This podcast is about Real Talk. Living the best Martial Arts life and being the best that you can be. There is so much misinformation out there as far as fitness goes. This is the podcast where we tackle myths and issues in the martial arts and the ultimate goal is to help you get moving toward being your best possible self.
Martial Arts, Parenting, and Seeing the Person First | Featuring Master Kellie Thomas Martial arts teaches us far more than punches, kicks, and forms. It teaches us patience, adaptability, compassion, and the ability to meet people where they are. In this episode of Real Talk with Sensei Nick , I sit down with my friend, Master Kellie Thomas, for a heartfelt conversation about how those lessons…
How I Fought Myself—and Won Some of the toughest fights in life don't happen against another person. They happen inside our own heads. In this solo episode, Sensei Nick shares a personal story from his high school years that taught him one of the most important lessons of his martial arts journey: the greatest opponent is often ourselves. Faced with a major classroom presentation, overwhelming…
Life rarely gives us advance warning. A diagnosis. A surgery. A job loss. A family crisis. Sometimes the hardest part isn't the challenge itself—it's not knowing what comes next. In this episode, Sensei Nick explores how martial arts prepares us for uncertainty. Through personal stories of childhood eye surgery, supporting a parent through cancer, and lessons learned from a challenging sparring…
A Conversation with Sifu Stephe Watson What happens when cancer comes back? For many people, the return of a serious illness creates fear, uncertainty, and a desperate search for answers. But martial artist and teacher Sifu Stephe Watson approaches the challenge differently. In this episode, Sensei Nick sits down with Stephe to discuss how decades of martial arts training have helped him navigate…
A Conversation with Ryan Smith Why do people start martial arts? For some, it's self-defense. For others, it's fitness, confidence, flexibility, or personal growth. But sometimes the greatest lessons have nothing to do with punches and kicks. In this episode, Sensei Nick sits down with Ryan Smith of Mark Warner's Professional Martial Arts Academy to discuss his martial arts journey, his work as a…
In this episode I am joined by my great friend, Paul Coffey of the Keep Kickin' Podcast. Disclaimer on this episode, Paul and I discuss extremely traumatic events and if you have experienced trauma, please listen as best as you can.
When you get a set back, you shift and move forward. Martial arts is more than kicks and punches. Here is a different way I handle this. What do you think? email me at Tabermartialarts@gmail.com
In this episode we are joined my friend Andrew of Whistlekick Martial Arts Radio to discuss injury recovery and how Martial Arts helps the injury recovery. Want to know more about Martial Arts radio, email andrew@whistlekick.com Email me too at tabersmartialarts@gmail.com
In this episode, we discuss how to get through an injury as a martial artist and how martial arts helps people get through an injury. Disclaimer: This is my way of getting through it. You should always consult your doctor. Email me if you have any questions, tabersmartialarts@gmail.com
This episode really needs no explanation outside of the title. It's an amazing conversation with my friend that you will enjoy. Questions: email me! Tabersmartialarts@gmail.com