Konnichiwa! In this weeks episode we explore a Martial insight from Randy Haskins Sensei of the Underground Alliance Martial Science Research Association. "Time spent with Sensei, outside of a dojo is just as valuable, if not more valuable as the time spent inside the dojo." Which at the end of this episode, I was left with a question. Are you more than just a student? We hope you enjoy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/martial-maze/support

Ninja Master, Marital arts, instructor, author, Buddhist priest. Some of the many titles used to describe Stephen K. Hayes. In the 1970s, Hayes traveled to Japan In June 1975, he met and began training under Tsunehisa Tanemura and then after Tanemura left Masaaki Hatsumi , who refers to himself as 34th Grandmaster of Togakure-ryū ninjutsu and is the founder of the Bujinkan (武神館) organization. Hayes returned to the United States with his wife, Rumiko, in late 1980 when his Japan residency visa expired, and began teaching and authoring numerous books and magazine articles. In 1985, he was entered into the Black Belt magazine's Hall of Fame as Instructor of the Year. He was again featured on the cover of Black Belt in the March 2007 issue.  The magazine's opening editorial described him as "one of the 10 most influential living martial artists in the world". In 1993, Hayes was awarded the judan (tenth-degree black belt) in Togakure-ryū ninjutsu from Hatsumi. In 1997, he founded the martial art of To-Shin Do,  an art based in his experience of budō taijutsu. In 2006, Hayes's name was removed from the display of active Bujinkan teachers, ending his official role within that organization. That his name plank was removed from the Bujinkan Honbu wall has been documented by both parties. However, the specifics regarding the motivation for the removal are in dispute. Some suggest Hayes was expelled from the organization. Hayes explains that he simply no longer participates as an active Bujinkan instructor. To-Shin Do is taught through his SKH (Stephen K. Hayes) Quest locations. The SKH Quest network now spans 31 schools across North America, Europe, Australia and Africa. Hayes acted in the 1980 television miniseries Shogun and in 2004 was featured in the Discovery Channel documentary Unsolved History regarding ninja and their practices. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/martial-maze/support

Matt Larsen, a career Army Ranger who is best known as a hand-to-hand combat expert and the father of the U.S. Army's Modern Army Combatives Program, served in the U.S. Marine Corps and the 75th Ranger Regiment during the course of a 22-year career in the military. Larsen founded the United States Army Combatives School and served as both its commandant and the Director of the Army Combatives program for more than a decade. Larsen has worked as a private security contractor throughout the Middle East and Africa, including managing a security company in central and southern Africa; designed Combatives systems for the Canadian Special Operations Regiment; and, consulted on the design of Combatives training systems for the US Air Force, the British Royal Marines and the British Infantry, the Polish Diplomatic Security Corps, the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces and Presidential Guard and the Kuwait Police Special Forces. He is currently the Director of Combatives at the United States Military Academy at West Point. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/martial-maze/support

In this weeks episode, we get together with the head coach of Keene YMCA, Judo Club Ken Durand to discuss the importance of Kata in Judo Ken Durand hold a Shichiban(7th degree black belt)in Judo. He is the Head coach of Keene YMCA judo club. Founded in 1975. He continues to host two Judo tournaments per year since the 1970 He was a New Hampshire state champ in weight division as well as overall grand champion in all weight divisions. Durand Sensei, has also been a US National Masters bronze medalist, and a US National Kata Overall Grand Champion. He is the Vice chair of USJA Promotion Board, member of National Kata Committee, Certified A (National) level in eleven kata. President or member of New Hampshire Judo Board of Director from 1970’s to present. He's taught Judoka who are able bodied, young, older, blind, deaf blind, orthopedically and/or cognitively impaired. and also continues to conduct zoom judo sessions twice a week for three years attended by judoka from across the country. We hope you enjoy this episode..... Also, thanks for listening --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/martial-maze/support

From chrysanthemums to Shotokan, to Kung Fu, and then movies stuntman man! Now an actor/director Harry Mok is a well-rounded martial artist. Harry Mok was born in San Jose, California and is of Chinese descent. He is a 9th degree Black Belt in Kajukembo and has studied the Chinese martial arts of Choy Lay Fut and Sil Lum Kung Fu, as well as Shotokan. Harry Mok began his film career performing martial arts fight sequences in independent films. He has worked as a stuntman, actor, producer, director and writer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/martial-maze/support

