The Martial Maze
By ISRAEL LOPEZ
The Martial MazeJul 23, 2023
Context, Positioning, Fluid situational Intelligence. Byron Rodgers
Your perception dictates your performance. If you don’t know or understand these statements…..Then this is the episode for you! Byron Rodgers is a United States Marine Corps combat veteran turned private security professional. He has successfully conducted executive protection operations in 60+ countries and counting over the course of the last decade and has consistently worked every client demographic the private security industry has to offer. Byron is a published author of the book, “Finding Meaning After the Military” and a double psychology major with his Master’s in the Science of Psychology minoring in Forensic Psych from North Central University. As the CEO of Bravo Research Group, his mission is the same as it’s always been, “To give clients more than what they pay for and establish relationships that will last a lifetime.” He believes that through diligence, flexibility, communication and consistent learning there is no obstacle that he, his team and his clients cannot overcome in order to arrive at a formula that works perfectly and specifically for each and every one of them on an individual level. With the grittiness of an infantry Marine and the refinement of a corporate executive protection agent, Byron Rodgers brings a firmness, finesse and an intelligence to the industry that his clients, teammates and employees’ value as well as appreciate.
As a protector by nature as well as by trade he hosts a very large and influential private security podcast called, “Executive Protection Lifestyle” where the slogan is, “private security is more than just a job, it is a lifestyle.” On an individual level Byron dedicated his life to the private security industry finding a love and passion for his clients and what he does that is rare amongst professionals with in any vocation.
Understanding the DO(way) in Judo with former Olympian Dr. Rhadi Ferguson
Shock & Awe. What do we know about speed? A conversation with the CEO of the Immersion Labs Mahipal Lunia Sensei
Konnichiwa! In this weeks episode, we get together with Immersion Labs CEO and founder to discuss what we know about speed in the Martial Arts, Shock & Awe!!!
Mahipal Lunia, Sensei is a Hoplologist that weaves together his deep passion of somatics, neuroscience and mythology to his teaching of martial arts. He empowers students to connect the dots and find their personal expression of the principles he teaches.
In addition to holding ranks in Shotokan Karate, Kenpo, Wushu and KAR, Lunia Sensei continues to be a keen student of the Aiki Arts, Chinese Internal Martial Arts (CIMA) and Filipino Martial Arts (FMA).
SHOCK & AWE Nov. 3-5 ,2023 for more information, please go to:https://www.theimmersionlabs.com/
Managing your fear when dealing with an altercation
What is fear? Can we learn to control it?
The way we as people experience fear begins in the part of the brain called the amygdala. The amygdala is the part of the brain where many of our emotions are processed. simply put . The fear response.
When the amygdala is activated due to possible danger, it elicits the fear response. Now This can happen when we are in actual danger, or when we believe we are in danger, in the practice of martial arts we try to simulate that type of danger in order to create a fear base type of stimuli in order to insight the fear response so the practitioner can learn how to deal with the way they respond to fear in a safe space. Ie The dojo. While the amygdala processes emotional experiences, the frontal lobe and prefrontal cortex control things like language and impulse control. When we experience fear, our brain re-routes energy to the amygdala, slowing down processing in other areas. That is why it can be difficult to speak or make rational decisions when we are afraid. As martial artist we strain to control that response.
In this episode Barak Yalad Shidoshi and Israel Lopez sensei discuss dealing with the fear response from Martial Arts's perspective.
We hope you enjoy
Martial, Arts in the educational system with special guest Restita DeJesus
Konnichiwa! In this weeks episode, we discuss the use of martial arts training in the educational system with a very special guest Restita DeJesus host of the Dynamic Dojo podcast, and talk radio show.
a little more on Sifu DeJesus
Restita DeJesus is a martial arts professional, training since 1978 and teaching since 1982. She is the owner of Seattle Wushu Center, a Tai Chi/Wushu/Filipino Martial Arts Academy.
Teacher certifications:
Certified Instructor, Wushu Certified Instructor, Taijiquan Certified Instructor, Qigong
Butokukan Karate- 2nd degree black belt
Doce Pares Eskrima- 5th Degree black belt
FMAA Filipino Arts - 6th degree black belt
Kajukenbo-Wun Hop Kuen Do Kung Fu (under Senior
Grandaster AI Dacascos) - 3rd degree black belt
Kajukenbo-Wun Hop Kuen Do-Chuan Fa Kung Fu (GrandmasterTerry Faircloth) - 8th degree black belt
Other certifications:
Kvudo- 1st degree black belt 2007
Began teaching in 1982.
