In this episode of “My Empty Hands,” host Reggie Darden interviews Evan Wiley about his journey in martial arts. The discussion covers Evan’s start in Kenpo, his long-term relationship with his teacher, and his evolution from student to teacher and opening his own school, 519 Combatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discussion Points:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n [50:16<\/a>]<\/strong> A lightning round where Evan shares his favorite techniques and forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n [00:30<\/a>]<\/strong> Introduction to the podcast and the guest, Evan Wiley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n [01:20<\/a>]<\/strong> Evan shares how he began training in Kenpo in 1997, inspired by martial arts movies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n [02:26<\/a>]<\/strong> Discussion about his teacher, Jamie Seabrook, whom he has trained with for 28 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n [03:16<\/a>]<\/strong> Evan talks about being exposed to and training in other styles like Kung Fu, Jiu-Jitsu, and Modern Arnis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n