Artists of Motion: Recent Episodes
Steve Zalazowski, Sr.
Interviews with people who study and teach the various Arts of Self Defense. Open to any style, any lineage. Let’s hear your story!
Today, we’re honored to have a truly exceptional guest – Hanshi Mike Sauders.
Hanshi Sauders is a Judan, a 10th-degree black belt, and a senior teacher in Seibukan Jujutsu. As the Chief Instructor and Dojo Cho of the Tenchikan Dojo, he’s dedicated to sharing his decades of martial arts expertise with students of all levels and ages, both in group settings and through private instruction.
A direct student of Kancho Julio Toribio, the founder of Seibukan Jujutsu, Hanshi Sauders has devoted more than 30 years to mastering and teaching several martial arts. His journey spans a rich tapestry of training, including ranks and experience in Hakko-Ryu Jujutsu, Jojutsu, Daito-Ryu Aiki Jujutsu, and Street Technique Self-Defense.
Hanshi Sauders is not just a teacher – he’s also a mentor to local clubs in the area. He continues to learn and grow under Kancho Julio Toribio’s guidance, embodying the spirit of a lifelong martial artist.
So, whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or simply curious about the world of martial arts, get ready for an enlightening conversation packed with wisdom, stories, and insights. Here we go!
Sifu Ron White out of Pittsburg, KS, USA here today. He was a tremendous tournament competitor in the Midwest and has trained multiple champions as a teacher. His lineage in the kenpo world includes the Joe Dimmick RIP lineage as well as training for a while with Tom Kelly RIP. Currently he’s with the IKCA under the IKCA Chuck Sullivan lineage. Great chat with a solid dude.
Coming to us from Vallejo, CA USA is James "Bear" Roberts - Hanshi. Bear runs the Modern Warrior Arts Academy in Vallejo and takes us through his training history and gives us an overview of his Iron Cauldron system he's putting together to help people learn to use their bodies effectively and harness our tremendous internal energy abilities in a positive way. This is a fantastic chat - find Bear at https://www.modernwarriorarts.com
Marcus Thornton holds the title of Renshi and is an 8th Degree Black Belt (2024) in Seibukan Jujutsu under Julio Toribio. He is a professional child educator and care specialist who has worked for the US Navy for over 25 years and brings his knowledge and expertise to help everyone he works with on and off the mats. Enjoy - this was a fun episode to record!
Our guest this episode is Master of the Arts, Kenpo, Angelo Collado from Southern CA, USA. He’s been in the martial arts since the late 1970s, primarily in the kenpo lineages under notables like the late GM Frank Trejo and GM Yosh Furuya. He’s a 14x winner of the Long Beach International Karate Black Belt Forms competition, 4X IKC Grand Champion and 5x European IKC Champion. He was Inducted into the Masters Hall of Fame in 2000, and has taught internationally in several countries over the years. He founded ASTASIA (ah stah cia) with his son, his tactical and edge weapon system based in kenpo principles. Hear all about it and more on this episode of the Artists of Motion!
Mr. Terry McCord grew up in Huntington Beach, CA and started training in 1982, with formal training in several arts. He has studied karate, aikido and later found his calling in the arts in the American Kenpo lineages. Today he runs American Kenpo Consulting out of the great state of Texas, USA. His personal expression has evolved into Direction Method Weapon or DMW Kenpo. Hear about his Journey on a great episode of the Artists of Motion Podcast!
Season 2, Episode 10 brings us 2018 Kenpo Karate Hall of Fame Inductee Associate Master Todd M. Durgan from Washington state, USA. Todd has studied several martial arts and is the head of Phasic Kombatives Integrated. His specialty is in Contact Manipulation and he’s been featured in a couple of books, most recently as of recording date the third edition of the Journey by Tom Bleecker. He’s developed a series of Kenposters which are training aids for kenpo systems, and is presently working on the followup to his Constituents of Contact Manipulation” book he released a few years ago.
Season 2, Episode 9 brings us Sensei David Caban hailing from Colorado Springs, CO USA. He’s got more than 25 years of training in the martial arts in several different lineages. He’s certified to instruct both Math and Physics at the high school and collegiate level. He’s a veteran with almost 20 years of service with the US Air Force and we thank him greatly for his service. We were recording during a bit of a blizzard going on outside his dojo, so we’ll apologize in advance if we have some connectivity shenanigans. Enjoy the episode and if you're ever in Colorado Springs, look him up!
