In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, we sit down with David Kurzhal, Viking Samurai —a German-Korean stockbroker turned YouTuber, martial artist, and now, movie star. His journey is all about reinvention, creativity, and chasing what lights you up.We dive into his multicultural roots, his early finance career, and how YouTube became more than just a hobby. David shares his love for 80s action films, his martial arts evolution, and how his childhood shaped his mindset as a fighter. He talks about the difference between fight training and movie training, staying in shape, and what it was like filming his first movie.If you’re into martial arts, action films, fitness, or inspiring stories of personal growth—this one’s for you.👉 Watch now and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!GUESThttps://www.youtube.com/@VikingSamuraihttps://www.instagram.com/realvikingsamurai/?hl=enPAUL QUINNInstagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/taipansg/⁠⁠YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WPCareerCoachingApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quinntesssential-questions-podcast-with-paul-quinn/id1764230785LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-quinn-wp1/⁠OUR SOCIALSWebsite: ⁠https://careercoaching.westport-partners.com⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/westport-partners-career-coaching/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/westportpartnerscareercoaching/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/Westport-Partners-Career-Coaching/61558129585059/(00:40 ) David’s Background & Journey (02:50 ) German & Korean Heritage(05:30 ) Being an Ambivert (06:45 ) Starting off as a Stockbroker (10:50 ) YouTube Journey (14:50 ) YouTube as a Creative Outlet (17:15 ) Being Athletically Gifted (19:30 ) Love for 80s Action Films (23:00 ) YouTube Beyond a Hobby (26:40 ) Favourite Episodes Filmed (28:50 ) Dream Guests (31:11 ) Martial Arts Journey (36:00 ) Career Transitions (40:00 ) Surreal Filming (43:50 ) Facing Bullies (45:00 ) Becoming a Fighter (50:10 ) Remake an 80s Movie (55:20 ) Fight vs Movie Training (56:50 ) Holding onto Muscle Mass(58:30 ) Favourite Exercises (01:03:30 ) Favourite Martial Art (01:09:20 ) Rapid Fire Questions (01:23:00 ) How You Can Watch David’s MovieThe views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any company or organisation (or similar), its affiliates, subsidiaries, partners or its employees.