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Welcome to The Empower Online Podcast! Join us for inspiration & tutorials in martial arts, self-development & wellbeing. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, our podcast has actionable tips & uplifting stories to help you thrive. Tune in and unlock your full potential and Empower yourself!

  1. Oct 2

    Episode 52: Women in BJJ: Competition, Confidence & Finding Your Place | Alison Lynch | Empower Online

    What is it really like being a woman in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? In this episode of Empower Online, I sit down with Alison Lynch — BJJ black belt under Professor Rick Young and 2024 World Masters Champion — for an open conversation about competition, confidence, coaching, getting older and the experience of women in BJJ. Alison has experienced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from almost every angle: beginner, competitor, champion, black belt and coach. But this conversation isn't just about winning medals. We talk about what it takes to create an academy where women feel welcome, supported and confident enough to keep training, and the importance of having a strong female community on the mats. Alison also talks openly about her own competitive journey — including which belt she found the hardest, what her first competition was really like and whether she believes everyone who trains BJJ should compete. 🥋 In this episode:• Alison's journey to BJJ black belt• Becoming a 2024 World Masters Champion• What it's like being a woman in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu• Building a strong female culture within a BJJ academy• Her first experience of competition• The belt she found hardest• Whether everyone should compete• Making the transition from student to coach• How training changes as you get older• Whether reaching black belt changes the challenge of BJJ• Why community matters just as much as competition One of the reasons I wanted to have this conversation is because getting people through the academy door is only half the battle. Creating an environment where people feel they belong — and want to stay — matters just as much. Whether you're a woman already training BJJ, considering starting, a coach trying to grow the female side of your academy, or simply someone who loves Jiu-Jitsu, there's plenty in Alison's story to think about. 👇 QUESTION FOR YOUWomen who train BJJ — what helped you feel comfortable and part of the academy when you first started? I'd genuinely love to hear your experiences in the comments.🔴 SUBSCRIBE TO EMPOWER ONLINE Empower Online is about the people, stories and lessons behind martial arts. We're visiting academies, training with different martial artists and sitting down with coaches, competitors and practitioners to explore what martial arts gives us beyond simply learning how to fight. If you enjoy the conversation, please like the video, leave a comment and subscribe. It all helps us grow the channel and produce more episodes like this. #WomensBJJ #BJJ #BrazilianJiuJitsu #WomenInBJJ #JiuJitsu #BJJBlackBelt #MartialArts #EmpowerOnline

    Episode 52: Women in BJJ: Competition, Confidence & Finding Your Place | Alison Lynch | Empower Online

  2. Sep 18

    Episode 51 - What BJJ Teaches You When Life Gets Hard | Steve Newman, 3rd Degree Black Belt

    What can Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teach us about dealing with the challenges we face away from the mats? In this episode of Empower Online, I sit down with Steve Newman, 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, for a conversation about martial arts, adversity, resilience and personal development. Steve has spent years training, competing, coaching and helping others through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — but this conversation goes much deeper than techniques, belts and competition. We talk about the difficult moments that have shaped him, overcoming adversity, developing resilience and how lessons learned through Jiu-Jitsu can help us become stronger people away from the academy as well as on the mats. 🥋 In this episode we discuss: • Steve's journey through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu • The experiences that shaped him as a martial artist and coach • Facing adversity and difficult periods in life • Resilience and the ability to keep moving forward • The role martial arts can play in personal development • How your relationship with BJJ changes after decades of training • Coaching and passing those lessons on to others • Becoming a stronger person both on and off the mats Whether you're an experienced black belt, a white belt at the beginning of your journey, or simply interested in the impact martial arts can have beyond fighting, there's plenty to take from Steve's story. 💬 I'd love to hear from you: Has Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or another martial art helped you through a difficult period in your life? Let us know in the comments. 🔴 SUBSCRIBE TO EMPOWER ONLINE We're travelling to academies, training with different martial artists and sitting down with interesting people from across the martial arts community to hear the stories and lessons behind their journey. If you enjoy the episode, please like, comment and subscribe. Every subscription helps us grow Empower Online and continue producing more long-form martial arts content. 🥋 Training. Community. Personal development. Real stories. Empower Online #BJJ #BrazilianJiuJitsu #JiuJitsu #BJJBlackBelt #MartialArts #MentalStrength #Resilience #EmpowerOnline

