

Everyday Martial Artist
Brian Doucette
Every week we will chat with a different martial artist and hear their story.
Episodes
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Feb 10, 2022 • 1h 13min
William Christopher Ford – Karate Kid 3 Actor, Stunt Person, Director and more – Ep49
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

Feb 3, 2022 • 60min
Kathy Long – Professional Kickboxer, Stuntperson – Ep48
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

Jan 27, 2022 • 50min
John Terry – Black Belt Leadership – Ep47
John Terry is a certified speaker, trainer and coach. He is a best selling author and in-demandinternational public speaker. He is an Executive Director and Presidents Advisory Council Memberwith the John Maxwell Team. He is a certified human behavior consultant, a Real-Life ManagementMaster Trainer and an Accredited Emotional Intelligence Coach & Practioner. He is also a life long martial artist. I hope you enjoy his story.
IMAC Home – IMACUSA
Black Belt Leadership – Black Belt Leadership (beablackbeltleader.com)
Be a Black Belt Leader • A podcast on Anchor
USMAHOF Home – USMAHOF (unitedstatesmartialartshalloffame.com)
Amazon.com: John Terry: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle

Jan 20, 2022 • 53min
Ando – Podcast Host Sensei Ando – Ep46
Ando has been a martial artist most of his life. He lived and worked in Los Angeles for 28 years and relocated this past summer to Raleigh, NC. He is married with no kids.
I hope you enjoy his story.
Welcome – Sensei Ando Mierzwa

Jan 13, 2022 • 45min
Cynthia Rothrock – The Lady Dragon – Ep45
Cynthia is a true legend in the world of martial arts. She is an undefeated champion winning over 100 competitions. She has been on the cover of numerous magazines. She has starred in over 60 movies. I hope you enjoy her story.
https://www.cynthiarothrockofficial.com/
Cynthia Rothrock – IMDb
Black Belt Theater | Jungo Plus

Jan 6, 2022 • 58min
Stephen Koepfer – Stunt Performer & Technical Advisor – Ep44
Since childhood he dreamed of working in film and television; even attending filmmaking campin his youth. As he grew older he continued with filmmaking. At first with an old super 8 camera ofhis father’s and later with modern digital technology. After high school, he focused onvisual art, he earned his BFA in the School of Visual Arts on a full scholarship, and his Master’sDegree from Hofstra University.
He was a technical advisor on the series “The Human Weapon”, as a stunt performer he has worked onJohn Wick Chapters 2 & 3, The Blacklist, The Punisher and more. I hope you enjoy his story.
Breakfall Studios
New York MMA (Feature Documentary, 2011) on Vimeo
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenkoepfer/
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3554691/bio
Watch New York Combat Sambo Streaming Channel Online | Vimeo On Demand on Vimeo
(1) Breakfall Studios | Facebook
(1) New York Combat Sambo | Facebook

Dec 30, 2021 • 47min
Dana Sheets – Washington Karate Academy – Ep43
After working for a decade in documentary film, her current day job is in communications at the National Institutes of Health—doing her best to help new knowledge about health make it out into the world where it can be useful.
On the family front, she’s the proud mother of a son who trains in Japanese Kendo and creates anime music videos and a proud wife of almost 25 years.
Dana Sheets is a principal instructor and co-owner of the Washington Karate Academy in Washington D.C.
Washington Karate Academy – Karate School, Martial Arts, Karate (wkadojo.com)

Dec 23, 2021 • 49min
Ron Van Clief – The Black Dragon – Ep42
Ron Van Clief is a Marine & Vietnam veteran, A former NYC Transit Police Officer.He is an author, film choreographer and actor.He is a 5 time World Champion and 15 Time All American Champion.in 1994 at the age of 51 he competed in UFC #4 against Royce Gracie. I hope you enjoy his story.
The Black Dragon – Ron Van Clief (blackdragonfan.com)
https://www.ronvanclief.com/
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0885885/

Dec 16, 2021 • 49min
Jessie Bowen – Who’s Who in the Martial Arts – Ep41
Jessie Bowen is an author, public speaker & podcaster. He founded KarateInternational Durhamin 1980.. He has promoted over400 students to Black Belt. Hewas one of the first martial arts instructors to integrate martial arts into sportswith UNC football in the mid 80’s. He has been recognized by organizationsthroughout the country for his contributions in the martial arts.
https://www.whoswhointhemartialarts.com/
https://lp.zenmindbodymeditationformartialarts.com/?fbclid=IwAR2kX9SeKmsDMT1Boj1-HA2dBiu8JgmvqLyzJrYSMJRTq-Brl85WCdBXj3k
https://www.coachjessiebowensonlinestore.com/?fbclid=IwAR1ZyG593cL9MbrEkJ-XTG_EIlxBgE9nMcgXx-aCdgCoyBuJ4MPrIljLUNM
Jessie Bowen, Life & Buisness Coach

Dec 9, 2021 • 46min
Joe Corley – Kickboxer and Founder of the Battle of Atlanta – Ep40
Joe Corley is an American karate and kickboxing competitor, instructor, broadcaster and promoter who helped achieve the success of the Professional Karate Association and the early establishment of professional in the United States.
https://www.facebook.com/PKA-Associated-Schools-Members-1160343604130897/
PKAJoecorley@gmail.com