Everyday Martial Artist

Donnie Williams is a United States Navy Veteran. He has a degree in Police Science and served asa reserve officer.He was one of the top tournament competitors of his time and retired with more than 85 Championshiptrophies. He has appeared in several motion pictures including A Force of One, Black Belt Jones andEnter The Dragon. He is a co-founder of the Black Karate Federation. As his experiences with the life-changing benefits of martial arts study became more apparent, hebegan to more vigorously pursure his spirtual calling. He is the Bishop at The Family Church International Please welcome to the show Bishop Donnie Williams. BLACK KARATE FEDERATION – Home (bkfwarriors.org) Conquest Over Hatred: The Donnie Williams Story: Bleecker, Tom, Hyams, Joe: 9780965313254: Amazon.com: Books

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 real Kumite with Frank Dux! / Viking Samurai interviews Frank Dux – YouTube

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. Willie The Bam Johnson – Speaking Motivation Coaching | The Official Site of Willie The Bam Johnson Amazon.com : Willie The Bam Johnson Willie Johnson – IMDb Columbia Kids Fitness – Point MMA – Columbia, Maryland Laurel Kids Martial Arts – Better Attitude Makers Martial Arts – Laurel, Maryland (thebams.com) Home – US Capitol Classics • China Open

Jeff Speakman grew up in Chicago where he was an All American Springboard Diver and competitive gymnast. He also holds a degree in Philosophy. He is a cancer survivor and holds two 9th Degree Black Belts. He is the creator of Kenpo 5.0. Jeff has starred in numerous movies including one of my favorites – The Perfect Weapon. I hope you enjoy his story. Jeff Speakman – Martial Arts group Las Vegas Kids Martial Arts – Jeff Speakman’s Kenpo 5.0 – World Training Center – Las Vegas, Nevada (jeffspeakmanlv.com) Jeff Speakman – IMDb

Christine is an Instructor, stunt person, actress, product designer, spokesperson and more.She holds a 9th degree Black belt and has been studying martial arts for over 40 years.She is one of only 3 people to be certified by 3 of the Kenpo Pioneers in the US:Grand Masters Nick Cerio, Ed Parker and George Pasare.in 1991 she broke a record by winning gold medals in Forms, Fighting and Weapons at the WAKO WorldChampionships. And she did it again in 1993.She has appeared on over 50 magazine covers and inducted into over 40 Hall of Fames.She has been involved in numerous TV shows and movies including The Next Karate Kid, Batman & Robinand WMAC Masters. I hope you enjoy her story. Ocean State Grand Nationals – Where Champions Compete Warwick Martial Arts and Krav Maga Self Defense Classes | Don Rodrigues Karate Academy, LTD – Warwick, Rhode Island (2) Christine Bannon-Rodrigues | Facebook

George Chung is the co-founder and CEO of JungoPlus, now one of the fastest growing internationalstreaming media platforms in the ad supported space.Prior to that, he served as Chief Content Officer of Crunchyroll launching Second TV and K-drama.com,the company’s first international live action OTT platform. A former 5 Time World Karate Champion and Black Belt Hall of Fame inductee. Chung’s business careerstarted in the martial arts teaching over 20,000 students. Promoting over 1000 to Black Belt.He spent 14 years as a coaching specialist for the SF 49ers earning a Superbowl Ring for the 1994 season. I hope you enjoy his story! Jungo TV | We Deliver your Passion George Chung – IMDb Authors – George Chung – Coaches Choice Jungo Plus: Watch Free Movies and TV Now. No Sign Ups. No Commitments.

Jarred has been a high school Science Teacher for 19 years. He lives in Nashville with his Wife, Son,Cat, Dog and Hedgehog.   Jarred has been studying Japanese martial arts since 1995 while attending the University of Florida.  He earned his shodan in Chendokan Aikido as well as in Sogetsu ryu kenjutsu in 2001.  He has studied Pukulan Cimandi Kombinasi Pencak Silat and is currently a student of Nami ryu Aikiheiho under the instruction of Brian Williams in Nashville, TN. Jaredd started the Martial Thoughts Podcast in 2013 as a discussion with his friends about martial arts.  It has since evolved into a platform for martial arts ideas and interviews with authors and other martial arts personalities.  Its goal is now to provide a voice for the legitimate discussion of all aspects of martial arts, including HEMA and Asian.  Some of the more notable interviews have been: Iain Abernethy, Dave Baker (Forged In Fire-Judge), Anthony DeLongis , Stephen K. Hayes, Lawrence Kane, Jared Kirby (CombatCon President), Richard Marsden, F. Braun McAsh, Ben Miller, Kris Wilder, and James Williams (Nami ryu). Enjoy my interview with Jarred. Martial Thoughts (thinkingmartial.blogspot.com) The Martial Thoughts Podcast (google.com)

My guest today is a martial artist, a dancer and an entrepreneur. She founded her own fitnesscompany. She has been involved in TV and Movies and founded Iron Dragon Productions. I hope you enjoy her story. http://janellsmith.com/ Iron Dragon TV (idtvflix.com) IDTV ACTION FEST – Home https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2770757/ https://www.facebook.com/Iron-Dragon-Video-Productions-103442214532647/ Janell Smith (squarespace.com) Home – Tukong Austin

Sensei William Christopher Ford has been an Actor, done stunts, been a director, Producer and more.He has been involved in projects such as Knight Rider, The Last Dojo, Karate Kid 3 and many, manymore. He has been studying martial arts for almost 50 years and is theChief Instructor at Kaizen Dojo in Torrance, California. HI hope you enjoy his story. Home (kaizendojo.com) William Christopher Ford – IMDb Kaizen Dojo Films: Motivational Martial Movies – YouTube

Kathy Long is a 5 world titles as a professional kickboxer and became one of the top female fightersin the sports history. In the ring she earned nicknames like The Punisher, Queen of Mean andPrincess of Pain. She has appeared on the cover of 35 magazines, been inducted into numerous Sports Hall of Fames including The Bob Elias Sports Hall of Fame, Inside Kung Fu HOF and the Black Belt Magazine HOF. I hope you enjoy her story. https://www.seattlewushu.org/ kathylongema@gmail.com Kathy Long Vs. Yoshikai Wakana – YouTube Kathy Long – IMDb