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More inspirational posts to come soon. For now, check out these inspiring women on the Podcast!
I’m thrilled to have my long-time social media friend, Restita DeJesus, to the show. Restita was born and raised in Seattle, Washington and began her martial arts study in 1978. She currently holds certifications in Karate, Eskrima/Kali, Filipino arts, Wushu, and Tai Chi and others. She is a former 3-time USAWKF National Champion and World Champion Tai Chi forms competitor. She owns Seattle Wushu Center in Seattle, Washington and teaches with my other guest today, Kathy Long!
As many of you know, Kathy Long is a retired Kickboxer, Boxer, Mixed Martial arts fighter and actress. She was raised in California and has trained in Aikido, Kung Fu, Kali, and Brazilian JuJitsu. Kathy attained a mega 5 world champion titles (amazing!!!)in her kickboxing career! Kathy’s film career includes: The Stranger, Knights, Under the Gun, Art of submission,Santa’s Summer house and more. As mentioned earlier, she currently resides in Seattle, Washington where she teaches with Restita DeJesus and co-hosts the Dynamic Dojo Radio Podcast.
This interview is a tag-team event with two amazing and accomplished martial art women. Both are former champions and both are career martial artists and passionate about their work.
Listen to Restita’s discussion about why she became a martial artist (Kung Fu TV?) and how she overcame a debilitating injury by practicing Tai Chi.
Kathy shares why she decided to become a kickboxer and a fighter, what it’s like to be in movies, and if being a woman fighter brought her obstacles…or opportunities. Finally, listen in to Restita and Kathy’s inspiring advice to all martial art women!
Links & Info:
Want to learn Kung Fu San Soo or KICKBOXING with Kathy Long? Contact her here: Kathylongema@gmail.com
Want to learn Escrima or Tai Chi with Restita DeJesus? Contact her here: ssifurestita@seattlewushu.org
Watch the Dynamic Dojo TV Martial Art Podcast typically on Sunday nights at 6 PM Pacific on Facebook.
Andrea’s inspirational books:
The Martial Arts Woman: https://www.amazon.com/Martial-Arts-Woman-Motivational-Stories/dp/1544916213
Martial Art Inspirations for Everyone: https://www.amazon.com/Martial-Inspirations-Everyone-Andrea-Harkins/dp/150297830X
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/dashboard
Andrea’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/andrea.harkins.75
I am excited knowing the value and credibility that your podcast brings to the martial arts industry. I am sure that it will be educational and entertaining to all who listen. I personally hope that it will be especially inspiring to the women out there who have the potential to someday become martial arts teachers themselves. They will have an enormous positive impact on their immediate communities and the world. Thank you for being a positive role model to so many.
Thank you! Now, If I can get the version right since this one has me coughing in it! Yikes LOL