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Meet Your Hosts
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Co-Host of
the Danny
& Theresa Zaino's "Martial Arts Radio Hour"
and "The
Martial Arts Success Show", Danny Zaino was
born on August 2, 1960 and is originally from Long Island, New
York. He began his martial arts studies in Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida at the age of fifteen with the local YMCA. Dabbling in the
arts of Kang Do Kwon Tae Kwon Do and Goju-Ryu, Danny began serious
training after High School when he joined the United States Army as a
Military Police Officer. Stationed in Korea he studied the art of
Moo Do Kwon Tae Kwon Do. After 13 months he was transferred to Ft.
Bliss, Texas where he joined the US Army Karate Team and became a member
of the Black Knight Karate Association studying the art of Japanese
Goju-Ryu. During this time he competed and performed extensively on
the international level. Upon completion of his military service,
Grand Master Zaino became a Florida Law Enforcement Officer. In
1984 he earned the title of "Kumite Champion" at the Florida
Police Olympics.
Danny Zaino has accomplished
everything a professional Karate teacher could ever dream of and more.
His more recent career achievements include hosting his own worldwide
radio network shows on the Action
Radio Network and his own Radio Network The Martial
Arts Entertainment Radio, publisher of his own online
magazine Martial
Arts Entertainment Magazine, director of the National
Promoters League "World Event Division", Head
Coach of his Team
Americas "World Martial Arts Show Team" ,
Founder of his own American
Goju-Ryu Karate & Kobudo Federation, and he is also
featured in two documentary films about martial arts, “Born
to Compete” and “The
Warrior’s Quest” which he is helping to direct and
produce. He has co-written three instructional books and will soon
be releasing eight instructional videos on his system. Learn
more about Danny Zaino. Listen
to Danny.
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Co-Host
of the Danny
& Theresa Zaino's "Martial Arts Radio Hour" and
"The
Martial Arts Success Show",
Theresa Zaino was born an "Air Force Brat" at Fort Dix,
New Jersey January 29, 1963 and spent most of her childhood in England
and upstate New York. Her family later settled in Palm Beach
County, Florida when her father retired from the United States Air Force
in 1972. In 1984 Theresa began her martial arts studies in the
style of Kang Do Kwon Tae Kwon Do under the tutelage of future husband Danny
Zaino and has remained dedicated to her martial arts training for
the past twenty five years. While committed to the Goju-Ryu style
she has also studied the arts of Tae Kwon Do and Thai
Boxing.
Throughout her training, Theresa
has competed at martial arts events on a State and National level.
For 9 years Theresa operated a commercial martial arts school along with
her partner and husband Danny Zaino specializing in children's
programs and today she continues to assist with the martial arts
training of her three children Tony, Joey, and Dominique Zaino
and other members of their Team
Americas "World Martial Arts Show Team"
as Assistant Head Coach. Theresa is a voice over specialist and is
starring in the two documentary films "Born
to Compete"
and the "Warriors
Quest".
She has co-written three instructional books and is the editor of the Martial
Arts Entertainment Magazine,
co-producer of the Martial
Arts Entertainment Radio Network and
Vice President of the National
Promoters League "World Event Division".
Learn more about Theresa. Listen
to Theresa.
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Host
of "The
Richard Hackworth Show"
and Co-Host of "The
Martial Arts Success Show",
Richard Hackworth is a multi-arts Grand Master with
certifications in Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, and the Koridan healing art of
ShimKido. Few can claim that they dedicate each day to learning,
teaching and promoting martial arts. However, that is exactly what
Richard Hackworth has done. His enthusiasm, charisma and
ability to communicate with people of all ages had made him one of
America's most sought after martial arts consultants and seminar
instructors. He has won international acclaim as an author and
martial artist. His achievements and teachings have been featured
in over 1000 magazine articles world wide. Traveling the globe he
delivers technical seminars with humor to audiences of all sizes.
With an artful way of teaching that is entertaining and motivational, he
is known for his ability to impart a vision and clarify a purpose.
Combining his thorough research, motivational strategies, humor, wisdom
and international perspective, he inspires audiences of students and
masters alike.
Richard is the graduate of the Togo Dojo Stunt
School Urayasu, Japan and his many accomplishments include starring in
the TV Show "Turning Up The Heat", featured performer on the
TV show "Never Die", graduate of the Korean National Police
College Defensive Tactics course, 11 time Martial Arts Hall of Fame
inductee, Internationally certified Korean linguist, recepient of 9 Gold
Medals in International competition, Founder of the Hae
Muk Kwan Hapkido,
President of the US National Tae Kwon Do Association, Editor of the World
Martial Arts Magazine,
Owner of the Action
Radio Network,
Founder of the American
Dragon Martial Arts Academies,
and author of over 100 books. Listen
to Richard. |
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Host
of "The
Dominique Zaino Show"
Dominique Zaino was born on March 11, 1994 in Palm Beach County,
Florida. Dominique is a rising star who is sure to get brighter as
time goes on. Sixteen year old Dominique is a member of Team
Americas "World Martial Arts Show Team"
(formerly National Team Pepsi) and she has interviewed some of the top
martial artists in the country including "Battle of
Atlanta" promoter Joe Corley, Martial Arts Entrepreneurs
Jim and John Graden, Kick Boxing Champion Bill "Super Foot" Wallace,
and former Elvis Presley body guard Dave Hebler.
Dominique
has been studying martial arts since the age of three and is no stranger
to the spotlight. During her years at Jupiter Middle School in
Jupiter, Florida she was Head Anchor of the News Crew, Captain of the
JMS Cheer Leading Squad, had a starring role as Grace in the Jr.
