This is episode 55 of the Legends and Dragons podcast, with Jimmy Clouse, Chance Burleson and special guest, Chris Infante.
The conversation covers a range of topics, including:
Chance’s recent trip to the West Coast: He shares his experience training at ProMac International in Sacramento. He reflects on the humility and genuine connection he observed among these top-level practitioners.
Lessons learned: Chance recounts valuable advice he received, including the importance of being present with family after leaving the dojo and the fundamental first lesson for any student: learning to breathe correctly.
Chris’s new fitness facility, Tru Training: Chris discusses his upcoming all-in-one fitness facility called Tru Training. He explains that it will offer nutrition, sports rehab and performance, weightlifting, weight loss, sports psychology, chiropractic, and massage therapy. The facility is planned to have turf and a dedicated martial arts room.
Chris’s background: He shares his journey from growing up in New York and Pennsylvania, playing football in college, and his experiences in politics. He also talks about getting hit by a car while on a bicycle, and his early involvement in Taekwondo and later in boxing.
A discussion about driving: The hosts share their opinions on driving skills in different states, with Texas being considered particularly challenging. They also discuss a theory about why women might be perceived as bad drivers due to the multitasking nature of the female brain.
The impact of Chris’s mother’s cancer: Chris recounts how his mother’s battle with cancer shifted his focus and led him to become a nutritionist.
How Chris met his wife: He shares the story of how his wife initially mistook him for someone else.
The importance of family and balance: The conversation touches on the significance of balancing professional pursuits with family life and the value of being a good parent and partner.
The philosophy of martial arts: They discuss the true essence of martial arts beyond just winning, emphasizing respect, communication, and avoiding ego.
Chris’s approach to helping clients: He describes his initial steps in assisting new clients, focusing on connection, assessment, and education.
Chance’s daughter’s achievement: The video concludes with Chance expressing his pride in his daughter earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Contact information for Tru Training: Chris provides the website and social media handles for his business.
Jimmy is an Air Traffic Controller and a first degree black under the training of Grand Master Miguel Valdez, the Blind Dragon.
Chance is a 8th degree black belt in American Karate and is the Chief Instructor and Co-founder of Legends Martial Arts Inc. Since the age of five, Chance was trained by his father Grandmaster J. Pat Burleson. Grandmaster Burleson was the first United States Karate Champion in 1964.