The Dragon | Everyday Martial Artist

Michael Janich – Martial Blade Concepts – EP271

everydaymartialartist | May 14, 2026 | 2 min read

Michael Janich is a lifelong martial artist, combat trainer, and internationally respected authority on personal defense whose career spans military intelligence, edged weapons, and practical self-protection. A U.S. Army veteran and former Intelligence Officer with the Defense Intelligence Agency, Michael also served as a POW/MIA Investigation Team Leader in Vietnam and Laos, experiences that helped … Michael Janich – Martial Blade Concepts – EP271

Paul Dye – Kenpo – EP270

everydaymartialartist | May 6, 2026 | 2 min read

Paul Dye is a lifelong martial artist and one of the most accomplished competitors and instructors to emerge from the world of American Kenpo. He began his martial arts journey in 1972 at Dave Hebler’s Kenpo Karate Studio in Glendora, California, training under Jim Thompson before earning his black belt from Grandmaster Ed Parker just … Paul Dye – Kenpo – EP270

Verca Partikova – Kung Fu Scholars – EP269

everydaymartialartist | April 30, 2026 | 2 min read

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 – Himalayan Academy – EP268

everydaymartialartist | April 23, 2026 | 2 min read

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 – Stage Combat Arts – EP267

everydaymartialartist | April 16, 2026 | 2 min read

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 – Fargo BJJ – EP266

everydaymartialartist | April 8, 2026 | 2 min read

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 – Mind Sensei – EP265

everydaymartialartist | April 1, 2026 | 2 min read

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

Ron Amram – Krav Maga – EP264

everydaymartialartist | March 25, 2026 | 2 min read

Ron Amram is a lifelong martial artist, self-defense expert, and internationally respected authority on violence prevention and the psychology of risk. Holding a 4th degree black belt in Krav Maga and Jiu Jitsu, along with black belts in Kudo and Danzan Ryu Jujutsu, he brings decades of experience across a wide range of disciplines, including … Ron Amram – Krav Maga – EP264

Rigan Machado – BJJ – EP263

everydaymartialartist | March 18, 2026 | 1 min read

My guest today is a living link to the roots of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and one of the art’s most respected teachers. Born into the legendary Machado family of Rio de Janeiro, Rigan Machado grew up immersed in a tradition that helped shape modern Jiu-Jitsu as we know it. Under the direct influence of Grandmaster Carlos … Rigan Machado – BJJ – EP263

Randy King – Self Defense – EP262

everydaymartialartist | March 11, 2026 | 2 min read

My guest today is Canadian self-defense instructor, author, and speaker Randy King, a leading voice in practical, real world personal safety. Randy teaches a timeline-based approach to self-defense that prioritizes awareness, decision-making, and avoiding violence whenever possible, with effective physical skills used only as a last resort. Known for his direct style and myth busting … Randy King – Self Defense – EP262