Founded 'Inner Concepts Martial Arts" 1991: Provided instruction in Butokukan Karate
Co-Founded "Yin Yang Arts Center 1994: With business partner Sherril Johnson, provided instruction in Kajukenbo and Taiiquan ("Tai Chi")
Founded "Seattle Wushu Center 2007: Currently teaching
Kajukenbo, Wushu and Taijiquan (Tai Chi).
Radio Show Host." Dvnamic Doio TalkRadio" on
BlogTalkRadio. Com. Founder of Seika Network, radio channel that features shows about martial arts, health, and fitness.
2012
Other Training:
- Reiki, Master Level
Owner of Seika Healing Arts: Reiki treatment, meridian flush Qigong treatment, Tai Chi & Qigong instruction, developed
"Tai HealthWorks" coaching program.
- laido- Japanese swordsmanship
Big Judo versus Small Judo with special Guest Gary Goltz Sensei
Gary Goltz Sensei is a past president of the Nanka Judo Yudanshakai (Southern California's Judo Black Belt Federation) as well as the United States Judo Association (USJA) where he also served as Chair of their Promotion Board, and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2003. He's also a writer for Black Belt magazine. Goltz Sensei currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Hal Sharp Judo Teachers Foundation. Founder of Goltz Judo, and the Winter Nationals ©
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Martial Arts grievances episode 24 with special Guest Shihan Glen Beck from the Deadly Art of Survival Magazine
Martial Arts grievances part two of three!!!
Konnichiwa!! We are added again more martial grievances! Barak Yalad Shidoshi and Israel Lopez Sensei go deeper down the rabbit hole of Martial Arts grievances. We hope you enjoy.
Kung Fu stuntman! A brief interview with actor-director, Marital artist Sifu Robert Bobby Samuels
Martial arts grievances!!!!
Konnichiwa! In this weeks episode, we discuss the things that make us very very upset in the Martial community. That's right folks Martial grievances. We had a great time doing this episode. We look forward to doing a handful more. We are hoping to have some special guest on, and if you.... Yes! You one of our listeners want to have your Martial grievance read on the air please inbox us at www.martialmaze.com. We look forward to hearing from you and once again, thank you for listening.
Self protection self-defense is there a difference?
Were Ninjas/Shinobi's real or made up fiction? Debunking the ninja's did not exist myth.
We Can Save Children an interview with Vincent Lyn
Traditional training, or life experience? When the rubber meets the road
More than just a student?
Konnichiwa! In this weeks episode we explore a Martial insight from Randy Haskins Sensei of the Underground Alliance Martial Science Research Association. "Time spent with Sensei, outside of a dojo is just as valuable, if not more valuable as the time spent inside the dojo." Which at the end of this episode, I was left with a question. Are you more than just a student? We hope you enjoy
The Ninja Master Stephen K. Hayes
Hayes returned to the United States with his wife, Rumiko, in late 1980 when his Japan residency visa expired, and began teaching and authoring numerous books and magazine articles.
In 1985, he was entered into the Black Belt magazine's Hall of Fame as Instructor of the Year. He was again featured on the cover of Black Belt in the March 2007 issue. The magazine's opening editorial described him as "one of the 10 most influential living martial artists in the world". In 1993, Hayes was awarded the judan (tenth-degree black belt) in Togakure-ryū ninjutsu from Hatsumi.
In 1997, he founded the martial art of To-Shin Do, an art based in his experience of budō taijutsu.
In 2006, Hayes's name was removed from the display of active Bujinkan teachers, ending his official role within that organization. That his name plank was removed from the Bujinkan Honbu wall has been documented by both parties. However, the specifics regarding the motivation for the removal are in dispute. Some suggest Hayes was expelled from the organization. Hayes explains that he simply no longer participates as an active Bujinkan instructor. To-Shin Do is taught through his SKH (Stephen K. Hayes) Quest locations. The SKH Quest network now spans 31 schools across North America, Europe, Australia and Africa.
Hayes acted in the 1980 television miniseries Shogun and in 2004 was featured in the Discovery Channel documentary Unsolved History regarding ninja and their practices.
