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The Black Belt Podcast#10: KC Jones - Never Quit: The True Meaning of a Black Belt“A black belt means I never quit.” “We may not speak the same language, but we can all speak martial arts.” “BKF wasn’t Kenpo — it was the first real MMA school.” “Fear is natural. The trick is to understand it, not run from it.” “Relaxation under pressure — that’s the highest skill.” “We started with 30 students. Only two made it. That’s what being a black belt means.” “Martial arts begins as movement but ends as self-discovery.” “At BKF, we don’t just build fighters — we build families.” --KC JonesWelcome back to anoth...
2025-10-241h 08
The Black Belt Podcast#9: Karel “Silver Fox” Pravec – Fluid Jiu-Jitsu & the Art of Efficiency over Force“Don’t take the fight where you’re best. Take it where the gap in skill is the greatest.”“There are laws of physics even BJJ cannot overcome.”“Fluid BJJ is a play on words. It’s about movement, adaptability, and training every day—especially in the water.”“Before you can be a good teacher or businessman, you must be a good student of martial arts.”Karel “Silver Fox” PravecWelcome to the Black Belt Podcast, I am your host Harinder Singh. In this powerful episode of the Black Belt Podcast, I sit dow...
2025-06-271h 05
The Black Belt Podcast#8: Scott Coker: The Spirit of the Fight: Martial Arts, Mastery, and Building Champions“This journey didn’t begin with fight promotion—it began with the love of the arts, and it continues because of it.”“Mastery is when you’re unconsciously competent—your body knows before your mind can think.”“We didn’t just build champions—we built humans. And you can feel the difference when they walk into the room.” – Scott CokerWelcome to a very special episode of the Black Belt Podcast. I’m your host, Harinder Singh, and today I’m joined by a true pioneer, visionary, and martial artist—Scott Coker.You may know him as th...
2025-05-131h 48
The Black Belt Podcast#7: Stephan Kesting – Survive First, Win Later "Survive first, win later. The goal is to stay in the fight." "Martial arts training can be the crucible for developing life skills beyond fighting—mental toughness, social intelligence, and adaptability." "If your goal is longevity, your #1 priority should be injury prevention." "You can’t define someone else’s success—choose your own path in martial arts and life." -Stephan Kesting Welcome to the Black Belt Podcast, where we explore the art, philosophy, and evolution of martial arts beyond just technique—diving deep into its impact...
2025-03-281h 07
The Black Belt Podcast#6: Herb Perez - How to Think, Train & Win Like an Olympic Champion“If you define success by achieving specific things on a rigid path, then you set yourself up for disappointment. True success is process-oriented, goal-focused.”"In a finite game, the purpose is to win. In an infinite game, the purpose is to keep playing.”"Winning isn’t always the best indicator of success. Performing at your highest level is."--Herb Perez"Welcome to The Black Belt Podcast! I’m your host, Harinder Singh, and today we have a truly remarkable episode lined up for you. My guest is none other than...
2025-02-141h 18
The Black Belt Podcast#5: Mike Stone – The Martial Path: Mastery of Mind, Spirit, and the Moment"Fear is not my enemy; it is a friend. Fear is only allowing me to see an aspect of myself I was not willing to look at.""The only moment you can truly live or die is now. So why waste time on the past or worry about the future?""When you remember who you are, you don’t need to discover yourself; you just need to align with your spiritual origin.""Teaching is not a process; it’s instantaneous. You learn in the moment if you are truly present.""If I be...
2024-12-201h 40
The Black Belt Podcast#4: Budo Brothers – Joy Jitsu – The Art of Living a Joyful Life"Joy is a trainable skill, and like any martial art, it requires practice, especially in the face of discomfort and chaos." "Your obstacles are your greatest teachers. Like the samurai seeking out the master swordsman, life’s challenges are here to test and refine you." "Gratitude cuts through the noise and brings you into the present moment—because the present is all we truly have." "When life puts you in a chokehold, don’t resist—relax, assess, and flow through the problem. That’s the essence of martial arts and life." "Martial arts is se...
2024-11-151h 04
The Black Belt Podcast#3: Alan Baker - The Endless Path of Mastery: Exploring Martial Arts, Mindset, and the Journey Within."We know we can't make it; we don’t have the lifespan to know it all. But that’s what makes us warriors—we still choose to walk the path, even knowing we’ll never reach the end.”“The breath is the bridge—it’s the control point for your body, your spirit, and your mind. Mastering it gives you the reins to navigate any challenge, on or off the mat.""One of the major speed bumps is the need to do something... the more you seek, the less you find." – Alan BakerWelcome back...
2024-11-011h 06
The Black Belt Podcast#2: John Little – Be Yourself - Bruce Lee’s Path to Self-Mastery"To always be yourself. Have faith in yourself. Don’t look for a successful personality and duplicate it. These are very strong pointers to truth, but they’re dismissed by a lot of people. If you understand this, it makes your life way more exciting and open to learning." – John LittleWelcome to another enlightening episode of The Black Belt Podcast, where we explore the bridge between the deep-rooted philosophy of martial arts and its impact on everyday life. Today, I have the honor of sitting down with one of the world's foremost authorities on Bru...
2024-10-181h 22
The Black Belt Podcast#1: Mike Lee Kanarek – Those Who Constantly Evolve, See the Future First.“Train like a fighter, think like a soldier, fight like a warrior. I believe confidence has to be done with inoculation. In martial arts we have stress and aggression drills that inoculate us to pain, it’s like they give us a little bit of poison, and the next night a little more poison, then a year and a half later, when we are in the arena with real fighting, we can perform. In sparring you have to give students inoculations, it’s got to be done in a logical progression, because if you don’t do it in a logical p...
