Mind Sensei Podcast
The Mind Sensei Podcast from Down Under shares the passion in the world of martial arts by introducing listeners to some of the most inspiring and knowledgeable martial artists from around the world and their stories.Through their stories and insights, we learn about the…
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Bonus Episode 80.1 - Joe Hyams, Lengthen your Line - Los Angeles CA USA (opens the original)
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SPECIAL DEEP DIVE TEAM EPISODE LENGTHEN YOUR LINE Celebrating Joe Hyams, author of Zen in the Martial Arts In this special episode of The Mind Sensei Podcast, the Deep Dive Team explores the remarkable life and martial arts journey of Joe Hyams. Hyams was more than the author of one of martial arts’ most influential philosophical books. He was an early student and black belt of American Kenpo founder Ed Parker, a Hollywood journalist, a private student of Bruce Lee, and a man who helped preserve
Episode 80c - 9th Deg master JR Diaz, Double Dragon Kenpo, Sanger, CA, USA (Part 3 of 3) (opens the original)
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🥋 J.R. Diaz – Double Dragon Kenpo | Part 3 In the concluding episode of our three-part conversation, Mr. J.R. Diaz reflects on a martial arts journey spanning more than four decades. From beginning American Kenpo in 1979 , earning his Black Belt and opening his first school in 1988, through his advanced study with Senior Master Richard “Huk” Planas , Mr. Diaz has devoted much of his life to teaching and passing Kenpo to future generations. Part 3 explores the responsibility that comes with senio
Episode 80b - 9th Deg master JR Diaz, Double Dragon Kenpo, Sanger, CA, USA (Part 2 of 3) (opens the original)
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🥋 J.R. Diaz – Double Dragon Kenpo | Part 2 The journey continues with Mr. J.R. Diaz , 9th Degree Black Belt and founder of Double Dragon Kenpo Karate. In Part 2, we move deeper into Mr. Diaz’s development as an instructor and his connection with Senior Master Richard “Huk” Planas , one of the important first-generation figures in the Ed Parker American Kenpo lineage. We explore the principles behind the techniques, the importance of understanding why Kenpo works, and how decades of training, tea
Episode 80a - 9th Deg master JR Diaz, Double Dragon Kenpo, Sanger, CA, USA (Part 1 of 3) (opens the original)
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🥋 J.R. Diaz – Double Dragon Kenpo | Part 1 Welcome to another exciting episode of the Mind Sensei podcast Today’s guest is a true pillar of the American Kenpo community—Sifu JR Diaz. Beginning his Kenpo journey in 1976, marking his 50th year in the martial arts as of 2026, he earned his 1st Degree Black Belt in 1988 under David Perez and has since risen to the rank of 9th Degree Black Belt under the legendary Senior Master of the Arts, Richard “Huk” Planas. Sifu Diaz earned the Huk Planas patch
Episode 79c - 7th Deg Jed Lewis American Kenpo , Idaho, USA (Part 3 of 3) (opens the original)
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Welcome to another episode of The Mind Sensei Podcast . I'm your host, Mr. Peter Tas , and today it's my pleasure to welcome Senior Professor Jed Lewis. Episode 79c is part 2 of a 3-part conversation with Jed Lewis. Martial arts theory meets the realities of military and police service. Lineage connects us to the past—but leadership determines what we pass forward. In the concluding part of this three-part series, Senior Professor Jed Lewis explores his American Kenpo journey through Bobby Lawre
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