Getting Up: From Homeless To World Class Martial Artist And Entertainer with Marco Da@nswer Johnson

Published: July 23, 2019, 10 a.m.

Following the footsteps of a legendary parent and the pressure of accomplishing more can be very daunting. Such was the case for Marco \u201cDa@nswer\u201d Johnson. At the age of 27, Marco is carrying on the legacy of his father, world famous Willie \u201cThe Bam\u201d Johnson. Marco is one of today\u2019s most versatile martial artists and hottest entertainers. He is a six-time World Sports Karate Champion, a two-time MVP Point MMA Lightweight Champion, a martial arts action star playing in TV and movies like A&E, Luke Cage Season 1, and many more. However, Marco reveals the road wasn\u2019t always paved with gold when at 22, he became homeless and it was a battle simply just to eat. In this telling conversation, Marco talks about the importance of getting up and doing your grind time to make today better than yesterday. He shares his journey from homelessness to carrying on the legacy of his father and making his own at the same time by becoming a national spokesperson for \u201cDA\u2019ME MOVEMENT\u201d and bringing the positive energy of the hip hop culture and martial arts together for kids, teens, and young adults all around the world.

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