Join Sensei Ed Briz as he sits down with martial arts icon “Superfoot” Bill Wallace, the undefeated middleweight kickboxing world champion and 10th Dan black belt. From his humble beginnings weighing just 89 pounds in Indiana to becoming a global martial arts phenomenon, Wallace shares his incredible journey of resilience and adaptation.

After a career-threatening knee injury ended his judo prospects in Okinawa, Wallace discovered karate and revolutionized his fighting style around his limitations. Fighting sideways with devastating front-leg strikes, he developed techniques that compensated for his bad knee and ultimately led to an undefeated professional career.

Beyond the ring, Wallace built the Superfoot system into 42 schools worldwide and rubbed shoulders with Hollywood royalty. Hear fascinating stories about training Elvis Presley, his legendary sparring sessions with Chuck Norris, and landing roles in martial arts films. Wallace also shares invaluable insights on flexibility training, the evolution of martial arts, and why relaxation trumps raw power.

From overcoming physical limitations to building a martial arts empire, this episode reveals how adversity can forge greatness.

Listen now to discover the secrets behind one of martial arts’ most innovative champions.

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