Meet the truly inspiring Karen Eden Herdman! Listen to the Podcast here:
BIO:
From her days in journalism, radio and broadcasting, to movie experiences, her heritage, faith, martial arts, and writing, this Podcast interview covers the gamut of this “real deal” martial artist! Find out what you don’t know about this fascinating martial art woman in this podcast interview!
Rank:
Master Karen Eden is a 7th degree martial arts master of Tang Soo Do.
Nationalities:
She has multiple nationalities including Asian and Native American Descent.
Author:
Master Eden is most well known in the industry for her inspirational writing.
She has appeared in every major martial arts magazine in the country and world, including six magazine covers of her own.
A journalist by trade, Karen has worked for NBC and FOX affiliates, with live broadcasts airing on CNN, and reporting for FOX national and Animal Planet.
Her ability to turn everyday occurrences into life lessons started in the martial arts industry over 20 years ago, where she became known as the “Master of Inspiration.” Karen has written 4 books and writes two karate columns a month for MASuccess magazine and Taekwondo Times magazine. Her poem “I Am a Martial Artist” spun off an entire product line which has successfully sold around the world (Copyright Century Martial Arts.) She has since produced 3 product lines including “I Am a Martial Artist” and “They Call Me Master (copyright Century Martial Arts.”) Her third line “Dojo Darling” / “Dojo Disciple” wear was created to give street kids something to wear when they couldn’t afford a uniform. Many martial artists will buy the very same T-Shirt to provide a uniform for a less fortunate student today.
Movies:
Karen has also appeared in two major Hollywood productions, including stunt work in Van Damme’s “Sudden Death,” and a feature role in “Sworn to Justice” (w/Cynthia Rothrock, as seen on Showtime.)
Volunteer/Inner-city martial arts program:
In 2000, Master Karen joined The Salvation Army in starting the largest inner-city martial arts program in the world. Instructors volunteer their time at their local Salvation Army corps, and the program is funded by the organization.
She started “The Blood and Fire Federation” with current affiliates in the U.S., Africa, Canada and Eastern Europe. She is currently working to bring her inner-city martial arts program onto reservations where Native American youth will be given the opportunity to train as well.
Author:
Karen has authored four books. Below are some of the links:
I Am a Martial Artist
Will I Ever Feel Happy Again?: These Survivors of Suicide Say Yes!
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Tae Kwon Do
Exceptional Awards:
Karen was given a Proclamation by Mayor Michael Hancock of the City and County of Denver in 2012 citing “…through Master Herdman’s compassion for others, Denver and the world are a much better place.” In August of 2017, Karen was presented with “The Presidents Lifetime Achievement Award” from the office of the President of the United States, citing “…for her lifelong commitment to building a stronger nation through volunteer service.”
I personally thank Karen for being so motivational and inspirational for women in martial arts.
Karen’s links:
“The Eden Assignment Inspirational Series” on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/704028733138288/about
kareneden@centurylink.net
Andrea’s Motivational Books:
The Martial Arts Women Book: https://www.amazon.com/Martial-Arts-Woman-Motivational-Stories/dp/1544916213 (or contact me for signed copies)
Martial Art Inspirations for Everyone Book: https://www.amazon.com/Martial-Inspirations-Everyone-Andrea-Harkins/dp/150297830X
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