52 Masters

Season 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 Season 1
25 Episodes
  • Capoeira
    E1
    Episode 1CapoeiraSensei Ford takes a lesson in the Brazilian art of Capoeira from Maestre Amen Santo, along with noted film star Mark Decascos.
  • Kali
    E2
    Episode 2KaliWill learns about the Filipino art of Kali knife fighting from Guro Alvin Catacutan.
  • Machida Karate
    E3
    Episode 3Machida KarateSensei Ford takes a class in the Machida style of Karate under Chinzo Machida.
  • Physio Stix
    E4
    Episode 4Physio 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
    E5
    Episode 5Silat Buka LinkaranWill studies the physically intense art of Silat Buka Linkaran under Guro Janel Barlongo.
  • Fightability
    E6
    Episode 6FightabilityWill takes a class with martial artist Cole Rogers, who teaches self-defense for people with disabilities.
  • Jinen Kai
    E7
    Episode 7Jinen KaiSensei Ford trains with some beach kata, then comes back to the dojo for serious conditioning.
  • Kenjustsu- Sword Art of the Samurai
    E8
    Episode 8Kenjustsu- Sword Art of the SamuraiWill trains in the ancient Samurai art of the sword- Kenjutsu.
  • Kaihewalu Lua
    E9
    Episode 9Kaihewalu LuaWill trains in the ancient (and lethal) martial art of Kaihewalu Lua with one of its few female masters, Kumu Michelle Manu.
  • Gerald Okamura
    E10
    Episode 10Gerald OkamuraWill's lesson with Kung Fu master and martial arts film star Gerald Okamura takes an unexpected turn.
  • Looking Back: episodes 1-10
    E11
    Episode 11Looking Back: episodes 1-10Will takes a look back at what he's learned so far- both on and off the training mat.
  • Vinicio Antony
    E12
    Episode 12Vinicio Antony
  • Cindy Omatsu
    E13
    Episode 13Cindy Omatsu
  • Carl Totten
    E14
    Episode 14Carl Totten
  • Tom Callahan
    E15
    Episode 15Tom Callahan
  • Efrain Sevilla
    E16
    Episode 16Efrain Sevilla
  • Burton Richardson
    E17
    Episode 17Burton Richardson
  • Marques McCammon
    E18
    Episode 18Marques McCammon
  • Ron Thomas
    E19
    Episode 19Ron ThomasWill trains with another Karate Kid series alum, Sensei Ron Thomas.
  • Ed Smith
    E20
    Episode 20Ed SmithWill learns the secrets of karate power punching from Sensei Ed Smith.
  • Joshua Loya
    E21
    Episode 21Joshua LoyaBlindfolded for an entire episode, Will trains with visually impaired Sensei Joshua Loya.
  • Sonny Mannon
    E22
    Episode 22Sonny MannonWill explores the little-known art of Shuai Jiao aka Chinese wrestling.
  • David Dye
    E23
    Episode 23David Dye
  • Tak Kubota
    E24
    Episode 24Tak KubotaWill gets a chance to train with the legendary Soke Tak Kubota.
  • Benny the Jet Urquidez part 1
    E25
    Episode 25Benny 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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