Episode 68a - 7th Deg Sen.Professor Glenn Haley, American Kenpo , Santa Clara CA, USA (Part 1 of 3)

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 characterThe responsibility that comes with real skillCompetition as a tool for pressure-testing disciplineRestraint, accountability, and self-controlLeadership inside and outside the dojoWhy mastery does not end with age, rank, or experienceThis 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.