Episode 38: Sifu Richard Garcia

Originally aired on May 2, 2022.

From Castle Hill Projects in The Bronx to owner and operator of an East Harlem Jeet Kune Do & Kali Martial Arts Studio. My conversation with Sifu Richard Garcia.

Owner and operator of New York City's premiere Jeet Kune Do & Kali school with classes held Monday - Saturday to students of all ages.

Expert martial arts teacher based in East Harlem, with over 20 years experience focusing on teaching self-defense to students ages 5 - adult.

As Sifu of the Garcia Gung Fu Institute we pride our self with offering the most cutting edge self-defense training in the country. Our curriculum is the same as taught to the U.S. Navy Seals, F.B.I. and Law Enforcement officials throughout the country.

Director of martial arts program for Peace on the Street a non- profit organization teaching applied Zen in East Harlem.

Inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame (2008) at Madison Square Garden.

In this episode we discus how he was able to overcome attending the most violent High School in The Bronx, Adalai E Stevenson High and growing up in the notorious Castle Hill Projects.

Hear how art, meditation, travel and a passion for Martial Arts transformed his world view.

Lastly, how giving back to the community and having his studio based in East Harlem feeds his soul.