Podcast terbaik Black Belt (2025)

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#4 | The Retention Game: Keep Your Students Fired Up and Showing Up! 25:28

5d ago25:28

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Send us a text The secret lies in creating a paradigm shift in how families perceive martial arts training. Rather than allowing parents to view classes as "just another activity" alongside soccer or baseball, Master Lee positions the black belt journey as an essential component of childhood development—akin to education itself. This philosophical …

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#8: Scott Coker: The Spirit of the Fight: Martial Arts, Mastery, and Building Champions 1:48:33

6d ago1:48:33

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“This journey didn’t begin with fight promotion—it began with the love of the arts, and it continues because of it.” “Mastery is when you’re unconsciously competent—your body knows before your mind can think.” “We didn’t just build champions—we built humans. And you can feel the difference when they walk into the room.” – Scott Coker Welcome to a v…

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The True Meaning of Martial Arts - Sensei Kai Leung 58:29

12d ago58:29

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Sensei Kai Leung, a world-recognized Shotokan Karate Instructor, immigrated to the United States in the early 1960s. A seasoned Goju-Ryu Karate competitor and instructor, Leung's life changed when he met the late Toyotaro Miyazaki, who brought traditional Shotokan Karate to New York. Leung quit his New York City schoolteacher job and closed his Sho…

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How to Start a Consulting Business Before You’re “Ready” 31:32

19d ago31:32

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Most new consultants never get stuck on strategy. They get stuck waiting to feel “ready.” They overthink and overplan. And quietly delay the launch for months. Here’s the truth: Perfection is a trap. And action before clarity is often the only way through. In this livestream, I’ll walk you through: 1. Why launching before you’re ready is the smarte…

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Scaling at the Speed of Stillness with Lars Johan Bjørkevoll 33:06

19d ago33:06

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What if scaling a business at lightning speed didn’t require burnout, but balance? Lars Johan Bjørkevoll is a Nordic business leader who effectively balances scaling of businesses and organizational leadership with inner development and growth. With extensive experience scaling three global organizations and helping nearly 300 companies accelerate …

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Snape is Black and I Couldn't Be Happier: How Color Could Help Save the Soul of Harry Potter 1:35:49

29d ago1:35:49

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Snape is Black. I couldn't be more thrilled. Now, if you make Hermione mixed, you have the right portion to fix some of Rowling's mistakes. Listen in as we go on a journey to discover 1) why retconning is ok and authorial intent always rules the day, 2) how a Black Snape and a Mixed-Race Hermione can address the lack of race in a racist society, an…

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#3 | Crack the Code: 20 New Students in 30 Days! 27:26

19d ago27:26

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Send us a text Want to rapidly grow your martial arts school? This episode delivers a masterclass in strategic enrollment growth from someone who's done it consistently across multiple locations. Master Lee breaks down his exact formula for enrolling 20 new students in just 30 days—a system built on proactive marketing rather than passively waiting…

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Molding Martial Artists with Muay Thai - Eric Ruiz 56:12

26d ago56:12

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When most young kids in the 1980s wanted to be Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso) from the Karate Kid movies, Eric Ruiz wanted to be Mr. Miyagi, a teacher of martial arts. As a teenager, he started learning Taekwondo. Once he gained his footing and built a strong foundation, he began learning other forms of martial arts. Black belts in Taekwondo & Braz…

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#2 | Stop Losing Leads - Start Gaining Students! 29:06

28d ago29:06

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Send us a text Master Lee, with over 2,100 active students across multiple locations, shares the mathematical formula behind martial arts school growth in this data-driven episode of Black Belt Banter. By reverse-engineering your student acquisition goals, you can precisely calculate how many leads and trials you need to achieve sustainable growth.…

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The Visionary Leader: Leading Beyond the Finish Line with Dr. Oleg Konovalov 38:47

1M ago38:47

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Dr. Oleg Konovalov is a global thought leader, bestselling author, business educator, C-suite whisperer, and the world’s top expert on visionary leadership. Named one of the Top 8 Global Leadership Experts by Thinkers50 and Global Gurus, and one of the 100 most inspirational leaders on the planet In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership, we …

