The Complete Martial Artist

As a Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame Instructor of the year (2000), seven-time sport Karate and Kung Fu world champion and two-time All-American champion, Willie “The Bam” Johnson has earned and garnered respect and accolades from some of the most influential martial artists and self-defense/tactical specialists in the world from Black Belt Hall of Famer, Dennis Brown to the Security Consultant to the Dalai Lama, Stephen K. Hayes. Also known as Professor Bam, resulting from his infusion of life principles and philosophies into his training routines, the Willie “The Bam” Johnson is a wealth of inspirational knowledge. His brand of teaching has inspired and prepared thousands of civilians, law enforcement, security specialists and business leaders to overcome everyday obstacles from life-threatening circumstances to the day-to-day challenges of managing work, family and business relationships. For more than three decades, The Bam has been frequently featured for his technical prowess in more than 30 interviews in top martial arts publications: Blackbelt, Karate Kung Fu Illustrated, Martial Arts Training, IKF Magazine and more) for his prowess: he has earned fifth- and seventh-degree black belts in Karate and Kung Fu and studied a myriad of styles such as Jujitsu, Thai boxing, Western Boxing, Wrestling, Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, Jeet Kune Do and Kickboxing. Master Johnson received the title of Grand Master in 1995 and is a member of the Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He starred as himself along with Shannon Lee (daughter of Bruce Lee) on the WMAC Masters television series (co-produced by 4Kids Productions and Renaissance-Atlantic Films and filmed at Universal Studios) and Wesley Snipes Presents Masters of the Martial Arts. A graduate of the Beijing Physical Culture Institute of China, Johnson has over 40 years of training in the martial arts. He has also appeared in four films, including Super Fights and Major League II, 16 stage plays, 11 television shows, and in many professional training videos. Despite his countless achievements in media, speaking, business and the martial arts, with principles of honor, dedication, and humanity as a foundation, the Bam has never turned a blind eye to causes and giving back. Known as a true-life hero and agent of change, The Bam has been honored and awarded the key to the city in his own hometown of Baltimore Maryland by the city’s mayor and other city officials for his dedication and commitment to the youth, women, families, schools, and homeless of his community through his motivational speaking, Warrior Mindset coaching, business and charity/fundraiser events. The Bam have faced adversity with a mental and emotional fight through abuse, bullying, drugs, alcohol, violence. After seeing Bruce Lee’s Chinese Connection, he found a purpose; a reason to succeed. Through his life of martial arts, he achieved great success despite the death of my mother, drug-dealing, gang wars, addiction, homelessness, and incarceration. Everything that he’s accomplished in the martial arts and in life is due to the way he’s conditioned my mind. It takes practice, commitment, vision, goal-setting, determination, sharp focus, respect and discipline. Through his programs like Point MMA Krazy Martial Athletic, 10 MAD, Diva Concepts, Street Combat Safety and Kung Fu Hip-Hop, we’ve incorporate elements to transform one’s life with identifiable tools that relate to them with fighting techniques, philosophy, positive affirmations, quotes, strategy, character-development, and cultural traditions. These lifestyle concepts promote holistic health and wellness along with athletics, fitness and entrepreneurship. Read more