🥋 Inside ITF Taekwondo with Brandon Holmes | The Dojo Exchange

In this episode of The Dojo Exchange, I sit down with Brandon Holmes, an ITF Taekwondo instructor based in Munich, Germany, to talk martial arts, training, and his journey in the martial arts world.

We explore ITF Taekwondo and the traditions, principles, and dedication that shape the art, bringing another perspective from the international martial arts community.

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In this episode of The Dojo Exchange, I sit down with Paul, CEO, Founder & President of RevGear, to talk about the story behind one of the most recognizable names in combat sports. We dive into RevGear’s origins, the early days of MMA, the fighters and events that helped shape the brand, and what it takes to build a company that becomes part of martial arts history. From the early fight scene to working alongside some of the biggest names in combat sports, Paul gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the journey of RevGear and the culture that made it what it is today. 🥊 MMA. Martial arts. Business. Legacy. And this one is packed with stories you don't want to miss. Subscribe to The Dojo Exchange and join the conversation as we bring martial artists, fighters, instructors, and industry leaders together. 🥋 The Dojo Exchange — Martial Arts Podcast 🎙️ Preserving the stories. Bridging the styles. Continuing the journey. Get your Revgear Equipment here (links below) and support the Dojo Exchange! Get quality martial arts gear and apparel while supporting a company that supports the community. Use code THEDOJOEXCHANGE at checkout for 10% OFF your order! Support the people who support martial arts. 🥋👊 Buy some great equipment and Support the dojo exchange! Use code THEDOJOEXCHANGE for 10% off https://tidd.ly/3SJITqQ https://tidd.ly/4ha2CZX https://tidd.ly/4x9KaW0 Support the dojo exchange here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thedojoexchange #TheDojoExchange​ #RevGear​ #MMA​ #MartialArts​ #UFC​ #CombatSports​ #MMAHistory​ #MartialArtsPodcast​ #RevGearMMA

What’s Behind Your Black Belt? The Importance of Martial Arts Lineage | Ray Ballett What’s behind your black belt? On this episode of The Dojo Exchange, I sit down with Ray Ballett, who brings 45 years of martial arts experience to a conversation about something every martial artist should understand: lineage. Ray and I discuss why knowing where your martial art comes from—and who taught the people who taught you—can provide important context for understanding your training. We also dive into: 🥋 45 years in martial arts 🥋 Martial arts lineage and tradition 🥋 What makes a good instructor 🥋 The values a martial arts school passes to its students 🥋 Practical self-defense and situational awareness 🥋 De-escalation and real-world preparation 🥋 Ray's military experience and firearms instruction 🥋 Why self-defense requires more than one tool 🥋 The evolution of martial arts 🥋 Preserving knowledge and passing it to the next generation Ray also discusses his work as a Regional Director with the National Karate Jiu Jitsu Federation and his perspective on helping martial artists continue learning and developing throughout their journey. Whether you're a longtime black belt, a new student, or an instructor, this conversation is about where our martial arts come from, why that history matters, and what we leave behind for the next generation. Welcome to The Dojo Exchange — where martial artists come together to share the stories, experiences, knowledge, and traditions that make up our community. Subscribe, share this episode, and join the exchange. #RayBallett #TheDojoExchange #MartialArtsLineage #MartialArts #SelfDefense #Karate #JiuJitsu #MartialArtsPodcast #MartialArtsHistory #BlackBelt #MartialArtsTraining #SituationalAwareness #NationalKarateJiuJitsuFederation