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#1 | The Secret to Growing Your Martial Arts School Beyond 100 Students! 36:32

1M ago36:32

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Send us a text Break Through the 100-Student Mark and Watch Your School Thrive! In this inaugural episode, we’re revealing the key strategies and mindset shifts needed to push your martial arts school past the important 100-student milestone. Discover the best ways to attract students and create a dynamic training environment that keeps everyone en…

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How Pro Business Owners Organize Their Time 39:33

1M ago39:33

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Smart consultants don’t grow by doing more. They grow by doing less of the wrong things. In this live stream, I’ll show you: 1. How to spot what’s draining your time and energy 2. The simple framework I used to reclaim 10+ hours a week 3. How to delegate, automate, and streamline operations—even on a tight budget 4. Why acting like a CEO (not an em…

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From Heartbreak to Validation: Mechelle Smith's Taekwondo Journey 54:58

1M ago54:58

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Before she became one of the most fearsome Taekwondo competitors on the planet, Grandmaster Mechelle Smith began Taekwondo in 1979 as an introverted teenager training at Grandmaster Les Zampino's school, the Northeast Taekwondo Academy in Rotterdam, NY. Training during a time when women were few on the training floor, she persisted and took the lea…

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#7: Stephan Kesting – Survive First, Win Later 1:07:07

2M ago1:07:07

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"Survive first, win later. The goal is to stay in the fight." "Martial arts training can be the crucible for developing life skills beyond fighting—mental toughness, social intelligence, and adaptability." "If your goal is longevity, your #1 priority should be injury prevention." "You can’t define someone else’s success—choose your own path in mart…

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Why You Should Start a Service Business Midst a Recession 34:07

2M ago34:07

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When the economy dips, big business hits the brakes. They slash budgets, lay off talent, and pause R&D. This retreat creates a massive opening for nimble entrepreneurs. Service businesses, in particular, are perfectly positioned to take advantage, with less risk than product-based businesses. Why? Because service businesses come with: • Lower start…

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Mark Williams - Tales from a Taekwondo Legend 48:56

2M ago48:56

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In sports, we always talk about "legends" that paved the way for the present modern-day superstars. Whether it's Michael Jordan in basketball, Wayne Gretzky in hockey, or Pele in soccer....the list is endless. In the short history of Taekwondo and open-style martial arts tournaments, Mark Williams is a name that always comes up in conversations. 5x…

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Solving Common & Unique Business Challenges 46:23

2M ago46:23

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Two weeks ago, I posted on Reddit and it blew up! I got 300+ questions and spent 10 hours answering them! Here are the hottest topics: — Balancing time while scaling — Finding high-ticket clients — Monetization & retention — Increasing conversion rates These are real challenges I’ve faced and solved, so I’ll share the strategies that helped me.…

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It's Never Too Late - The USA Masters Cup Taekwondo Championships 2025 1:07:11

2M ago1:07:11

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Master Joe takes a trip to Texas for the US Masters Cup Taekwondo Championships! Masters aged Taekwondo athletes (aged 33 and up) from across the United States and the world converged in Houston from January 17th through the 18th, 2025 for an epic tournament made just for them. This event featured international competitors from the USA, Spain, Swed…

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We All Failed Na'Ziyah: Fiction, Fact, Colorism, and Community in the Murder of Na'Ziyah Harris 2:38:26

2M ago2:38:26

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Na'Ziyah Harris was a 13-year-old girl who was groomed, raped, and murdered by Jarvis Butts, a 42-year-old repeatedly convicted monster. Unfortunately, her story is not unique, but it is teachable tragedy in the ways that community, colorism, adultification, and generational curses all combined and contributed to this horrific act. Trigger warnings…

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Your Biz Questions, My Live Answers 54:50

3M ago54:50

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If you’re stuck, join me this week to get your questions answered. Whether you’re thinking of starting a business or are struggling with one, ask what’s on your mind, and I’ll answer. If you don’t have burning questions, tune in to see what other founders are struggling with. Some questions I’ll address: -How and where to start a business. -1 year …

