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My Empty Hands

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

Conversations with martial artists, primarily focused on Kenpo.

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In today’s episode, I get to chat with one of the most notable names in the world of American Kenpo, Mike Pick.

We’re talking Capoeira with Chumbo!

Anthony Martin and I discuss his Kenpo training, teaching soldiers, and running a martial arts school.

In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Jason Brick, where we talk about his books and his journey in Kenpo.

I’m honored to have part of my Capoeira family on the show today, Mestre Radio Velho!

Today’s episode features Adé Neff. We chat about his role in the movie, Bloodsport, as well as his journey in Kung Fu and Capoeira!

He fought Jackie Chan in the movie, Who Am I? Today’s episode features Ron Smoorenburg. We talk about his work in films and his record setting high kick!

Live stream to celebrate two years of the podcast!

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Michael Pick
Kenpo master and first-generation Ed Parker black belt
Independent martial artist
Episode: Episode 150 – Mike Pick
Corey Stewart
Capoeira practitioner known as Chumbo
Capoeira Luanda Houston / Capoeira Luanda / various Capoeira groups mentioned
Episode: Episode 149 – Chumbo
Tony Martin
Martial artist with extensive Kenpo background and military/instructional career
Mak Martial Arts (implied by references to Mak Martial Arts)
Episode: Episode 148 – Anthony Martin
Jason Brick
Martial artist and author, extensive Kenpo background
Episode: Episode 147 – Jason Brick
Hadjo Velho
Capoeira mestre; founder of Castro Valley Capoeira, affiliated with United Capoeira Association
Castro Valley Capoeira / United Capoeira Association
Episode: Episode 146 – Mestre Radio Velho
Adé Neff
Capoeirista and actor known for Bloodsport
Capoeira practitioner
Episode: Episode 145 – Adé Neff
Ron Smoorenburg
Martial artist, actor, stuntman
Episode: Episode 144 – Ron Smoorenburg
Michael Miller
Guest discussed as part of recent interview
Episode: Two Year Podcast Anniversary LIVE
Kaari Wesh
Founder of Onikimono (women-focused gis for martial arts)
Onikimono
Episode: Episode 142 – Kaari Wesh

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Reggie Darden
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Episode 150 – Mike Pick
Q: What could be done to reunite the various Kenpo factions and fix the fracture within the system?
A true unification requires including first-generation black belts in leadership councils, focusing on shared practice over titles, and prioritizing the discipline and the ethos of Kenpo rather than competing egos.
Episode 150 – Mike Pick
Q: Where do you see the future of Kenpo? Where would you like to see it go, and what do you think is going right or wrong?
Kenpo's evolution should be guided by authentic lineage and practical effectiveness, focusing on training and art rather than status or titles; unification will be difficult due to ego and money, but progress comes from prioritizing the training and the art.
Episode 150 – Mike Pick
Q: Now, would you say it would be specifically limited to those that went from white to black with Mr. Parker, or is there a broader interpretation?
The first generation is defined as those who trained with Ed Parker from white belt to black belt; others who came in at different levels and earned a black belt under Ed Parker aren't considered true first-generation if they didn't train from white to black under him.
Episode 146 – Mestre Radio Velho
Q: Where did Capoeira find you and how did your journey begin?
It began with watching the film Only the Strong, discovering Capoeira in college, taking classes in Seattle, and gradually meeting Mestre Accordion's circle, eventually training in the Bay Area and earning the Mestre title after years of study and teaching.
Episode 140 – Aaron Lawrence
Q: What motivates you to train and to inspire others?
Discipline and the drive to stay healthy and educate others about how training can help people live stronger, longer lives.

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A thoughtful, long-form show built around martial arts pedagogy, cross-training, and real-world self-defense. Episodes center on practitioners who blend traditional arts (notably Kenpo) with other disciplines like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Capoeira, Taekwondo, and Kung Fu, often exploring teaching philosophies, curriculum design, mentorship, and the realities of running schools. The conversation favors practical insights on training under pressure, discipline, and community-building, with many guests sharing personal journeys, challenges, and strategies for sustaining practice across decades. A standout throughline is how mentors, lineage, and cross-disciplinary learning shape respectful, adaptable instructors who emphasize character, safety, an... more

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