Our featured guest today is “Coach V” aka Viran Ranasinghe out of Silver Spring, Maryland, USA. Primarily focused training and teaching Tang Soo Do and Kenpo, he oversees a large school with multiple disciplines taught every week. He’s a distance runner in his spare time with a degree in Business.
Season 2 Episode 7 features Jon Rodriguez - Hanshi. He is the Certified Chief Instructor of the Contra Costa Budokan, and the senior student aka Senpai of Seibukan Jujutsu. Jon holds advanced black belt level degrees in several martial arts and has been actively training and teaching since the early 2000's. We have a great chat covering a wide variety of subjects relative to his training and the life lessons he has received from his efforts learning various systems of martial arts.
GM Michael Persons got his start in 1966 in Downey, CA at the kenpo studio owned by GM Joe Dimmick, and trained under that lineage for 36 years. Along with GM Andre Oullette he was one of the first two promoted to 10th Degree Black Belt by Grand Master Joe Dimmick in Sam Pai / 3 Shields Kenpo in May 1996. Today he is a published author, and in the martial arts arena he is the head of 7 Winds Kenpo, teaching privately in South Carolina. Hear about his journey, what he's doing today with 7 Winds Kenpo, and the fantastic books he's written and those soon to be published.
He's an International Martial Arts Instructor. He's an author, he's a musician, he's a family man, and he's on the line with us for Season 2, Episode 5...this is Mr. Michael Miller from Pennsylvania, USA. He's owned his school since the early 2000's and has studied under some of the biggest names in American Kenpo, to which he's added training in numerous other disciplines. He was an undefeated amateur boxer, a wrestling coach, and trained with Joe Lewis for the last four years of Joe's life. I had a blast chatting with Michael, get to hear about his writing projects and about how martial arts have influenced so much of his life outside the dojo. Enjoy this episode, it was a fantastic conversation!
He's been in the martial arts since 1975...Korean, Japanese, Chinese, American styles...even Irish Stickfighting. He's done quite a lot of training in his career to date with no stopping point in sight. He's also a blacksmith specializing in historical weaponry recreation. He comes to us from North Carolina, USA and he's here to share his story with us. Tune in for a great episode with a great human being...Sr. Professor Martin Seck.
From beautiful Anchorage, Alaska USA we bring you James Knudson - Shihan from Seibukan Jujutsu of Anchorage. James has studied several arts and we cover a wide range of topics from his experience in business as well as martial studies. Look him up if you're looking for construction work or solid martial arts training in the Anchorage, AK area.
Hailing from Sendai, Japan, Episode 2 of Season 2 brings Dom Jones to the show. Those interested in the relationship of science, self-defense, English education, samurai swords and more, tune in for tenured English Professor Dom Jones. His 30 plus years journey started with Kenpo Karate in England, moved onto samurai arts in Japan, and continues with the martial science of American Chúan-Fa.
We are back for Season 2 of the Artists of Motion Podcast featuring Grand Master Ted Sumner from the Tracys Karate lineage of Kenpo! GM Ted Sumner is a member of the Tracy Senior Advisory Board and holds a PhD to add to his martial CV. We have a great time chatting about his history in the martial arts and got to hear some fun stories from his law enforcement career applying his martial arts training live and in living color! We're honored to feature Ted as episode 1 for Season 2...enjoy the show!
Hailing from Hillsboro, Oregon, episode #23 features Mr. Milt Guinette. He's been training in various martial arts since 1969 and has spent most of his career with the Tracy's Karate lineage of kenpo. He's got some great insights into self confidence and helping people through struggles in life. Enjoy!
IKCA Senior Grand Master Chuck Sullivan is back for part 2! Part 1 came out as episode #11 on 2/12/18 and covered 1959-1965ish. Hear 1965-present day and what lies in the future!
