The KOMA Show

In this episode of  The KOMA Show , we sit down with  Shay and Justin McGinnity , parents of four and owners of  Kansas City Mom Collective , to discuss parenting, ADHD, youth sports, screen time, and raising children with character in today’s world. The McGinnitys share their family’s journey raising four children, including their son Henry, who has ADHD and found a passion for martial arts at  K...

Most parents want to protect their child from struggle. But real confidence is not built that way. In this episode of The KOMA Show, Bronson Ko sits down with Mr. and Mrs. Morrison, an Overland Park family, to talk about how their daughter grew from a quiet and hesitant child into someone who is building confidence, discipline, and resilience. They share what it looked like when their daughter did...

In this conversation, Master Ko talks with KOMA parent Lauren Pak about the journey of raising confident, well-rounded kids in today’s world. Lauren shares her perspective as a mom on how martial arts training has impacted her family—especially in building discipline, focus, and respect both inside and outside of the studio. Together, they reflect on the challenges parents face in keeping kids eng...

In this episode, Master Ko sits down with Scott Havens, a devoted KOMA dad who shares how Taekwondo has helped shape his children’s growth and character. With two kids actively training at KOMA, Scott reflects on what drew his family to martial arts in the first place, and why KOMA has become such an important part of their weekly rhythm. Scott talks about the impact of structure, discipline, and...

In this episode, Master Ko speaks with Brandon Tasset, a dedicated KOMA parent who shares how Taekwondo has impacted his son in lasting ways. As a father of a son enrolled at KOMA, Brandon talks about how the structure, discipline, and positive role models at the school have helped his child build confidence, respect, and resilience—both inside and outside the studio. Brandon talks about what led...

In this episode of The KOMA Show, Master Ko sits down with Hilonee, a KOMA student of 14 years who just graduated high school and is headed into UMKC’s prestigious 6-year medical program. Starting KOMA Taekwondo at age four, Hilonee recounts her journey from a shy child afraid to kihap (diaphragmatic yell) in class, to a confident fourth-degree black belt leading classes, competing at state-level...

In this conversation, Master Ko speaks with Skylar Sheets, a longtime KOMA student, KOMA leader, and proud Black Belt, about her journey of growth and transformation. Skylar talks about being diagnosed with autism at a young age, navigating the challenges of childhood, and returning to KOMA during one of the lowest points in her life. What began as an outlet for movement and focus eventually becam...

Join us for a fascinating chat with Dr. Abid Bhat MD, MBA, a Kansas City–based sleep medicine expert from Sweet Sleep Studio, as he explains why quality sleep is essential for overall health. From understanding sleep cycles to exploring how sleep deprivation affects focus, metabolism, and mood, Dr. Bhat brings real-world insight into why so many of us—kids and adults alike—need better rest. He als...

In this inspiring episode of The KOMA Show, Master Ko sits down with Master Rulon—a fourth-degree black belt, studio owner, and lifelong martial artist who began her Taekwondo journey in 1980 under Grandmaster Ko, Master Ko’s father. From walking into the studio as a teenager with no idea what to expect, to becoming a resilient leader in the martial arts community, Master Rulon shares her honest s...

In this heartfelt episode, Master Ko sits down with Mr. and Mrs. Kuhn, parents of Zoey — a dedicated student and mentor at KOMA. They share their family’s journey through martial arts, the growth they’ve witnessed in Zoey’s character, and how KOMA’s culture has impacted their home life. You’ll hear how Zoey developed not only discipline and confidence but also leadership skills by helping guide yo...

Dr. Kyle Gillett, founder of ⁨  @gilletthealth  , sits down with host Bronson Ko for a powerful conversation about his journey from traditional medicine to a more holistic, patient-first approach. Timecodes00:00 Starting the Practice: A Journey in Medicine00:54 Challenges in Traditional Medicine02:01 Branching Out: The Move to Functional Medicine03:00 The Flaws in the Healthcare System05:18 Unders...

Is your child strong-willed or hard to manage? You’re not alone—and there is a better way. In this episode of The KOMA Show, we sit down with Kori, a passionate educator and parent who shares how her journey through conscious parenting changed everything. From feeling overwhelmed and powerless with her own children to discovering tools that helped her stay calm, confident, and connected, Kori now...

In this episode of the KOMA show, we sit down with Erika Sheets, a dedicated mom and parental rights advocate, to talk about raising two children on the autism spectrum while balancing work, volunteering, and family life. Erika shares how structure, consistency, and confidence have been essential in her home—and how those same values led her family to KOMA Taekwondo. Her daughter Skylar, now a you...

Marc Gregson’s martial arts journey began in 1985 under Grandmaster Ko. The discipline, focus, and character he built as a child made such a lasting impact that decades later, he went searching for that same standard—for his own son. That search led him to KOMA Taekwondo, now led by Grandmaster Ko’s son, Bronson Ko. In this episode of The KOMA Show, Bronson talks with Gregson about: • Training und...

What do opera, medicine, autism, and martial arts have in common? For Dr. Irwin, they’re all part of one incredible journey. In this powerful and heartfelt interview, he shares how he went from singing professionally for 30 years to starting medical school at age 42—all while raising two children, including a son with level 2 autism. He opens up about: • The emotional experience of receiving his s...

Karie Perdew’s kids wanted to start martial arts, but she had concerns. Would it encourage roughhousing? Instead, she found that KOMA Taekwondo helped them develop discipline, respect, and focus. It also reinforced the values she wanted to instill at home. Through martial arts training, her kids learned self-control, perseverance, and responsibility. Her son, who was on an IEP for speech and acade...