The Father of Modern Army Combatives Matt Larsen
Larsen has worked as a private security contractor throughout the Middle East and Africa, including managing a security company in central and southern Africa; designed Combatives systems for the Canadian Special Operations Regiment; and, consulted on the design of Combatives training systems for the US Air Force, the British Royal Marines and the British Infantry, the Polish Diplomatic Security Corps, the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces and Presidential Guard and the Kuwait Police Special Forces. He is currently the Director of Combatives at the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Exploring the importance of Kata in Judo
In this weeks episode, we get together with the head coach of Keene YMCA, Judo Club Ken Durand to discuss the importance of Kata in Judo
Ken Durand hold a Shichiban(7th degree black belt)in Judo. He is the Head coach of Keene YMCA judo club. Founded in 1975. He continues to host two Judo tournaments per year since the 1970 He was a New Hampshire state champ in weight division as well as overall grand champion in all weight divisions. Durand Sensei, has also been a US National Masters bronze medalist, and a US National Kata Overall Grand Champion. He is the Vice chair of USJA Promotion Board, member of National Kata Committee, Certified A (National) level in eleven kata. President or member of New Hampshire Judo Board of Director from 1970’s to present. He's taught Judoka who are able bodied, young, older, blind, deaf blind, orthopedically and/or cognitively impaired. and also continues to conduct zoom judo sessions twice a week for three years attended by judoka from across the country. We hope you enjoy this episode..... Also, thanks for listening
The Ballad of Harry Mok
Harry Mok began his film career performing martial arts fight sequences in independent films. He has worked as a stuntman, actor, producer, director and writer.
The Way of the Winds
The Chief Instructor at this location is GREGORY DUNCAN, who is a son of legendary martial arts pioneer, Professor Ronald Duncan Sr. Professor Duncan was the first martial artist to introduce Ninjutsu to the American martial arts community, and he is the founder of The Way of the Winds Martial Arts System. Gregory has been involved, and exposed to various disciplines of the martial studies since childhood, with over 40 years of experience,
An interview with Shihan Jean Phoenix and Shihan Shannah. Hall of Fame 2020 Atlantic City
" My pathway, Jita-Kyoei " a glimpse into the mind of the USA World Judo team coach
The way of modern stealth Shinobi-Jutsu. Interview with Judan Ali Abdul Karim
Master Ali Abdul Karim studied Shinobi-no-jitsu (Ninjitsu) from world famous and noted Grand Master Ronald Duncan since 1969. As fate would have it, Master Karim’s older brother Richard started him off in the martial arts in 1967 and later Master Karim went on to study Shotokan Karate from some of his local friends. Richard Lewis (brother of Master Karim) wanted him to take some formal classes. Master Karim used to watch Grand Master Duncan’s classes from the window at the Dojo at 519 Court St. near his home. Richard was going to take his younger brother to study with Grandmaster Ron Van Cliff and to their surprise the dojo was closed. Master Karim’s dream came true. Richard took Master Karim down the dojo on Court St. where he would begin his long journey on the warrior’s path. Master Karim spent a lifetime pursuing perfection in field of self defense and personal security. Through his study of Asian Martial Arts and Western Combat training, he later founded the Star and Crescent School of Essential Knowledge, along with his student, Brother Daud Jalaladin in 1974. Master Karim is the director and the head The Star and Crescent Martial Arts Federation of with schools along the East Coast. Star and Crescent is associated with and is a part of the Way of the Winds Federation that is supervised by Grand Master Ronald Duncan.
Ninjitsu is the ancient Japanese martial art involving security, surveillance, and commando warfare. Some of the arts that Master Karim has studied is Aikijutsu, Kempo Jutsu, Hakko Ryu Jujutsu, Kenjutsu, Aikido under Prof. Luqman Hakeem, aspects of Shiao Lin Chin Na, Fu Jiao Pau, Pa Qua Kung Fu, Eagle Claw, White Eyebrow Kung Fu, Tai chi quan, Shiao Lin Chi Gung, Wing Chung Kung Fu, and the Monkey Style to name only a few. It only seemed natural for Master Karim to pursue the modern Western approach to balance his training. Master Karim is an expert in SWAT team operations, pistol disarmament, and special reaction security. In 1982, the Military Police Corps unit of the U.S. Army at Fort Dix, NJ awarded him a certificate of appreciation in recognition of his outstanding performance as a primary instructor for the National Association of Tactical Teams (NATT), a special reaction team for combat. Master Kareem earned a certificate of achievement for the completion of the Advanced Urban Assault Rappel course, and Advanced Elevated Urban Operations course. Master Karim is a Licensed Private Investigator and is a CEO of his own Security firm.
