The Pre Fight

August 31, 2023 Brian Volek 0

The final moments a fighter waits for his fight to start is where the mental game really comes into play. Before a fight, a fighter is left with a lot of time to prepare and it’s up to them to find a way to get in the right mindset and [Read More]

Measuring Progress with Jeremy and Andrew

August 28, 2023 Mark Warner 0

J Hi. One of the things that challenges many people, maybe even most people in martial arts is the distinct difficulty in measuring progress. Yep. With the exception of rank. Correct. And it is why I believe rank is used so frequently. As a yardstick, it’s a retention tool. It’s [Read More]

The Modern Day Samurai

August 21, 2023 Brian Volek 0

Ever since the samurai’s were first established in 1185 as japans leading military force, they have been known for there effective style of dismantling there opponents in a brutal but simplistic fashion. So did those tried and true methods of combat that worked in warfare just simply disappear? Along with [Read More]

The History of Dekioti Tirsia Siradas Kali

August 18, 2023 Mark Warner 0

The Dekiti-Tirsia Siradas System is part of the ancient Filipino combat and survival systems indigenous to the island of Negros in the Visayan Region of the Philippines. This fighting art is very combative with emphasis on impact and bladed weapons as well as empty hand techniques and even firearms. Established [Read More]

2022 Never Settle Award recipients & nominees (L - R) Stephen Watson, Dennis Campo, Kellie Thomas, Danielle Mathura-Millholen

Footprint Award – 2022 Never Settle Awards

August 16, 2023 Jeremy Lesniak 0

This past fall, Whistlekick launched the inaugural Never Settle Awards. These were created to honor individuals for their work and presence in their own community and that of the greater martial arts community as a whole. The Enduring Footprint is one of the awards created to honor people for their [Read More]

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Is Boxing Enough?

August 14, 2023 Brian Volek 1

A lot can be said about mma. In particular the most renowned fighting organization’s slogan is very telling. UFC: as real as it gets. This implies that it’s the most realistic sport fighting there is compared to actual street fighting. It also implies that sport fighting is not as realistic [Read More]

Why Do They Say People Always Leave?

August 10, 2023 Barbara McCoy Carrier 0

Throughout my life, I have learned valuable lessons from the diverse individuals who have crossed my path, whether for a few brief moments, days, or even years, forming a beautiful mosaic of experiences. Sometimes, some people may seem to be only temporary in your training, while others become essential members [Read More]

The Pursuit of Perfection

August 7, 2023 Raz Chen 0

  I am someone who is focused on discipline, order, effectiveness and efficiency.  I require my training spaces to be tidy and organized, I place discipline as one of the top priorities of training and I don’t tolerate sloppy work. I work to make the class fun, and I definitely [Read More]

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Flashlight Award – 2022 Never Settle Awards

August 2, 2023 Jeremy Lesniak 0

In November of 2022, Whistlekick launched the first annual Never Settle Awards. We created these awards to be transparent and democratic in their nomination process and the recipient, where the recipients are voted on by their peers. The Flashlight Award is an award to put a “light” on those who [Read More]