"Own your space. Powerfully embrace who you are. Don't apologize for what you know. Continually strive to become more than who you are." -Michelle Manu.
Michelle Manu's interview is captivating and inspiring, from her practice of a Hawaiian Combat Art to wellness, womanhood, and weaponry. Don't miss her discussion about training airline professionals after the September 11 incident (and she has a funny story on how she became involved in that training!). Her brief bio is below:
Michelle Manu is known for her accomplishments as a 10th Black Belt and teacher (Kumu) of the rarely seen ancient Hawaiian Combat Art, Lua. She e is a wood weapons maker and expert. She is also the guardian and keeper of the only Kaihewalu Lua exhibit, located at the Martial Arts History Museum in Burbank, California. Michelle toured the Midwest as a professional Polynesian Hula dancer and choreographer (1990-2004). Michelle has been a vocational leader in the legal profession for twenty-three years. Check out her full bio at the blog page for this podcast: www.themartialartswoman.com
Links & Info:
Sensei William Christopher Ford's 52 Masters interview: https://youtu.be/r2W9IgvO71s
SHE Workshop: https://youtu.be/LT3ffTEom6I
Weaponry seminar: https://youtu.be/ccythkquZNs
