The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast
Host Tim Becherer interviews every day martial artists each week about how they got involved in martial arts training and how their practice influences their lives. Guests range from full time martial artists/instructors, stunt people and actors, military/law enforcement, to people with all kinds of other professional lives. This show is to inspire other practitioners by hearing the stories of those doing the daily work of training and making it part of their lifestyle.
Episodes
168 episodes
The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast Hosted by Tim Becherer Episode 2026_05 with Edward Yu
In Episode 2026_05 of The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast, host Tim Becherer interviews martial artist and physical therapist Edward Yu. He is a writer, former competitive runner/triathlete, and perennial student of Grandmasters Li Xueyi and Ge ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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26:41
The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast Hosted by Tim Becherer Episode 2026_04 with Joel Schlamauss
In Episode 2026_04 of The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast, host Tim Becherer interviews Miami based martial artist Joel Schlamauss. He started martial arts in his native Peru as a troubled kid and had even seen some knife fights in his day. Even...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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27:08
The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast Hosted by Tim Becherer Episode 2026_03 with William Christopher Ford
In Episode 2026_03 of The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast, host Tim Becherer interviews Torrance California martial artist and instructor William Christopher Ford. The audience may know him as Dennis in Karate Kid III and the Cobra Kai series. H...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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26:42
The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast Hosted by Tim Becherer Episode 2026_02 with Conrad Bui
In Episode 2026_02 of The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast, host Tim Becherer interviews Bay area martial artist Conrad Bui. Conrad is one of the more diverse martial artists to come on the show. His background includes arts from Aikido to Tae Kw...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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29:20
The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast Hosted by Tim Becherer Episode 2026_01 Season 4 Premiere with Jesus Flores
In Episode 2026_01 of The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast, the season 4 premiere, host Tim Becherer interviews Southern California Kenpo Karate legend Jesus Flores. Jesus began his Kenpo training in the Tracy System. He has also spent time study...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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26:51
The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast Hosted by Tim Becherer Episode 2025_52 with Albert Kwan
In Episode 2025_52. the season 3 finale of The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast, host Tim Becherer interviews Canada based martial artist Albert Kwan. Al, the son of immigrants to Canada, became a fan of martial arts after watching bootleg VHS ma...
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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26:49
The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast Hosted by Tim Becherer Episode 2025_51 with Colo Taskowitz
In Episode 2025_51 of The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast, host Tim Becherer interviews Hawaii based Martial Arts instructor and podcast host Colo Taskowitz. She is the founder of Task O'Fit Martial Arts and Fitness. Her martial arts background ...
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Season 3
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Episode 51
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26:08
The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast Hosted by Tim Becherer Episode 2025_50 with Roshan Baines
In Episode 2025_50 of The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast, host Tim Becherer interviews London based martial artist Roshan Baines. Roshan is a student of podcast alumni and legendary London martial arts instructor Ian Gauldie. Roshan has b...
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Season 3
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Episode 50
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26:45
The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast Hosted by Tim Becherer Episode 2025_49 with Raul Delay
In Episode 2025_49 of The Martial Arts LIfestyle Podcast, host Tim Becherer interviews Denver Colorado based martial artist and instructor Raul Delay. Raul is a Denver native who began his martial arts as a young man doing security and accident...
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Season 3
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Episode 49
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29:28
The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast Hosted by Tim Becherer Episode 2025_48 with Robert Masson
In Episode 2025_48 of The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast, host Tim Becherer talks again to Los Angeles based martial artist and instructor Robert Masson. Robert is an instructor of Doce Pares Escrima, Jeet Kune Do, and Irish Stick Fighting. His...