Broadway Play "Annie", and was also an active participant at
the "Keep Flippin" gymnastics school. Dominique is a
9 year Florida State Forms, Weapons, and Point Fighting Champion.
She now attends Jupiter High School where she participates in the
following activities: Varsity Cheer Leading squad, Lady Warrior weight
lifting team, Drama, and News Crew. Dominique is also starring in
the documentary film "Born
to Compete".
Lean more about Dominique.
Listen
to Dominique. |
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Host of "The
FightZone Show",
Nancy Evans gets "Up Close & Personal" in her
interviews with some of the best in the MMA, Boxing, and Kick Boxing
world. Nancy is also the co-publisher of FightZone
Magazine
and is one of the most knowledgeable and beloved figures in the fight
world. Her help to the fighters, their families, and careers is
legendary. She can be seen at almost every Florida fight event
working behind the scenes with the promoters, boxing commission,
trainers, and staff to provide the most positive journalistic slant
possible.
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Co-Host
of "Sports
Talk",
Tony Zaino was born on April 22, 1990 in Palm Beach County,
Florida. Nineteen year old Tony has been studying the
martial arts since the ripe old age of 3 and has accomplished much
more in his career than most adults much older than he could ever hope
for. Competing and performing the Tonfa innovated by his father Grand
Master Danny Zaino for sports competition ("Pure Warrior
Sports Tonfa"), Tony has surpassed many with his skill
and application of this weapon most with authority in the arts would
consider to be one of the most difficult to master.
A member of Team Americas "World
Martial Arts Show Team" (formerly
National Team Pepsi), Tony is a 9 time Florida State Point Fighting
Champion and a 4 time Florida State Continuous Kick Boxing Champion.
He is the anchor of the Team Americas performances always
keeping his cool. His natural acting ability which earned him a
2nd place award for his DVD presentation in his Sophomore year of
Spanish always makes for an excellent show that brings enjoyment to
everyone watching. Besides the martial arts, Tony has been
active in other areas of sports since the age of 11. In
the sixth grade he joined the Jupiter-Tequesta Athletic Association
foot ball league continuing a 4 year foot ball career throughout his 4
years at Jupiter High School in Jupiter, Florida playing 1st string
center position to an undefeated team in his Jr. year. He also
completed 4 years of wrestling and earned a letter in both sports for
the Jupiter High School Athletic Program. On May 20, 2008 he
graduated with honors and today attends Palm Beach Community State
College majoring in film production. Tony is also starring in
the documentary film "Born
to Compete".
Learn more about Tony. Listen
to Tony.
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Co-Host of "Sports
Talk" Joey
Zaino was born on November 2, 1992 in Palm Beach County,
Florida. Seventeen year old Joey has been studying the
martial arts along with his brother Tony and his sister Dominique
since the age of 3 years old. A 9 time Florida State Weapons
Champion since the age of eight and a 3 year running Florida State
Continuous Kick Boxing Champion, Joey has a natural talent
and ability for any sport he participates in playing as if the game
was made for him.
He is a member of Team
Americas "World Martial Arts Show Team" (formerly
National Team Pepsi) and a former member of the "Keep
Flippin" gymnastics school in Jupiter, Florida where he resides
with his family. During his last year at Jupiter Middle School
Joey qualified for the boys basket ball team from 116 boys to a squad
of 12 and also participated on the Jupiter High School basket ball
team for his Freshman and Sophomore years receiving a scholarship to
play on the Jupiter-Tequesta Athletic Associations Travel basket ball
team. He now participates on the Jupiter High School Varsity
foot ball team and will letter 4 years in that sport. His
natural skill of the sword and gymnastic talent shines through at the Team
Americas dynamic show performances whether they are performing at
a martial arts event, Hall of Fame, or for the camera. Joey is
also starring in the documentary film "Born
to Compete".
Learn more about Joey. Listen
to Joey. |
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"Talk
Radio Advocate" Francine
Silverman is an author/publicist and radio host who honed her
writing skills as a newspaper reporter and freelance writer.
Her latest book is Talk
Radio Wants You: An Intimate Guide to 700 Shows and How to
Get Invited (McFarland & Co. 2009), a National
"Best Books 2009" award winner in the Business: Reference
category. The book contains everything a potential guest
needs to know before contacting a host, including the theme of the
show and guest criteria.
She authored two travel guidebooks, Catskills
Alive (2000 and 2003) and Long Island Alive
(2003), both published by Hunter Publishing.
In 2003, Fran started Book Promotion
Newsletter for authors of all genres
http://www.bookpromotionnewsletter.com. The
ezine spawned Book Marketing from A-Z
(Infinity Publishing 2005), containing the best marketing strategies
of 325 subscribers. The 400-page paperback is in alphabetical order
for ease of use. The book received nearly 40 rave reviews from on-line
reviewers.
In 2006, Fran started a publicity service and
has gotten clients placed in the Boston Herald, Oklahoman and Chicago
Tribune as well as on hundreds of Internet and terrestrial radio
programs. Until recently, Fran was host of The Radio Host
Show on Blog Talk Radio,
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/francine-silverman
Talk
Radio Wants You has 40 categories, retails for $75,
and is geared to libraries, publicists, radio hosts and authors.
Fran is now offering ebooks that follow the format of her book and are
more affordable. Thus far, Business, New Age, Self-Help, Entertainment
Health and Politics are for sale, ranging in price from $12 to $20.
Fran
can be reached at franalive@optonline.net.
Listen to Fran. |
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