Andre was born in Birmingham, AL and attended high school in Neward, NJ.He was an All-American defensive end and 3 year letterman at the University of Iowa and wasalso a 2 time All Big Ten Selection. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 2nd round of the 1982 NFL Draft. He played … Andre Tippett – NFL Hall of Fame – EP98
Richard is an Australian martial artist, stuntman and actor.After high school he worked as a bodyguard in the entertainment industry before pursuing an acting career. His first screen appearance was in the 1980 Chuck Norris film The Octagon and he has worked onover 80 feature films and television shows since. He has appeared in numerous … Richard Norton – Zen Do Kai – EP97
Chris Casamassa started his martial arts journey at the age of 4.Over a 10 year stretch on the tournament circuit he was a 4-time national champion in forms,he won 2 national weapons titles and was a top 5 rated middleweight fighter. After retiring from competition he focused on his film and television career with roles … Chris Casamassa – Red Dragon – Ep96
Charlie is a founding partner of Moore & Lee LLP. He practices in all areas of litigation, focusingin construction, healthcare, general and professional liability, gaming, and corporate & commerciallaw. In which he has negotiated over 2500 settlements. He started martial arts in 1969 with Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee, becoming an instructor in theJhoon Rhee system. He … Charlie Lee – Jhoon Rhee System – EP95
Joao was born in Brasilia, Brazil and moved to Rio de Janeiro was he was 17. In his youth he was very active in swimming. As part of the sports and nutrition world he was a top sales rep for Optimum Nutrition and startedhis own store in 1999. During this time he developed a friendship … Joao Crus – Jiu-Jitsu – EP94
Jodi is an author, teacher, mother, and 5th degree martial arts master.She has a bachelor’s degree in social sciences and communication and a master’s degree in education.She taught 5th and 6th grade special education for 10 years. Her and her husband, (Who is an 8th dan Grandmaster) together with their three children,own and run a … Jodi Harrison-Lee – Find Your Strength – EP93
Pat has been involved in martial arts for over 55 years. He currently holds a 10th Degree black belt in Karate and a 2nd degree black belt in BJJ. He has been a competitor, Instructor, School owner and Promoter. A top ranked Karate National Competitor, a 3 time Black Belt Masters World Champ in BJJ. … Pat Worley – USA Karate – Ep92
Isaac grew up in Israel and regularly visited the cinema with Bruce Lee being an idol andinfluence. He started training in Martial Arts at an early age, and has trained in numerous styles, opening hisown school in 1979. As a young man he completed mandatory service is the Israeli Army for 3 years before studying … Isaac Florentine – Director – Ep91
Rondy was a senior designer in Advertising/Marketing firms in Detroit for over 10 yearseventually opening her own agency. After getting involved in martial arts it ended up becoming a very important part of her life.She lived and trained in Korea for 2 years then returned to the US and opened her own school. She is … Rondy McKee – SISU Kwan – Ep90
Stephen was born in Wilmington, DE and raised in Dayton, OH.He attended Miami University in Oxford, OH and left with with a degree in Speech and Theatre. He has spent his entire adult life in the pursuit of perfection through the study of theAsian martial arts and spiritual traditions, living and traveling throughout North America, … Stephen K Hayes – To-Shin-Do – Ep89