With his training in personal self defense, security, and combat training, Master Karim is requested to teach seminars across the Eastern Seaboard and in the Caribbean. Master Karim has also helped to organize an educational plan for youths and adults about personal protection, self defense, and conflict resolution in the community. He is currently teaching the martial arts in Brooklyn, NY, and is truly a pillar in his community.
Let's Change the Martial Arts World a Conversation with DAOS owner and publisher Nathan Ingram Shidoshi
Let's change the Martial arts world! We can do better. We can be better and should be better.......
In this weeks episode we have a conversation with the Deadly Art of Survival, magazine, owner, and publisher Nathan Ingram Shidoshi
Shidoshi Nathan Ingram is the founder and Chief Instructor of the Deadly Art of Survival Karate System. He has been training and teaching martial arts for over 40-years. Shidoshi also is a 16 time Bare Knuckle Champion way before Ultimate Fighting was recognized.
Shidoshi began his training in 1968 under the instruction of Sensei Angel Crespo in the Shotokan System of Karate, and at the same time, White Crane Kung Fu with Si Fu Peter Chan. He then went on to study Shotokan with Shihan Hector Martinez as well as Goju Karate with Sensei Tim Yearwood. As a young man growing up in Lower East Side, Shidoshi studied different Kung Fu styles including: Northern Preying Mantis and Loong Fu Pai, just to name a few.
Early in his career as a Martial Artist, Shidoshi won many bare knuckle championships including, 1976 America Karate Championship, East Coast Karate Kung Fu Championship and the all Black Belt Fighter of the Year in 1976. On November 26, 1981 Shidoshi was given the highest citizens award in the city by Mayor Edward Koch for single handedly stopping a bank robbery. He also obtained international recognition when he was named the New Yorker of the Week by New York One News. Recently inducted in the Karate Hall of Fame, he was also featured in Fit Magazine for his dedication to his Rape Prevention Program. It is considered rare for a Martial Artist to be featured in a magazine other than a Karate Magazine.
Shidoshi has worked in his community for many years and has taught and trained over 10,000 students. He has produced over 50 champions and his students have won over one thousand awards. Shidoshi has been given many awards and honors for his dedication to his community. He has been featured in many newspapers, has made several television appearances and has participated in OVER 700 demonstrations. He is also known as one of the best – conditioned Martial Artist in the country, and has won awards for his physique and conditioning. Shidoshi is a Red Belt 10 Dan and currently the highest ranking martial artist in Chinatown NYC
188 E Third St
New York, NY 10009
United States
also, be sure to check out the Deadly Art of Survival magazine
How long does it take to learn a technique? plus we begin our speaker series with the great Sifu Alan Goldberg
Konnichiwa, in this weeks episode we discuss how long does it take for one to learn a technique. Also, we are very excited to begin our speaker series, and who better to begin with? Well..... He is sometimes refer to in the Martial universe as the "Godfather of the martial arts". The founder, producer, and director of the biggest martial arts mega weekend event in the world with 59 years of martial arts study under his belt. Our guest is none other than Sifu Alen Goldberg! We hope you enjoy!!
Note: due to recording difficulties, we were forced to use the audio recorded from zoom........ A mistake we will not make again
~ I Lopez~
Are you a customer or a student?
In this weeks episode, we discuss the very controversial topic Is someone who practices, and studies Martial Arts in a commercial setting a student or a customer? I've gotta tell you folks, there were times in this debate where we did not agree. This is definitely must listen to episode. We hope you enjoy.
For a point of reference, this is the original Budo Intuition that sparked the debate:
Budo Intuition: Are you a customer or a student? The real student of martial arts follows the teacher and has faith in the process, even when he or she doesn’t quite understand, the whole point is you are here to learn something you don't know, if you already know why are you here to begin with? The customer of martial arts behaves like they are making a purchase, as with any commodity, and may even try to direct the teacher. This is not Burger King have it your way, when you're a part of an accredited institution you don't go to the professor and say this is what I want to learn and how I want to learn it , that will be a quick way for you to either fail the class or get kicked out. Regardless of what they get, with this attitude, they leave empty-handed.This doesn’t mean that the student should follow blindly. Study and do some research about the system you want to get involved in so you can have some kind of idea of what to expect. Advanced students should be a good indicator to see how good the teacher is. Question is, can you judge yet? You only can interpret based on your current level of experience, so this too is difficult to do. Are you looking only at “technique”? Or can you see an overall demeanor? What is their attitude towards fighting and violence? Is it ego driven or truly self defense?The teacher establishes a Dojo or “Place of Enlightenment / Awakening / Self-Realization”) for the students to have a place to learn and practice the arts. This place is designed to exist for students to work on themselves on every level and to get as much as they possibly can from the environment and the practice.The existence of this place is made possible by the students and for the students. It is not a YMCA. It’s not a gym or a club. It is a place to learn the skills that helps them to find their true selves. And the goal is for everyone to gain as much as they possibly can from their practice.Accepting students in Springfield Massachusetts DM me for inquiries
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Common Martial Arts injuries
Konnichiwa!!! In this weeks episode, we discuss common martial arts, injuries, along with some personal stories! We we also discuss what principles the martial art/sport of Judo is trying to teach. Definitely a must listen to episode, so we hope you enjoy!
