Glimpses Of The Warrior Within Martial Arts Podcast with Diedra Y. Cole

Ep. 1: Where Do We Start? Dr. Farid Zarif and Diedra Y. Cole open up a long overdue discussion topic that does not (in both of our opinions), “trend” enough! That is “Protecting The Black Woman!” Grab your notebooks and take a listen to our podcast and then feel free to share your thoughts or comments with us. You can contact me at Dycmartialarts@gmail.com. You can also contact Dr. Zarif by visiting his website www.executivelifediet.com Please share this information with others. We will continue to bring great dialogue and valuable information on this extremely important subject. bit.ly/GLIMPSESOFTHEWARRIORWITHIN

During this episode, Sensei Jason Henderson shares a glimpse of his unique personal journey on his road to discovering his passion for physical therapy in which he has practiced for the past 26 years now. He first began his studies at Florida A&M University and continued on to the University of Alabama where he earned his Doctorate degree. He also pays respect and gives homage to his Mentor, the late Dr. Woodruff, for how she pushed him into continuing to go higher in his educational pursuits, etc. We further discuss his chance encounter on how he randomly discovered his gift of Martial Arts! Currently Sensei Jason is teaching and paying forward his Martial Arts love to several Beautiful African American Children by teaching classes in person in Washington, DC’s 7th Ward. ALL of his students have be diagnosed as Autistic. His program, IceFyre Martial Arts is making great waves and is sure to become an even bigger Phenomenon in the Very near future!!! Dr. Sensei Jason will be the only Martial Arts panelist on the board for the upcoming National Conference this April, “Autism in Black” that will highlight and bring more awareness to African American children with Autism. You don’t want to miss tuning and listening to this full episode to learn more about that too. You can also view our conversation together by tuning into the Diedra Cole You Tube Channel. FYI, if you’d like to send a financial contribution to help with future podcasts for this show, please send to $dycitsme Cash App or PayPal dycmartialarts@gmail.com. Thank you for listening!

In this episode, I openly discuss with Brother Anthony Ronin Jemison, the Creator and Founder of In Your Face Kicks, and Kick-Talk Podcast, amongst other topics..the purpose and inspiration behind some of our different Martial Arts related projects. Ironically, both of us are also originally from my hometown, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Take a listen to our unrehearsed dialogue as we also mention and pay respect to different African American Martial Arts Warriors and other legends who have broken barriers in making Black History. You can also Subscribe to Diedra Cole on YouTube to view this episode as well. To order book go to bit.ly/GLIMPSESOFTHEWARRIORWITHIN If you want to contribute to the future growth and development of the podcasts, here is how you can help: $dycitsme

In this episode I will be interviewing my homegirl from Milwaukee Wisconsin, Dr. Amber Tucker! She is a Beautiful Warrior Queen who is breaking all kinds of barriers! Black History Month really should be 365 because we are just that dope! Stay tuned for this upcoming interview and you’ll get a taste of what I’m talking about. This podcast episode as well as all future ones will also be viewable on the Diedra Cole You Tube Channel. Love on yourself and be kind to others. You have a Warrior Within and you definitely are Enough! bit.ly/GLIMPSESOFTHEWARRIORWITHIN Purchase yours today! Peace Warriors

Our special guest co-host is my Beautiful Warrior Sister~Master Valencia Robinson of Hyattsville, Maryland. She is a phenomenal Martial Artist, Self-Defense Instructor, Author of multiple books and the Visionary behind several other wonderful projects that she shares glimpses of during our interview. Master Robinson has a natural positive energy force that can be sensed and felt. This skilled Warrior chooses to use her gifts and her voice to Advocate the importance and value of Empowering others....especially Women. Passionate about sharing her perspective on the topics of self-love and personal development, etc. Master Robinson is a Great asset to the Martial Arts World and far beyond. I am honored to call this Queen my Warrior Sister! Enjoy 😉