The Way of the Winds is a comprehensive system of self defense which concepts comprise of Jujutsu/Taijutsu, (a Japanese term for “body skill” or “body art”). The techniques rely on the essence of body movements for unarmed defensive tactics – such as; joint locking and throws, evasive movements and striking patterns. Kubujutsu (traditional weaponry) is also included in this martial arts system of study. The Chief Instructor at this location is GREGORY DUNCAN, who is a son of legendary martial arts pioneer, Professor Ronald Duncan Sr. Professor Duncan was the first martial artist to introduce Ninjutsu to the American martial arts community, and he is the founder of  The Way of the Winds Martial Arts System.  Gregory has been involved, and exposed to various disciplines of the martial studies since childhood, with over 40 years of experience, --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/martial-maze/support

Shidoshi Jean Francois “Phoenix” Le Grand is the Founder & Creator of Lost Legacy Systems Traditional Mixed Martial Arts and all systems within it.  Founded in 1998, Lost Legacy Systems is an eclectic system of Martial Art Styles; consisting of elements and concepts from Chinese, Japanese, Korean, African, American and Thai Martial Arts.  Specifically, different forms of Chinese Kung Fu; Japanese Karate, Jiu Jutsu, Ninpo/Ninjustsu and Kobū-jutsu, African Montu Arts and Martial Sciences and Korean Tae Kwon Do. His fusion of five ways of fighting – hands, feet, throwing, grappling and weaponry form into one effective, extreme and innovative Martial Arts system of combat. Lost Legacy Systems consists of: Lost Legacy Traditional Mixed Martial Arts, Lost Legacy Kung Fu, Lost Legacy MMA, Lost Legacy AfraKata and Lost Legacy S.T.E.A.L.T.H. Kage Ninpo Ryu. SHIHAN SHANNAH ROBIN Shihan (Master Instructor/ Teacher of Teachers) Shannah Robin was born in the Commonwealth of Dominica and began training in Martial Arts at the age of 11. His love and passion for all elements of Martial Arts evolved into a prolific career, with him becoming an instructor, then becoming a Sensei (Teacher), followed by the creation of his own Martial Arts fighting system, the establishment of his own academy, and eventually obtaining the rank of Shihan. Shihan Robin currently holds a 6th Degree Black Belt, the highest level attained by Dominican. He is also the first Domincan to create his own martial arts style, and the youngest Dominican to receive the Services Medal of Honour Award for his outstanding contributions ton his cvountry in working with youth through martial arts. He holds a gold medal in the 2005 Commonwealth Amateur Boxing tournament, He won the World Championship for Demo Team at the Purple Dragon Karate Championship in 2010, and was inducted into the Caribbean Martial Arts Hall of Fame for Sensei of Year that same year. He is the first Martial Artist from the Caribbean to compete and win in a demonstration at the Shaolin Temple. He was traveled throughout the Caribbean and wider world honing his skills, including in the Americas, Europe & Asia. Most recently he underwent a 6 month training course at the Henan University of Technology in China where he trained along with 19 other Martial Artist from around the globe in various techniques. Robin, despite being the oldest in the class emerged 1st in all categories. He also trained at the Shaolin Academy where he learned the art of Tai Chi, and performed demonstrations with the resident monks. Shihan Robin leads by example with integrity, self-respect, and self determination, combined with the practice of living a healthy lifestyle and building a strong body, mind and spirit. He is well respected within the international Martial Arts community --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/martial-maze/support

His name is Serge Bouyssou He is the owner of Mayo Quanchi Judo & Wrestling. He is also the coach for the world Judo team representing USA. When asked about his accolades Sensei Bouyssou humbly responded with " we don't talk, we do" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/martial-maze/support