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The Power of Encounters & Training Future Leaders with Salla Seppä 54:43

3M ago54:43

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Salla Seppä, Chief Customer Experience Officer at Nordic Business Forum What does it take to create an unforgettable customer experience—and how do you train future leaders to deliver it under pressure? In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership, host Aslak de Silva sits down with Salla Seppä, Chief Customer Experience Officer at Nordic Busine…

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COMPETENCE = CONFIDENCE 39:25

3M ago39:25

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The development of confidence in our martial arts students is an important characteristic that parents look for when enrolling their children in our school. Listen as Kathy Sacoulas discusses how we help kids develop confidence and how you can do the same at home. Allowing the kids to feel competent and not giving them false praise are topics she d…

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Your Business Looks Amateur—Here’s How to Change That 46:54

3M ago46:54

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🥋 Kickstart your consulting business today: https://www.blackbeltstartup.com/ When I started my first business, I thought my skills would speak for themselves. They didn’t… I had no tagline. No strong presence. Just a flimsy, forgettable business card. I realized two things early on: 1- Image matters: branding isn’t just for big companies–there are…

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Kicking It With Taekwondo Moms : How To Keep Your Kids Motivated in Martial Arts 46:16

3M ago46:16

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Lisa Solomon and Viviana Lezamiz are the longest-tenured parents of the NYBBC, with their children Alexa and Mikaela, students of the school since they were barely able to read or write. In 2025, their kids are high-level taekwondo competitors with many national championships under their black belts. Once, little kids were inspired by the older com…

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Black Belt Success Story - Stephen Eng 28:25

3M ago28:25

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Meet Stephen Eng in this episode and listen to how impactful receiving his Black Belt has been in his life. He attributes all his successes and positive relationships to his martial arts training and talks about how it was the best decision his parents ever made for him. 1:35: Introduction of Stephen Eng 2:14: His start in the martial arts 3:41: Be…

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#6: Herb Perez - How to Think, Train & Win Like an Olympic Champion 1:18:36

3M ago1:18:36

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“If you define success by achieving specific things on a rigid path, then you set yourself up for disappointment. True success is process-oriented, goal-focused.” "In a finite game, the purpose is to win. In an infinite game, the purpose is to keep playing.” "Winning isn’t always the best indicator of success. Performing at your highest level is." …

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Why Your Early-Stage Business Won't Survive Remote Work 38:34

3M ago38:34

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🥋 Kickstart your consulting business today: https://www.blackbeltstartup.com/ Dragging people back to the office won’t fix a broken work culture. I learned that back in 2013. When two key team members had to relocate. I faced a decision: lose great people or adapt. I chose to adapt. We went remote before it was cool—way before the world was forced …

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Be Like Water: Natural Movement in Martial Arts & Leadership with Jori Pisilä 51:57

3M ago51:57

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Jori Pisilä, Head of Sales at Bayer Consumer Healt in Finland, 4th degree black belt in Boreal Han Moo Do What do martial arts and leadership have in common? Effortlessness, adaptability, and precision. In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership, I sit down with Jori Pisilä—Head of Sales at Bayer Consumer Health and a 4th-degree black belt in …

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The Taekwondo Guru" Master Mark Warburton 1:01:59

3M ago1:01:59

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Master Mark Warburton is the owner of Sarnia Olympic Taekwondo located in Ontario, Canada. A shy introverted kid who never really found his footing in traditional sports like soccer, he preferred video games and pro wrestling. Enamored by wrestlers who used martial arts like The Great Muta, he decided to try martial arts in his local Karate school.…

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Help Your Child Develop GRIT and Set them up for Success in life! 28:09

3M ago28:09

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Perseverance is a characteristic that can only be taught through placing your child in circumstances where they may want to quit or where they will fail. Parents often have difficulty watching their kids struggle, but it’s an important thing for them to experience. Listen to Kathy Sacoulas talk about how perseverance is gained through martial arts …

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How to Delegate Effectively Without Losing Control 29:06

