Master Randy Word has been in the world of Karate for over 30 years.  He has coached at an international level and is the owner of Rising Sun Karate just outside of L.A.  He purchased his studio from the original Red Power Ranger who he met training.  Also a boxer, Randy knows his way around the gym.  He is also an artist and has a page and merchandise related to his wisdom shared in Tao of the Squirrel.  He has been an incredible inspiration to all the students who have come through the dojo and his community in Stevenson Ranch, California.   Randy's students have performed at an elite level both nationally and internationally but he says the key is always coming back to the fundamentals and foundations both in life and on the mat.   You can learn more about his Dojo at https://www.risingsunkaratewest.com

I met Randy through his wife Robyn who when to high school with my husband in Hawaii.  It's amazing how this small world brings us back together.  In 2013 Randy's young student Kevin Stevens qualified for Nationals and they traveled to Greenville, South Carolina for the tournament where my husband I happened to be living at the time.   We had a blast cheering him on, and Kevin (13 at the time) won some medals that year.  It was the beginning of an incredible International competition journey for both Randy and Kevin.   You can follow Randy on FB or Instagram @Tao of the Squirrel.

What has struck me the most about Randy is his humility and his zest for life.  He has recently dusted off the skateboard, spends weekends at the beach with Robyn and his 2 dogs, and really knows how to keep it real and stay present in life.  He has truly inspired me to live a better life and I know he will inspire you too.

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