2024-09-231h 05
Masters AllianceSifu Harinder Singh: Mastering Energy Work for Personal GrowthCan mastering your center truly transform your life? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Sifu Harinder Singh, a revered master of Qigong and Jeet Kune Do. Sifu Singh introduces his groundbreaking "Master Your Center" method, a technique designed to help individuals find grounding and inner peace amidst chaos. Influenced by Bruce Lee's philosophy, Sifu Singh emphasizes the importance of adaptability in achieving both personal and professional growth. This episode promises to unlock secrets of energy work and its profound impact on peak performance and martial arts.Listen as Sifu Singh shares a transformative story of one...
2024-07-201h 02
Master’s AllianceSifu Harinder Singh: Mastering Energy Work for Personal GrowthCan mastering your center truly transform your life? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Sifu Harinder Singh, a revered master of Qigong and Jeet Kune Do. Sifu Singh introduces his groundbreaking "Master Your Center" method, a technique designed to help individuals find grounding and inner peace amidst chaos. Influenced by Bruce Lee's philosophy, Sifu Singh emphasizes the importance of adaptability in achieving both personal and professional growth. This episode promises to unlock secrets of energy work and its profound impact on peak performance and martial arts.
Listen as Sifu Singh shares a transformative story of one...
2024-07-191h 02
The Black Belt Podcast#16: Dexter Fletcher – Form Follows Function when Hunting Monsters“When you go into a Hostage Rescue you have to see it as if you are protecting or trying to save your own child, your own mother, your own brother. If you can’t put yourself in a situation to see it that way you can’t do that job. And that’s the way Miami Dade SWAT SRT, that is what our perspective was. The Job that we do is real, and you are going to have to perform. You are going to be put in situations where you have to respond at the highest level, and if you fall sho...
2024-03-081h 18
Bruce Lee PodcastFlowing with Sifu Singh Shannon’s guest on this week’s episode is Sifu Harinder Singh! Sifu Singh is a Martial Artist, Philosopher, Keynote Speaker, Author and High-Performance Coach. Sifu Singh teaches elite audiences and organizations "How to Master Their Center and Flow in Chaos”. Come listen in on how chaos informed Sifu Singh’s life path and led him to learn peacefulness and healing in the face of his inner conflict! This is the journey of Sifu Harinder Singh! Show notes and more episodes at Brucelee.com/Podcast
2024-02-2950 minBruce Lee PodcastFlowing with Sifu Singh Shannon's guest on this week's episode is Sifu Harinder Singh! Sifu Singh is a Martial Artist, Philosopher, Keynote Speaker, Author and High-Performance Coach. Sifu Singh teaches elite audiences and organizations "How to Master Their Center and Flow in Chaos". Come listen in on how chaos informed Sifu Singh's life path and led him to learn peacefulness and healing in the face of his inner conflict! This is the journey of Sifu Harinder Singh! Show notes and more episodes at Brucelee.com/Podcast
2024-02-2950 min
The Black Belt Podcast#15: Chris Kent – The Spirit of Jeet Kune Do“Jeet Kune Do to me is not about the perpetuation of an art, it is about the personal cultivation of an individual. To me Jeet Kune Do is a state of being. It’s a dynamic way of thinking and acting that encompasses the same fluid operating principles you use in dealing with opponents that you would use every day in the arena of life. I would like to see Jeet Kune Do resume its place in the Pantheon of Martial Arts. The position that I feel it deserves to be in and it should be in. It was designed...
2024-02-231h 27
The Black Belt Podcast#14: Nicolas Saignac – Express Yourself and Be Free“You want to find this place with the person that you are working with, sparring is working with people, it’s not working against people, you are going to receive what you give. If it’s too hard, and you do not respect the parameters that are set, something is not going to go right. Work with people in the gym, don’t work against them. You express your skills and give them a chance to express theirs. You want people to express themselves so that they can be the best that they can be, so this way you have the bes...
2024-02-091h 16
The Black Belt Podcast#13: Fariborz Azhakh – How To Be A Master Teacher“I never wanted to be the greatest martial artist ever, I always saw myself as a teacher. I want to influence people, I don’t want them to be impressed by what I do, I want to be a vehicle for them to learn. To me integrity is a moment by moment choice. My work is to challenge myself to choose the way I respond to situations. Who we are is more important than what we do.”My guest this episode is Fariborz Azhakh, who is a master of Hapkido and a student of Master Steve Sexton. He is the...
2024-01-261h 27
The Black Belt Podcast#12: Tom Callos – The Martial Art of Kindness“The real goal is not to be a great martial artist, but to be a great human being. A Black Belt is a good human being that is constantly working on themselves, it is somebody of a high level of skill, that brings their practice to life in ways that makes other people stop and look and listen. It’s about the Artist that brings the practice to life.” – Tom Callos My guest this episode is Tom Callos, who is a Black Belt in BJJ and a 7’th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. He is a professional...
2024-01-121h 43
Rabbit Hole ResearchOn Movement, feat. Sifu Tim Richards | Traces, Appendix 20A conversation with Sifu Tim Richards about Martial arts, movement, holistic wellness, breath, balance, violence, and more. Find me at cristian@ccb.lifeAbout the Guest:Tim Richards is a certified strength coach and personal trainer, and has been training in various martial arts for over forty years. He began his journey with Progressive Fighting Systems in 2004 and is Jeet Kune Do Full Instructor under Sifu Paul Vunak, founder of Progressive Fighting Systems.Other notable Masters Tim has had the honor and privilege of training under are Sifu Harinder Singh Sabharwal, founder of the J...
