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.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 78 minutes
- Episodes
- 57
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
#1: Tim Kennedy – To Serve and Protect
“A Fight is a Fight, it doesn’t matter what tools you have, all that matters is how efficient your chassis is.” – Tim Kennedy
My guest this episode is Tim Kennedy, a Special Forces Sniper, a Range Qua…
#16: Chatri Sityodtong – Fight for Your Dreams
“Martial Arts is the Greatest Platform to Unleash Human Potential.” – Chatri Sityodtong
My guest this episode is Chatri Sityodtong who is best known for being the founder, chairman, and CEO of ONE Cha…
#15: Master Ken – Lethality, The Way of Ameri-Do-Te
“My goal was always to see how quickly I could hurt or paralyze every opponent.”—Master Ken
My guest this is episode is the most famous martial arts master in history, the founder of Ameri-Do-Te, the …
#14: Miesha Tate – Mental Toughness and Fighting the Inner Battle
“It’s a matter of winning the smallest battles in your head before you win the big battles on a big stage.”—Miesha Tate
My guest this episode is Miesha Tate who is a pioneer and trailblazer of Women’s…
#13: Jackson Rudolph – The Martial Art of Discovering Your Potential
“Achieving a black belt is telling you that you can do anything you set your mind to." –Jackson Rudolph
My guest this episode is Sport Karate World Champion Jackson Rudolph. Jackson is known for his …
#12: Cynthia Rothrock – Life is An Adventure
“Martial Arts taught me to never accept failure.” – Cynthia Rothrock
My guest this episode is a film legend, a forms World Champion, a Black Belt Magazine Hall of Famer, the one and only Cynthia Rothr…
#11: Master Wong – Know Yourself, Know Your Enemy
“Know yourself, know your enemy, know your ability and know your surroundings.” – Master Wong
My guest this episode is Michael Wong, known to the world as Master Wong. He is the first martial artist …
#10: Rickson Gracie – Spiritual Warrior: The Path of Empowerment
“Breathe and Flow with the Go.” – Rickson Gracie
My guest this episode is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Vale Tudo, and MMA legend Master Rickson Gracie. He reigned as world Jiu Jitsu champion both in the midd…
#9: Mike Swain - 1988 Bronze Medal Olympian in Judo
“Success Leaves Clues, so Surround Yourself with Greatness.” – Mike Swain
My guest this episode is Mike Swain who is one of the most successful American Judoka’s in history. He is the first American …
#8: Tony Blauer – How to Develop the Ability to Recognize and Manage Fear
“We are all Human Weapons.” – Tony Blauer
My guest this episode is Tony Blauer a martial artist, self defense, and combatives instructor for over four decades. He is the founder of Blauer Tactical S…
#7: Burton Richardson – Approach Your Training with Integrity and Pressure Test Everything
#7: Burton Richardson – Approach Your Training with Integrity and Pressure Test Everything
“Self Confidence through the Practice of Realistic Self Defense.” – Burton Richardson
My Guest this episode is…
#6: John Hackleman – Physical and Mental Conditioning are the Master Key’s to Performance
My Guest this episode is “The Pitmaster” John Hackleman who is one of the most sought-after trainers in MMA history. He is the founder of the world famous “Pit Martial Arts and Fitness” which is hom…
#5: Dave Kovar – Professionalism & Empowerment through a Growth Minded Passion Driven Approach
#5: Dave Kovar – Professionalism & Empowerment through a Growth Minded Passion Driven Approach
“There is no higher calling than teaching Martial Arts.” – Dave Kovar
My guest this episode is Hanshi Dav…
#4 : Justin Wren – Be Resilient, Never Quit and Overcome all Obstacles
“Live to Love and Fight for People” – Justin Wren
My guest this episode is Justin “The Big Pygmy” Wren, a humanitarian, author, speaker, and a professional mixed martial arts fighter who has inspired …
#1: Michael Jai White – Martial Arts is About Overcoming Yourself
“Respect Needs to Go Around for Every Martial Art. We can learn Something from everyone.” -Michael Jai White
My guest this episode is Michael Jai White, a highly trained martial artist & actor. …
#2: Jocko Willink – Detachment from Emotions is the Master Key to Success
“You are going to die. Accept Death, but move forward in life, and do everything you can to make it a good life” – Jocko Willink
My guest this episode is Jocko Willink a former Navy Seal Commander &…
#3: Herb Perez – The Art of Setting and Achieving Goals
“Do Things for the Love of It” vs “The Fear of Losing It” – Herb Perez
My Guest this episode is the 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist, in Tae Kwon Do, Master Herb Perez. He is the owner of Gold Medal Martia…