In this episode of “My Empty Hands,” host Reggie Darden interviews Tony Capone about his background in martial arts. The discussion covers his journey from wrestling to Kempo and other styles, his real-world experiences as a bouncer, and his return to martial arts competition at the age of 71.
Discussion Points:
[44:38] He shares his experience returning to competition at 71 years old.
[00:41] The host introduces the guest, Tony Capone.
[01:48] Tony shares his early martial arts journey, beginning with wrestling and judo.
[03:47] He discusses how the movie Billy Jack inspired him to start Kempo.
[09:01] Tony recounts his time as a bouncer and how he applied his martial arts skills in real-world scenarios.
[14:47] He debunks the misconception that most fights go to the ground.
[18:16] Discussion about dealing with multiple attackers.
[22:15] The conversation shifts to dealing with weapons like guns and knives.
[42:14] Tony talks about his history with martial arts competitions and a specific incident that made him stop competing for 40 years.
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