Gotham Investigations With Jeff Giordano

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Gotham Investigations With Jeff Giordano

You Just Don't know

May 19, 2026 • Jeffrey Giordano

0:00 | 25:12

Martial arts is more than punches, kicks, or physical strength is discipline, sacrifice, and learning how to control the mind under pressure. True Martial arts teaches respect, humility, and accountability. The foundation is built on the choices we make every day, because discipline is not only developed inside a dojo, but through the way we live our lives. Leadership within martial arts is dangerous because true leaders carry the weight of guiding others while standing firm in their principles, even when the world around them changes.

Law enforcement shares many of the same principles as martial arts: honor, discipline, and service. But behind the badge is a reality most people never see. Officers sit beside each other during roll call in the morning, laugh, shake hands, and say good morning—never knowing if one of them will be gone before the day ends. One moment someone is standing beside you, and hours later they are in a coffin. The trauma, loss, and emotional burden carried by those in uniform often remains hidden behind a mask they wear for their families and the public.

The truth is, life itself is fragile. Whether in martial arts, law enforcement, or everyday life, none of us truly know if we will make it back home. That uncertainty is what should drive people to live with purpose, respect others, and appreciate every moment. Leadership becomes dangerous because leaders willingly place themselves in difficult positions to protect, guide, and inspire others despite knowing the risks. In the end, what matters most is not titles, ranks, or recognition—but the legacy we leave behind and the lives we positively impact before our time is gone.

Martial Arts, Leadership, Law Enforcement & Life Philosophy

🥋 Martial Arts Background & Early Inspiration

0:34 – Rene discusses his martial arts background and early training experience
1:53 – “All my life I looked up to Chuck Norris”
2:34 – Foundation is essential in personal development
2:55 – “It’s the choices you make in life and that’s what Karate is all about”
3:41 – “If you expose the human mind, it will develop creativity”

🌎 Race, Instinct & Society

4:43 – Discussion on racial profiling and societal perceptions
5:57 – “It’s not racial profiling, it’s instinct”
6:11 – Discussion regarding reverse racial profiling in South Carolina
6:46 – “In Karate we do not have race”
7:34 – “All lives matter”
8:10 – Reflection on Martin Luther King Jr. and unity: “We will walk together hand in hand”
8:47 – “Leadership is dangerous”
9:38 – “We can come to the middle on everything in life”

👮 Law Enforcement, Qualification & Tragedy

13:45 – “That’s a word that doesn’t exist anymore — qualified”
15:46 – Rene reflects on being a young officer around 22 years old when Bill Craig was killed
16:30 – Discussion about writing the book You Just Don’t Know and the strength and love demonstrated by Bill Craig’s wife
16:44 – “Delion was sitting next to me at roll call at 7:00 in the morning. By 7:00 that night, Delion was in a coffin.”
16:50 – “Broom said good morning. Two hours later, Broom was shot.”
17:18 – “We see this dark cloud all the time, but when we go home, we put on a mask.”

💭 Life, Death & Perspective

19:00 – “I believe there are two phases of death. There’s the physical death, and then the last person in this world dies that knows you.”
19:45 – Discussion on how Rene changed his life around
20:00 – “We just don’t know if we are going to make it back home.”
20:44 – “Now it applies to everyone — you just don’t know.”

🥋 Philosophy of Martial Arts & Leadership

22:01 – “Black belt means a Don — that means you’re a man or a woman”
24:05 – Rene discusses how Chief Timoney believed in him
24:50 – Closing message: “May the spirit of the Martial Arts burn within you and continue

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– Rene discusses his martial arts background and early training experience

– “All my life I looked up to Chuck Norris”

– Foundation is essential in personal development

– “It’s the choices you make in life and that’s what Karate is all about”

– “If you expose the human mind, it will develop creativity”

– Discussion on racial profiling and societal perceptions

– “It’s not racial profiling, it’s instinct”

– Discussion regarding reverse racial profiling in South Carolina

– “In Karate we do not have race”

– “All lives matter”

– Reflection on Martin Luther King Jr. and unity: “We will walk together hand in hand”

– “Leadership is dangerous”

– “We can come to the middle on everything in life”

– “That’s a word that doesn’t exist anymore — qualified”

– Rene reflects on being a young officer around 22 years old when Bill Craig was killed

– Discussion about writing the book You Just Don’t Know and the strength and love demonstrated by Bill Craig’s wife

– “Delion was sitting next to me at roll call at 7:00 in the morning. By 7:00 that night, Delion was in a coffin.”

– “Broom said good morning. Two hours later, Broom was shot.”

– “We see this dark cloud all the time, but when we go home, we put on a mask.”

– “I believe there are two phases of death. There’s the physical death, and then the last person in this world dies that knows you.”

– Discussion on how Rene changed his life around

– “We just don’t know if we are going to make it back home.”

– “Now it applies to everyone — you just don’t know.”

– “Black belt means a Don — that means you’re a man or a woman”

– Rene discusses how Chief Timoney believed in him

– Closing message: “May the spirit of the Martial Arts burn within you and continue