Faith and spirituality in the Martial Arts
In this weeks episode Barak Yalad Shidoshi, and myself discuss the rather controversial topic of faith and spirituality in the Martial Arts. We found ourselves asking the question does it still have a place in today's martial art systems? This is definitely an episode worth listening to. We hope you enjoy
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Health and wellness with our special guest, SiDaGoo Dr. Odette Russell
Dr. Odette Russell, also known as SiDaGoo is the wife of Sijo Abdul Mutakabbir. She is a ‘Grandmaster’ and founder of the women’s division of SWAM. SiDaGoo has many accomplishments entitled to her name. Receiving a Ph.D. in Health Psychology in 2018, being promoted to 9th Degree Black Belt titled ‘Grandmaster’ and earning ‘Designated Inheritor’ to the SWAM Martial Arts Academy in 2019 are some of the prominent ones. Although her martial arts journey officially started in 1971, where she trained for one year in the Ji Do Kwon Tae Kwon Do system, it wasn’t until she started training under her husband in 1980 that she considered herself a true martial artist. By 1998, she formed her own female division of SWAM, Sister Warriors Against Madness. Along with thousands of hours of training time (over 40 years), she has also participated in semi-contact karate tournaments (katas and kumite division; 75% of her wins were in 1st place) for almost a decade (80s-90s), operated successful dojos for two decades, and taught hundreds of individuals for over 30 years (primarily females from 1998 where she produced her own black belts). SiDaGoo has the respect from the martial arts community as she has received multiple awards and has been featured in multiple martial arts’ books and magazines. She also sits on the advisory council of ‘The World Headmasters Sokeship Council”, a martial arts organization benched by senior martial artists from around the world.
We hope you enjoy!!
The African-American influence, and experience in the Martial Arts.
In today's episode, in lieu of, Black History Month we discuss the African-American influences and experiences in the Martial Arts. Will give a little nod to New York Times, writer, Nicole Hannah Jones, and her 1619 project. We hope you enjoy this episode. And thank you for listening
The Hobbyist
The hybrid martial art the original MMA
The importance of reaching out to your peers in the Martial Arts
Konnichiwa! Ladies and gentlemen Barak Yalad Shidoshi is back! And in good health! In today's episode, we discuss the importance of reaching out to our peers in the Martial Arts community, along with some controversial, and touching subject matter. We hope you enjoy!
Getting out of your comfort zone!
In this episode, we discuss getting out of our comfort zone. Also as a bonus recently recovered lost episodes from Action Magazines Mega weekend at the Tropicana hotel casino in Atlantic City, 2020. This event is the biggest martial arts event of its kind and it happens every year. We weren't there this year, unfortunately, however we were excited to find what we thought was lost audio of recordings of Professor Grandmaster David Fury, Kevin Bergquist, in a surprise interview! We hope you enjoy!
Accreditation does it matter?
Silence is not always golden......
In this episode, Barak Yalad Shidoshi, and Lopez Sensei discuss whether it's appropriate to question or call out poor best practices in the Martial community. Along with the pros and cons of doing so. We hope you enjoy.
The evolution of Kenneth Melbourne Kempo Jujitsu Pre 1900
Upon returning, he stopped over in Okinawa and witnessed Okinawian Shorin-ryu Karate. He made up his mind that he would study this art when he returned home to the States. In 1971 he began his study of Shorin-ryu when he met and began studying with Sensei Mario Yambao. Sensei Yambao had won the Bronze Medal at the Japan World Tournament and had just arrived from the Phillipines. Ken studied with Mario for fifteen years and
earned Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt) in Okinawian Shorin-ryu.
Later earning his forth degree when promoted by 8th. degree Jun Caballero. Ken also studied and has black belt rank in Judo, Ju-Jutsu,
TaiHo-Jutsu, SenI-Ryu Budo as well as un-ranked arts like Catch Wrestling and Hung Gar.