2023-12-211h 24
The Black Belt Podcast#11: Harinder Singh – Master Your Center and Flow in Chaos“Spiritual Growth is not necessarily found on a yoga mat, in the dojo, or in a meditation room, it’s found in the space between your thoughts, it’s found in the space between your decisions, it’s found in the still point in the transition between stimulus and response. If I can pause and master those transitions and come to center in those moments and choose something other than what I would have done, that is functional spirituality and growth in all aspects of my life. Now I become player number one, changing the code, changing the game, changing...
2023-12-151h 18
The Black Belt Podcast#10: Alexandre “Xande” Ribeiro – The Iron Mind of a Champion“Champions have a very strong spiritual understanding of when is the right moment to throw a perfect technique, using time and timing to understand the right moment. It’s impossible to put into the an equation how it feels, because if you stop to think, you are late, flow is not a motion, flow is a state, it’s a congruence, it’s a rhythm that you acquire and then control, and this allows you to conquer technique.” – Xande RibeiroMy guest this episode is the legendary Xande Ribeiro, who is a 7-time IBJJF and 2 time AD...
2023-12-011h 01
The Black Belt Podcast#9: Chip Townsend – Breaking Through Barriers“When pushing the boundaries of the human body, either I’m going to break, or it is. Can I pull the trigger and go? It can be this way in self-defense, life, and everything else that we do.A great question is to ask what is the absolute worst that could happen in this situation, when you can wrap your mind around that worst-case scenario, I know that I can digest that and we can move forward. You have to know I might break, it might, but you have to know that you can pull the trigger.” – Chip Townse...
2023-11-171h 14
The Black Belt Podcast#8: Willie “The Bam” Johnson – The Art of Honest Self Expression“The Jail that I was in was easy. The Jail that most people are in today without being incarcerated in a Jail Cell, is the Jail cell of the mind and the heart. It wasn’t till I learned to love me in Jail, it wasn’t until I learned to express me in jail, that I was able to look at myself in the mirror, and say, Let’s Go Bam.”My guest this episode is Willie “The Bam” Johnson, who is a seven-time sport karate and kung fu world champion, a two-time All-A...
2023-11-031h 23
The Black Belt Podcast#7: James Hundon – Slow is Smooth and Smooth is Fast“Everyone has a gift, but not everyone seeks to find it, or has the patience to go within themselves to find it. It’s passion, what are you passionate about? What part of you gives you the drive to work hard to get good at something, no matter what it is. We can be mediocre or we can be average, but what makes a person driven to become extra ordinary. You are being driven to do something; we need to find that drive. Everyone has a talent, as teachers we need to understand our students so that we can help the...
2023-10-131h 07
The Black Belt Podcast#6: Graciela Casillas - Trailblaze Your Own Style“My goal in training is to build a student’s reflexes not just memorizing a technique. Building reflexes by discarding the drills, and eventually being able to free flow, so you can react to any angle of attack, if you train that way you will never be caught off guard because you are prepared for any line of attack, it doesn’t matter the trajectory of the weapon because you have already trained it, as opposed to set techniques that may not fit the situation.” – Graciela CasillasMy guest this episode is Graciela Casillas who is a fo...
2023-09-291h 25
The Black Belt Podcast#5: Val Mijailovic – Karate is Harmony“When I was coming up, we didn’t look at anybody else, we didn’t glorify anybody else, instead we learned by discovering what we could do. Everybody was different. Now days there is so much information out there and it is so easily available. So now we try to become like others, and this takes away from that spiritual and physical muscle memory experience, that one needs to discover themselves.” – Val MijailovicMy guest this episode is Hanshi Val Mijailovic, who is an 8’th degree Karate Black Belt under the legendary Soke Tak Kubota, and was also tr...
2023-09-151h 18
The Black Belt Podcast#4: Billy Blanks – "Heart of a Champion (Transformation Begins from the Inside Out)"“Tae Bo sold 115 million copies and revolutionized the fitness world. It changed the way people talked about fitness, I was the first person that talked about inside out. Most people didn’t really talk about the inside, most people talked about changing your hips, your legs, your bum, and your arms, but nobody talked about the heart. I was the only one talking about the heart. If you really want to change your life, you have to change what is going on on the inside. What if all of a sudden God gave you the best body in the world, wo...
2023-09-011h 06
The Black Belt Podcast#3: Erik Paulson - "The Creative Act of Martial Arts"“It doesn’t matter where it comes from as long as it works, and you don’t know if it works unless you experiment with it. In order to get good at everything you got to break it all up and pull it apart. Find the common thread, that’s how the styles will merge.” -- Erik PaulsonMy guest on this episode is Erik Paulson who is an Encyclopedia of Martial Arts and the first American to win the World Light Heavyweight Shooto Championship in Japan. He was trained by legendary instructors like Guro Dan Inosa...
2023-08-182h 32
The Black Belt Podcast#2: Michael Jai White – The Ego is The Enemy“Don’t take yourself too seriously, if you do it is about your ego. If I get my ass kicked, I will brag about it, because then it means I am learning something. We go into these things as insecure beings, I was no different. But be willing to learn, my philosophy revolves around the concept of learning. I have progressed a great deal, because every time I train with someone, I will come out better in some way. I want to grow every time.” – Michael Jai WhiteReturning as my guest this episode is Michael Jai W...
2023-07-281h 05
The Black Belt Podcast#1: Big John McCarthy – “Let’s Get It On”“The ability to relax under pressure is the trait that all the greats share. Panic is the most useless emotion that humans can have in any situation. Fear is a good thing, it tells you , you have a problem, the question is how do I fix that problem, bringing panic into it is not going to help the problem. The people that are the ones that tend to come out on top are the ones that can manage their emotions and manage everything that is occurring in that chaos. They understand that it is ok to lose a little...
