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The KOMA ShowA Sleep Doctor’s Advice Every Parent Should Hear | Dr. Bhat on Sleep, Growth, and ResilienceJoin us for a fascinating chat with Dr. Abid Bhat MD, MBA, a Kansas City–based sleep medicine expert from Sweet Sleep Studio, as he explains why quality sleep is essential for overall health. From understanding sleep cycles to exploring how sleep deprivation affects focus, metabolism, and mood, Dr. Bhat brings real-world insight into why so many of us—kids and adults alike—need better rest. He also shares a heartwarming personal story: why he and his physician wife chose KOMA Taekwondo for their family. They found that the structure, consistency, and leadership-building at KOMA created positive ripple eff...2025-07-2753 minThe KOMA ShowThe Power of Never Giving Up | Master Rulon’s 40 Year Journey in TaekwondoIn this inspiring episode of The KOMA Show, Master Ko sits down with Master Rulon—a fourth-degree black belt, studio owner, and lifelong martial artist who began her Taekwondo journey in 1980 under Grandmaster Ko, Master Ko’s father.From walking into the studio as a teenager with no idea what to expect, to becoming a resilient leader in the martial arts community, Master Rulon shares her honest story of perseverance, tough love, and personal transformation. Her candid reflections include how Taekwondo helped her walk away from a rocky relationship, find her purpose, go back to college, and eventually build a li...2025-07-211h 02The KOMA ShowFrom War Torn Korea to Building Champions in Kansas City—A Taekwondo Legacy—Grandmaster KoIn this heartfelt conversation, Master Ko sits down with his father, Grandmaster Ko, a first-generation Korean immigrant and pioneer in American Taekwondo. Together, they reflect on Grandmaster Ko’s early life—growing up in post-war Korea, working from the age of 10 to afford martial arts classes, and immigrating to the United States to share his passion for Taekwondo.This episode is a rare glimpse into the resilience and vision behind KOMA Taekwondo. Grandmaster Ko’s journey from delivering newspapers in the freezing cold to teaching students who would go on to the Olympics is a story of perseverance, discipline, and gr...2025-07-142h 31The KOMA ShowKOMA Parents Mr. & Mrs. Kuhn On How KOMA Taekwondo Shapes Strong Kids with Heart—The KOMA ShowIn this heartfelt episode, Master Ko sits down with Mr. and Mrs. Kuhn, parents of Zoey — a dedicated student and mentor at KOMA. They share their family’s journey through martial arts, the growth they’ve witnessed in Zoey’s character, and how KOMA’s culture has impacted their home life.You’ll hear how Zoey developed not only discipline and confidence but also leadership skills by helping guide younger students as an assistant instructor. The Kuhns reflect on the sense of responsibility, maturity, and focus that has blossomed in their daughter since joining KOMA — and how that growth has carried ov...2025-07-0631 minThe KOMA ShowThe Doctor Who’s Changing How We Think About Health: Dr. Kyle GillettDr. Kyle Gillett, founder of @gilletthealth , sits down with host Bronson Ko for a powerful conversation about his journey from traditional medicine to a more holistic, patient-first approach.Timecodes00:00 Starting the Practice: A Journey in Medicine00:54 Challenges in Traditional Medicine02:01 Branching Out: The Move to Functional Medicine03:00 The Flaws in the Healthcare System05:18 Understanding Functional Medicine06:42 The Role of Full Body MRIs08:26 A Personal Journey to Faith09:18 The Importance of Lifelong Learning in Medicine14:25 Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Explained17:24 The Surge in TRT Prescriptions32:22 Optimizing Hormone Levels Naturally38:33 Metabolic Health: The Foundation of Well-being45:06 Understanding Insulin and Fat Storage47:13 Diff...2025-06-291h 30The KOMA ShowDifficulty = The Biggest TransformationErika Sheets shares how her daughter Skylar, who is on the autism spectrum, found a sense of belonging and growth at KOMA Taekwondo. Unlike traditional sports, KOMA welcomes kids who don’t always fit the mold—offering discipline, transformation, and a community that sees their potential.Try a complimentary class and see the difference: https://www.thekoma.com/try-a-koma-class#TaekwondoForKids #KOMATaekwondo #KansasCityMartialArts #OverlandParkTaekwondo #martialartsbusiness #taekwondo #theKOMAwayVisit us at theKOMA.com2025-06-1801 minThe KOMA ShowAutism, Sports, and a Taekwondo BreakthroughWhen traditional sports didn’t work for Erika Sheets’ children, she found something different at KOMA Taekwondo. Martial arts gave David, who is on the autism spectrum, a place to thrive—building focus, confidence, and motivation through every stripe earned.Try a complimentary and see what makes KOMA so special: https://www.thekoma.com/try-a-koma-class#TaekwondoForKids #KOMATaekwondo #KansasCityMartialArts #OverlandParkTaekwondo2025-06-1701 min
