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Martial Artist, Former WWE Wrestler & Actor Ernest “The Cat” Miller

Former WCW & WWE star, Martial Artist and Actor Ernest “The Cat” Miller is beyond a wrestler, he is first and foremost a true martial artist. He has secured a recurring role on the new MacGyver TV series, has other film projects in motion and is launching his professional point fight league. Also on the […]

Founder of Combat Hapkido John Pellegrini

The founder of modern Combat Hapkido Grandmaster John Pellegrini has many accomplishments to his name and here is a list of them so that readers can learn much more about one of the leaders of the world of martial arts.  10th Dan Combat Hapkido – World Martial Arts Alliance, 9th Dan Hapkido – World Ki-Do […]

Martial Artist and Fitness Pro Linda Josefsson “Lady Viking”

Linda Josefsson was featured on the UCW Radio Show with Louis Velazquez to share her story, he is a little more about here and her journey to date. She is a 4 time national martial arts champion and acclaimed fitness trainer. “Many people aren’t aware of her accomplishments such as being a 3rd degree black […]

Twin Cities Lyme Foundation Founder Lisa Najarian

https://www.ucwradio.com/podcast/media/2021-04-15-UCWRadio_LisaNajarian.mp3 We had the opportunity to have the founder of Twin Cities Lyme Foundation and social platform   “My Girlfriendships” Lisa Najarian on the UCW Radio Show. The social platform brings women together globally virtually and in real life, giving them the opportunity to create lasting memories. The Twin Cities Lyme Foundation is a work of passion […]

Former Harlem Globetrotter Harold “Lefty” Williams

Born Harold Williams to parents Harold and Rita Gethers, Lefty grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey. Raised with 7 other brothers and sisters, Lefty learned early that if he wanted something it wasn’t going to come easily; there would be many days of sacrifice and hard work. It was also early in his life […]

International Speaker, Author & Mr. America Tom Terwilliger

If there has ever been an ambassador for fitness and healthy living, it would be #1 bestselling author, international speaker, and former Mr. America, Tom Terwilliger. Tom has spent the past 30 years practicing, advocating and preaching the benefits of exercise and performance living. Known as “The Achievement Mentor” Tom Terwilliger is a leading authority […]

FRANKIE AKA FUTURE LEGEND: THE STORY BEHIND THE BRAND

This is the story of not just a Clothing Brand but a movement, Frankie aka Future Legend shares with us the background of the creation of Underground Clown and its subsequent best selling brand Future Legend. He started the Underground Clown brand in 2008 in honor of his dear friend Cory Pelzer who was murdered […]

Invicta Fighting Championships Co-Founder & CEO Shannon Knapp

https://ucwradio.com/podcast/media/2015-05-15_shannonknapp_interviewucw.mp3 “If Dana White is the undisputed KING of the world of MMA then hands down Invicta Fighting Championships CEO Shannon Knapp is the QUEEN. She has done what no other person had the vision nor nerve to do and just 2 1/2 years later Shannon has made a big statement as well as her […]

Action Film Star Olivier Gruner

https://ucwradio.com/podcast/media/2015-05-15_oliviergruner_interviewucw.mp3 Following his graduation from the rugged training of the French Special Forces (similar to the U.S. Navy SEALS), former soldier-turned-action star Olivier Gruner applied the skills he had developed while in uniform both to an extensive list of dynamic screen roles and the intense preparation for the look and the moves each one has […]

Acclaimed Writer and Director Sheldon Lettich

Sheldon Lettich was born in New York City, but moved to California at a young age and grew up in the Los Angeles area. After graduation from high school he spent nearly four years in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving as a radio operator in South Vietnam with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, and later with […]

Former World Martial Arts Champion and Actress Christine Bannon-Rodrigues

https://ucwradio.com/podcast/media/2015-05-15_christinebannonrodrigues_interviewucw.mp3 When Christine Bannon-Rodrigues first bowed in she was 13 years old. At the time the Rhode Island teenager never realized that she would one-day reign supreme as one of the super stars in the world of martial arts. Christine studied Kenpo and Wu shu, earning her black belt at age 17. She quickly became […]

Former World Kickboxing Champion, Actress and Stuntwoman Kathy Long

Although retired from the ring for several years now, Kathy Long is still one of the most recognized woman in kickboxing today! She is still active in the sport from doing special appearances and giving seminars to serving as an event official. She’s also been in several movies as well. During her career she won […]

Martial Artist, Former WWE Wrestler & Actor Ernest “The Cat” Miller

Former WCW & WWE star, Martial Artist and Actor Ernest “The Cat” Miller is beyond a wrestler, he is first and foremost a true martial artist. He has secured a recurring role on the new MacGyver TV series, has other film projects in motion and is launching his professional point fight league. Also on the […]

Martial Arts Leader Oso Tayari Casel

Oso Tayari Casel is a humanitarian dedicated to improving the world one community at a time. His many cultural and philanthropic missions to several countries around the world fostered his cognizance of impactful community involvement. Throughout the years, Oso advanced his service-oriented endeavors in the United States as a youth counselor, community engagement consultant, and […]

Black Belt Magazine Hall of Famer Willie “The Bam” Johnson

Martial Arts Leader Willie “The Bam” Johnson, is an award-winning martial arts teacher whose life mission is to help young adults and others become empowered, through the martials arts in order to make good life choices. He is a seven-time sport karate and kung fu world champion, a two-time All-American champion, and a nationally ranked […]

Grandmaster Jessie Bowen

Grandmaster Jessie Bowen is an expert in life success, sports performance training, and international business coaching. He is a corporate educator for Duke Corporate Education and trains executives on how to break through barriers to achieve their next level of success. He is the President and Owner of Karate International of Durham, Inc. and Elite […]

The Black Dragon Ron Van Clief

Ron “The Black Dragon” Van Clief is a martial arts legend. Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1943, where he started martial arts training in his early teens. Ron Van Clief served in the U.S. Marine from 1960 to 1965 with a tour in the Vietnam War in the year 1965. Following his military service, […]

Founder of Combat Hapkido John Pellegrini

The founder of modern Combat Hapkido Grandmaster John Pellegrini has many accomplishments to his name and here is a list of them so that readers can learn much more about one of the leaders of the world of martial arts.  10th Dan Combat Hapkido – World Martial Arts Alliance, 9th Dan Hapkido – World Ki-Do […]

Martial Artist and Fitness Pro Linda Josefsson “Lady Viking”

Linda Josefsson was featured on the UCW Radio Show with Louis Velazquez to share her story, he is a little more about here and her journey to date. She is a 4 time national martial arts champion and acclaimed fitness trainer. “Many people aren’t aware of her accomplishments such as being a 3rd degree black […]

Singer, Actress and Fitness Trainer Dawn Derow

On this episode of the UCW Radio Show we are talking with Dawn Derow, a very talented singer who focuses on cabaret style music but is diverse and can cross over into rock, jazz and opera. She is also a fitness trainer, actress and writer. Learn more about her on the show. www.ucwradio.com More About […]

HGTV, DIY Star Jason Cameron

On this episode of the UCW Radio Show we had the opportunity to speak with HGTV and DIY star Jason Cameron, known for Man Caves, Desperate Landscapes and so much more. We talk about his fitness days, his background in construction, his mentoring of youth, his great relationship with his wife as well as Tony […]