2023-07-141h 01
The Black Belt Podcast#16: Gerry Chisolm “Lady Sensei” – Make The Weak Strong“The Mind is the primary weapon. Everything else is just a means to an end. When the body fails the mind takes over. When the mind fails the spirit takes over. There is no greater study, higher study than the study of self.” – Gerry Chisolm "Lady Sensei"My guest this episode is Gerry Chisolm, who is known as the Lady Sensei. She is the founding president of the Women’s Martial Arts Network, a 3rd Dan in Ninjutsu under Professor Ronald Duncan who is considered to be the Father of American Ninjutsu. She is also a 5’th...
2023-05-121h 36
The Black Belt Podcast#15: Michael and Mikey Dillard – Exist to Inspire“Exist to Inspire, Martial arts is so much more than what people think. If you live the way, and actually make martial arts part of your lifestyle it comes with these values and skillsets that no one can take away from you and can be used in all aspects of your life.” – Mr. Mikey Dillard“I want kids to have confidence and discipline, self-respect and respect for others, I want kids to stand out, a place where they fit in, have achievable goals, we exist to inspire, and we are here to grow martial arts.” –...
2023-04-281h 02
The Black Belt Podcast#14: Dave Kovar – A Mindful Approach to Martial Arts and Life“The key to getting good at anything is mindful training over time. Make a conscious effort to shift gears, empty your cup of everything in your day, so you can become present and focus on your martial arts training. Spontaneous right action equals a moment of enlightenment, in the moment at your best, mental clarity, physical energy, and emotional calm. In flow you will automatically find the best solution to handle situations.” – Dave Kovar My guest this episode is Hanshi Dave Kovar who is a multi-style black belt and is known as “The Teacher of T...
2023-04-141h 07
The Black Belt Podcast#13: Ron Van Clief – We Have to Be Strong Enough to See our Way Through the Bad and Find the Good“Martial Arts is a people building device, it teaches you how to live in a chaotic world and be happy. If we make the best of our lives by doing our best in life, we can create the life that we want. And that’s really what life is about, being kind, courteous, respect, and respect for yourself. Do things that make you feel good and help people to be kind.” – Ron Van CliefMy guest this episode is Ron Van Clief, The Black Dragon. Mr. Van Clief is a multi-style Martial Arts Pioneer, a decorated Ma...
2023-03-301h 25
The Black Belt Podcast#12: Zoltan Bathory – The Power of Creative Problem Solving“When people are faced with obstacles, they try to brush it away, or shut it out of their minds. Obstacles and doubts are different. Obstacles are real and doubts are created by the mind. Martial Arts is one of the best ways for your mind to train for real situations. You have to deal with situations and deal with them right now. You have to face it right now. This training has shaped everything. You are not looking for a way out, you are looking for a solution. As a martial artist, I become a problem solver, and get to fig...
2023-03-171h 54
The Black Belt Podcast#11: Scott Coker – Be A Black Belt in Life“The journey just starts at Black Belt. How do you carry yourself as a master instructor of your own domain? Be a black belt in all 3 disciplines, life, business, and martial arts. Integrate them all together, now you are a martial artist.” – Scott CokerMy guest this episode is Scott Coker, who is an Ernie Reyes Protégé, 8’th degree Black Belt and an original member of the famous West Coast Demo Team. He was the Founder and CEO of Strike Force and is the current President of Bellator MMA. As a martial artist and promoter of Com...
2023-03-031h 02
The Black Belt Podcast#10: Paul McIlroy – The Martial Art of Strength“Pain isn’t going anywhere, it’s always going to feel the same, but how you decide to categorize it is what changes. I can’t change that it hurts, but I can change that I don’t care. As a fighter and martial artist, the biggest thing to ensure your success is that no matter what situation you are in, there is an acceptance of pain. Once you fully take that on board you have become a very dangerous individual.” – Paul McIlroyMy guest this episode is Paul McIlroy, who is one of the most sought-afte...
2023-02-171h 37
The Black Belt Podcast#9: George Chung – Fall in Love with Martial Arts Again“If you can embrace chaos and change, you can get greater focus, efficiency, and become more creative, because you have to figure out how to maneuver and get around the change, so you can take the negative and turn it into a positive. “ – George ChungMy guest this episode is George Chung, who is a Martial Artist, Businessman, Actor, Director and TV Show Producer. He is currently the CEO of JungoTV and the creator of the Black Belt + App which is the world’s most complete platform for martial arts, it includes training videos, classic martial a...
2023-02-031h 18
Budo Brothers PodcastCourage Is A Choice Inside Of Fear: With Special Guest Sifu SinghIn this podcast, we interview one of our mentors and fellow martial artists Sifu Harinder Singh. In this podcast, we talk about how to build your mindset to help you to deal with being overworked, overwhelmed and out of balance.
2023-01-2652 min
The Black Belt Podcast#8: Mike Chat – Overcome Obstacles and Unlock the Creative Process“Highest Degree of Discipline is Self-Awareness. It can only be achieved through thousands of constant repetitions.” – Mike Chat My Guest this episode is Mike Chat who is a Martial Artist, Actor, Producer and Stuntman known for his role as the Blue Power Ranger in Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue. He is the founder for Xtreme Martial Arts or XMA which is a combination of Martial Arts, Acrobatics and Gymnastics, with an emphasis on showmanship. Mike was inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 1992 and has captured over 50 National and International Forms and Weapons Championsh...
