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
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
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
The name Fred Ettish may not be instantly recognizable to some, but die hard MMA and UFC fans should know the name. From getting involved in traditional martial arts at a young age to deciding to take his skills to the Octagon of UFC 2 in 1994 and up to his comeback in the cage … Fred Ettish – UFC Competitor – Ep10
Grandmaster Jim Grimestad has over 42 years of experience in traditional Tae Kwon Do. He is currently the head instructor and owner of Red River Traditional Tae Kwon Do in Fargo, ND. Jim holds the rank of 8th Degree Black Belt. Jim is the founder of Ko-Online.com and also founded the Fargo Open Championships which … Jim Grimestad – Traditional Tae Kwon Do Grandmaster – Ep7
James DeMile is an American martial artist and author, he was among the first group of students of Bruce Lee, whom he met in 1959. In 1963, DeMile appeared in Lee’s only book, The Philosophical Art of Self Defense. He is an inductee in the AMAA Who’s Who in the Martial Arts Hall of Fame … James DeMile – Original Bruce Lee Student – Ep6
On our official first episode we have an AMAZING guest. Tom Bleecker started training in American Kenpo Karate in 1962 and currently holds the rank of 8th degree black belt. Tom started his writing career in 1970 under the mentorship of Oscar winning screenwriter and director Blake Edwards. The list of books he has written … Tom Bleecker – Screen writer, best selling author and Kenpo Black Belt – Ep1
