My guest today is a lifelong martial artist, instructor, and historian dedicated to preserving one of the most important lineages in modern martial arts history.

Greglon Lee is the son of James Yimm Lee — a highly respected martial artist, author, and close friend and training partner of Bruce Lee. Growing up in Oakland, California, Greglon was immersed in the martial arts culture that surrounded Bruce Lee during his formative years in America, witnessing firsthand the early development of ideas that would later evolve into Jeet Kune Do.

Drawing from personal experience, firsthand stories, and decades of training, Greglon offers a rare and authentic perspective on Wing Chun, early Jun Fan Gung Fu, and the philosophical evolution of Bruce Lee’s martial approach.

Today, as a teacher, speaker, and co-author of The Dragon and the Tiger, he continues to share the lessons, history, and philosophy passed down from his father and Bruce Lee — ensuring that this influential chapter of martial arts history is accurately remembered, preserved, and understood.

Please welcome my guest today, Greglon Lee.

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Melody Johnson is a lifelong martial artist, educator, and one of the true pioneers in children’s martial arts development. With more than three decades of experience researching childhood development as it relates to sports, coaching, and parenting, she has helped shape how martial arts schools around the world teach, coach, and support young students.

Her groundbreaking work began with the creation of the Little Ninja Preschool Martial Arts program, a curriculum that has since been implemented in thousands of schools worldwide. Building on that foundation, she went on to revolutionize the children’s martial arts space through the development of the age-specific SKILLZ curriculums and drills—programs now used in over 1,000 martial arts schools across more than two dozen countries, setting a global standard for excellence in child development through martial arts.

Beyond curriculum design, she is a highly sought-after consultant, educator, and speaker. She shares her expertise through initiatives such as SKILLZ University, the Certified Pediatric Ninja Specialist program, and dynamic seminars focused on teaching, coaching, and parenting—helping instructors better understand how kids learn, grow, and thrive both on and off the mat.

Her own martial arts journey began in 1987. She holds a 7th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo under former guest of the show “Super” Dan Anderson, a 5th Degree Black Belt in the ATA, and is an ATA World Champion in forms.

She currently resides in St. Petersburg, Florida with her family, and her son—who continues to inspire her daily mission to help children reach their full potential through martial arts and life.

Please welcome my guest today, Melody Johnson.

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My guest today is a lifelong martial artist whose journey into self-defense began not with trophies or titles, but with necessity, responsibility, and a deep desire to protect others.

Born in Lafayette, Louisiana in 1987, Addison Plaisance is a true child of the ’90s—raised on Power Rangers, Ninja Turtles, and the belief that real strength comes from discipline, purpose, and service. His childhood was far from easy. Growing up with an abusive older brother, Addison learned early how to de-escalate danger, remain calm under pressure, and shield the people he cared about. Those formative experiences shaped his view of martial arts—not as a tool for dominance, but as a path toward peace and responsibility.

At just 13 years old, Addison began training at Silver Dragon TaeKwonDo Academy in Morgan City, Louisiana under Master Raymond Rutledge and Master Brian Rutledge. There, he learned far more than techniques. Master Ray instilled resilience, humility, and the importance of keeping one’s guard up—physically and spiritually.

By age 18, Addison earned his 1st-degree black belt before heading to Louisiana State University, where he continued training, led the LSU TaeKwonDo club, competed in national qualifiers, and expanded his knowledge through Judo. Along the way, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences and a Master’s in Plant Pathology.

His career eventually brought him to Fargo, where he managed greenhouses for NDSU and unexpectedly stepped into one of his most meaningful roles—becoming a devoted single father.

Years later, while simply driving around in search of an arcade, fate intervened. Addison and his daughter discovered Red River Traditional TaeKwonDo, and just like that, he found himself back where he belonged—training, assisting, and giving back to the martial arts community.

Today, Addison teaches a dedicated Friday sparring class, not for money or recognition, but because he believes service is the highest calling. As he reminds his students—and himself—the “Do” in TaeKwonDo is the Way: the way we live, the way we serve, and the way we strive to become better human beings.

Please welcome my guest today, Addison Plaisance.

Addison PLAISANCE | Bioinformatician | Master of Science | North Dakota State University, Fargo | NDSU | Department of Plant Pathology | Research profile

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