Everyday Martial Artist

Bart has been involved in martial arts for over 50 years. He has trained in numerous styles and competed in events like The World Combat Championships, Battlecade, K-1 Grand Prix and more. He has competed as a kickboxer, worked in security and was even a pro football player is the USFL. He was in the movie Mortal Contact and He is the author of the book Shootfighting: The Ultimate Fighting System...

Dan has been studying martial arts for over 25 years. He has studied in multiple styles including Karate, Aikido, BJJ, MMA, Boxing, Krav Maga, KFM and more. He was training to be a police officer when he dediced to pursue martial arts full time. He was inducted into The Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2015 He writes the immensely popular blog The Martial View and has also written 2 books. His school...

Devon is from Tuscaloosa, Alabama and started training in martial arts at age 16. He currently holds a 4th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and a Blue Belt in JiuJitsu. He serves in the Alabama National Guard and has been part of building a rappelling charity to help and assist youth and teens in need, Tuscaloosa Youth For Christ. He was a competitor on the recent of American Ninja Warrior. Please...

Greg has been involved martial arts for 25 years. In 2017 he started Somerset Applied Karate. In 2019 he attained his 4th dan under Iain Abernathy. In addition to martial arts he is involved with art and design and has done work for other martial arts clubs. He is also a fan of comic books, video games and tv & movies. He is also the co-host of the Conversations on Karate Podcast. Conversation...

Kristopher is a independent, self published author based out of Colombus, OH. He is an avid sci-fi fan as well as a true crime and mystery aficionado. He is married and has 2 children. This is my first guest that is not actually a martial artist, BUT… His latest book is called “Quest for the Dragon Star: An Oral History of WMAC Masters” which is a behind-the-scenes story of the legenda...

Simon Rhee was born in San Jose, CA but spent his childhood in Seoul, Korea where he started his martial arts training. He is a stuntman, stunt coordinator, fight choreographer and actor. Master Simon Rhee is a World TKD Kukkiwon Certified 7th degree Black Belt. He won 2 Taurus World Stunt Awards. He has received 6 Screen Actors Guild Award Nominations. His IMDB credits total over 200. including o...

Penny is the education manager at WPBT2 South Florida PBS, where she created and oversees the production of an online program for pre-school teachers and kids called KidVision PreK. She has been studying martial arts since 1973 and is currently a 7th Degree Black Belt and was also a long time member of the USAF Board Of Governors. Please enjoy her story. Florida Aikikai – Martial Arts classes and...

John Worley is a native of Ft Worth Texas who has been studying martial arts for over 50 years. Earning his First degree black belt in 1969 under a panel of masters that included Chuck Norris. He opened his first martial arts school in Minnesota in 1973. He is the founder of National Karate Schools. He has been a commentator on ESPN, is an Owner and Operator of JLB Promotions, which produces The D...

Randel has been training in multiple martial arts for over 23 years. He has taught over 50 Wing Chun seminars in 12 different schools all over Colorado. He is an advocate of Kettlebell, Indian Clubs and Mace to supplement all lifestyles and training. Outside of martial arts he is a Anime Comic Book Sci Fi geek and a lover of food books and mountains. He is also the head Coach at Red Forest Chinese...

Michael is the General Manager of the Jackson Wink MMA Academy, where he has built an amazing flow of fighters coming in and out from all over the world. He is a black belt in Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has successfully competed most of his life. He is also a United States Navy Veteran Please enjoy his story. Mixed Martial Arts | Albuquerque New Mexico | Jackson Wink MMA Academy WHO WE A...

Samantha is 16 years old. She is a multiple time world champion martial artist, and has been doing karate for most of her life. In 2021, she performed on a French TV Show called “Game of Talents.” When not doing martial arts, she enjoys doing outdoor activities, spending time with her dogs, and making art. Please enjoy her story Minnesota girl shows off martial arts skills on French talent show |...

Andrew started his martial arts journey in 1990 and has studied numerous styles throughout his martial arts journey. He is currently the producer and co-host of Whistlekick Martial Arts Radio Podcast. For his day job, he is New Englands only full-time bagpipe band drumming instructor. And he loves Best of The Best (Sorry Jeremy…) Please enjoy his story. whistlekick Martial Arts Radio Episode 565 &...

Olivier is a French World Kickboxing Champion and former Commando marine. He has been a professional bodyguard and personal trainer. He created his own athletic brand and is a licensed helicopter pilot. He was discovered at the 1987 Cannes Film festival and has appeared in over 40 films and multiple TV series. In addition to being in front of the camera he has also been involved in Directing, Prod...

