My guest this week is Melanie Gibson. Melanie is an author, blogger and martial artist. Her blog is called Little Black Belt (link below) and her new book is titled Kicking and Screaming (link below). I hope you enjoy her story. Little Black Belt: a Martial Arts Blog – Life lessons from a Tae Kwon … Melanie Gibson – Author and Martial Artist – Ep21
Michael Dillard literally grew up in the world of martial arts. His father founded Century Martial Arts and Michael is currently the President of Black Belt Magazine and the Vice President of Century. I hope you enjoy his story. Black Belt Magazine Century Martial Arts Supply | Martial Arts Uniforms & Gear | Martial Arts … Michael Dillard – President of Black Belt Magazine – Ep20
Stevie is a successful improv comedian, keynote speaker, corporate trainer, entertainer, author, husband, and stepdad. He is equal parts entertainer and educator. Stevie also holds 4 black belts. Enjoy his story. Stevie Ray – Stevie Rays Comedy Check out the books that Stevie has authored Products Archive – Stevie Rays Comedy https://media.blubrry.com/everydaymartialartist/everydaymartialartist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/StevieRayEpisodeEMA019.mp3Podcast: Play in new … Stevie Ray – Comedian, Author and more – Ep19
Jere Hilland is a NRA Instructor, Training Counselor, Chief Range Safety Officer, a master woodworker, a musician and even dabbles in Astronomy. Master Hilland also has over 46 years experience in the martial arts. Listen to his story. jrhilland.com (hapkidoselfdefense.com) https://media.blubrry.com/everydaymartialartist/everydaymartialartist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/JereHillandEpisodeEMA018.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:56 — 45.2MB)Subscribe Here Apple Podcasts | … Jere Hilland – Hapkido Master Instructor – Ep18
Sensei Tim Kiel has been involved in the martial arts for over 49 years. He currently holds the rank of 7th Dan in Shotokan Karate and is the head instructor of Central Minnesota Karate. Tim was my second ever martial arts instructor. Enjoy his story. CMK | Home (centralmnkarate.com) https://media.blubrry.com/everydaymartialartist/everydaymartialartist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/TimKIelEpisodeEMA017.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | … Tim Kiel – Shotokan Master Instructor – Ep17
Jon Engum is a 7th Dan Kukkiwon Certified Taekwondo Grandmaster with over 40 years experience practicing and teaching Taekwondo. He own and operates Engum’s Academy of TaeKwonDo in Brainerd, MN. Jon is currently the president of the Minnesota Tae Kwon Do Association. Jon is the author of the Flexible Steel and Trembling Shock books, Creator and Chief Instructor of the … Jon Engum – Tae Kown Do Master, Kettlebell & Flexibility Expert- Ep16
Chris has been studying karate for 24 years and has achieved the rank of 4th Dan black belt and the honorific title of “Renshi”. Learn what piqued his interest in the martial arts and what styles he has been involved in. Listen to Chris tell his story. Ōkami Karate Dojo – New Haven – Self … Chris Adamchek – 4th Dan Renshi – Ep15
Rick Avery is an award winning Stuntman, Stunt Coordinator, Actor, Director, Author, Photographer, Helicopter Pilot, Aerial Coordinator with over 700 feature film, television and commercial credits. He is also a 7th degree black belt in American Kenpo. Rick is a four-time World Champion Masters Boxing Champion winning the USA Masters National Title in 2015 and 2016 and two … Rick Avery – Hollywood Stuntman, Kenpo Black Belt and Boxer – Ep14
The man I dubbed “The Nicest Guy In MMA”. Brock Larson grew up near Brainerd, MN and started competing in wrestling at a young age. Find out how Brock went from small town midwest wrestler to the WEC, UFC and ONE FC. I hope you enjoy Brock’s story on this weeks episode. St. Cloud Martial … Brock Larson – WEC and UFC Competitor – Ep13
Melissa Moses is the founder, owner and chief instructor of Nicola Valley Muay Thai and Self Defense. Hear about the high and low points and what it took to get to where she is today. Listen to her amazing and inspiring story and what she is doing to help indigenous women and girls. (4) Nicola … Melissa Moses – Nicola Valley Muay Thai – Ep12
