Episodes

  • Zen Minded Men: Understanding the Thin Blue Line

    Zen Minded Men: Understanding the Thin Blue Line
    Apr 16 2021
    Hello everyone. Today Sensei's Ellis and Gulley are joined by special guest Professor Sean Chitwood, a decorated Martial Artist, Auxiliary Police Officer, and Combat Instructor for several Law-Enforcement agencies as they discuss the current volatile state of Police and Civilian relationships in our country. For more information please go to the following links:https://www.teamchitwood.com/ https://youtube.com/user/TeamChitwood
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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • Zen Minded Men: A Proper Mindset

    Zen Minded Men: A Proper Mindset
    Mar 8 2021
    Hello everyone. Today Sensei Vince Ellis and Sensei Art Gulley Jr. are joined by special guest Hanshi Albert Mady as the discuss the importance of developing and maintaining the Proper Mindset on and off the mat.
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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • Zen Minded Men: Evolution

    Zen Minded Men: Evolution
    Feb 21 2021
    Hello everyone. Today Sensei Ellis and Sensei Gulley are joined by special guest Sõke Bob Stines as they discuss the importance of the Evolution of Martial Arts and its applications on and off the mat.
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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Zen Minded Men: Mental Health Matters

    Zen Minded Men: Mental Health Matters
    Feb 7 2021
    Good morning. Join Sensei Ellis and Sensei Gulley with their special guest Stephany Elliot as they discuss the importance of maintaining good Mental Health, and the numerous ways in which to do so. If you feel you need help, please use the following resources: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Michigan Mental Health Network: http://mhweb.org/ Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 Crisis & Emergency Holine: https://www.211.org/services/crisis NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/Home
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Zen Minded Men: The Equestrian Connection

    Zen Minded Men: The Equestrian Connection
    Jan 31 2021
    Hello everyone! Today Sensei Ellis and Sensei Gulley are joined by special guest Sensei Mike Branch of Branch Horsemanship Ranch as they discuss the benefits of Martial Arts in all aspects of your personal and professional life. For more information on the fascinating world of Horsemanship and all things Equestrian, please visit: www.mikebranch.us
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Zen Minded Men: Resilience with special guest Sõke Mark Aycock

    Zen Minded Men: Resilience with special guest Sõke Mark Aycock
    Dec 26 2020
    Welcome once again. Today Sensei Ellis and Sensei Gulley discuss the need for Resilience with special guest Sõke Mark Aycock, an accomplished Isshinryu Master (9th Dan), whose Martial Arts journey took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with Menier's Disease; a discovery that led to his development of Takumashii Te: a system of Karate designed to help those with physical challenges learn and apply the basic and advanced principles of Martial Arts despite their physical limitations. Soke was also recently diagnosed with Leukemia, but rather than let this latest challenge overwhelm him, he once again called upon the Resilience and indomitable spirit developed over a lifetime of Martial Arts training to meet this new threat head on. Sõke Aycock would like to acknowledge his wife Michelle, his son Kyler, and close friends and students Larry Koontz, David Carden, Heather Hughes, and a host of others to numerous to name for their continued support! There is also a Go Fund Me page set up by his friends and students to help cover the cost of Sõke Aycock's medical expenses at the following address: https://www.gofundme.com/f/gxkrad?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Zen Minded Men: Endurance (with special guest Professor Ron Dupuis)

    Zen Minded Men: Endurance (with special guest Professor Ron Dupuis)
    Dec 6 2020
    Hello. On today's episode Sensei Ellis and Sensei Gulley are joined by Isshinryu and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor, Professor Ron Dupuis, who shares his inspiring story of recovery from a debilitating injury, as they discuss the importance of developing Endurance; both on and off the Dojo mat. To learn more about Professor Dupuis' amazing recovery and enjoy more of his instructional content, please visit his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/windsorbrazilianjj
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Zen Minded Men: Loyalty

    Zen Minded Men: Loyalty
    Nov 27 2020
    Hello everyone. Today Sensei Vince Ellis and Sensei Art Gulley Jr. discuss the importance of Loyalty, both on and off the Dojo matt.
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    1 hr and 19 mins