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The Black Belt PodcastAuthor: Sifu Harinder Singh and Black Belt Magazine
Whats Up Martial Artists! Welcome to The Black Belt Podcast a Martial Arts Lifestyle Show hosted by highly acclaimed multi style martial artist Sifu Harinder Singh in partnership with Black Belt Magazine. We are going to bridge the gap between sport, tradition, and reality. Join me as I sit down with world class practitioners to discuss their lifestyles to teach you about their mindset, training, and fighting methods so that we can grow from their wisdom. Season 1 guests include Michael Jai White, Jocko Willink, Herb Perez, Rickson Gracie, Mike Swain, Justin Wren, John The Pitmaster Hackleman, Tony Blauer, Chatri Sityodang, Dave Kovar, Meisha Tate, Burton Richardson, Master Wong, Master Ken, Mike Ninomiya, and Jackson Rudolph. Follow Sifu Harinder Singh @sifusingh and Black Belt Magazine @blackbeltmag. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, RSS feed, Overcast, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. DISCLAIMER: Our guests are highly trained experts and masters of their craft. They take many safety precautions to mitigate the risks involved in the practice of martial arts. All training methods and fighting strategies discussed in these podcasts should not be attempted without qualified supervision and training with professionals. Language: en-us Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#10: KC Jones - Never Quit: The True Meaning of a Black Belt
Episode 10
Friday, 24 October, 2025
“A black belt means I never quit.” “We may not speak the same language, but we can all speak martial arts.” “BKF wasn’t Kenpo — it was the first real MMA school.” “Fear is natural. The trick is to understand it, not run from it.” “Relaxation under pressure — that’s the highest skill.” “We started with 30 students. Only two made it. That’s what being a black belt means.” “Martial arts begins as movement but ends as self-discovery.” “At BKF, we don’t just build fighters — we build families.” --KC JonesWelcome back to another episode of the Black Belt Podcast. I’m your host, Harinder Singh, and today I have the honor of sitting down with Master KC Jones – martial artist, leader, and CEO of the Black Karate Federation.KC’s journey spans from training in the late 60s and 70s under the pioneers of the BKF, to leading it today as a community-driven organization that has shaped generations of martial artists. We dive into the birth of one of the first true mixed martial arts schools, the paramilitary training culture that forged champions, and the civil rights roots that gave BKF its spirit of equality and resilience.This conversation goes deep into fluidity vs. rigidity, overcoming fear, and why the true mark of a black belt is simple: never quitting. We explore how martial arts teaches us to breathe under pressure, relax when the world tenses up, and transform from mastering techniques to mastering ourselves.Whether you’re new to martial arts, a lifelong practitioner, or simply seeking wisdom to navigate life, KC’s calm, authentic voice brings lessons of discipline, humility, leadership, and service that transcend the dojo.
