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Social Gelo with Angelo Podcast
#112 Is Point Sparring Useful? (UFC Coach John Hackleman) (The Pit Kajukenbo Ohana)
Thousands of martial arts schools compete in point sparring for kids and adults. But is it really useful in Self Defense? Join Kajukenbo Black Belts John Hackleman and Angelo Ferrer as they discuss this topic.
#111 Weston Simonis on Jiu Jitsu and Wrist Locks (Social Gelo with Angelo Podcast)
Weston Simonis is a Kajukenbo black belt and MMA Fighter. He talks about why wrist locks suck and his martial arts journey.
#110 Steven Lambert "The Silver Mask Ninja" Breaking into Hollywood -Social Gelo with Angelo Podcast
Steven Lambert is a martial artist and Hollywood stuntman, choreographer, and director. You probably know him as the "Silver Mask Ninja" from the Revenge of the Ninja Series. Steve shares his secrets about what made him successful in Hollywood. He has a book that goes into much greater detail titled Steven Lambert: From The Streets Of Brooklyn To The Halls Of Hollywood. Click the link here to get a copy https://www.amazon.com/Steven-Lambert-Streets-Brooklyn-Hollywood-ebook/dp/B07VL69KGW
#109 What is Danzan-Ryu Jujitsu? (with Ron Esteller)(Social Gelo with Angelo Podcast)
What is Danzan-Ryu Jiujitsu? Kajukenbo instructors Ron Esteller and Angelo Ferrer talk about it. Since Ron actually trained in Danzan-Ryu Jiujitsu, he had more to say about it than Angelo. Angelo compares and contrasts to Brazilian Jiujitsu as a reference.
#108 Do we need belt systems in Martial Arts? (John Hackleman and Rob Rowland)
Why do we need belt systems in martial arts? UFC Coach and Kajukenbo Black Belt John Hackleman as well as Kajukenbo Instructors Angelo Ferrer and Rob Rowland (Combat Self Defense) tackle this subject. John also talks about the importance of gym culture in MMA and announces his new group The Pit Kajukenbo Ohana. Don't miss this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo!
#107 Mitch Powell (Social Gelo with Angelo Podcast)(Kajukenbo)(MMA)
Mitch Powell is the KSDI historian and co host of the KSDI Talk Story Podcast. He shares his martial arts journey as well as some Kajukenbo history.
#105 Bobby Seronio Jr (Social Gelo with Angelo Podcast) (Kajukenbo) (MMA)
Bobby Seronio Jr is a Kajukenbo instructor and MMA coach his son Bobby Seronio III has recently been signed to Belator. He talks about his journey and the struggle between being humble while still promoting your art.
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