Today, we’re honored to have a truly exceptional guest – Hanshi Mike Sauders.

Hanshi Sauders is a Judan, a 10th-degree black belt, and a senior teacher in Seibukan Jujutsu. As the Chief Instructor and Dojo Cho of the Tenchikan Dojo, he’s dedicated to sharing his decades of martial arts expertise with students of all levels and ages, both in group settings and through private instruction.

A direct student of Kancho Julio Toribio, the founder of Seibukan Jujutsu, Hanshi Sauders has devoted more than 30 years to mastering and teaching several martial arts. His journey spans a rich tapestry of training, including ranks and experience in Hakko-Ryu Jujutsu, Jojutsu, Daito-Ryu Aiki Jujutsu, and Street Technique Self-Defense.

Hanshi Sauders is not just a teacher – he’s also a mentor to local clubs in the area. He continues to learn and grow under Kancho Julio Toribio’s guidance, embodying the spirit of a lifelong martial artist.

So, whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or simply curious about the world of martial arts, get ready for an enlightening conversation packed with wisdom, stories, and insights. Here we go!

Sifu Ron White out of Pittsburg, KS, USA here today. He was a tremendous tournament competitor in the Midwest and has trained multiple champions as a teacher. His lineage in the kenpo world includes the Joe Dimmick RIP lineage as well as training for a while with Tom Kelly RIP. Currently he’s with the IKCA under the IKCA Chuck Sullivan lineage. Great chat with a solid dude.

Coming to us from Vallejo, CA USA is James "Bear" Roberts - Hanshi. Bear runs the Modern Warrior Arts Academy in Vallejo and takes us through his training history and gives us an overview of his Iron Cauldron system he's putting together to help people learn to use their bodies effectively and harness our tremendous internal energy abilities in a positive way. This is a fantastic chat - find Bear at https://www.modernwarriorarts.com