The Legends Podcast

Bobby-Tucker

Bobby Tucker

From karate classes without safety gear to sparring legends and national fame, Bobby Tucker’s story is a powerful journey of resilience, rivalry, and legacy in the martial arts world.

Ben Kiker

Ben Kiker

From football dreams to karate legend, Ben Kiker built a legacy of resilience, faith, and leadership. Discover how one man turned heartbreak into purpose and shaped generations through martial arts.

Corky Sikes

From backyard training in Georgia to global champion, Corky Sykes shares how passion, discipline, and creativity shaped his journey—and his mission to inspire the next generation of martial artists.

Tony Bell

Tony Bell shares how a childhood choice between football and karate sparked a lifelong journey in martial arts. From training under Sensei Virgil Kimmey with his brother Melvin, to competing with the USC Karate Club, Tony reflects on the bonds, battles, and mentors—like Sam Chapman and Ronnie Barkoot

Ricky Taylor

The legacy of Ricky Taylor, martial artist, mentor, and community leader. From humble beginnings to founding USA Karate, his story inspires resilience, brotherhood, and a lifelong dedication to Karate.

Vic Coffin

Vic Coffin

From Baseball fields to Vietnam's battlegrounds and Okinawa's Dojos, Grandmaster Vic Coffin's inspiring life blends sports, military service, and martial arts, showcasing resilience, dedication, and the transformative power of Karate.

Tony Thomas

Embark on a martial arts odyssey with guest Mr. Tony Thomas, one of South Carolina’s most senior Blackbelts. Discover his journey ignited by Bruce Lee, backyard training, and The Karate Kid’s impact. Dive into martial arts’ evolving dynamics, values, and his teaching experience. A legend’s inspiring tale awaits!

Brian Pena

Brian Pena

Join us for an inspiring chat with martial arts legend Brian Pena. From baseball fan to Karate icon, he shares his journey, competition days, and family's martial arts legacy. Unmissable episode!

John Chung

Welcome to a mesmerizing and enlightening conversation with a martial artist who has carved his name in history, John Chung. As he walks us through his incredible life journey from a 12-year-old immigrant from South Korea to a world champion martial artist in the US, you will find yourself captivated by his tenacity, resilience, and sheer love for martial arts. His childhood experiences, early competitions, and the intense rivalry between the East and West Coast teams will make you relive the golden era of martial arts in the 70s.

Tony Young

Episode with Tony Young, going through his career from the beginning to today. How he went from small Karate tournaments to sponsorships to fighting on the world stage. 

Bill “Superfoot” Wallace

Episode with Bill “Superfoot” Wallace, going through his career from the beginning to today. How he started fighting sideways, where the nickname “Superfoot” comes from, phone calls with Elvis and some of his greatest fights of all time.

Jay Bell

The history of Jay Bell, discussions on Karate-do, and other figures of Legend in Martial Arts.

Mike Hess

The history of Mike Hess, discussions on Karate-do, and other figures of Legend in Martial Arts.

Sam Chapman

The history of Sam Chapman, discussions on Karate-do, and other figures of Legend in Martial Arts.

Marty Knight

The history of Marty Knight, discussions on Karate-do, and other figures of Legend in Martial Arts.

Jerry Piddington

The history of Hanshi Jerry Piddington, discussions on Karate-do, and other figures of Legend in Martial Arts.