2023-01-2058 min
The Black Belt Podcast#7: André Galvão – Finding Joy in Uncomfortable Moments“The state of mind is more important than your body being prepared. When you compete, your body will not always be 100%, but your state of mind has to be super ready.” –André Galvão My Guest this episode is Prof. André Galvão who is a legendary Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Grappler and a professional mixed martial artist. He holds 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blackbelt and is also a Judo Black Belt. He is one of the most decorated grapplers in history, winning 6 x ADCC and 6 X IBJJF World Championships. Prof. Galvão is the co-founde...
2023-01-0650 min
The Black Belt Podcast#6: Apolo Ladra – Learn to Teach, Teach to Learn“People get hung up on the ranking as opposed to the teaching methodology. Upgrade your teaching methodology instead of getting more techniques. Instead of collecting new techniques connect the basic techniques so that you can make them look advanced.” -Apolo LadraMy guest this episode is Tuhon Apolo Ladra who has trained in the martial arts for over 40 years. He is a 7’th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, he has taught thousands of students and managed 57 schools. He is a master instructor of Pekti Tirsia Kali under Grand Tuhon Leo Gaje, and has been induc...
2022-12-221h 12
The Black Belt Podcast#5: Darren Tibon – The Highest Level is When Your Offense becomes Your Defense“Fighting is a chess game. If you don’t get your opponent within 3 moves, you are dead already.” —Darren Tibon My guest this episode is Grand Master Darren Tibon who was a personal student and graduate of Great Grand Master Angel Cabales’ Serrada Escrima. Angel Cabales was known as the teacher of teachers and in 1967 was one of the first to commercially teach Filipino Martial Arts and he heavily influenced their spread across the United States. I am honored to sit down with GM Darren Tibon who is one of my personal teachers, the head of Angel’s Di...
2022-12-091h 24
The Black Belt Podcast#4: Shannon Lee – Be Water, My Friend: Bruce Lee’s Philosophy for Life“Bruce Lee’s Superpower is Self-Mastery.” – Shannon LeeMy special guest this episode is Shannon Lee who is the daughter of the Martial Arts Icon Bruce Lee. She is a martial artist, an actress, and the CEO of the Bruce Lee Family Company, which is on a mission to share the art and philosophy of Bruce Lee to inspire personal growth, positive energy, and global harmony. She is the Author of Be Water My Friend and behind the success of the superhit TV Show "Warrior."This is a special episode for me as I get to s...
2022-11-231h 11
The Black Belt Podcast#3: Ray Sefo - Mental Toughness is the Courage to Step Forward and Face your Fears“Your Conscious Mind is So much stronger than the Subconscious, if you allow your Conscious Mind to take control of what is happening.”—Ray Sefo My guest this episode is the one and only Ray Sefo, he has fought in 110 Professional Fights, achieving 54 Knock Outs and 6 World Titles. He has competed in 4 Combat Sports (Boxing, Muay Thai, Kick Boxing, and MMA). Mr. Sefo is the President of Fighter Operations for PFL, the Professional Fighters League and is a true martial arts renaissance man.This episode is filled with golden nuggets. We cover the...
2022-11-041h 00
The Black Belt Podcast#2: Ernie Reyes Jr. – The Art of Living Life to Its Fullest“At the end of the day if you don’t have hope, you have nothing.” – Ernie Reyes Jr.My guest this episode is Ernie Reyes Jr., a martial artist, actor, and fighter. He is known for his work in films like The Last Dragon, The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Surf Ninjas, and the Rundown starring alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. I first remember being wowed by Ernie as he burst on to the television screen in the 80’s tv series Side Kicks. At the age of 6 he joined his father’s famous West Coast Demo Team, he would also...
2022-10-2149 min
The Strength Connection#111 - Avital Miller: Healing HappensIn the 111th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Yoga Instructor, Healing Practitioner, and Author of Healing Happens, Avital Miller will talk about working at Microsoft, a life changing trip, getting diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, practices to recharges your body and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:05) Introducing our special guest Yoga Instructor, Healing Practitioner, and Author of Healing Happens, Avital Miller @avital.love(2:35) Avital’s origin story(3:10) “We sh...
2022-10-1346 min
The Black Belt Podcast#1: Tim Kennedy – To Serve and Protect“A Fight is a Fight, it doesn’t matter what tools you have, all that matters is how efficient your chassis is.” – Tim KennedyMy guest this episode is Tim Kennedy, a Special Forces Sniper, a Range Qualified Green Beret, a former UFC & Strike Force Fighter, and the President of Sheep Dog Response. He is one of the few fighters to simultaneously serve in the United States Army while also fighting professionally and is the recipient of the Army’s Bronze Star Medal. Mr. Kennedy is the founder of the Acton Academy, which is a K-12 Charter...
2022-10-071h 14The Strength Connection#106 - Kelly Manzone: Movement PracticeIn the 106th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest, Strength Coach, Kettlebell Coach, Steel Mace & Stick Mobility Coach, Kelly Manzone, will talk about being the only woman in the weight room, vintage strength, Kelly’s best investment, Kelly’s love for “un-structureness”, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter, you will discover:(1:00) Introducing our special guest, Strength Coach, Kettlebell Coach, Steel Mace & Stick Mobility Coach, Kelly Manzone @kellsbells88(2:15) Kelly’s origin story(2:30) Being the o...
2022-09-2553 min
Simerjeet Singh PodcastBuilding Mental Toughness - Life Lessons from a Martial Arts Expert | Sifu Harinder Singh Sabharwal | Simerjeet SinghIn the next episode of the Beginner's Mind podcast, Sifu Harinder Singh Sabharwal will share practical tips from martial arts for us to remain centered in the eye of the storm, relax under pressure, increase our energy, and make smarter decisions.
