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Because I am a martial artist, the Season Finale (opens the original)
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What does it really mean to call yourself a martial artist? In this heartfelt season finale, Sensei Nick reflects on the journey that shaped his life—from being born nine and a half weeks premature and growing up with cerebral palsy and dyslexia, to overcoming labels, setbacks, and expectations that said he shouldn't succeed. This isn't a story about becoming superhuman. It's about becoming fully human. Throughout the season we've talked about setbacks, resilience, purpose, and finding strength
Beyond Self-Defense: Protecting the People You Love | Featuring Jason Brick (opens the original)
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What does it really mean to protect your family? In this episode of Real Talk with Sensei Nick , I'm joined by author, martial artist, and longtime friend Jason Brick for a conversation that challenges the way many martial artists think about self-defense. We often spend years learning how to defend ourselves, but what changes when you're responsible for protecting someone else? Jason shares the story behind his book, Safest Family on the Block , and explains how becoming a father completely cha
Missing Episode, Random Questions (opens the original)
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Missing Episode, Random Questions 1. Does martial arts actually make you a better person? 2. Would your martial arts actually work if somebody really tried to hurt you? 3. What does a black belt actually mean anymore?] 4. When does preserving tradition become refusing to evolve? 5. When should you leave your martial arts school? Listener Question What is something you've always wanted to ask about martial arts—even if you were afraid to ask your instructor? Send me your questions, thoughts, disa
Real Talk, With Tashi Mark Warner (opens the original)
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For this episode of Real Talk with Sensei Nick , we're flipping the script! Instead of asking the questions, I'm the one answering them as my good friend, Tashi Mark Warner, takes over the microphone. We talk about the philosophy behind Cha-Sin-Do, what martial arts has taught me over the last 35 years, and why I believe the greatest lessons we learn have very little to do with punching and kicking. From building confidence one small step at a time to overcoming adversity, embracing lifelong lea
Martial Arts, Parenting and seeing the person first, Featuring Master Kellie Thomas (opens the original)
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Martial Arts, Parenting, and Seeing the Person First | Featuring Master Kellie Thomas Martial arts teaches us far more than punches, kicks, and forms. It teaches us patience, adaptability, compassion, and the ability to meet people where they are. In this episode of Real Talk with Sensei Nick , I sit down with my friend, Master Kellie Thomas, for a heartfelt conversation about how those lessons extended beyond the dojang and into one of the most important roles of her life: being a parent. Maste
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