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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
MMA
Judo
Bruce Lee
Competition
Filipino Martial Arts
Hapkido
Karate
Jiu-Jitsu
Kempo Karate
Martial Arts Community

Conversations with martial artists, primarily focused on Kenpo.

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

Joe Stricklett

David Pantano

This “lost” episode is with Garrett Scott, the first deaf American to earn a black belt in BJJ. He has such a great story and I’m super excited to be able to share it.

It’s truly an honor to have my Kenpo teacher, Bill Piper, on this episode.

On this episode, I chat with Kerri Timinski. I thought her story was quite inspirational and very much wanted to share it. She has quite the love and passion for the martial arts! Be sure to follow her! www.onnakimono.com droogsmma.com ellixsonstkd.c... more

Cliff Kinchen returns to the show to talk about his new book!

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Recent Guests

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
Cliff Kinchen
Martial artist, author, and former reality show participant
Self / Kinchen's Martial Arts Studio
Episode: Episode 118 – Cliff Kinchen
Ted Sumner
Martial artist and Kenpo educator
Independent Kenpo instructor
Episode: Episode 117 – Ted Sumner
Jeremy Lesniak
Founder of Whistlekick; co-host of Whistlekick Martial Arts Radio
Whistlekick
Episode: Episode 116 – Jeremy Lesniak
Larry Tatum
Kenpo master and martial artist
Kenpo
Episode: Episode 115 – Larry Tatum
Brett Correia
Kenpo practitioner from South Africa; long-time instructor and security professional
Kenpo Karate South Africa / ICCS
Episode: Episode 114 – Brett Correia
Ian Lauer
Martial artist and founder/owner of Kempo schools in Zanesville and Pataskala
Ian Lauer's Kempo Karate
Episode: Episode 113 – Ian Lauer
Gator Conley
Martial artist and Kenpo instructor
Episode: Episode 112 – Gator Conley

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

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Episode 120 – Bill Piper
Q: How did you begin your journey in Kenpo, and what shaped your approach to teaching it today?
Bill Piper describes starting Kenpo in Arlington after military service, learning from multiple instructors, and cultivating a teaching philosophy centered on concepts and practical application rather than memorized sequences.
Episode 115 – Larry Tatum
Q: What is a misconception about Kenpo or about you that you'd like to clear up?
He presents himself as an open book, explaining his inclusive teaching approach (e.g., teaching black belts and white belts in the same class) to keep everyone learning, while maintaining structure and respect for belts as part of a larger family dynamic.

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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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6. Larry Tatum
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