Sifu Harinder Singh Sabharwal was the first Indian Born Martial artist to be featured on the cover of Black Belt Magazine and was inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame 2019.
His deep understanding of this rich system helps business executives, Elite Military and Law Enforcement agencies, & Silicon Valley Business Leaders, and Professional Athletes m...
2022-09-1951 min
The Black Belt Podcast#16: Chatri Sityodtong – Fight for Your Dreams“Martial Arts is the Greatest Platform to Unleash Human Potential.” – Chatri SityodtongMy guest this episode is Chatri Sityodtong who is best known for being the founder, chairman, and CEO of ONE Championship. Chatri’s diverse background includes over 30 professional Muay Thai fights in Thailand, a brown belt in BJJ, an MBA from Harvard, and in 2019 he was inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame.Chatri Sityodtong is driven by an unbreakable will and drive to fight for his dreams. My key takeaway is that martial arts is the greatest platform to unleash hu...
2022-08-1936 min
The Black Belt Podcast#15: Master Ken – Lethality, The Way of Ameri-Do-Te“My goal was always to see how quickly I could hurt or paralyze every opponent.”—Master KenMy guest this is episode is the most famous martial arts master in history, the founder of Ameri-Do-Te, the one and only, Master Ken. Master Ken is the founder of Ameri-Do-Te which is an American street fighting system. You may know him as the Professor of Pain, he has a Master’s degree in Mutilation, and a Doctorate in Destruction.This episode is all about Master Ken’s greatest gift to the martial arts world, the creation of...
2022-08-0537 min
The Black Belt Podcast#14: Miesha Tate – Mental Toughness and Fighting the Inner Battle“It’s a matter of winning the smallest battles in your head before you win the big battles on a big stage.”—Miesha TateMy guest this episode is Miesha Tate who is a pioneer and trailblazer of Women’s Mixed Martial Arts. She is the former Strike Force and UFC Bantamweight Champion and was Vice President of One Championship. She is currently fighting for the UFC.Miesha Tate has built a career on mental fortitude and going beyond her limitations. My Key Take Away is that Martial Arts teaches us to stay calm and com...
2022-07-221h 06
The Black Belt Podcast#13: Jackson Rudolph – The Martial Art of Discovering Your Potential“Achieving a black belt is telling you that you can do anything you set your mind to." –Jackson RudolphMy guest this episode is Sport Karate World Champion Jackson Rudolph. Jackson is known for his innovative Bo Staff Routines which have led to 14 ISKA U.S. Open Weapons Titles, the most for any man in history. Jackson is the founder of The Flow Weapons Training System, a representative and now a Coach for Team Paul Mitchell and was inducted into the Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame in 2018 as Competitor of the Year.Jackso...
2022-07-0858 min
The Black Belt Podcast#12: Cynthia Rothrock – Life is An Adventure“Martial Arts taught me to never accept failure.” – Cynthia RothrockMy guest this episode is a film legend, a forms World Champion, a Black Belt Magazine Hall of Famer, the one and only Cynthia Rothrock. Cynthia is a lifelong martial artist who holds 7 Black Belts and is receiving the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Century Martial Arts Super Show. This episode is all about Cynthia Rothrock’s journey from training under Ernie Reyes Sr., representing the legendary West Coast Demo Team, becoming a multiple time world champion in forms, to being discovered by the Hong K...
2022-06-241h 12
The Black Belt Podcast#11: Master Wong – Know Yourself, Know Your Enemy“Know yourself, know your enemy, know your ability and know your surroundings.” – Master WongMy guest this episode is Michael Wong, known to the world as Master Wong. He is the first martial artist to successfully use YouTube as a teaching platform with a reach of almost 3 Million followers. His high energy and dynamic teaching style along with engaging content has inspired and educated millions of viewers. He is truly an internet trailblazer.This episode is all about Master Wong’s story and his drive to overcome bullying, gangs, and how martial arts has transfo...
2022-06-101h 15
The Black Belt Podcast#10: Rickson Gracie – Spiritual Warrior: The Path of Empowerment“Breathe and Flow with the Go.” – Rickson GracieMy guest this episode is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Vale Tudo, and MMA legend Master Rickson Gracie. He reigned as world Jiu Jitsu champion both in the middle-heavy weight and open divisions for almost two decades, retiring with an undefeated record after hundreds of Jiu Jitsu, Vale Tudo and challenge matches. Since retiring he has focused on unifying the Jiu Jitsu community and spreading his family martial art through his Jiu Jitsu Global Federation and teaching seminars across the world. He is the author of the NY Times and Wall...
2022-05-271h 30
The Black Belt Podcast#9: Mike Swain - 1988 Bronze Medal Olympian in Judo“Success Leaves Clues, so Surround Yourself with Greatness.” – Mike SwainMy guest this episode is Mike Swain who is one of the most successful American Judoka’s in history. He is the first American Male Judoka to win a Gold Medal in the 1987 World Championships and followed that up with a Bronze Medal in the 1988 Olympics. He is the VP of Martial Arts for Dollamur Sports Surfaces and one of the most respected Martial Arts Masters on the Planet.This Episode is all about what it takes to be a champion on and off the matts. My...
2022-05-131h 31
The Black Belt Podcast#8: Tony Blauer – How to Develop the Ability to Recognize and Manage Fear“We are all Human Weapons.” – Tony Blauer My guest this episode is Tony Blauer a martial artist, self defense, and combatives instructor for over four decades. He is the founder of Blauer Tactical Systems which is one of the worlds leading consulting firms specializing in research and development of combative training and equipment for military, law enforcement and self defense communities. This Episode is about Tony Blauer’s research into the neuroscience of fear and the startle flinch. My key take away is that fear impacts everything we do and that Our ability to recognize, and manage f...
