today's episode, we have a very special, Matt Clarey. Matt is a veteran who served as an army medic in Afghanistan. He brings a very meaningful perspective of his experience that is well worth your time to take a listen.2025-03-0550 minThe Blind Samurai with Brian KadienMens Mindfulness Month with Special Guest Billy FletcherAs we continue our Men's Mindfulness series, we have Billy Fletcher on the show as our special guest. He is one of the Principals of the Optimization Training Lab in Greenville, SC, as well as the founder of Fletcher Fitness. 2025-02-2546 minThe Blind Samurai with Brian KadienSpecial Guest Conner Deangelis ...a Jiu jitsu Champion turned Life Coach (20250218)As we continue our Mindfulness series, we have as our special guest Darin Conner Deangelo. Conner is a Jiu-jitsu world champion turned life coach pursuing a degree in clinical mental health counseling. 2025-02-181h 08The Blind Samurai with Brian KadienInterview with Guest Sam Hunter (250212)We continue our men's mindfulness series. In this episode, we have a conversation with Sam Hunter, founder of 721 Ministries...a men's ministry focused on drawing men to their greater potential and higher calling and purpose.2025-02-1252 minThe Blind Samurai with Brian KadienGuest Executive Chef Erik Moore at Farm Fresh FastAs we continue our men's mindfulness series, we welcome Executive Chef Erik Moore at Farm Fresh Fast located in Greenville, SC. We look at how local sourcing makes its way to the meal table and how great and healthy the food is. Join us on this very special episode.2025-02-0455 minThe Blind Samurai with Brian KadienSpecial guest Damon LaChapelle (250128)We're in our 5th episode and today we have a special guest and close friend, Damon LaChapelle who owns LaChapelle Therapeutic Bodywork... with a focus on sport injuries and chronic pain.2025-01-2838 minThe Blind Samurai with Brian KadienEpisode 4: More about my journey (250121)In this episode, I talk about some of the influencers that impacted me when I went blind...the dark days of plowing through the struggles that faced me. These struggles now define the mission that I am on. Listen in.2025-01-2124 minThe Blind Samurai with Brian KadienEpisode 3 with Guest Joseph Snider (250114)In this episode, we welcome Joseph Snider, founder of Scrap (@scrapsuperfights) - a Jui Jitsu themed company.2025-01-1714 minThe Blind Samurai with Brian KadienA New Year... (250107)As we begin a new year, I take a look back at the last and reflect on what has put me where I am today. Join me!2025-01-0723 minThe Blind Samurai with Brian KadienThe Blind Samurai: Episode 1 ...where do we begin? (241217)It's been a path of learning and going blind along the way has opened my eyes even more! I challenge you to journey with me now as I work to draw from lessons learned and perhaps it will connect with the struggles and joys that you have experienced.2024-12-1815 min