The Black Belt Podcast

Sifu Harinder Singh and Black Belt Magazine
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The Black Belt Podcast

What’s Up Martial Artists! Welcome to The Black Belt Podcast a Martial Arts Lifestyle Show hosted by highly acclaimed multi style martial artist Sifu Harinder Singh in partnership with Black Belt Magazine. “We are going to bridge the gap between sport, tradition, and reality. Join me as I sit down with world class practitioners to discuss their lifestyles to teach you about their mindset, training, and fighting methods so that we can grow from their wisdom.” Season 1 guests include Michael Jai White, Jocko Willink, Herb Perez, Rickson Gracie, Mike Swain, Justin Wren, John “The Pitmaster” Hackleman, Tony Blauer, Chatri Sityodang, Dave Kovar, Meisha Tate, Burton Richardson, Master Wong, Master Ken, Mike Ninomiya, and Jackson Rudolph. Follow Sifu Harinder Singh @sifusingh and Black Belt Magazine @blackbeltmag. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, RSS feed, Overcast, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. DISCLAIMER: Our guests are highly trained experts and masters of their craft. They take many safety precautions to mitigate the risks involved in the practice of martial arts. All training methods and fighting strategies discussed in these podcasts should not be attempted without qualified supervision and training with professionals.

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  1. #1: Mike Lee Kanarek – Those Who Constantly Evolve, See the Future First.

    EPISODE 1

    #1: Mike Lee Kanarek – Those Who Constantly Evolve, See the Future First.

    “Train like a fighter, think like a soldier, fight like a warrior. I believe confidence has to be done with inoculation. In martial arts we have stress and aggression drills that inoculate us to pain, it’s like they give us a little bit of poison, and the next night a little more poison, then a year and a half later, when we are in the arena with real fighting, we can perform. In sparring you have to give students inoculations, it’s got to be done in a logical progression, b...

    1h 5m
  2. #2: John Little – Be Yourself - Bruce Lee’s Path to Self-Mastery

    EPISODE 2

    #2: John Little – Be Yourself - Bruce Lee’s Path to Self-Mastery

    "To always be yourself. Have faith in yourself. Don’t look for a successful personality and duplicate it. These are very strong pointers to truth, but they’re dismissed by a lot of people. If you understand this, it makes your life way more exciting and open to learning." – John Little Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Black Belt Podcast, where we explore the bridge between the deep-rooted philosophy of martial arts and its impact on everyday life. Today, I have the honor of si...

    1h 22m
  3. #3: Alan Baker - The Endless Path of Mastery: Exploring Martial Arts, Mindset, and the Journey Within.

    EPISODE 3

    #3: Alan Baker - The Endless Path of Mastery: Exploring Martial Arts, Mindset, and the Journey Within.

    "We know we can't make it; we don’t have the lifespan to know it all. But that’s what makes us warriors—we still choose to walk the path, even knowing we’ll never reach the end.” “The breath is the bridge—it’s the control point for your body, your spirit, and your mind. Mastering it gives you the reins to navigate any challenge, on or off the mat." "One of the major speed bumps is the need to do something... the more you seek, the less you find." – Alan Baker Welcome back, today we have a tr...

    1h 7m
  4. #4: Budo Brothers – Joy Jitsu – The Art of Living a Joyful Life

    EPISODE 4

    #4: Budo Brothers – Joy Jitsu – The Art of Living a Joyful Life

    "Joy is a trainable skill, and like any martial art, it requires practice, especially in the face of discomfort and chaos." "Your obstacles are your greatest teachers. Like the samurai seeking out the master swordsman, life’s challenges are here to test and refine you." "Gratitude cuts through the noise and brings you into the present moment—because the present is all we truly have." "When life puts you in a chokehold, don’t resist—relax, assess, and flow t...

    1h 5m
  5. #5: Mike Stone – The Martial Path: Mastery of Mind, Spirit, and the Moment

    EPISODE 5

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

    "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." "Teaching is not a process; it’s instantaneous. You learn in the moment if you are truly present." "If I become the best I can be now, every mome...

    1h 40m
  6. #6: Herb Perez - How to Think, Train & Win Like an Olympic Champion

    EPISODE 6

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

    “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." --Herb Perez "Welcome to The Black Belt Podcast! I’m your host, Harinder Singh, and today we have a truly remarkable episode lined up for you. My g...

    1h 19m
  7. #7: Stephan Kesting – Survive First, Win Later

    EPISODE 7

    #7: Stephan Kesting – Survive First, Win Later

    "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 martial arts and life." -Stephan Kesting Welcome to the Black Belt Podcast, where we expl...

    1h 7m
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    What’s Up Martial Artists! Welcome to The Black Belt Podcast a Martial Arts Lifestyle Show hosted by highly acclaimed multi style martial artist Sifu Harinder Singh in partnership with Black Belt Magazine. “We are going to bridge the gap between sport, tradition, and reality. Join me as I sit down with world class practitioners to discuss their lifestyles to teach you about their mindset, training, and fighting methods so that we can grow from their wisdom.” Season 1 guests include Michael Jai White, Jocko Willink, Herb Perez, Rickson Gracie, Mike Swain, Justin Wren, John “The Pitmaster” Hackleman, Tony Blauer, Chatri Sityodang, Dave Kovar, Meisha Tate, Burton Richardson, Master Wong, Master Ken, Mike Ninomiya, and Jackson Rudolph. Follow Sifu Harinder Singh @sifusingh and Black Belt Magazine @blackbeltmag. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, RSS feed, Overcast, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. DISCLAIMER: Our guests are highly trained experts and masters of their craft. They take many safety precautions to mitigate the risks involved in the practice of martial arts. All training methods and fighting strategies discussed in these podcasts should not be attempted without qualified supervision and training with professionals.

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    • Creator
      Sifu Harinder Singh and Black Belt Magazine
    • Episodes
      55
    • Seasons
      4
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      Clean
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      © 2025 Black Belt LLC, 1000, 920007
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