In this three-part series of The Mind Sensei Podcast, host Peter Tas sits down with Glenn Haley, a 7th Degree Black Belt and Senior Professor in Ed Parker’s American Kenpo Karate.

Born prematurely and told he would likely never live a physically demanding life, Glenn Haley defied early limitations through discipline, resilience, and nearly 40 years of martial arts training. A direct student of Senior Master John Sepulveda, Glenn’s journey spans traditional Kenpo, professional kickboxing, grappling, MMA, international competition, school ownership, and executive leadership in engineering and technology.

Across this in-depth conversation, we explore:

How adversity shapes mindset and character
The responsibility that comes with real skill
Competition as a tool for pressure-testing discipline
Restraint, accountability, and self-control
Leadership inside and outside the dojo
Why mastery does not end with age, rank, or experience

This series is not about chasing belts or trophies—it’s about understanding the Martial Way as a lifelong pursuit of self-mastery.

Glenn Haley is a 7th Degree Black Belt and Senior Professor in Ed Parker’s American Kenpo Karate with over 37 years of training and teaching experience. A direct student of Senior Master John Sepulveda, Glenn’s background spans traditional martial arts, professional kickboxing, grappling, MMA, and international competition. Beyond the dojo, he is a former school owner, executive leader in technology and engineering, and lifelong student of discipline, restraint, and personal growth. Glenn’s philosophy emphasises responsibility, self-control, and the belief that true mastery begins within.