The Life Giving Sword Podcast

04/06/2026

Family, if you love Martial Arts literature, please go check out Deadly Art of Survival Magazine! This is the #1 MA in the world which features brilliant masters from all over. You can purchase the magazine on Amazon or on the website!

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Kyoshi Derrick Williams is a living legend in the world of martial arts, but many who remain outside of his circle may not truly know why. When martial artists speak about “the old days,” they often do so with a mix of pride and quiet disbelief. Training was harder. Sparring was rougher and the standards were uncompromising. There were no shortcuts or participation trophies and very little concern for comfort. Derrick Williams came up in that era and helped define it.

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29/05/2026

Today on The Life Giving Sword Podcast, I am honored to present Shihan Bill Reynolds, founder of Mizuchi Dojo , author, martial arts instructor, and lifelong practitioner with over 40 years of experience. Please like and share this insightful interview!

In this episode of the Life Giving Sword Podcast, the host intervie...

29/05/2026

Shihan Bill Reynolds of Mizuchi Dojo performing Chinto Kata! The interview will go live tomorrow!

29/05/2026

Shihan Bill Reynolds of Mizuchi Dojo performing Chinto Kata!

25/05/2026

I recently had the honor and pleasure to interview Shihan Bill Reynolds of Mizuchi Dojo! His holistic approach to the Okinawan(Ryu Kyu) arts was a breath of fresh air! The interview will go live next week. Please say tuned to The Life Giving Sword Podcast FB and YouTube pages!

21/05/2026

21/05/2026

NYC peeps! You don't want to miss this event! The legendary Sifu Kisu will be teaching a 2 say seminar on the very rare Walking Dragon Jian Shu sword form! Sifu is know for his amazing martial abilities in the Northern Shaolin system and the work he has done in the entertainment industry. Please contact him to sign up. Info on the flyer!

https://www.nyjianghugear.com/group-events

18/05/2026

Last month Khaleeq A. Lewis Hanshi hosted A Day With The Masters seminar. It was a wonderful event! Please check out GM Derrick Williams perform the beautiful Unsu kata from the event!

06/05/2026

Last but not least, I have to show some love to Hanshi Michael Mccalister. Hanshi Mike showed me the inner workings of Shorin Ryu Karate. He is a champion martial artist winning many tournaments on the west coast for decades. I also train in MMA from time to time, to pressure test everything I learn in a modern setting(pictured with Rafael Alves from UFC/KarateCombat). Welp that's the abridged version of my martial arts biography!

06/05/2026

I also train in Bruce Lee's philosophical martial expression, Jeet Kune Do and Filipino Kali under the guidance and tutelage of Sifu/Guru Thomas Macaluso. He is the head instructor of Vital Point Martial Arts. Sifu Tom is certified under the legendary Guru Dan Inosanto. Sifu Tom has competed internationally and has a ton of real world experience. Sifu is also one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. Please check out interview on the Life Giving Sword Podcast YouTube page!