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.

Discussion Points:

[50:16 ] A lightning round where Evan shares his favorite techniques and forms.

[00:30 ] Introduction to the podcast and the guest, Evan Wiley.

[01:20 ] Evan shares how he began training in Kenpo in 1997, inspired by martial arts movies.

[02:26 ] Discussion about his teacher, Jamie Seabrook, whom he has trained with for 28 years.

[03:16 ] Evan talks about being exposed to and training in other styles like Kung Fu, Jiu-Jitsu, and Modern Arnis.

[28:41 ] The journey from student to teacher and the opening of his school, 519 Combatives, in 2019.

[35:28 ] Evan discusses adapting his teaching methods during the COVID-19 pandemic, including moving classes to Zoom.