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My Empty Hands

Reggie Darden
Kempo
Martial Arts
Kenpo
Ed Parker
Capoeira
Taekwondo
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Self-Defense
American Kempo
Teaching
Judo
MMA
Bruce Lee
Competition
Filipino Martial Arts
Hapkido
Karate
Jiu-Jitsu
Kempo Karate
Black Belt

Conversations with martial artists, primarily focused on Kenpo.

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Latest Episodes

World Champion Karateka, Barbara Fava joins me for today’s episode.

Lee Wedlake returns to the show to give updates on his journey!

Jim Ockington

Carlos Alvarez returns to the show, to give updates on his journey and discuss his book, Combat Evolution Martial arts: Aggressive Street Fighting Self-Defense | Winning on the Street and in Life

I had such a great time chatting with my Capoeira brother, Contramestre Espirito! This was such a great episode and I can’t wait to do part 2! Check out his podcast, ⁠Capoeira Talk: Stories Beyond the Roda⁠

Today’s episode features Professora Garra, my sister in Capoeira!

Joe Stricklett

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Recent Guests

Carlos Alvarez
Martial artist and author of Combat Evolution
Combat Kenpo / Author
Episode: Episode 127 – Carlos Alvarez
Espirito Bernardo
Contramestre Espirito, Capoeira mestre
Ginga da Alma, United Capoeira Association (UCA)
Episode: Episode 126 – Contramestre Espirito
Dave Thompson
Kenpo practitioner with a long lineage under Paul Dye and Ed Parker; host of the episode interview.
Episode: Episode 125 – Dave Thompson
Wanda Garra
Capoeira practitioner and professor
Capoeira community / Professor (Professora) Garra
Episode: Episode 124 – Wanda “Garra” Rogers
Joe Stricklett
Martial artist focused on Kenpo; long-time student and instructor
Episode: Episode 123 – Joe Stricklett
David Pantano
Experienced Kenpo practitioner, school owner, and instructor
Counter-Strike Kenpo / Parker System lineage
Episode: Episode 122 – David Pantano
Garrett Scott
Martial artist and first American deaf black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Deaf martial arts community
Episode: Episode 121 – Garrett Scott
Bill Piper
Kenpo teacher
Kenpo instructor (American Kenpo)
Episode: Episode 120 – Bill Piper
Kerri Cruz Timinski
Martial artist and instructor featured on the episode
Taekwondo; Ellixson's Taekwondo (Boyertown)
Episode: Episode 119 – Kerri M. Timinski

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Reggie Darden
Host of the show; interviewer and central figure in conversations about Kenpo and martial arts philosophy.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 124 – Wanda “Garra” Rogers
Q: Where do you see Capoeira heading in the US, and how can the art be spread to more people while staying true to its roots?
Capoeira has the potential to become huge in the US if awareness grows and people recognize its depth—musical, acrobatic, and combative aspects. The key is training with intention, highlighting safety, and presenting Capoeira as a legitimate martial art that can be used for self-defense while preserving its cultural heritage.
Episode 124 – Wanda “Garra” Rogers
Q: What does the future look like for your path in Capoeira, and any aspirations beyond performing?
Right now, the focus is on personal growth, increasing confidence, and continuing training to reach higher ranks. There isn't an immediate plan to start a new school, but there is emphasis on improving technique, leadership, and being able to mentor others effectively.
Episode 117 – Ted Sumner
Q: What does being a black belt mean in this lineage, and how is it earned rather than just held?
A black belt is earned through ongoing study, teaching, and refining both fighting and healing arts; promotion is followed by years of material reinforcement and practical application.
Episode 117 – Ted Sumner
Q: What does the future of Kenpo look like, and how should it adapt to new training approaches while preserving core principles?
Kenpo remains foundational; grappling and cross-training are integrated cautiously, emphasizing strategy and self-defense fundamentals, falling skills, and maintaining the art's integrity across generations.
Episode 117 – Ted Sumner
Q: So now we're going to go ahead and turn it over to our guest, and what can you tell us about the event and its structure?
The plan is to run Friday morning Q&As with veterans, followed by day-long seminars, a Friday night meet-and-greet, Saturday seminars, and a banquet with Hall of Fame inductees and long-time contributors recognized for milestones.

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A long-running interview-focused show exploring practical martial arts, with a strong emphasis on Kenpo, lineage, teaching philosophy, and real-world self-defense. Episodes frequently center on guests sharing origin stories, training across multiple arts, mentorship, and the evolving role of Kenpo in modern practice. Listeners are likely drawn to in-depth discussions about pedagogy, belt progression, cross-training, and the business of running schools, often with personal anecdotes about safety, policing, and leadership within martial arts communities. A notable pattern is a blend of technical insight, culture-building within dojos, and behind-the-scenes perspectives from instructors, authors, and practitioners who combine teaching with mar... more

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2. Espirito Bernardo
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4. Wanda Garra
5. Joe Stricklett
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7. Garrett Scott
8. Bill Piper

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