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My Empty Hands

Reggie Darden
Kempo
Martial Arts
Capoeira
Kenpo
Taekwondo
Ed Parker
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Filipino Martial Arts
MMA
Community
American Kempo
Teaching
Cultural Heritage
Community Building
Kyokushin Karate
Brazil
Physical Education
Kenpo Karate
Karate
Hapkido

Conversations with martial artists, primarily focused on Kenpo.

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Latest Episodes

I’m chatting with Tyler Duda in today’s episode about his journey in Kenpo.

On this episode, I’m chatting with my Hapkido teacher, Adam Knorr!

We get into how the martial arts found him and his over 30 years in Hapkido!

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On this episode, I’m speaking with Andrew Adams, co-host of Whistle Kick Martial Arts Radio

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Anthony Herrera

On this episode, I chat with Kenn Scott, who performed as Raphael in the first tow Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies. He also starred in the movie Showdown, with Billy Blanks.

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Ryan Demarest is back to give us an update on his training.

Ron White

On this episode, I’m chatting with world champion, Carly DuCharme! She’s back to talk about BJJ and her promotion to black belt!

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Recent Guests

Adam Knorr
Hapkido instructor, guest on the show
Knorr's Academy
Episode: Episode 109 – Adam Knorr
Andrew Adams
Co-host and producer of the Whistle Kick Martial Arts Radio
Whistle Kick Martial Arts Radio
Episode: Episode 108 – Andrew Adams
Anthony Herrera
Martial artist and Taekwondo teacher/coordinator
Episode: Episode 107 – Anthony Herrera
Ken Scott
Martial artist, actor, writer
Foreground: Ninja Turtles, Showdown, Turtle Confessions
Episode: Episode 106 – Kenn Scott
Ryan Demarest
Practitioner of American Kenpo and multiple martial arts, later podcast guest
10th Planet Livonia/Detroit/Michigan area
Episode: Episode 105 – Ryan Demarest
Ron White
Fifth-degree black belt, Kenpo practitioner with a long-running teaching career
White's Kenpo / Crowdy Connection / Lincoln Center affiliations mentioned in episode
Episode: Episode 104 – Ron White
Restita DeJesus
Martial artist and instructor with a rich background in various martial arts styles.
Seattle Wushu Center
Episode: Episode 102 – Restita DeJesus
Martin Seck
Martial artist with a focus on Kempo and a bladesmith.
Kempo practitioner and instructor
Episode: Episode 101 – Martin Seck
NaKeesha Hayes
An inspiring individual who shares her journey into Capoeira and emphasizes the importance of community and family involvement in martial arts.
Episode: Episode 100 – NaKeesha Hayes

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Reggie Darden
Host of the show, focused on martial arts conversations with an emphasis on Kenpo and cross-discipline training.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 108 – Andrew Adams
Q: Do you have a favorite technique?
Yes, I'm a big fan of the back fist and the ridge hand as effective, quick striking options.
Episode 109 – Adam Knorr
Q: What was the most challenging testing you faced?
The fifth-degree testing focusing on the rope weapon was the toughest, because that weapon requires a different mental approach and it's not naturally intuitive for me; I mastered it over years through persistent practice.
Episode 109 – Adam Knorr
Q: What makes a black belt in your view, beyond technical skill?
A black belt is someone who has transitioned physically and mentally to be a primary resource for others, able to answer questions, teach, and guide students, not just perform techniques.
Episode 109 – Adam Knorr
Q: Where did martial arts first find you, and what hooked you early on?
I started in Hapkido after being inspired by martial arts on TV as a kid, and my early experiences included wrestling and trying other arts, but Hapkido remained the core that hooked me for life.
Episode 107 – Anthony Herrera
Q: If there is anyone you could train with, living or dead, who would that be?
He would love another year training under his first coach, Paul Heroyan, for the deeper blend of disciplines and the personal on-mat dynamics he remembered.

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This show centers on martial arts with a heavy emphasis on Kenpo, but regularly features guests from across multiple disciplines such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Karate, Kajukenbo, and capoeira. Episodes typically explore personal journeys in training, belt progression, mentorship, and how different schools and styles approach teaching, competition, and culture. Listeners are likely practitioners and enthusiasts who crave practical insights on training, discipline, and community-building within martial arts, often drawn to stories of perseverance, mentorship, and the evolving nature of belt standards. A notable strength is the candid, long-form conversations that blend technical discussion with personal growth, making it appealing to both pract... more

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2. Andrew Adams
3. Anthony Herrera
4. Ken Scott
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6. Ron White
7. Restita DeJesus
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