Training since the 1950's, Mr. Joe Dimmick is the Head of 3 Shields/Sam Pai Kenpo. Hear about his training with Ed Parker, Jimmy Ibrao, and his personal evolutions to the arts he loves. He's been an actor and a hollywood lookalike for many years!
www.dimmicksdoubles.com
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0227431/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm
Coming to us from Baltimore, Maryland, USA. James Hawkins III operates the Functional Kenpo series on Youtube and has a thirty year career in the martial arts. Hear about it from the Hawkman!
Great chat with Mr. Herman Macon from Odenton, MD, USA. Came up studying with the BKF, currently runs his school in Odenton and trains with the WKKA. Check it out!
Sensei Shawn Steiner comes to our show LIVE (via satellite...prerecorded) hailing from Omaha, NE. He runs a great school in Omaha - more info @ steinerama.com as well as budocamponline.com. Hear about his history and what he's up to today!
Renshi Jason Constanza 8th Dan, Seibukan Jujutsu under Kancho Julio Toribio. Great discussion - he's super positive, and has worked with people from all walks of life for performance coaching and positive life changes. Give it a listen, you'll be glad you did.
GM Richard Post joins us for episode #16. Training since 1966, 10th Degree Black Belt under Joe Dimmick in 3 Shields Kenpo. Decades of real world experience. Listen in to a great conversation!
Datu Kelly S. Worden has been training for many years, and has taught military combatives for the US Special Forces. One of the first people certified with the Datu title by Remy Presas, he's got a lifetime of street experience and brings realism to every training session.
http://www.kellyworden.com
https://www.wordendefense.com
This week we feature GM Carl Schalyo of the IKCA. He's been active in the kenpo world since 1963, hear about where he started and where he's at today!
Owner & Head Instructor of the Salinas TKD Academy since 1998, he has trained thousands of students in Tae Kwon Do and is one of the most generous people I've had the privilege to call my teacher, friend, and brother.
Joseph Rebelo II aka "KenpoJoe" Rebelo is a walking encyclopedia of the martial arts. Legitimately holding Dan rank in MULTIPLE styles of martial arts, possessing a photoeidetic memory and an IQ of 162...he's a treasure trove of information and experience. Hear his history of New England martial arts experience and a lot more!
Founder & Senior Grand Master of the IKCA. Chuck Sullivan - started training in kenpo in February 1959 and is still teaching today! Wonderful person who is never shy about helping someone in need, and a role model for what a statesman of their art should embody. This is Part 1 covering 1959-the mid 1960's Part 2 coming in the near future.
Mr. Bill Parsons A career veteran of the United States Air Force. Currently holding Instructor Certification in two different martial arts, he is the head of Triangle Kenpo Institute in Raleigh, NC and a long time IKCA Staff member. He serves as an Advisor to several martial arts organizations in addition to teaching his regular weekly classes.
www.trianglekenpo.com
Episode #9: Grand Master Howard Singer of the IKCA and 3 Shields Kenpo. Howard and I got to talking and the stories were so much fun we just couldn’t stop at an hour. We laughed and had fun talking about his tournament career, how he started and his drive to continue training and teaching that continues to this day. He’s looking forward to getting back into film and TV roles in the coming years and is a regular at Chuck Sullivan’s Dinner With Chuck facebook series.
Episode #8 Professor Bob White has owned and operated a kenpo karate school in the same location in Costa Mesa, CA for over 45 years. His lineage has won over 1200 trophies in international competition and produces quality students year after year. Together with his wife Barbara he co-founded a charity that has raised over a million dollars for the Royal Family Kid's Camp. Known throughout the martial arts community as a true class act, we are honored to feature Professor White on episode #8!
All of Professor White's products can be found at his website store: http://www.bwkenpo.com/store.html
Image courtesy of Ed Parker Jr.
Grand Master Douglas Wong joins us today and we have a great conversation about his career beginnings, and his specialty in the healing arts he’s focused on today. Hear about his roles as an actor as well as a trainer in Hollywood tv and movies.
