Hanshi John Therien

About this episode

Scott Campsall interviews Hanshi John Therien about his journey and philosophy in martial arts.

In this episode of The Okami Kai Chronicles, Scott Campsall sits down with his respected friend and mentor, Hanshi John Therien. A 9th degree black belt soon to be promoted to 10th Dan at Capital Conquest this November, Hanshi has taught thousands of martial artists worldwide and continues to inspire generations with his leadership, humility, and passion for the art. We talk about his journey, his teaching philosophy, and what it means to dedicate your life to martial arts. Plus, we share det...

People in this episode

Host: Scott Campsall

Guest: Hanshi John Therien

Topics covered

• martial arts
• teaching philosophy
• leadership
• humility
• dedication

Keywords

• martial arts
• black belt
• teaching
• leadership
• humility
• dedication

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Capital Conquest

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