The Martial Arts Woman Podcast

With a passion for teaching and a natural talent for martial arts, Adette Rice felt a strong desire to break down the gender barriers and change the public impression of martial arts training. She set out to create a learning environment in which all members are welcomed, supported and accepted. Since opening the doors in 1999, Adette has positioned Driftwood Martial Arts as the premier training c...

Lucie Marsh is currently one of the few females ranked as 6th Dan i n the SKIF organization. She lives in the UK and has run her own dojo and competed in more than 7 World Championships, several European championships, and hundreds of National Championships.  While her background and achievements seem completely normal, Lucie's background and journey in martial arts is riddled with traumatic...

Collegiate karate perspectives from four martial art women! Listen in as these women share why collegiate karate is so important and why their instructor, Sensei Swanson, is so instrumental in their love and participation in this martial art. These women share a perspective rarely discussed, how practicing karate during their college years helped them achieve and grow into the accomplished women t...

Do you think you would be the person you are today if not for martial arts? Martial arts saved me from being negative, unhappy and miserable. Before martial arts, I was not confident or secure in who I was. Now, I have goals & dreams and martial art friendships that are deep in my heart. I have the confidence to step out and share my stories and the stories of other martial art women because i...

Martial artist, entrepreneur, holistic health, Cirque Du Soleil, Master Ken, Speaker, Self-Defense expert and school owner, Tiffany Richards. Tiffany Richards is a martial art school owner and holistic health practitioner.  Listen in as she shares her experiences in all of these topics, and more!  Tiffany is the Co-Founder of Peaceful Warrior Martial Arts with Sensei Richard Poage who pa...

"If this touches one person, I'm blessed!" - Sarah Tucker . Sarah talks about creating this lively book series for children based on martial art tenets. If you are an instructor, parent, or homeschool educator, you need to meet Harry & Friends! This fun Podcast discussion explores the behaviors and relationships of children through this powerful martial art book series that delivers relevant a...

Listen to this fascinating and fiery interview with AnnMaria De Mars, World Judo Champion and Entrepreneur - Owner of 7 Generation Games - games that make you smarter!  AnnMaria says, "you can either fight to not lose or fight to win," and she applies this across the board from competition to life. Learn what she considers a big mistake in her martial art journey and what the only thing is th...

Meet Debbie Hoplamazian, Emily Darlage, Jane Larkin Meiser and Susan Serota, four martial art women who do not know each other but who share their insights on the importance of being a martial art woman, empowerment, why women should learn martial arts, and how to take the first step into the martial art school. They all manage or own martial art programs or martial art outreach.  Jane shares...

Listen to my captivating interview with TRINA PELLEGRINI! Currently, Trina co-hosts a new show with Cynthia Rothrock on Facebook. Check it out! Trina's interview is enlightening and is a reminder of the importance of martial art and/or self-defense training. Trina's childhood abuse struggle (not graphic, but emotional) fuels her to train in martial arts and eventually become a martial art master a...

This episode is a positive message about finding success in your life by taking risks, accepting challenges, and following your heart. Martial arts gave me the confidence and tools that I needed to become a writer, motivator, and podcaster and reach my personal goals. What's holding you back? Listen in to an inspirational message that will motivate you to take the risks that can finally lead you t...

I'm thrilled to have my long-time social media friend, Restita DeJesus , to the show. Restita was born and raised in Seattle, Washington and began her martial arts study in 1978. She currently holds certifications in Karate, Eskrima/Kali, Filipino arts, Wushu, and Tai Chi and others. She is a former 3-time USAWKF National Champion and W orld Champion Tai Chi forms competitor. She owns Seattle Wush...

Shannon Henry is a 4th Degree Black Belt, school owner, and homeschool mom of four. Find out Shannon's views about the challenges women in martial arts face as martial artists and role models. She was recently on the local news explaining why martial art schools are essential during COVID-19 times.  Can you believe that she drove herself to the hospital when she was in labor with one of her c...

Chrissie's fascinating journey includes a 15 year stint as a police officer and prison guard in the UK where she honed her skills in control and restraint training. Her story begins as a youngster who eventually overcame severe shyness. As a young adult woman training in the early 1980's, Chrissie acheived her black belt, 2nd and 3rd dans between the age of 15 and 23.  She often won competiti...

Meet 83 year old Pam Neil currently training for her 5th degree black belt test in January, 2021. Have you ever wondered if age matters in martial arts? Pam Neil is your answer! She also actively trains in Krav Maga. Pam began martial arts 20 years ago in her 60's. When asked what it is like to train with men, we both laughed when she mentioned that the men in class don't punch her hard enough! Ma...

This episode  is jam packed with information, advice, and inspiration.  First - W hy martial art women are so important in our world today! Next - An invitation to be on the podcast! If you are a martial art woman with a story to tell that is inspirational or describes how you make a difference in the world, contact me to chat about it.  Finally - A very personal story about how mar...