Best Dexter Richardson Podcasts (2024)

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#3: Alan Baker - The Endless Path of Mastery: Exploring Martial Arts, Mindset, and the Journey Within. 1:06:47

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"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."…

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#2: John Little – Be Yourself - Bruce Lee’s Path to Self-Mastery 1:22:09

14d ago1:22:09

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"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 Little Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Black Belt Podca…

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#1: Mike Lee Kanarek – Those Who Constantly Evolve, See the Future First. 1:05:04

1M ago1:05:04

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“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 r…

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#16: Dexter Fletcher – Form Follows Function when Hunting Monsters 1:18:47

8M ago1:18:47

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“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…

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#15: Chris Kent – The Spirit of Jeet Kune Do 1:27:59

8M ago1:27:59

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“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 t…

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#14: Nicolas Saignac – Express Yourself and Be Free 1:16:49

9M ago1:16:49

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“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 …

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#13: Fariborz Azhakh – How To Be A Master Teacher 1:27:34

9M ago1:27:34

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“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 imp…

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Kilimanjaro Q&A and My Top Tips 1:01:38

10M ago1:01:38

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Is trekking on Kilimanjaro on your bucket list? For Summit to Talk About host, Ryan, it's been a long time coming. Having booked the trip 2 years prior, the day finally arrived in October 2023. Ryan answers your questions about his Kilimanjaro adventure and gives his top tip for anyone thinking of heading out on their own adventure to the roof of A…

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My Kilimanjaro trek 1:36:46

10M ago1:36:46

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Is trekking on Kilimanjaro on your bucket list? For Summit to Talk About host, Ryan, it's been a long time coming. Having booked the trip 2 years prior, the day finally arrived in October 2023. Listen as Claire and Ryan chat about his recent trip to Tanzania and the ups and downs of trekking for 8 days on the Lemosho route. Ryan booked his trek wit…

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#12: Tom Callos – The Martial Art of Kindness 1:43:52

10M ago1:43:52

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“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.”…

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#11: Harinder Singh – Master Your Center and Flow in Chaos 1:18:59

11M ago1:18:59

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“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 …

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#10: Alexandre “Xande” Ribeiro – The Iron Mind of a Champion 1:01:55

11M ago1:01:55

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“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 a…

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#9: Chip Townsend – Breaking Through Barriers 1:14:28

12M ago1:14:28

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“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 t…

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Nature Escapes - Fleur Boxall 59:59

12M ago59:59

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After many years of teaching in schools, Fleur found that she had a passion for helping people in a pastoral role and retrained as a therapeutic counsellor. When a room indoors was being used, Fleur took her counseling session with a Young Person ,outside on the field. She instantly saw how powerful counselling without walls was. Fleur went on to s…

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#8: Willie “The Bam” Johnson – The Art of Honest Self Expression 1:23:30

1y ago1:23:30

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“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 i…

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Fancy a Walk Mate? - James Moon 1:28:14

1y ago1:28:14

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James was the life and sole of the party. Fancy a drink? Yes, would be the answer, every time. But it didn't stop with just a drink here and there. James' life was soon fueled by alcohol and drugs. It was consuming him and having an affect on his day to day life and relationships. James seeked help and got his life back on track. Now sober, he has …

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#7: James Hundon – Slow is Smooth and Smooth is Fast 1:07:28

1y ago1:07:28

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“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 ordina…

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Harrison Ward aka Fell Foodie - Cook Out 1:37:50

1y ago1:37:50

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In 2016, Harrison decided it was time to change. After years of suffering with ill mental health and suicidal thoughts, he found alcohol whilst working in hospitality. Alcohol soon became the biggest part of his life, drinking up to 20 pints and smoking everyday whilst battling with depression. A relationship breakdown saw Harrison vowing to remove…

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#6: Graciela Casillas - Trailblaze Your Own Style 1:25:59

1y ago1:25:59

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“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…

