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
Dustin is a martial artist and podcast co-host who has studied multiple styles over the years. He is married with 3 kids and martial arts is a full family affair. He also loves classic cars and plays guitar. He is currently the co-host of the Formless Podcast! Please enjoy his story. The Formless Podcast on … Dustin Salsi – Formless Podcast – Ep138
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
Tracie is the founder and lead instructor for Play It Safe Defense. She has been a martial artist for29 years and her program has been taught to hundreds of thousands of children, teens and women since 2003.Her company officially certifies Physical Education teachers to teach self defense in PE classesfor California middle & high school … Tracie Arlington – Play It Safe Defense – Ep132