    Episode 51 - What BJJ Teaches You When Life Gets Hard | Steve Newman, 3rd Degree Black Belt

  3. Sep 6

    Episode 51: Why Most Martial Artists Completely Miss the Point | Harinder Singh | Empower Online

    Does earning a black belt mean you've mastered martial arts — or could you still simply be a very good technician?In this episode of Empower Online, Sifu Harinder Singh Sabharwal challenges the way many of us think about progression in martial arts.According to Sifu Singh, learning techniques and becoming skilled at applying them is only part of the journey.The bigger question is:Who is actually performing the technique?Are your decisions coming from awareness - or fear, doubt, ego and conditioning?Harinder describes his own evolution in martial arts as moving from “combat engineering” to “consciousness engineering”, and explains why an opponent can ultimately become a mirror through which we discover our own tendencies and limitations.We get into:🥋 Technician vs strategist — and what comes after both👊 Why accumulating more techniques doesn't necessarily mean you're progressing🧠 Fear, ego and decision-making under pressure⚡ What actually happens during a state of flow🪞 Why your opponent can become a mirror🔥 The difference between fighting someone and understanding yourself💭 Martial arts as a vehicle for exploring consciousness and human connectionThis one may divide opinion.So here's the question for the comments:Can someone be a technically excellent black belt and still have a very limited understanding of martial arts?Let us know what you think 👇

    Episode 51: Why Most Martial Artists Completely Miss the Point | Harinder Singh | Empower Online

  4. Jul 28

    Episode 50: Could the Average Black Belt Really Defend Themselves? | Tim Hartman Unfiltered | Empower Online

    Could the average black belt genuinely protect themselves when things become real?In this episode of Empower Online, I sit down with Datu Tim Hartman for an honest conversation about martial arts, self-defence and the uncomfortable gap between knowing techniques and being prepared for violence.Tim has more than 40 years of martial arts experience, was a direct student of Professor Remy Presas and is President and Technical Director of the World Modern Arnis Alliance. His martial arts content now reaches an audience of more than half a million people worldwide.We discuss:Why martial arts can create false confidenceWhether belts and grades reflect genuine readinessWhat MMA, BJJ and traditional martial arts misunderstand about real violenceWeapons, multiple attackers and environmental awarenessThe strengths and limitations of Filipino Martial ArtsPressure-testing, drills and scenario-based trainingPreserving martial traditions without becoming trapped by themWhat “Grandmaster” should actually meanHow controversy helped Tim build an enormous online audienceThe influence martial arts has beyond fightingEmpower Online is a place for martial artists who never stop learning.Subscribe for practical martial arts lessons, honest conversations, JKD, Filipino Martial Arts, training experiments and coaching you can actually use.Connect with Datu Tim Hartman:https://datustribe.com/https://www.facebook.com/DatuTimHartmanWhat do you think: does earning a black belt mean someone can genuinely defend themselves? Tell us in the comments.

    Episode 50: Could the Average Black Belt Really Defend Themselves? | Tim Hartman Unfiltered | Empower Online

  5. Jul 10

    Episode 49 - The £10,000 hidden in your martial arts academy with David Lowe | Empower Online

