Patrick Grifith is a Kajukenbo Black Belt and shares his martial arts journey. He also talks about how he helps disabled senior citizens by teaching them "Chair Tai Chi" a type of martial art that can be done by anyone at any level of expertise.
Join Kajukenbo Instructors Angelo Ferrer, Rob Rowland, John Hojlo, Anthony Miele and Renato Benardino as they celebrate the 100th episode of the Social Gelo with Angelo Podcast. They talk about nothing and everything while unsuccessfully avoiding the dreaded question of "What is Kajukenbo? Check out Rob Rowlands Channel https://youtu.be/WkSBjxh7vz8 John Hojlo's Channel https://youtube.com/channel/UC7Asjb9n_pZavq2vgkQpzIg Renato Benardino's Channel https://youtu.be/oLWbScfFxLo
Mark Stewart is a JKD instructor that has traveled the world teaching martial arts. In this episode, he shares his martial arts journey including how he got into writing articles for Inside Kung Fu magazine.
Michelle is a 10th Degree Black Belt and teacher (Kumu) of the rarely seen ancient Hawaiian Combat Art, Lua. She is the only woman accepted as a disciple and earn the title of teacher (Kumu) under Grand Master (‘Olohe) Solomon Kaihewalu in over 40 years. She is also an advocate for women's empowerment through martial arts. She shares her martial arts journey and talks about her experiences as well as being your authentic self.
Philip Gelinas is the curator of the Kajukenbo tree (Mixed Martial Art founded in Hawaii) a name database of Kajukenbo black belts around the world throughout the founding of Kajukenbo until now. He talks about his own martial arts journey and how he started his project of tracing the history of Kajukenbo. His journey includes big names such as UFC Champion George St Pierre, Bruce Lee's official instructor Guru Dan Inasanto and the FMA Dog Brothers. A must see for any martial arts enthusiasts .
What impact if any did Bruce Lee really have on modern martial arts and MMA? To answer this question Kajukenbo instructor and MMA Coach Angelo Ferrer sat down with Historian Danielle Bolleli and UFC coach John Hackleman to analyze what exactly did Bruce Lee do for martial arts.
Kajukenbo instructors John Hojlo, Renato Benardino and Angelo Ferrer have a black belt meeting about ranks in martial arts. They also cover a few other topics including Bruce Lee and the importance of keeping track of who is in your martial arts community.
Pro Wrestler TMD (Joey Gaytan) shares his martial arts journey that started in Kajukenbo and ended in Pro Wrestling. We also discuss how Kajukenbo helped his career and why showmanship is an important part of any professional combat sport.
UFC Coach John Hackleman, DSAL Boxing Academy Coach and Kajukenbo Instructor Mickey Lopez, Kajukenbo Japan and MMA Coach Angelo Ferrer and Kajukenbo Instructor Judo Player Anthony Miele have a civil debate about getting rid of sparring and Katas. Great points are made and as always John had some great rants! Check it out!
Kajukenbo Instructors Mickey Lopez, Anthony Miele and Angelo Ferrer go over gross motor skills vs fine motor skills in combat sports and self-defense.
Anthony Miele is Kajukenbo Black Belt and an Aikido practitioner. Angelo Ferrer is a MMA Coach and also a Kajukenbo Black Belt. Together they go over Anthony's Martial Arts Journey and the issues with Aikido.
Part 1 of this conversation is on John Hojlo's Channel click here to watch :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4OcdtLRcgA&ab_channel=KajukenboOkayama
MMA Coach and Kajukenbo instructor Mickey Lopez talks to Angelo about the trend in #asianhate. They also discuss what's wrong with the self-defense industry in general when it comes to advice online and on YouTube.
Lee Price is a Martial Artist who is also a Vegan. But he wasn't always a Vegan. Kajukenbo Instructor and MMA Coach Angelo Ferrer talks to him about managing a nutrition program for Vegans interested in MMA. Lee shares his martial arts journey and much more. If you are coaching a vegan this podcast is a must.
Kajukenbo instructors Angelo Ferrer and John Hojlo talk about the connections between cults and martial arts. Angelo talks about growing up as a Jehovha's Witness Cult and what the difference is between a cult and a religion. John shares how why society can see some martial arts organizations as cults. Angelo talks about what cult leaders use to control their followers.
Barbara Bones is a Grand Master in Kajukenbo and she shares her martial arts journey.
Daniele Bolelli is an author, former guest of the Joe Rogen Experience, Historian,retired MMA fighter, Podcast host of History on Fire and The Drunken Taoist. He shares his martial arts journey and how he balances so many titles in his life.
Tim Gaskell is a Kajukenbo instructor and the owner of Kaju Life a clothing brand that sells a variety of merchandise for martial arts and much more. On this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo he shares his martial arts journey. Check out Tim's line of products here: https://www.mytaichicourse.com/shop
Tom McGrath is an associate JKD instructor and the Co-Host of the Primal Radio podcast focused on Martial Arts, Combat Sports and the Warrior Mindset. In this episode of Social Gelo Tom shares his martial arts journey. Check out the Primal Radio podcast on this link: https://www.primalradio.net/
Claro Austria is a Kajukenbo black belt and Aikido practitioner. He shares his martial arts journey as well his thoughts on Aikido and people's misperceptions of it.
Tom Bowers is a Karate Instructor and studied Okinawan Karate. He talks about competing, self-defense, and his martial arts journey.