2022-04-291h 33
The Black Belt Podcast#7: Burton Richardson – Approach Your Training with Integrity and Pressure Test Everything#7: Burton Richardson – Approach Your Training with Integrity and Pressure Test Everything“Self Confidence through the Practice of Realistic Self Defense.” – Burton RichardsonMy Guest this episode is Guro Burton Richardson who is one of the most cutting edge multi style martial arts masters and teachers on the planet. He is the founder of “JKD Unlimited” which is dedicated to constant improvement through research, experimentation, and development of street affective self defense methods. He is a full instructor under the legendary Guro Dan Inosanto, a Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame Member, and is has trained La...
2022-04-151h 46
The Black Belt Podcast#6: John Hackleman – Physical and Mental Conditioning are the Master Key’s to PerformanceMy Guest this episode is “The Pitmaster” John Hackleman who is one of the most sought-after trainers in MMA history. He is the founder of the world famous “Pit Martial Arts and Fitness” which is home to UFC Champions Chuck Liddell and Glover Teixeira. The Pitmaster’s unique approach is catered to children, adults, and professional fighters. His Hawaiian Kempo curriculum is designed to address school yard bullying, dangerous street assaults, and professional cage fighting.My Key take away is that “Peak Physical Conditioning Directly Impacts Mental Performance”. I believe the Pitmaster is a creative genius when it comes to prepar...
2022-03-311h 51
The Black Belt Podcast#5: Dave Kovar – Professionalism & Empowerment through a Growth Minded Passion Driven Approach#5: Dave Kovar – Professionalism & Empowerment through a Growth Minded Passion Driven Approach“There is no higher calling than teaching Martial Arts.” – Dave KovarMy guest this episode is Hanshi Dave Kovar who is known as “The Teacher of Teachers”. He is the founder of Kovar’s Satori Academies and PROMAC, the Professional Martial Arts College. He is a prolific author and the epitome of professionalism and humility. His formulas for integrity-based success coaching have transformed martial arts training, teaching, and business across the globe. This episode is filled with guidance and wisdom from a true pioneer of the...
2022-03-181h 31
The Black Belt Podcast#4 : Justin Wren – Be Resilient, Never Quit and Overcome all Obstacles“Live to Love and Fight for People” – Justin WrenMy guest this episode is Justin “The Big Pygmy” Wren, a humanitarian, author, speaker, and a professional mixed martial arts fighter who has inspired millions. He is the founder of “Fight for the Forgotten” a non-profit organization dedicated to defending the weak, loving the unloved, and empowering the voiceless around the world and in our own neighborhoods and schools.In this deep and highly personal episode Justin Wren shares how he used the martial arts to bravely overcome depression and addiction and how he has dedicated his life to fig...
2022-03-041h 22The Strength Connection#43 - Sifu Singh: The Flow StateIn the 43rd episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest CEO of Jeet Kune Do Athletic Association (JKDAA), Host of The Blackbelt Podcast, Sifu Harinder Singh will talk about connecting flow state, the mind-body connection, Sifu’s mind boxing program, and more.Join us in this insightful and captivating talk! In this chapter you will discover: (1:30) Introducing our special guest CEO of Jeet Kune Do Athletic Association (JKDAA), Host of The Blackbelt Podcast Sifu Harinder Singh @sifu...
2022-02-141h 03Budo Brothers Podcast*Special Edition* Interviewing Sifu SinghWe interviewed our homeboy Sifu Singh and this episode is LOADED with valuable insights. We also talked about his upcoming 10,000 Kick challenge for charity:Bruce Lee’s Kick Off the New Year with 10,000 Kicks Challenge to Feed Hungry ChildrenThe Power of the Martial Spirit = Master Yourself so You Can Be of Service to the World.For millions of Americans, hungry kids are their reality. Not enough money to buy groceries. Not enough food to last until the next paycheck. Black Belt Magazine, The Bruce Lee Foundation, and Sifu Harinder Singh are c...
2021-12-3046 min
The Black Belt Podcast#1: Michael Jai White – Martial Arts is About Overcoming Yourself“Respect Needs to Go Around for Every Martial Art. We can learn Something from everyone.” -Michael Jai White My guest this episode is Michael Jai White, a highly trained martial artist & actor. Michael has broken barriers as a Hollywood star and is an International Box office sensation. He is a national martial arts champion, a special education teacher, and a Black Belt under the legendary Bill “Superfoot” Wallace. He was awarded Black Belt Magazines, 2015 Man of the Year.This episode is filled with golden nuggets. My key take away is all about the philosophy of looking to get better ev...
2021-12-231h 49
The Black Belt Podcast#3: Herb Perez – The Art of Setting and Achieving Goals“Do Things for the Love of It” vs “The Fear of Losing It” – Herb Perez My Guest this episode is the 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist, in Tae Kwon Do, Master Herb Perez. He is the owner of Gold Medal Martial Arts Centers, the creator of the Torch Program, a Lawyer, and the former Mayor of Foster City, Ca.This episode is literally filled with gold, and I consider Herb Perez a master of high performance. My Key take away is “The Art of Setting and Achieving Goals”. We discuss failure, doubt, and how to rise above self-limiting bel...