Master Ali Abdul Karim studied Shinobi-no-jitsu (Ninjitsu) from world famous and noted Grand Master Ronald Duncan since 1969. As fate would have it, Master Karim’s older brother Richard started him off in the martial arts in 1967 and later Master Karim went on to study Shotokan Karate from some of his local friends. Richard Lewis (brother of Master Karim) wanted him to take some formal classes. Master Karim used to watch Grand Master Duncan’s classes from the window at the Dojo at 519 Court St. near his home. Richard was going to take his younger brother to study with Grandmaster Ron Van Cliff and to their surprise the dojo was closed. Master Karim’s dream came true. Richard took Master Karim down the dojo on Court St. where he would begin his long journey on the warrior’s path. Master Karim spent a lifetime pursuing perfection in field of self defense and personal security. Through his study of Asian Martial Arts and Western Combat training, he later founded the Star and Crescent School of Essential Knowledge, along with his student, Brother Daud Jalaladin in 1974. Master Karim is the director and the head The Star and Crescent Martial Arts Federation of with schools along the East Coast. Star and Crescent is associated with and is a part of the Way of the Winds Federation that is supervised by Grand Master Ronald Duncan. Ninjitsu is the ancient Japanese martial art involving security, surveillance, and commando warfare. Some of the arts that Master Karim has studied is Aikijutsu, Kempo Jutsu, Hakko Ryu Jujutsu, Kenjutsu, Aikido under Prof. Luqman Hakeem, aspects of Shiao Lin Chin Na, Fu Jiao Pau, Pa Qua Kung Fu, Eagle Claw, White Eyebrow Kung Fu, Tai chi quan, Shiao Lin Chi Gung, Wing Chung Kung Fu, and the Monkey Style to name only a few. It only seemed natural for Master Karim to pursue the modern Western approach to balance his training. Master Karim is an expert in SWAT team operations, pistol disarmament, and special reaction security. In 1982, the Military Police Corps unit of the U.S. Army at Fort Dix, NJ awarded him a certificate of appreciation in recognition of his outstanding performance as a primary instructor for the National Association of Tactical Teams (NATT), a special reaction team for combat. Master Kareem earned a certificate of achievement for the completion of the Advanced Urban Assault Rappel course, and Advanced Elevated Urban Operations course. Master Karim is a Licensed Private Investigator and is a CEO of his own Security firm. With his training in personal self defense, security, and combat training, Master Karim is requested to teach seminars across the Eastern Seaboard and in the Caribbean. Master Karim has also helped to organize an educational plan for youths and adults about personal protection, self defense, and conflict resolution in the community. He is currently teaching the martial arts in Brooklyn, NY, and is truly a pillar in his community. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/martial-maze/support

Let's change the Martial arts world! We can do better. We can be better and should be better....... In this weeks episode we have a conversation with the Deadly Art of Survival, magazine, owner, and publisher Nathan Ingram Shidoshi Shidoshi Nathan Ingram is the founder and Chief Instructor of the Deadly Art of Survival Karate System. He has been training and teaching martial arts for over 40-years. Shidoshi also is a 16 time Bare Knuckle Champion way before Ultimate Fighting was recognized.Shidoshi began his training in 1968 under the instruction of Sensei Angel Crespo in the Shotokan System of Karate, and at the same time, White Crane Kung Fu with Si Fu Peter Chan. He then went on to study Shotokan with Shihan Hector Martinez as well as Goju Karate with Sensei Tim Yearwood. As a young man growing up in Lower East Side, Shidoshi studied different Kung Fu styles including: Northern Preying Mantis and Loong Fu Pai, just to name a few.Early in his career as a Martial Artist, Shidoshi won many bare knuckle championships including, 1976 America Karate Championship, East Coast Karate Kung Fu Championship and the all Black Belt Fighter of the Year in 1976. On November 26, 1981 Shidoshi was given the highest citizens award in the city by Mayor Edward Koch for single handedly stopping a bank robbery. He also obtained international recognition when he was named the New Yorker of the Week by New York One News. Recently inducted in the Karate Hall of Fame, he was also featured in Fit Magazine for his dedication to his Rape Prevention Program. It is considered rare for a Martial Artist to be featured in a magazine other than a Karate Magazine.Shidoshi has worked in his community for many years and has taught and trained over 10,000 students. He has produced over 50 champions and his students have won over one thousand awards. Shidoshi has been given many awards and honors for his dedication to his community. He has been featured in many newspapers, has made several television appearances and has participated in OVER 700 demonstrations. He is also known as one of the best – conditioned Martial Artist in the country, and has won awards for his physique and conditioning. Shidoshi is a Red Belt 10 Dan and currently the highest ranking martial artist in Chinatown NYC 188 E Third St New York, NY  10009 United States also, be sure to check out the Deadly Art of Survival magazine https://deadlyartofsurvival.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/martial-maze/support