Fumio Demura was born in Yokoham, Japan in 1938. He is the author of such well known books as Shito-Ryu Karate (1971) Tonfa: Karate Weapon of Self Defense (1982), Bo: Karate Weapon of self defense (1987) and many more. He has appeared in several movies like: The Warrier Within, The Island of Dr Moreau, Rising Sun, Ninja and of course some of my favorites, The Karate Kid movies in which he was the...

Marc Tedeschi is an internationally respected designer, photographer, educator, and martial arts master. He has studied Eastern philosophy, healing arts, and combatives, for more than 45 years, training extensively in Hapkido, Taekwondo, Jujutsu, Judo, and Karate. A prolific writer, Mr. Tedeschi’s landmark publications rank with the finest ever produced on the healing and martial arts. He is the a...

Marc is a 35 year veteran of the martial arts. A USA Tae Kwon Do Certified Referee working in both Poomsae and Sparring. He has been the editor of Tae Kwon Do Life Magazine since 2016 and before that was a lead coorespondent at Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine. He has also hosted the Tae Kwon Do Life Magazine Podcast for 3 years. Please enjoy his story. Amazon.com: Marc A. Zirogiannis: Books, Biography,...

Byron Jabara is a Liettenant in the fire dept who also reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro last year. He is a martial artist and one of the hosts of the BJJ Brick podcast Please enjoy his story BjjBrick Podcast- BJJ, no-gi and good times! on Apple Podcasts About Us | BjjBrick

Ken has been a martial artist for 49 years. He is known for going beneath the surface, teaching internal body mechanics in an easy-to-understand way, and he has fun while he teaches, always quick to crack a joke or make a bad pun. He uses a science and evidence-based approach, rejecting much of the “woo woo” mystical mumbo jumbo that many internal arts teachers embrace. He believes the...

TW (Tim) Smith is the host of Kungfu Podcasts with 300 episodes of content. His journey in Chinese Martial Arts began in the late 1980’s and continues to teach in Raleigh NC. He has been teaching HopGar aka Lama Pai, ChoyLiFut, HsingI, YiChuan, Bagua Zhang and TaiJi Chuan since the mid 90’s. He has also been working with chronic disease patients in hospitals and clinics since 1989. Please enjoy hi...

Marco Lala is one of the most active invest property specialists in the New York Metro. He has personally handled the sale of nearly 500 buildings in the NY Metropolitan area and performed evaluations on several thousand. He holds a black belt in Kyokushin, Judo and BJJ. He has produced numerous books and training videos. He created his own martial arts system. He will talk about his personally ph...

Danny Lane has been one of the most sought after Instructors in the World the past 40 years because of his Dynamic and Unique integration of Martial Arts, Police, Military, Body Guarding and Personal Protection Blend of Styles. He is a 9th Degree Black Belt Master and founder of the World Martial Arts Centers in 1970 and the World Martial Arts Federation which is an all styles martial arts system...

Lawrence has been studying and teaching martial arts since 1970, often putting what he learned into action while working stadium security part time. A bestselling author, he has been interviewed by FOX, The Jim Bohannon Show, Computerworld, Forbes, Art of Procurement, Police Magazine, and more. Please enjoy Lawrence Kane Kane & Wilder – Stickman Publications, Martial Arts Podcast Amazon....

Donnie Williams is a United States Navy Veteran. He has a degree in Police Science and served as a reserve officer. He was one of the top tournament competitors of his time and retired with more than 85 Championship trophies. He has appeared in several motion pictures including A Force of One, Black Belt Jones and Enter The Dragon. He is a co-founder of the Black Karate Federation. As his experien...

Frank Dux was in the Marine Corp. He is an author, fight choreographer and martial artist. He has been featured in numerous magazines and involved in many movies including the one based on his life… Bloodsport. I hope you enjoy his story. Home (frankduxbloodsport.com The Secret Man: An American Warrior’s Uncensored Story: Dux, Frank: 9780060391522: Amazon.com: Books Making sense of the...

Willie is a motivational speaker and coach, a defensive tactics instructor. Founder of the Stronger Than Drugs Foundation. He is a 7 time World Champion and a 2 time All American Champion. He was featured on A & E’s Legends of the Martial Arts. Featured on TNT in Wesley Snipes Masters of the Martial Arts. He was also featured in WMAC Masters! And so much more. I hope you enjoy his story....