During this time, Ken also studied Judo, Ju-jitsu, Taiho-jitsu, and Chinese Shaolin Chin-na. It was at this time that he started to dissect the Shorin-ryu kata (forms) and return the techniques to Pre 1900 meanings following the principles of Shaolin Chin-na.
Over the years Ken dove into a deep study in the ancient art of Chin-na which has five sections: Muscle Manipulation, Bone Dislocation, Circulatory Disruption, Breath Disruption, and Pressure Point Attacks. The Pre 1900 was reborn and Ken called it Kempo-jitsu Pre 1900 MA, meaning "Chinese/Okinawian Truth". Ken was to bring the old martial art to the attention of sport martial artists through out America. Most students of "Sports Martial Arts" believe they are studying the "Old Arts" , but are in fact practicing the art developed between 1900 and 1940 for Okinawian school children. Ken made it a point to meet and listen to many Grandmasters of other arts through the years. Among these are:
 Grand Master Winchell P C Woo of the Hung Gar Fu Hok (Hung Family Tiger/Crane) who taught Ken many secrets of Chin-na
O Sensei Phillip S Porter the American Judo Legend under who Ken won his 5th Dan in Judo
Grand Master of ITJF Taiho-jutsu Bernard "Gil" Gilbert who is an expert in Vital Point Attacks and Restraining Techniques and over the years earned his 10th. degree under GM Gilbert.
Grandmaster of American Taiho-jitsu Alan Cunningham who excels in Law Enforcement techniques and Short Stick. Ken learned many techniques from GM Cunningham.
Master 6th Degree James Byersdorf who spent many years teaching Judo and Ju-jitsu at the MACKO Headquaters before moving to Vermont. The world lost a fine Judo teacher when Master Byersdorf passed away in 2018.
Grandmaster Kenneth Miarecki who presently works on Judo and Sen-i Ryu Budo with Ken at MACKO Headquarters.
Thanks to GM Miarecki Ken has perfected Judo balance in combat which he incorporated into his art of Kempo-Jitsu Pre 1900 MA.
Training in the Martial Arts through online learning it's usefulness and pitfalls
Can you learn martial arts online? A lot of martial artist struggled with this very question over the last two years during Covid. In this episode the Martial Maze gets together with the founder of the Underground Alliance Martial Science Research Association, and author of insight 101 The Way of Big Power Randy B. Haskins Sensei to discuss and hopefully answer that very question.
We hope you enjoy.
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The Mentoring system, and Race in the martial arts
Konnichiwa! In this episode we get together with Martial Maze season one alumnus Mark Bolo Whitley, as we discuss the mentoring system in various Martial Arts systems of study. Along with race and its affects in the Martial community.
Politics in the Martial Arts
In this episode, the Martial Maze discuss politics, and its effects in the dojo. From Federation bureaucracy's to dealing with parents all of these things affect how a dojo is ran and managed.
Women of the martial arts Miki Takemori Judo
Her uncle is an 8th degree and is presently the head coach of the US Naval Academy.
Before her dad passed away 3 and ½ years ago. He was a 9th Dan and Sensei of Washington Judo Club. He was an IJF -A referee, head coach of both the USA Men’s and Women’s National Judo teams. He was part of the Judo Black Belt Federation which was the original National Judo Organization in the US.
Miki's family heritage in judo has left her with a lot of big shoes to follow but here is some of her stats: 6th degree Black belt in Judo (USJF and Kodokan) IJF – B referee
Head Instructor and co- founder of Toshi Budokai Judo in Braintree MA with John Floyd (4th Dan and my husband) since 1985
· Chair of Shufu Board of Examiner (the promotional board for a black belt organization encompassing much of the East Coast of the United States and associated with the United States Judo Federation) Member of United States Judo Federation (USJF) Promotional Board.
· USJF Master Teacher Instructor
· USJF Self Defense Instructor
· Past National competitor. Placed as high as 2nd as a shiai competitor in the Senior National Judo Championships, National Kata Champion (Ju no Kata and Katame no kata), High School and Collegiate Champion.
· Presently actively competing in Ju no kata at the National level with Wendy Pietroniro of Shinzon Judo, NH.
The Pioneer: number 2 in the foundation series
Raising The Bar :Special Guest Randy Haskins
First episode from the Our Foundation series!! Who better to have on the show. But Randy Hastkens: Author of Insight 101 The way of big power. Founder of the Underground Alliance Martial Science Association.