Today's podcast episode is all about self-defense with Andy and Michelle Cassady who believes that black belt leaders are made, not born. Their mission is to teach others to become black belt leaders and future leaders in society.

In the episode, I asked about their journey so far. What got them into self-defense, their motivation, and what drives them to teach this crucial thing.

They also shared their experience of training adults and kids, what's the difference between them, and the reasons they join their self-defense classes.

I also shared a short story about how my daughter dealt with a bully without raising her hand and also touched a bit on why it's important for women in this day and age to learn self-defense.

They teach Royce Gracie Self Defense Jiu-Jitsu which covers everything from situational awareness, stand-up self-defense, ground self-defense, as well as weapons defense. We touched on today's politically correct world and a bit about trusting your instincts and how those instincts can sometimes save you from trouble.

 

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A little bit about Andy and Michelle Cassady's background:

 

Andy Cassady holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education and has practiced martial arts for over 25 years. Andy currently is a 1 stripe Brown Belt under Royce Gracie, holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do under Master Ted Danner, a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Jutsu Michelle Cassady, MA Ed., holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Child Development and a Master of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education. Michelle is also a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Sports and Fitness Association. Michelle has prior experience teaching preschool, working with foster care children and family crisis intervention as a counselor. Michelle has practiced martial arts since 2014. Michelle currently holds a 2nd Stripe Purple Belt under Royce Gracie, and is a 2nd degree Black Belt in Kenpo Jutsu.

 

A bit about me (Dr Orest Komarnyckyj):

Dr. Orest Komarnyckyj enjoyed a prestigious career as a periodontal regenerative surgeon moving to a new passion in June 2018. He retired after a 33-year career to pursue new passions. At 69 Dr. Orest has taken on a new role as an Interviewer and Podcaster and government-certified Old Guy. He streams from his new home in Las Vegas, NV. He lives with his wife of 29 years, Oksana. His status as an empty-nesters with two out of college-employed children has left him with time and energy to share decades of successes, failures, and wisdom.

 

Timestamps for the episode:

00:00 - Podcast splash screen

00:01 - Precap

00:22 - Podcast intro

01:31 - Guest introduction

02:57 - What is the most important thing you've done today?

03:25 - How Andy Cassady got into self-defence

04:54 - How Michelle Cassady got into self-defence

06:30 - What's the difference between training kids and adults

08:08 - Why women and kids take up self-defence classes

10:03 - If someone is attacking you, what are you going to do?

14:05 - How my daughter dealt with a bully without haising her hand

16:00 - Why women need self-defence

18:00 - Situational awareness

20:40 - Differenk kinds of self-defence training

22:49 - Commercial

23:24 - Commercial ends/How quickly you burn out

24:30 - Weapons training

26:10 - Trusting your instincts

28:10 - Cassady online program

30:00 - Is there anyone you ever turned away from training?

32:50 - The character program

36:36 - Where are you physically located?

38:15 - Process for working with Andy and Michelle Cassady

38:50 - Last words

44:34 - Outro

 

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