    Most martial arts school owners are sitting on an untapped goldmine of £10,000 - hidden in their existing student lists. Are you missing out on easy revenue that’s just waiting to be claimed? David Lowe, a seasoned martial arts and marketing expert, shares the proven strategies that can unlock this income with minimal hassle, even if you're a complete novice to online marketing. In this episode, David takes us on his remarkable journey from martial artist to industry-changing business mentor. Discover how he transitioned from running schools to mastering the art of marketing and e-commerce, learning invaluable lessons along the way. You’ll hear how American industry pioneers like Steven Oliver and Kim Stones influenced his approach, and how he brought these insights back to the UK to revolutionize martial arts entrepreneurship. We break down concrete tactics like leveraging old leads, creating effective four-day campaigns, and utilizing email, SMS, and WhatsApp to re-engage dormant students. David reveals the secret to building a simple, powerful lead list, an asset that can generate six figures annually with just 20% conversion. You'll learn how to craft irresistible offers, manage your pipeline, and close deals faster, all without expensive paid ads or complex tech. This episode is perfect for martial arts school owners feeling overwhelmed by marketing and unsure where to start. If you want transformational income boosts, a structured roadmap for growth, and insider tricks to turn forgotten leads into loyal students, you can't afford to miss this. David’s no-nonsense advice empowers you to take control and skyrocket your school's profitability in just weeks. Whether you're a seasoned instructor or just starting out, these insights will change how you view your business. Don’t leave money on the table, learn how to tap into your existing list and create a reliable income stream. Hit play now and start unlocking your 10K opportunity today. Get in touch with David for more info: https://budomarketeer.com/book-your-call https://budomarketeer.com https://budomarketeer.com/lite

    Episode 49 - The £10,000 hidden in your martial arts academy with David Lowe | Empower Online

  6. Jun 26

    Episode 48 - Why Some Martial Arts Clubs Grow While Others Struggle | NEST Management Interview

    🥋 How do successful martial arts schools grow, retain students, and reduce admin while focusing on teaching? In this episode of the Empower Online Podcast, we sit down with the team from NEST Management, one of the UK's leading martial arts club management providers, to discuss the systems, strategies, and business principles helping martial arts schools thrive. We explore: ✅ Student retention strategies ✅ Club management systems ✅ Marketing for martial arts schools ✅ Growing membership numbers ✅ Automating admin and communications ✅ Direct Debit and payment collection ✅ Lead generation and conversion ✅ Scaling from a single club to multiple locations ✅ Common mistakes martial arts school owners make With over 25 years of experience supporting thousands of clubs, NEST Management has become a major player in helping martial arts businesses improve operations, increase retention, and grow sustainably. Whether you're a martial arts instructor, school owner, academy manager, or entrepreneur in the martial arts industry, this episode is packed with practical insights. 👇 Let us know in the comments: What's the biggest challenge facing your martial arts school right now?

    Episode 48 - Why Some Martial Arts Clubs Grow While Others Struggle | NEST Management Interview

  7. Apr 6

    Episode 46: The Truth about teaching martial arts honestly with Lee Trunks

    Are martial arts instructors always honest about what they teach? In this episode of the Empower Online Podcast, I sit down with Lee Trunks of Combined Defensive Arts to talk about the reality of modern martial arts training, why honesty matters more than tradition, and what happens when instructors teach beyond their true level of understanding. We dive into: - The problem with traditional martial arts systems - Teaching from experience vs theory - Staying humble as an instructor - Learning under Guro Bob Breen - What real-world training should actually look like If you're a martial artist, coach, or instructor — this conversation will challenge how you think about teaching and training. 🎧 Listen on YouTube 📩 Follow for more conversations on martial arts, coaching, and personal development #MartialArts #SelfDefense #Coaching #Podcast #MartialArtsTraining

    Episode 46: The Truth about teaching martial arts honestly with Lee Trunks

  8. Mar 20

    Episode 45: Elite Level striking with David Breed

    In this episode of Empower Online, we sit down with elite striking coach David Breed to discuss real-world martial arts training, developing effective striking skills, coaching fighters, and how modern martial arts is evolving. David shares insights from years of high-level coaching experience, his approach to simplifying complex skills, building pressure-tested confidence, and what truly separates good training from training that actually works. This conversation explores: • Effective striking principles • Coaching fighters vs general students • Martial arts culture today • Online training & modern learning • Key lessons from a lifetime in martial arts Whether you’re a martial artist, coach, fighter, or just passionate about combat sports, this episode offers valuable insight into performance-focused training and long-term development. 👇 Follow David Breed https://dbbba.co.uk 👇 Train with us at Empower Martial Arts 👇 Follow Empower Online! #MartialArts #Striking #CombatSports #Podcast #MartialArtsTraining

    Episode 45: Elite Level striking with David Breed
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