Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Michelle Manu, a globally recognized 10th Degree Black Belt and dedicated instructor in the ancient Hawaiian cultural practice and martial art, Lua. As the sole high-ranking female teacher of Lua, Michelle proudly holds the distinction of being the only public representative of Hawaiian Woman Warriors in over two … Michelle Manu – Lua – Ep143
Lynn grew up in Centerview, CA , near Compton and Carson, and was a member of the Bloods gang. He credits his mother and Football for saving him from that life. He played Football for Kansas University and was the 5th pick of the for the LA Rams and also played for the San Diego … Lynn “Red” Williams – Sabre – Ep142
Karen is a martial artist and actress. She was the first woman to hold the title of #1 Women’s Black Belt Forms Champion for theKarate Illustrated Rankings, a title she held again the next year. She was also the first woman to be rated #1 Women’s Black Belt Forms Competitor in the STAR System ratings. … Karen Sheperd – The Enforcer – Ep141
Shaun is a global youth development specialist, who has embraced challenges and overcome social andeconomic obstacles to become an expert in the youth development field and the dedicated role model that he is today. Domestic violence, homelessness, gang violence and bullying shaped his future in an amazing and mostunexpected way. As a child he and … Shaun Banks – I Am Defense – Ep140
Shannon is an American professional boxer, wrestler, bodybuilder, martial artist and actress. She was the first ever ToughWoman Champion. She was a professional boxer in the IFBA. She has competed on ESPN, starred in 2 pay per views and was featured in Sports Illustrated,Muscle & Fitness and USA Today. She was also a fitness competitor, … Shannon Hall-Girolamo – American Gladiators – Ep139
Deron is an Actor and Sportsman who toured the professional racquetball circuit for three years. In the early 1980’s he was a deputy sheriff with Los Angeles County As an actor he has been in movies such as Enter The Blood Ring, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, Batman Forever, Batman & Robin and more. You also may … Deron McBee – American Gladiator – Ep137
Gerald is an Actor, Stuntman, Martial Artist, Weapons Designer and US Army Veteran. He was born in Hilo, Hawaii and has been studying martial arts for over 60 years. Throughout his 50 year career in the entertainment business you have seen him in such notable tv series as The Original Kung Fu Series, Knight Rider … Gerald Okamura – Man of Many Weapons – Ep136
Jimmy is a former high school wrestler and teacher who attended UCLA. He was a pro MMA fighter with a record of 5-1 and quit fighting when he was offered the job to hostThe Discovery Channels “Fight Quest”. He was also a co-host during season 2 and 3 of American Ninja Warrior. He has been … Jimmy Smith – Unlocking The Cage – Ep135
Brad is an author, Podcaster and Self Defense instructor. He has been committed to empowering women for more than 20 years through developing and coaching effective self-defense strategies for the non-martial art female. He guides the Women’s Self-Defense Community providing instructors and students with techniques to successfully resist attacks by predatory men. He currently provides … Brad Parker – Women’s Self-Defense Community – Ep134
Juan is an American Tae Kwon Do practitioner. He is a 3-time Olympian and 2 time Silver Medalist.He has also won Gold at the Pan American Games and the World Cup. After leaving the mat he became a coach. He coached the US Olympic Tae Kwon Do team in 2008, 2012 and 2016 and has … Juan Moreno – Peak Performance – Ep133
