Kyoshi John Payton is a martial arts practitioner and instructor. He is the Director of the American Shobukan Association in Massachusetts. The way things are now, the division, and the things that we have now, at the end of the day, we can still put on our belt and gi. We can all just go train and it doesn’t matter who you voted for, the color of your skin, or what religion you have, we all just get together and do our thing. None of those things matter. Kyoshi John Payton - Episode 578 For someone who found out about Martial Arts from a co-worker in a pizza parlor when he’s 15, it’s amazing to know that he had a long career. Kyoshi John Payton started later than usual but he’s developed a passion for martial arts that has got him wanting for more. Kyoshi John Payton had a pretty decorated competitor but when it’s time to hang the hat, he went into a quest for more. Kyoshi Payton, who’s a good storyteller, tells us his journey to the martial arts. Listen to learn more! Show Notes We mentioned Billy Blanks, Mafia Holloway, Nick Cerio ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hr6807aARjg

Today we have an EXTRA episode. Friend of the show Jaredd Wilson (host of the Martial Thoughts Podcast) interviewed author Ellis Amdur about his new book Little Bird & the Tiger. We are excited to bring this episode about a very interesting historical fiction book from feudal Japan. We hope you enjoy it! ✅Subscribe to whistlekick Martial Arts Radio on the following platforms: ?Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3mVnZmf ?Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yHVdHQ ?Google: https://bit.ly/3kLSpo8 ✅You can find whistlekick on all social media platforms using the handle @whistlekick or visit our website at https://www.whistlekick.com or https://www.whistlekickmartialartsradio.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smuBlEmTCw4