4M ago29:06

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Your business can grow by 1,700% in 3 years. It sounds impossible, but research by Gallup states that "high delegators" achieve an average three-year growth rate of 1,751%. That's 112% higher than those who struggle to delegate. So, how can you become a delegating queen? In this live stream, we’ll talk about how to delegate tasks effectively withou…

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Post-Inauguration Thoughts: Snowed In, Fed Up, and Where to Go Now 1:33:02

4M ago1:33:02

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January is lasting 6 months, I'm snowed in, and Trump's in office. Needless to say, there's a lot going on... Tune in for my rant about Southerners and Snow days, observations of the first 5 days of Trump's presidency, and specific suggestions for where we go from here. I had some whiskey while recording it...I'd suggest you'd get a drink too...…

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Busy ≠ Profitable: Fix Your Time Management Today 33:08

4M ago33:08

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Your best clients are slipping away while you're 'busy being busy.' If you focus too much on one thing, you risk damaging another. Being a business owner isn’t about running from one thing to the next; it’s about getting what’s critical out of the door with the best quality possible. Let's connect! 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferasalhlou/ YouTube…

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Eastern Medicine and Philosophy For Our Everyday Lives - Dr. Daryl Thuroff DACM, LMT 1:05:37

4M ago1:05:37

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Dr. Daryl Thuroff, DACM, LMT (Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine/Licensed Massage Therapist), is a 1st Degree Black Belt at the New York Black Belt Center. She's also a graduate of the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine with a doctorate in Eastern Medicine, Acupuncture, and Massage Therapy. Daryl helps her clients both mentally and physic…

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Getting Things Done with Claus Raasted 41:50

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In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership, host Aslak de Silva sits down with Claus Raasted—a creative powerhouse who has authored 46 books, organized over 1,000 events, and delivered 100 keynotes in just 100 days. Together, they dive into the art of getting things done in a world where action is the ultimate advantage. From making tough deci…

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Stories From A Martial Arts Master: Interview with Tuhon Nick Sacoulas 34:57

4M ago34:57

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Learn how Tuhon Nick Sacoulas has seen martial arts impact his students and their families, how it’s impacted his parenting, and how the martial arts community he created has impacted so many lives, including his own. 2:53: the start of Progressive Martial Arts 5:00: How Tuhon Nick followed his passion 8:15: how martial arts has impacted his studen…

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How to Turn Your Layoff Into a Massive Opportunity 38:45

4M ago38:45

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In this week’s live stream, we’ll cover how you can: 1. Build a financial safety net. 2. Turn your skills into a consulting business. 3. Land your first paying client. Let’s turn your layoff into a breakthrough. Let's connect! 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferasalhlou/ YouTube: @StartUpWithFerasOleh Feras

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Straighten Up and Fly Right: What the Rise of the Right Means for Natural Hair, Straight Hair Naturals, True Black Girl Magic, and Self-Love in the Time of Hate 2:00:43

4M ago2:00:43

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Conservatives, Straight hair, and Self-hate OH MY! The natural hair movement has been stalled for a while now, but is the new political order the final bell's toll? On this episode, I discuss my observations about the rise of the straight-hair naturals, The "Gotta Be Me" Podcast controversy, the Red Pill manosphere's challenge to (Black) women, Tig…

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How to Prioritize Effectively to Take on More Clients 26:54

4M ago26:54

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I once tried to do everything on my to-do list in a single day. But I ended up binge-watching martial arts videos instead. Trying to tackle everything at once is a sure way to get nothing done. Let’s prioritize your tasks so you can take on more clients! Check me out on YouTube: @StartUpWithFerasOleh Feras

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One Last Round: Master Joe's Final Taekwondo Tournament 1:32:53

4M ago1:32:53

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In 2024, Master Joseph Lupo Jr. walked onto the mats for what will likely be his last Taekwondo competition ever, The Mugung International Championships in San Andres Timilpan, Mexico. It was the toughest decision of his life, along with one of the most hard-fought battles he ever faced on the mats. In this special episode, Master Joe steps out of …

