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The Martial Perspective Podcast

John Barhoover
Taekwondo
Martial Arts
Kenpo
Karate
Krav Maga Worldwide
Tiger Paul Karate
Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan
Judo
Go Shinjitsu
Manny Reyes Independent Karate Kenpo System
Martial Arts Industry
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Budweiser
Taekwondo (sport)
Jiu-Jitsu
United States Marine Corps
Mcdojolife
Freestyle Karate
Honhapdo
Hapkido

A podcast about all things Martial Arts. This interview Series will showcase Masters, Grandmasters, School Owners and the everyday Martial Artists who make an impact and carrying the legacy of their style forward. We cover all styles and give an intimate look on Tournaments, Teaching style and tradition. We also will look at where Martial Arts was and how it has changed and developed.

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Latest Episodes

Grandmaster Karen Slatcher talks about Breaking into Judo when Women typically did not train in that style. A life full of barriers waiting to be brokern.

GM Mark Tracy talks about the history of the Tracy Karate System and how it was speread throughout the US

Sensei Ron Thomas who played Bobby in Karate kid Part 1 and part 2 as well as the Hit series Cobra Kai talks about what Martial Arts means to him and his Journey

Grandmaster Don Willis talks about his Martial Arts Journey and the rebranding of the PKA

10 Dan Tang Soo Do Grandmaster James Saffold talks about Tang Soo Do/ Moo Duk Kwan and his Journey through his lifetime of Martial Arts as well as the fall out with Moo Duk Kwan and the history.

Founder and Owner of Martial Arts Uniform Company Moodo Yea Grandmaster Chad Behrend talks about his Martial Arts Journey

GM Benavides talks about his martial arts journey and teaching kids for free

Grandmaster Herdman Talks about her Martial Arts Journey

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Recent Guests

Karen Slatcher
Grandmaster, martial artist and instructor from New Jersey
Episode: GM Karen Slatcher the Only Woman in the Judo Room
Grandmaster Mark Tracy
Grandmaster, Tracy Tempo Worldwide, son of Al Tracy
Tracy Tempo Worldwide
Episode: Grandmaster Mark Tracy Carrying on his Fathers Vision
Sensei Ron Thomas
Actor and martial artist known for Cobra Kai and The Karate Kid franchise
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Episode: Sensei Ron Thomas Interview
Don Willis
Grandmaster, PKA veteran and guest on the podcast
Professional Karate Association (PKA)
Episode: Grandmaster Don Willis
James Saffold
Senior Grandmaster, Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan
Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan / World Tang Soo Do General Federation
Episode: GM James Saffold Interview
Chad Behrend
Master, Tung Tzu Do and Taekwondo ITF practitioner; founder of Moodo Yea Premium Uniforms
Moodo Yea Premium Uniforms
Episode: Grandmaster Chad Behrend Interview
Doug Benavides
Grandmaster and founder of Tiger Paul Karate
Tiger Paul Karate
Episode: GM Doug Benavides Interview
Karen Eden Herdman
Grandmaster, Tung Tsu Do practitioner and instructor
CS Kim camp / Tung Tsu Do lineage
Episode: Grandmast Karen Eden Herdman Interview
Ed Mathna
Grandmaster and guest on the show discussing alleged fraudulent activity within martial arts lineages
American Jidequan/Jidoquan community (as described in episode)
Episode: Watchdog Report!

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John
Jointly hosts content focusing on martial arts leadership, lineage, and industry ethics.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Grandmaster Mark Tracy Carrying on his Fathers Vision
Q: What original obstacles shaped your training journey?
Distance from instructors and the need to relocate for central training, along with balancing schooling and dedicated practice, were major early challenges.
Grandmaster Mark Tracy Carrying on his Fathers Vision
Q: How do you view unity among different martial-arts styles today?
There is potential for unity when leaders come together, recognize shared goals, and focus on authentic storytelling that benefits students and communities.
Grandmaster Mark Tracy Carrying on his Fathers Vision
Q: So what is the Checkered Gee, and why is it significant?
It was designed to disorient opponents during competition and became a hallmark of the Tracy lineage, representing both innovation and national branding in their gear.
Master Darrin Warren Love for Taekwondo runs deep!
Q: Why do you think Taekwondo in the United States is so popular right now with multiple organizations representing different styles?
Taekwondo was very well marketed, with grandmasters sent from Korea to major cities to spread the art, and the broad appeal comes from its many facets—from sparring and forms to board breaking and self-defense—allowing people to engage at their own level while instructors help them grow.
Jim Bundy From Taekwondo to Jiu Jitsu
Q: Okay. So fast forward from 11-year-old young Bundy to 21, 22, 23-year-old young adult Bundy. You shifted gears from Taekwondo to crazy Jiu-Jitsu. What was the thought process behind that?
The motivation was to ensure any martial art practiced would actually work in a real fight; exposure to UFC and cross-training influenced him, and he sought a path that integrated multiple styles while staying practical for self-defense.

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The show centers on martial arts culture, lineage, governance, and the evolution of training across styles. Episodes frequently explore credibility in rank, the integrity of lineages, and the tension between traditional methods and modern, safety- and governance-driven practices. Guests range from grandmasters and school owners to industry critics, sharing firsthand stories about mentoring, mentoring failures, tournaments, and the business side of running schools. A notable throughline is a commitment to documenting truth and accountability—whether through court records, industry ethics, or historical perspective—making it a likely magnet for practitioners, gym owners, and fans who care deeply about authenticity, safety, and sustainable com... more

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1. Karen Slatcher
2. Grandmaster Mark Tracy
3. Sensei Ron Thomas
4. Don Willis
5. James Saffold
6. Chad Behrend
7. Doug Benavides
8. Karen Eden Herdman

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