Everyday Martial Artist

Everyday Martial Artist


Latest Episodes

Michelle Manu – Lua – Ep143
November 29, 2023

Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Michelle Manu, a globally recognized 10th Degree Black Belt and dedicated instructor in the ancient Hawaiian cultural practice and martial art, Lua. As the s

Lynn “Red” Williams – Sabre – Ep142
November 23, 2023

Lynn grew up in Centerview, CA , near Compton and Carson, and was a member of the Bloods gang. He credits his mother and Football for saving him from that life. He played Football for Kansas Universit

Karen Sheperd – The Enforcer – Ep141
November 15, 2023

Karen is a martial artist and actress. She was the first woman to hold the title of #1 Womens Black Belt Forms Champion for theKarate Illustrated Rankings, a title she held again the next year. She w

Shaun Banks – I Am Defense – Ep140
November 08, 2023

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 th

Shannon Hall-Girolamo – American Gladiators – Ep139
November 01, 2023

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

Dustin Salsi – Formless Podcast – Ep138
October 25, 2023

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

Deron McBee – American Gladiator – Ep137
October 18, 2023

Deron is an Actor and Sportsman who toured the professional racquetball circuit for three years. In the early 1980s he was a deputy sheriff with Los Angeles County As an actor he has been in movies s

Gerald Okamura – Man of Many Weapons – Ep136
October 11, 2023

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 t

Jimmy Smith – Unlocking The Cage – Ep135
October 04, 2023

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 Q

Brad Parker – Women’s Self-Defense Community – Ep134
September 27, 2023

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