Sarah Andersch is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor and educator whose journey in the art spans more than two decades of training, competition, and teaching.

She began her Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey in 1999 and has since become one of the region’s most respected instructors, earning the rank of 4th-degree black belt under renowned instructor Amal Easton of the Renzo Gracie lineage.

Alongside her husband George, who you may remember as a previous guest of the show, Sarah has helped lead Fargo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy since 2008, building a strong and thriving martial arts community in the Fargo area.

Her competitive drive has taken her across the country, where she has competed, and won, in tournaments in New Jersey, California, Colorado, and Las Vegas. Among her accomplishments is a gold medal at the prestigious Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship.

With more than 24 years of teaching experience, Sarah has played a pivotal role in developing the academy’s Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program, helping young students grow not only in self-defense and competition, but also in confidence, discipline, and essential life skills.

She also holds a master’s degree in education with an emphasis in school counseling, a background that deeply influences her approach to teaching, mentorship, and student development both on and off the mats.

Please welcome my guest today, Sarah Andersch.

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Peter Tas is a lifelong martial artist, instructor, and leader whose journey reflects more than three decades of dedication to the study, teaching, and preservation of American Kenpo.

Beginning his training at just ten years old, he has spent a lifetime refining his craft and rising through the ranks to become one of the most respected figures in the Australian Kenpo community. He is the founder of Personal Self Defence, a lineage that has produced seventeen black belts, and the creator of the Kenpo Tactical Systems syllabus, blending tradition with practical application.

As a first-generation student and the highest-ranking representative in Australia under Senior Master Graham Lelliott of GL Kenpo, he earned his 7th degree black belt through decades of commitment, leadership, and service to the art.

His influence extends far beyond his own training. Over the years, he has served in numerous leadership roles, hosted national and international training camps and tournaments, and helped bring some of the most influential Kenpo masters in the world to Australia. Through his Mind Sensei Podcast, he continues to share insights on martial arts, mindset, and personal growth, reaching a global audience.

In 2024, his lifelong dedication was recognized with induction into the Australasian Martial Arts Hall of Fame, a testament to the impact he has had across generations, systems, and communities.

In this episode, we explore the evolution of Kenpo, the importance of lineage and leadership, and how martial arts can shape not just skill, but perspective and purpose.

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Ron Amram is a lifelong martial artist, self-defense expert, and internationally respected authority on violence prevention and the psychology of risk.

Holding a 4th degree black belt in Krav Maga and Jiu Jitsu, along with black belts in Kudo and Danzan Ryu Jujutsu, he brings decades of experience across a wide range of disciplines, including boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Filipino martial arts, Karate, and Aikido.

For more than two decades, he has taught, coached, educated, and consulted in an extraordinary variety of environments, working with local, state, and federal government agencies, law enforcement, corrections, military personnel, close protection teams, aviation professionals, major corporations, non-profits, women’s shelters, at-risk youth, and everyday people seeking practical, real-world skills.

In addition to his work on the mat, he is a multi-award-winning university lecturer specializing in professional communication, risk management, and the psychology of risk, with advanced qualifications in strategic leadership, integrated risk management, training design, and fitness.

His work sits at the intersection of martial arts, self-defense, human behavior, and the realities of violence in the modern world.

Please welcome my guest today, Ron Amram.

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