Verca Partikova is a martial artist whose journey spans continents, disciplines, and the intersection of physical skill and mental performance. Born in the Czech Republic, she began her martial arts journey in 1999, exploring systems ranging from Shotokan Karate to Hung Kuen Kung Fu before eventually stepping into the world of Mixed Martial Arts. Today, … Verca Partikova – Kung Fu Scholars – EP269
Richard Syrop is a highly experienced martial artist and instructor whose journey spans some of the most respected lineages in modern combat arts. He is a certified instructor with the International Krav Maga Federation, the organization founded by Imi Lichtenfeld and one of the oldest and most established Krav Maga bodies in the world. Under … Richard Syrop – Himalayan Academy – EP268
Chris Duval is an educator, actor, director, and fight director whose work has had a lasting impact on the modern practice of stage combat and performance training. He currently serves as Chair and Professor in the Department of Theatre at the University of Utah, where he focuses on developing actors through a fully integrated approach … Chris Duval – Stage Combat Arts – EP267
Sarah Andersch is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor and educator whose journey in the art spans more than two decades of training, competition, and teaching. She began her Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey in 1999 and has since become one of the region’s most respected instructors, earning the rank of 4th-degree black belt under renowned instructor Amal Easton … Sarah Andersch – Fargo BJJ – EP266
Peter Tas is a lifelong martial artist, instructor, and leader whose journey reflects more than three decades of dedication to the study, teaching, and preservation of American Kenpo. Beginning his training at just ten years old, he has spent a lifetime refining his craft and rising through the ranks to become one of the most … Peter Tas – Mind Sensei – EP265