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Health and Wellness 29:32

4M ago29:32

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As a nurse with a public health degree, Kathy Sacoulas presents how important health and wellness are in the parenting journey. Looking at the whole child and not just their physical, she talks about ensuring kids look after their wellness: mind, body, and soul. She also discusses the importance of the parents’ wellness as it impacts the child. 1:4…

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The Leadership Edge: Mastering AI with Edgar Perez 29:27

5M ago29:27

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In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership, host Aslak de Silva and AI expert Edgar Perez delve into why artificial intelligence is reshaping the business landscape, much like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu revolutionized MMA. BJJ became essential for success because it introduced a completely new dimension to the fight, forcing athletes to adapt or lose…

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Diversifying Black Femininity: Janet Jackson, The Stingettes, Sarah Baartman, and Sojourner Truth 41:59

5M ago41:59

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I'm fast approaching forty, and I still have days where I'm questioning whether my outfit looks too masculine. I have spent years questioning what is femininity, and specifically, what is BLACK femininity and why does it look and feel so different from White femininity? Listen as I discuss a few pivotal moments in my childhood that molded and shift…

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The Beyoncé Bowl, Plastic Off the Sofa, and The Stono Rebellion 31:31

5M ago31:31

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I watched the Beyonce Bowl, and like most of the Beyhive, I have thoughts and theories. Tune in for my rambling string of consciousness as I focus on two things that really incited me to chorus. This "Unbuttoned" version of the Black Belt Belle pairs well with Episode 1 entitled "No Beyoncé, the Music Isn't Enough: We Need the Visuals"...and your f…

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Let Your Child Do It Themselves And Stop Doing EVERYTHING For Them! 29:56

5M ago29:56

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Kathy Sacoulas discusses the importance of encouraging independence at each stage of a child’s development and how diﬃcult it is for parents to let go during the process. Creating independence does lead to better self-esteem, self confidence and how the martial arts is a great example of this. 1:15: Parenting begins with total dependence. 3:34: Cre…

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Mentoring Self-Belief in Martial Artists, Parents, and Children with Master Antony Graf 1:21:56

5M ago1:21:56

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Master Antony Graf wasn't the most talented Taekwondo fighter in the room, but nobody could match his heart and determination. An athlete who ruled the Middleweight & Heavyweight division in the 2000s, and a multi-time International Open Gold Medalist, once Master Graf's competition days were over, he focused on building his career. Now the owner o…

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#5: Mike Stone – The Martial Path: Mastery of Mind, Spirit, and the Moment 1:40:11

5M ago1:40:11

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"Fear is not my enemy; it is a friend. Fear is only allowing me to see an aspect of myself I was not willing to look at." "The only moment you can truly live or die is now. So why waste time on the past or worry about the future?" "When you remember who you are, you don’t need to discover yourself; you just need to align with your spiritual origin.…

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Resilient and Human-Centric Leadership with Gudrun Snorradottir 42:21

5M ago42:21

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In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership, we sit down with Guðrún Snorradóttir, an executive coach with a background in applied positive psychology and a passion for future-focused leadership. Drawing parallels between martial arts and leadership, we explore topics like building resilience under pressure, mastering emotional intelligence, le…

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Balancing Faith, Family, and Taekwondo with Master Vincent Nguyen 1:00:54

5M ago1:00:54

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A first-generation immigrant, Master Vincent Nguyen's life was molded by hardworking "dollar and a dream" parents who came from Vietnam to this country with $20. Through hard work, Vincent Nguyen's family embodies the "American Dream." With only 3 years of formal Taekwondo training as a teenager, Vincent Nguyen became a member of the Junior Nationa…

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Instilling The Important Characteristic Of Respect 28:14

5M ago28:14

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Respect is one of the numerous reasons people do the martial arts. As one trains over time, it’s a characteristic that automatically becomes part of the student. In this episode, Kathy Sacoulas discusses how she sees this process occur and how parents can use this as a tool at home. 1:25: Respect Defined 1:53: Martial arts begins and ends with resp…

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