Grand Master Wong's website: http://whitelotuskungfu.com
The Deceptive Hands of Wing Chun: https://smile.amazon.com/Wing-Chun-Deceptive-Hands-Douglas/dp/0685831787/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1514430239&sr=1-2
Kung-Fu: The Way of Life https://smile.amazon.com/Kung-Fu-Unique-Literary-Books-World/dp/0865680035/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1514430239&sr=1-3
Kung-Fu: The Endless Journey https://smile.amazon.com/Kung-Fu-Endless-Journey-Unique-Books/dp/0865680876/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1514430239&sr=1-4
Shaolin Fighting: Theories, Concepts https://smile.amazon.com/Shaolin-Fighting-Theories-Douglas-Wong/dp/086568006X/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1514430239&sr=1-6
Super positive. Super energy. Maybe that's why one of his nicknames is "Taz". Hear about the positive work Mr. Mike Andrus has done quite literally changing people's lives.
Mr. Mike's website: www.safedaystudios.com
Mr. Mike Hand Spike (check local laws before ordering): http://www.ustaysafe.com/mrmikehandspike.html or ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mr-Mike-Self-defense-Hand-Spike-for-Personal-Security-lot-of-5-items-/302188424593?hash=item465bd56d91
"Staying in the Moment!" : A Practical Guide to Women's Self Defense https://smile.amazon.com/Staying-moment-practical-womens-self-defense/dp/149447414X/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1514424494&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=staying+in+the+moment+mike+andrus
Episode #105 features Dr. Dave Crouch - we cover a host of topics and our big one is the study of NLP/Psychology as it relates to training in martial arts. We train the physical, here's an approach you may not have heard of to train the mental side of the equation. (Pro Tip - it's applicable to any aspect of life...not just martial arts.)
Dr. Crouch's website: http://www.neurologixx.com
Dr. Crouch's Reading List:
Therapeutic Trances: The Co-Operation Principle in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy
https://smile.amazon.com/Therapeutic-Trances-Co-Operation-Ericksonian-Hypnotherapy/dp/0876304420/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1512084546&sr=8-1&keywords=therapeutic+trances
Maps, Models, and the Structure of Reality: Nlp Technology in Psychotherapy https://smile.amazon.com/Maps-Models-Structure-Reality-Psychotherapy/dp/1555520073/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1512084989&sr=8-2&keywords=linda+malatesta
Solutions: Enhancing Love, Sex, and Relationships
https://smile.amazon.com/Solutions-Enhancing-Love-Sex-Relationships/dp/0932573010/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1512084696&sr=8-3&keywords=leslie+cameron+bandler
Episode #4 features Christopher "AC" Wiley.
Book recommendations from this podcast:
Living the Martial Way https://smile.amazon.com/Living-Martial-Way-Manual-Warrior/dp/0942637763/ref=smi_www_rco2_go_smi_g2609328962?_encoding=UTF8&%2AVersion%2A=1&%2Aentries%2A=0&ie=UTF8
Shotokan's Secret: Karate's Fighting Origins https://smile.amazon.com/Shotokans-Secret-Karates-Fighting-Origins/dp/0897501446/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1512015791&sr=8-1&keywords=shotokan%27s+secret
Episode #3 features Grand Master Armando DeLoa of the IKCA and DeLoa's Kenpo Karate. Did you know GM DeLoa was in the running for the part that Ernie Reyes Jr. got in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies? Neither did I! Great conversation covering many subjects in GM DeLoa's career; he is amazingly positive and driven to reach all of his goals. Give it a listen - subscribe on itunes or google play!
Episode #2 of the Artists of Motion features Dr. Ron Chapél, Executive Director of the Martial Science University. Hear about his career formative years in the martial arts as he started training at age 9. Hear about his training with Ark Wong and meeting Ed Parker Sr. who would remain his primary teacher until Parker's death in 1990. Hear about the foundations of the Black Karate Federation and so much more!
On our DEBUT EPISODE here's Grand Master Chuck Boyd of the IKCA & Temple Protection Institute. I learned a lot this episode - back in the 1960's when GM Boyd started training he went through quite a bit of shenanigans just to find a school that would let him enroll. He met Chuck Sullivan at the Crenshaw school and off he went on his Journey through the arts. Hear about JKD, Silat, and words of advice from a man who's been teaching for almost 50 years at the time of this publication.
Special Thank You on our Debut Episode to Anastacio Vazquez for writing our theme music and Marcus Moore for his usual great job webmastering.