Master James Hammock is an instructor at TCB Martial Arts in Sneads Ferry North Carolina. James has also been a lifelong fisherman, a diver, and a commercial oyster farmer. His teacher was friends with Elvis, and James was born in Japan. These are just some of the interesting topics we talk about on today's show. "Along with having a 5th Degree Black Belt in Karate, Shihan Hammock also holds Black Belts in various other disciplines and considers himself a lifelong student.  Master Hammock is a 3-time inductee into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame and an inductee in the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame"

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Today we have a very special guest, bodyguard to the stars, Master Robert Olmedo. Robert talks to us about his incredible story of working for Princess Diana, JFK Junior, Carlos Santana, and more. Robert became a black belt in judo by the age of 14 and has spent the rest of his life since then traveling the world. He has instructed special forces, taught at the Chilean Naval academy at the age of 17, and created a breast cancer foundation.

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Today we are joined by CD Young. CD's wife Michele joined us on our last episode, now CD is here to give us a deeper look into the business side of running a successful school, how to maintain students and keep a low attrition rate, and how to create a fun experience for the kids without disrespecting tradition. CD and Michele own CD Young's Karate in Nevada with over 200 students. CD is a certified 5th dan black belt in San Moo Kwan, he also holds certifications in Krav Maga, and has helped train local law enforcement.

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today we are joined by Michelle Young 4th dan black belt in Song Moo Kwan, senior martial arts instructor, and life mastery program director. Michele talks about the C4 programs she uses to integrate martial arts into schools in order to help develop healthy young individuals. Michele and her husband have a martial arts school with over 200 students, and she talks about how she balances being a business woman second, and a martial artist first. 

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Dr. Bohdi Sanders is a multi-award-winning author, a bestselling author of 16 books, a 5th-degree black belt in Shotokan Karate, a Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee, an avid philosopher, and a life coach. His common sense philosophy and worldview have inspired and helped thousands of people worldwide. He has a knack for taking complicated concepts and explaining them in a down-to-earth, easy-to-understand way that everyone can comprehend and apply to his or her life.

Dr. Sanders has degrees in Sociology, Education, Naturopathy, and Holistic Health, and has studied philosophy for most of his life. He is a father and a proud grandfather of two energetic boys. His work has been recognized internationally and has won multiple national book awards. His book, Modern Bushido, hit #1 on Amazon and ranked in the TOP 10 for a total of 107 weeks. His book, Men of the Code also hit #1 on Amazon, and several of his books have hit the top 10 on Amazon's bestseller list. Dr. Sanders has studied martial arts for over 36 years and has been sharing his philosophy for over two decades.

Those interested in contacting Dr. Sanders for life coaching appointments or information may reach him at: KaizenQuest@comcast.net.

Dr. Sanders is the author of:

* The Art of Inner Peace: The Law of Attraction for Inner Peace

* Modern Bushido: Living a Life of Excellence

* Men of the Code: Living as a Superior Man

* Defensive Living: The Other Side of Self-Defense

* BUSHIDO: The Way of the Warrior

* Secrets of the Martial Arts Masters vol. 1 & 2

* DEFIANCE: The Dark Side of the Martial Arts

* Warrior Wisdom: Ageless Wisdom for the Modern Warrior

* Warrior: The Way of Warriorhood

* The Warrior Lifestyle: Making Your Life Extraordinary

* Wisdom of the Elders: The Ultimate Quote Book for Life

* Martial Arts Wisdom

* Secrets of the Soul

Dr. Sanders' books have received high praise and have won several national awards, including:

* Elite Black Belt Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award

* U. S. Martial Arts Hall of Fame: Warrior Award 2013

* #1 on Amazon.com's Best Seller List: Modern Bushido 2013

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Leonardo Xavier joins us on today's episode to talk about the traditional values of Jiu-Jitsu, his connections to the most traditional school in the world, the family that founded it, and his own personal views on the state of the art today.

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Don't be fooled, this episode is going to acquaint you with former U.S. Marine Patrick Kelly aka "Gunny" as he talks about his life as a long-time martial arts teacher, 5th dan in Kwuan Ki Do, and beloved member of the martial arts community. Check out Martial Arts Hall of Famer Patrick's Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/paris.kelly.982/about