As he nears his 52nd birthday, Sensei William Christopher Ford embarks on a quest to learn about 52 new martial arts disciplines from 52 different masters.
CapoeiraSensei Ford takes a lesson in the Brazilian art of Capoeira from Maestre Amen Santo, along with noted film star Mark Decascos.
Kali
D2
KaliWill learns about the Filipino art of Kali knife fighting from Guro Alvin Catacutan.
Machida Karate
D3
Machida KarateSensei Ford takes a class in the Machida style of Karate under Chinzo Machida.
Physio Stix
D4
Physio StixWill reunites with his old friend Sifu Rob Moses to learn how his philosophy and training style in martial arts have both changed since suffering multiple strokes.
Silat Buka Linkaran
D5
Silat Buka LinkaranWill studies the physically intense art of Silat Buka Linkaran under Guro Janel Barlongo.
Fightability
D6
FightabilityWill takes a class with martial artist Cole Rogers, who teaches self-defense for people with disabilities.
Jinen Kai
D7
Jinen KaiSensei Ford trains with some beach kata, then comes back to the dojo for serious conditioning.
Kenjustsu- Sword Art of the Samurai
D8
Kenjustsu- Sword Art of the SamuraiWill trains in the ancient Samurai art of the sword- Kenjutsu.
Kaihewalu Lua
D9
Kaihewalu LuaWill trains in the ancient (and lethal) martial art of Kaihewalu Lua with one of its few female masters, Kumu Michelle Manu.
Gerald Okamura
D10
Gerald OkamuraWill's lesson with Kung Fu master and martial arts film star Gerald Okamura takes an unexpected turn.
Looking Back: episodes 1-10
D11
Looking Back: episodes 1-10Will takes a look back at what he's learned so far- both on and off the training mat.
Vinicio Antony
D12
Vinicio Antony
Cindy Omatsu
D13
Cindy Omatsu
Carl Totten
D14
Carl Totten
Tom Callahan
D15
Tom Callahan
Efrain Sevilla
D16
Efrain Sevilla
Burton Richardson
D17
Burton Richardson
Marques McCammon
D18
Marques McCammon
Ron Thomas
D19
Ron ThomasWill trains with another Karate Kid series alum, Sensei Ron Thomas.
Ed Smith
D20
Ed SmithWill learns the secrets of karate power punching from Sensei Ed Smith.
Joshua Loya
D21
Joshua LoyaBlindfolded for an entire episode, Will trains with visually impaired Sensei Joshua Loya.
Sonny Mannon
D22
Sonny MannonWill explores the little-known art of Shuai Jiao aka Chinese wrestling.
David Dye
D23
David Dye
Tak Kubota
D24
Tak KubotaWill gets a chance to train with the legendary Soke Tak Kubota.
Benny the Jet Urquidez part 1
D25
Benny the Jet Urquidez part 1Will meets one of his childhood heroes- Benny "The Jet" Urquidez- but finds the training tougher than he expected. (part 1 of 2)
