52 MastersSeizoen 1

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.

Where to Watch 52 Masters • Seizoen 1

25 Episodes

  • Capoeira
    A1
    CapoeiraSensei Ford takes a lesson in the Brazilian art of Capoeira from Maestre Amen Santo, along with noted film star Mark Decascos.
  • Kali
    A2
    KaliWill learns about the Filipino art of Kali knife fighting from Guro Alvin Catacutan.
  • Machida Karate
    A3
    Machida KarateSensei Ford takes a class in the Machida style of Karate under Chinzo Machida.
  • Physio Stix
    A4
    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
    A5
    Silat Buka LinkaranWill studies the physically intense art of Silat Buka Linkaran under Guro Janel Barlongo.
  • Fightability
    A6
    FightabilityWill takes a class with martial artist Cole Rogers, who teaches self-defense for people with disabilities.
  • Jinen Kai
    A7
    Jinen KaiSensei Ford trains with some beach kata, then comes back to the dojo for serious conditioning.
  • Kenjustsu- Sword Art of the Samurai
    A8
    Kenjustsu- Sword Art of the SamuraiWill trains in the ancient Samurai art of the sword- Kenjutsu.
  • Kaihewalu Lua
    A9
    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
    A10
    Gerald OkamuraWill's lesson with Kung Fu master and martial arts film star Gerald Okamura takes an unexpected turn.
  • Looking Back: episodes 1-10
    A11
    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
    A12
    Vinicio Antony
  • Cindy Omatsu
    A13
    Cindy Omatsu
  • Carl Totten
    A14
    Carl Totten
  • Tom Callahan
    A15
    Tom Callahan
  • Efrain Sevilla
    A16
    Efrain Sevilla
  • Burton Richardson
    A17
    Burton Richardson
  • Marques McCammon
    A18
    Marques McCammon
  • Ron Thomas
    A19
    Ron ThomasWill trains with another Karate Kid series alum, Sensei Ron Thomas.
  • Ed Smith
    A20
    Ed SmithWill learns the secrets of karate power punching from Sensei Ed Smith.
  • Joshua Loya
    A21
    Joshua LoyaBlindfolded for an entire episode, Will trains with visually impaired Sensei Joshua Loya.
  • Sonny Mannon
    A22
    Sonny MannonWill explores the little-known art of Shuai Jiao aka Chinese wrestling.
  • David Dye
    A23
    David Dye
  • Tak Kubota
    A24
    Tak KubotaWill gets a chance to train with the legendary Soke Tak Kubota.
  • Benny the Jet Urquidez part 1
    A25
    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)

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