Martial Arts Past and Present

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Episodes 13

Avg. Duration 51m

Activity Highly Active

Since Sep 2025

Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Every 2 Weeks

Format

Episodic

Consistency

55%

Hosting

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About This Podcast

Sensei Ed Brizz, taught Karate & Jujitsu for many years. His podcast aims to learn from others about their philosophies and techniques and how they can be applied today.

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Recent Episodes

S2E3 S2 E3: Family Comes First, Even for "Hollywood", Kwan Jang Nim Jose Luis Torres II

Mar 31, 2026 1h 5m

What does it take to transform childhood bullying into a lifetime of martial arts mastery? Jose Luis Torres II started training at age five after his mother enrolled him in karate, inspired by Chuck…

S2E2 Hanshi Jonathan Edmondson – When a Martial Arts Master Learns His Greatest Fight Isn’t Physical

Mar 17, 2026 50m

Starting martial arts training in 1973 after watching Bruce Lee, Hanshi Jonathan Edmondson thought earning a black belt would solve everything. The bullied child seeking confidence discovered…

S2 E1: Kwan Jang Nim Chris Natzke, Using a Nervous Breakdown as a Turning Point, and more.

Mar 03, 2026 1h 4m

A conversation between Sensei Ed Briz and Kwanja Nim Chris Natsky explores Chris’s 50+ years in martial arts, his mentorship under Bill “Superfoot” Wallace, and how martial arts shaped his life,…

S:2 Ep:0 Action Martial Arts Magazine Mega 2026 Expo in Atlantic City, New Jersey - Overview

Feb 24, 2026 8m

The 2026 edition marked the 25-year milestone of the Action Martial Arts Hall of Honors, widely marketed as the largest martial arts networking, seminar, and awards gathering in the world. It was…

Ep 9: Mike Hess, From Protection to Purpose. Martial Arts, Faith, and Mastering the Fundamentals

Dec 30, 2025 38m

What happens when a seven-year-old boy learns martial arts to protect his mother from domestic violence? Mike Hess, a 10th Dan karate instructor and retired police officer with 35 years of law…

S1E8 S1 E8: Angel Lee

Dec 16, 2025 1h 11m

From Humble Beginnings to Mastery: Master Angel Lee on Resilience and CharacterStarting with just two years old, Master Angel Lee, a sixth dan martial artist, began a journey that would take him from…

S1E7 Ep 7: Bill "Superfoot" Wallace's 80th Birthday Bash - Part 2

Dec 02, 2025 1h

If you missed Part 1 of Bill’s Birthday Bash interviews, you can find it here… Bill "Superfoot" Wallace's 80th Birthday Bash - Part 1The interviews continue with more great stories about how these…

S1E6 Ep 6: Bill "Superfoot" Wallace's 80th Birthday Bash - Part 1

Nov 18, 2025 43m

This week, I come to you from Indianapolis, Indiana from Bill “Superfoot” Wallace’s 80th birthday celebration. Friday’s events included testing and a celebrity meet-and-greet. Saturday started off…

S1E5 Ep 5: Author and Third Dan, Mike Gillespie

Nov 04, 2025 44m

Sensei Ed Briz welcomes Mike Gillespie, a third Dan from Sarasota, Florida, to discuss his martial arts journey. Mike began in the late 1980s at age eleven, inspired by The Karate Kid and persistent…

S1E4 Ep 4: "Superfoot" Bill Wallace (Part 2 of 2)

Oct 21, 2025 48m

Join Sensei Ed Briz as he finishes up interviewing martial arts icon “Superfoot” Bill Wallace, the undefeated middleweight kickboxing world champion and 10th Dan black belt. Bill and Ed discussed…

Ep. 3: "Superfoot" Bill Wallace (Part 1 of 2)

Oct 07, 2025 56m

Join Sensei Ed Briz as he sits down with martial arts icon “Superfoot” Bill Wallace, the undefeated middleweight kickboxing world champion and 10th Dan black belt. From his humble beginnings weighing…

Ep 2: Want Smarter Kids? Start Weapons Training. Grandmaster David Lee Garrison

Sep 23, 2025 42m

Join us again as we hear from Grandmaster David Lee Garrison.Early Journey and DisciplineGrandmaster Garrison began martial arts in the 1970s after competing in other sports. He admitted he struggled…

Ep 1: Master Roy Worth - Ever Think of Quitting? And More.

Sep 02, 2025 36m

Journey with Sensei Ed Brizz as he talks with Master Roy Worth, owner of his own Martial Arts school in Florida. Roy explains how he started his own journey into the world of Martial Arts. He has…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Martial Arts Past and Present have?

Martial Arts Past and Present has published 13 episodes since September 2025, covering topics in Education, Sports.

Is Martial Arts Past and Present still active?

Martial Arts Past and Present is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 51m.

How do I contact Martial Arts Past and Present for sponsorship or guest appearances?