The KOMA ShowParenting Strong Willed Kids: Conscious Strategies from Kori BloomIs your child strong-willed or hard to manage? You’re not alone—and there is a better way. In this episode of The KOMA Show, we sit down with Kori, a passionate educator and parent who shares how her journey through conscious parenting changed everything.From feeling overwhelmed and powerless with her own children to discovering tools that helped her stay calm, confident, and connected, Kori now brings that same wisdom into the KOMA Taekwondo community—helping children make better choices and helping parents feel supported.This isn’t just about martial arts. It’s about unde...2025-06-101h 08The KOMA ShowWhy This Kansas Family Switched to KOMA Taekwondo — And Haven't Looked Back—Mr. & Mrs. FusselIn this heartfelt conversation with Master Ko, Mr. and Mrs. Fussel share how KOMA Taekwondo became a game-changer for their family. After trying another martial arts school, they were drawn to KOMA by a friend’s recommendation—and quickly noticed a difference. From a warm, welcoming community to a structured environment that emphasizes respect and personal growth, the Fussels saw their children thrive.Their kids aren’t just learning kicks and forms—they’re building discipline, confidence, and focus that carries over into everyday life. This conversation gives a real-life glimpse into how families like the Fussels are finding more than...2025-06-0947 minThe KOMA ShowFrom Mom to Advocate: Erika Sheets on Raising Resilient Kids & Why Her Daughter Trains at KOMAIn this episode of the KOMA show, we sit down with Erika Sheets, a dedicated mom and parental rights advocate, to talk about raising two children on the autism spectrum while balancing work, volunteering, and family life. Erika shares how structure, consistency, and confidence have been essential in her home—and how those same values led her family to KOMA Taekwondo.Her daughter Skylar, now a young adult, is part of KOMA’s Leadership Program, where she’s not only honing her own skills but also stepping into leadership by helping guide younger students. Erika reflects on the confidence and se...2025-06-021h 04The KOMA ShowHow Taekwondo & Grit Helped This Tech Entrepreneur Build a $20M Business - Hoang NguyenDiscover how Taekwondo helped shape the mindset and success of Hoang Nguyen, a KOMA parent and co-founder of Menufy — a startup that grew to serve over 20,000 restaurants nationwide and was acquired by a major tech company. In this inspiring conversation with Master Ko, Mr. Nguyen shares how martial arts impacted his focus, health, and parenting—and how the same discipline is helping his son thrive at KOMA Taekwondo.What you’ll hear in this episode: • From waiting tables to selling a tech company • Why grit and commitment matter more than talent • The role of martial arts in building life-long discipline •...2025-05-2656 min
The KOMA ShowMarc Gregson Trained Under Grandmaster Ko—Now His Son Trains at KOMAMarc Gregson’s martial arts journey began in 1985 under Grandmaster Ko. The discipline, focus, and character he built as a child made such a lasting impact that decades later, he went searching for that same standard—for his own son. That search led him to KOMA Taekwondo, now led by Grandmaster Ko’s son, Bronson Ko.In this episode of The KOMA Show, Bronson talks with Gregson about: • Training under Grandmaster Ko in Independence, Missouri • Why character development in martial arts still matters • How the next generation can benefit from values-based trainingKOMA Taekwondo serves families across the Kansas City area, includ...2025-04-2354 min
The KOMA ShowOpera Singer to Doctor at 42: How KOMA Taekwondo Helped This Dad and His Autistic Son ThriveWhat do opera, medicine, autism, and martial arts have in common? For Dr. Irwin, they’re all part of one incredible journey. In this powerful and heartfelt interview, he shares how he went from singing professionally for 30 years to starting medical school at age 42—all while raising two children, including a son with level 2 autism.He opens up about: • The emotional experience of receiving his son’s autism diagnosis • How KOMA Taekwondo helped his son learn focus, discipline, and confidence • The life skills his daughter gained by training alongside her brother • How martial arts gave him strength during a tough season i...2025-04-2044 min
The KOMA ShowWhy This Mom Chose KOMA Taekwondo in Overland Park for Her FamilyKarie Perdew’s kids wanted to start martial arts, but she had concerns. Would it encourage roughhousing? Instead, she found that KOMA Taekwondo helped them develop discipline, respect, and focus. It also reinforced the values she wanted to instill at home.Through martial arts training, her kids learned self-control, perseverance, and responsibility. Her son, who was on an IEP for speech and academics, gained confidence and determination. Over time, he worked his way off the IEP. The structure and support at KOMA gave her kids an outlet for their energy while teaching them to set goals and work toward th...2025-04-2029 min
Connection Revolution PodcastEpisode 29, featuring Bronson Ko of KOMA TaekwondoEpisode 29, featuring Bronson Ko of KOMA Taekwondo, with Eric Rochester (host) and Nate Doom (producer).2025-01-2926 min
Side Kick Success#2 | KOMA, Taekwondo Standardization, Staff Retention, and RatesJoin us as we discuss martial arts business topics such as Taekwondo standardization, staff retention, student retention, rates, and more.2017-10-241h 01