The Black Belt Podcast

What’s 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.

Podcasting since 2021 • 59 episodes

The Black Belt Podcast

Latest Episodes

#11: “The Legend of Daniel Duby de Lavergne: Fearless, Fluid, Free.” With special guest Burton Richardson

I want to invite you into one of the most meaningful, emotional, and important conversations I’ve ever had the honor to record.This episode is a tribute, a celebration, and a deep bow of respect to a man whose very p...

March 13, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 11 • 1:02:56

#10: KC Jones - Never Quit: The True Meaning of a Black Belt

“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, n...

October 24, 2025 • Season 4 • Episode 10 • 1:08:41

#9: Karel “Silver Fox” Pravec – Fluid Jiu-Jitsu & the Art of Efficiency over Force

“Don’t take the fight where you’re best. Take it where the gap in skill is the greatest.”“There are laws of physics even BJJ cannot overcome.”“Fluid BJJ is a play on words. It’s about movement, adaptability, ...

June 27, 2025 • Season 4 • Episode 9 • 1:05:01

#8: Scott Coker: The Spirit of the Fight: Martial Arts, Mastery, and Building Champions

“This journey didn’t begin with fight promotion—it began with the love of the arts, and it continues because of it.”“Mastery is when you’re unconsciously competent—your body knows before your mind can think.”...

May 12, 2025 • Season 4 • Episode 8 • 1:48:33

#7: Stephan Kesting – Survive First, Win Later

"Survive first, win later. The goal is to stay in the fight." "Martial arts training can be the crucible for developing life skills beyond fighting—mental toughness, social intelligence, and adaptability."

March 28, 2025 • Season 4 • Episode 7 • 1:07:07

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Sifu Harinder Singh

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