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Lucy Keyworth - Team GB Paraclimber 43:26

1y ago43:26

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Lucy discovered climbing whilst travelling in Australia and was instantly hooked. Back in the UK, she headed to the indoor climbing centre, where she trained hard, til now, the present. Lucy is now a part of Team GB as a paraclimbing athlete, competing in world championships and hoping to compete in the next paralympics. We met with Lucy at Big Dep…

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#5: Val Mijailovic – Karate is Harmony 1:18:17

1y ago1:18:17

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“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 exp…

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Alex Staniforth - Ice Fall 1:01:20

1y ago1:01:20

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Alex Staniforth grew up in Cheshire and had a dream. A dream of climbing the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest. For many, it is just that, a dream. But for Alex, it was a dream he couldn't shake off and he put his all into making it happen. In 2014, at the age of 17, he went to Nepal, ready to make his dream a reality. Unfortunately, dis…

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#4: Billy Blanks – "Heart of a Champion (Transformation Begins from the Inside Out)" 1:06:48

1y ago1:06:48

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“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…

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#3: Erik Paulson - "The Creative Act of Martial Arts" 2:32:39

1y ago2:32:39

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“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 Paulson My guest on this episode is Erik Paulson who is an Encyclopedia of Marti…

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#2: Michael Jai White – The Ego is The Enemy 1:05:00

1+ y ago1:05:00

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“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…

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#1: Big John McCarthy – “Let’s Get It On” 1:01:37

1+ y ago1:01:37

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“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 c…

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Worldwide Walkies with Jackie and Mark 1:21:24

1+ y ago1:21:24

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Jackie and Mark gave up the 9 to 5 life early when they were made redundant. This just meant their plans to hit the road were brought forward a couple of years. They set out to buy a caravan and started their adventure just 10 minutes later at a nearby campsite. Things escalated very quickly when they made the decision to sell all of their possessi…

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#16: Gerry Chisolm “Lady Sensei” – Make The Weak Strong 1:36:36

1+ y ago1:36:36

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“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 pr…

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National Walking Month - GM Walking, Abigail's Trails & ABCD Nordic Walking 49:10

1+ y ago49:10

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May is national walking month and in this episode, Claire is joined by Imogen from GM Walking, an online platform representing 122 walking clubs across Greater Manchester. Part of GM Walking are Abigail's Trails and ABCD Nordic Walking and they tell us what it means to them to be a part of GM Walking and what they have planned throughout May for th…

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#15: Michael and Mikey Dillard – Exist to Inspire 1:02:52

1+ y ago1:02:52

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“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 …

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Walk with Wallace - Robin Wallace 47:45

1+ y ago47:45

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Robin Wallace is a keen hiker, peak bagger and wild camper from Scotland, UK. He documents his outdoor adventures on his YouTube channel - Walk with Wallace. His relaxed yet informative style has seen him nominated twice in The Great Outdoors magazine awards. If peak bagging is your thing, Robin has completed his Munro bagging journey. That's 282 S…

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#14: Dave Kovar – A Mindful Approach to Martial Arts and Life 1:07:38

1+ y ago1:07:38

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“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…

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The National Outdoor Expo 2023 59:27

1+ y ago59:27

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The National Outdoor Expo is held at the NEC Birmingham. It showcases the best brands and well-known faces from the outdoors community . We went armed with the recorder to meet YOU - the listeners of the podcast and to have a mooch about the stalls and chat with lots of different people who all have a passion for our great outdoors. So, if you coul…

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#13: Ron Van Clief – We Have to Be Strong Enough to See our Way Through the Bad and Find the Good 1:25:01

1+ y ago1:25:01

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“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 b…

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The Bluetits with Sian Richardson 1:17:35

1+ y ago1:17:35

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Sian Richardson spent years running, competing in triathlons, cyclosportive events, marathons, ultramarathons and swimming events. In 2014, she decided that cold water swimming would make for a great new challenge. Swimming into the colder months in the Pembrokeshire sea, others began noticing this solo swimmer braving the cold waters and soon star…