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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26:09
The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast Hosted by Tim Becherer Episode 2025_47 with Sabrina Bershad-Shapiro
In Episode 2025_47 of The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast, host Tim Becherer talks for the second time with former NCAA fencer, fencing coach, and Kalis Illustrisimo instructor Guro Sabrina Bershad. Sabrina discusses her current work in sports p...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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25:56
The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast Hosted by Tim Becherer Episode 2025_46 with Gil Morales
In Episode 2025_46 of The Martial Arts Lifestyle Pdocast, host Tim Becherer interviews Miami based martial artist and career policeman Gil Morales. Gil spent time as a US Marine and a career as a robbery detective. His martial arts journey took...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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26:56
The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast Hosted by Tim Becherer Episode 2025_54 with Michelle Kuzma
In Episode 2025_45 of The Martial Arts Lifestyle Pocast, host Tim Becherer interviews Michigan martial artist Michelle Kuzma. Michelle is a carreer nurse who has been practicing martial artist since she was a little girl. She is a certified ins...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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26:07
The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast Hosted by Tim Becherer Episode 2025_44 with Mike Yuskiw
In Episode 2025_44 of The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast, host Tim Becherer interviews Mike Yuskiw again. A lot has changed for Mike since he last was a guest in season 1. Mike has started his own training groups since the demise of the P...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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25:40
The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast Hosted by Tim Becherer Episode 2025_43 with Ryan Teal
In Episode 2025_43 of The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast, host Tim Becherer interviews Seattle martial artist Ryan Teal. This is Ryan's third visit to the show and he is a student and instructor at MKG Seattle. He is an instructor in JKD, FMA, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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25:53
The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast Hosted by Tim Becherer Episode 2025_42 with Bob Breen
In Episode 2025_42 of The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast, our150th episode, host Tim Becherer interviews legendary UK martial artist Bob Breen. Bob began his martial arts studies in the mid 1960's in Karate. Bob continued with Karate for severa...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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26:25
The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast Episode 2025_41 with Saeed Badiei
In Episode 2025_41 of The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast, host Tim Becherer interviews Utah based Martial Artist Saeed Badiei. Saeed began his martial arts training as a young boy in Iran. After the Islamic revolution in the late 1970's, he fou...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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26:00
The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast Episode 2025_40 with Marc McFann
In Episode 2025_40 of The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast, host Tim Becherer interviews martial arts legend Marc McFann. Currently located in Northwest Arkansas, Marc is a diverse martial artist with a strong, well rounded background. Cons...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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25:57
The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast Episode 2025_39 with Keith Kirkpatrick
In Episode 2025_39 of The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast, host Tim Becherer interviews Arizona martial artist Keith Kirkpatrick. Keith is the head instructor and founder of Kombative Concepts Martial Arts. Keith has always been a dedicated mart...
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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25:18
The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast Episode 2025_38 with Phillip Cruz
In Episode 2025_38 of The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast, host Tim Becherer interviews New York City based Martial Artist Phillip Cruz. Phillip is the co-owner of Unlimited Martial Arts in Williamsburg Brooklyn. He became interested in martial ...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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24:15
The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast Episode 2025_37 Short Story Long with Christopher Harley, Kurt Cornwell, and Jacob Nordin
In Episode 2025_37 of The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast, host Tim Becherer welcomes a panel of former guests for a fun conversation that takes the short story long. Kurt Cornwell, Christopher Harley, and Jacob Nordin discuss topics with Tim Be...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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25:50
The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast Episode 2025_36 with Genelle Gaudinez
In Episode 2025_36 of The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast, host Tim Becherer interviews Virginia based martial artist Genelle Gaudinez. Genelle began her martial arts training in the art of Tae Kwon Do. Her journey found her discovering th...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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25:53
The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast Episode 2025_35 with Richard Syrop
In Episode 2025_35 of The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast, host Tim Becherer interviews India based martial artist Richard Syrop. Richard started his martial arts training in a boxing gym and even became the sparring partner of a boxing champion...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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24:55
The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast Episode 2025_34 with Jaspreet Singh
In Episode 2025_34 of The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast, host Tim Becherer interviews NYC/NJ based Jaspreet K Singh. Jaspreet is a martial artist, international human rights lawyer, artist, and technologist who has been practicing martial arts...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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26:01
The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast Episode 2025_33 with Jeff Westfall
In Episode 2025_33 of The Martial Arts Lifestyle Podcast, host Tim Becherer interviews Evansville Indiana martial artist Jeff Westfall. Jeff is the founder and head instructor of The Rising Phoenix Martial Arts Academy. Jeff's martial arts hist...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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29:17