2021-12-231h 27
The Black Belt Podcast#2: Jocko Willink – Detachment from Emotions is the Master Key to Success“You are going to die. Accept Death, but move forward in life, and do everything you can to make it a good life” – Jocko Willink My guest this episode is Jocko Willink a former Navy Seal Commander & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. He led Seal Teams in the battle for Ramadi during the Iraq war and was honored with the Silver and Bronze Star. Jocko is a Best-Selling Author and the host of the successful Jocko Podcast.This episode is filled with leadership wisdom from first-hand experience in life and death situations. I consider Jocko Willink to...
2021-12-2359 minThe Strength Connection#18 - Patrick McKeown: Mouth VS Nose BreathingIn the 18th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest World- renowned author and breathing practitioner, author of The Oxygen Advantage and The Breathing Cure, Patrick McKeown will talk about hyperventilation, the 3 dimensions of breathing, the importance of your everyday beating pattern and mouth vs nose sleep breathing.(2:00) Introducing our special guest Patrick McKeown @buteykoclinic(3:20) The Oxygen Advantage https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RLU286G/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i(3:30) The concept and the importance of functional breathing(4:20) Hyperventilation
2021-11-191h 07
Health Oddity PodcastWhere Your Mind Goes The Body Follows With Sifu Harinder SinghSifu Harinder Singh is an accomplished martial artist. He's dedicated his life to mastering jeet kun do, jujitsu, Kung fu, Philippine knife fighting and other combat arts. In his search for physical growth and expertise he needed to address his mental game. This is never straight forward. This episode is a deep dive into how to become more connected to your needs and clear a path to excellence. We discuss how to harness the 'flow' state to enable you to stay calm when chaos is all around you. We talk about the role of strength training in...
2021-09-231h 15
Spear Talk - A Podcast For Security ProfessionalsSpear Talk #16 - Sifu Harinder SinghFollow @silverspearsecurity for all things Silver Spear Security, LLC. @johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLCFollow @sifusingh for all things Harinder!
2020-10-041h 07
Spear Talk - A Podcast For Security ProfessionalsSpear Talk #16 - Sifu Harinder SinghFollow @silverspearsecurity for all things Silver Spear Security, LLC. @johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLCFollow @sifusingh for all things Harinder!
2020-10-041h 07
Spear TalkSifu Harinder SinghFollow @silverspearsecurity for all things Silver Spear Security, LLC. @johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLCFollow @sifusingh for all things Harinder! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-10-041h 10
Spear TalkSifu Harinder SinghFollow @silverspearsecurity for all things Silver Spear Security, LLC. @johnsilverspear is the host / COO of Silver Spear Security, LLCFollow @sifusingh for all things Harinder! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-041h 09
The Baying of the HoundEpisode 12 - Sifu Harinder SinghThe Hound interviews his Teacher, Mentor and brother, Sifu Harinder Singh
Singh is a 23rd generation Kung Fu Master, Speaker, Author, and High Performance Coach. Sifu (Chinese for Sensei) Singh teaches elite audiences and organisations "The Art of Winning" by entering the High Performance Zone. He has trained more than 150 Military and Law Enforcement agencies, and is the author of the upcoming new book "Mind Boxing - How to Win the War Within", a proven training method for reaching peak performance in high stakes environments, and is trusted by business leaders, law enforcement, athletes and martial artists a...
2020-05-261h 06
PRIMAL RADIO#86 Sifu Singh on JKDThe Primal Radio podcast interviews Sifu Harinder Singh Sabharwal (http://jkdathletics.com/association/sifusingh/) . Sifu Singh is a descendant of an unbroken lineage of masters. He has spent many years studying with masters and eating the bitter pill, training and teaching so he can pass on the ancient arts to a modern, cutting edge audience. His science of movement, fighting, wellness, and strategy is an evolution of a global journey spanning continents and cultures. It culminates in the present system which he teaches to Navy SEALS, U.S. Secret Service, SWAT Commanders and Police Captains, executives, F.B.I., C.I...
2019-10-291h 19
whistlekick Martial Arts RadioEpisode 358 - Sifu Harinder Singh SabharwalSifu Harinder Singh Sabharwal is a martial arts practitioner and instructor in the style of Jeet Kune Do. Forget about styles and systems, there are always arguments about this style, that style, my master is better than your master. It's just a big waste of time, we're all so much more alike than we are apart. Sifu Harinder Singh Sabharwal - Episode 358 Traveling the world may be fun when you're on for a vacation but traveling as a kid and not having a home may not be that enjoyable. Sifu Harinder Singh Sabharwal has t...
2018-12-311h 08
Personal Development through Martial Arts PodcastSifu Harinder Singh Sabharwal - How to Achieve Peak Performance in ChaosSifu Harinder Singh is a 23rd generation Kung Fu Master, Speaker, Author, and High Performance Coach. Sifu (Chinese for Sensei) Singh teaches elite audiences and organisations "The Art of Winning" by entering the High Performance Zone. He has trained more than 150 Military and Law Enforcement agencies, and is the author of the upcoming new book "Mind Boxing - How to Win the War Within", a proven training method for reaching peak performance in high stakes environments, and is trusted by business leaders, law enforcement, athletes and martial artists around the world.For more information and to...
2018-09-2100 min
The Mark Divine ShowOn the Art of Science and Self Mastery with Sifu SinghSifu Harinder Singh is a 23rd generation Kung Fu Master, trainer and author. He and Commander Divine talk about the importance of martial arts and how we need to move beyond the idea of them as simply grappling or hitting. An essential aspect of the martial arts is the mentality and spirituality that it brings about. Learn about: How you need to be like water, flexible and ready to take any form necessary How the west has been almost all Yang in the Yin and Yang pair How Sifu and Mark both pursued the less obvious paths to get where the...
2018-07-111h 06