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#12: Zoltan Bathory – The Power of Creative Problem Solving 1:54:42

1+ y ago1:54:42

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“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 i…

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Health, Happiness & Healing 56:32

1+ y ago56:32

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Martin Little has swapped 'Aggressive Camping' for the more relaxing wild camping experience. In his army days, camping was a necessity and built his resilience. That resilience helped him bounce back from a serious injury after a suicide bomber detonated a bomb which unfortunately killed three of his friends and put Martin out of action for 18 mon…

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#11: Scott Coker – Be A Black Belt in Life 1:02:37

1+ y ago1:02:37

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“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 Coker My guest this episode is Scott Coker, who is an Ernie Reyes Protégé, 8’th degree Black Belt and…

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Well Mental UK 44:15

1+ y ago44:15

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Julianne Noon, like many of us, was hit hard by the pandemic lockdown. She decided to get out walking in her local area to keep active and lose weight. After posting pictures of her walks on social media, John got in touch and they soon began walking together. A few small walks and big idea led to the birth of Well Mental UK - an opportunity for pe…

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#10: Paul McIlroy – The Martial Art of Strength 1:37:49

1+ y ago1:37:49

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“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 t…

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Mountain Weather with Garry Nicholson from MWIS 43:09

1+ y ago43:09

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Love it or loathe it, the weather seems to be one of the most talked about subjects in the UK. For those of us who love spending time outdoors, its an important part of planning our adventures. That's where the Mountain Weather Information Service come to the rescue. Focusing on 10 upland areas of Britain, they produce detailed forecasts specific t…

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#9: George Chung – Fall in Love with Martial Arts Again 1:18:01

2y ago1:18:01

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“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 Chung My guest this episode is George Chung, who is a Martial Artist, Businessman, Actor, Director and T…

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Hebridean Way and The Tour du Mont Blanc with Mullion Vagrant 55:15

2y ago55:15

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Mark aka Mullion Vagrant has lived in Cornwall all of his life and the outdoors has always been a big part of it. He is now a teacher and plans his adventures around his free time. Last year, he thru-hiked the Hebridean Way across its islands taking in Scotland's true wilderness. He also set off to Europe to trek the well known but stunning Tour du…

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#8: Mike Chat – Overcome Obstacles and Unlock the Creative Process 58:18

2y ago58:18

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“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 whi…

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Wild Camping on Dartmoor - The High Court Judgement 37:46

2y ago37:46

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In this special bonus episode, I'm joined by Mark aka Mullion Vagrant on Instagram to discuss the very important and hot topic of wild camping in Dartmoor since the High Court judgement on 13th January 2023 ruled that wild camping is no longer legal on any Dartmoor land without the permission of the land owner. This has sent shock waves across the …

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Bookworm Explores - Read the Road 1:01:34

2y ago1:01:34

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Amy aka Bookworm Explores is a lover of our great outdoors, from hiking to wild camping, skiing to paddle boarding, she has done it all! Amy has explored many parts of the world but up until just a few years ago had never ventured north of Birmingham in the UK. She has certainly changed that since and has thrown herself in to the depths of outdoor …

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#7: André Galvão – Finding Joy in Uncomfortable Moments 50:37

2y ago50:37

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“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 J…

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#6: Apolo Ladra – Learn to Teach, Teach to Learn 1:12:56

2y ago1:12:56

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“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 Ladra My guest this episode is Tuhon Apolo Ladra who has trained in the martial arts for o…

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#5: Darren Tibon – The Highest Level is When Your Offense becomes Your Defense 1:24:41

2y ago1:24:41

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“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 commerc…

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#4: Shannon Lee – Be Water, My Friend: Bruce Lee’s Philosophy for Life 1:11:06

2y ago1:11:06

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“Bruce Lee’s Superpower is Self-Mastery.” – Shannon Lee My 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,…

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