Episode 232 - Professor Melody Shuman

Published: Oct. 16, 2017, 7 a.m.

Professor Melody Shuman is a world champion martial arts practitioner, coach and instructor from the state of Louisiana. She was also a Disney employee and founder of the Little Ninjas program that so many of us know.

I believe that competition is really how you measure yourself. Win, lose or draw, you become a better version of yourself because of the energy and effort it takes to compete...

Professor Melody Shuman - Episode 232

Size is considered an advantage in most sports including martial arts. The bigger you are, the more likely you\u2019ll be victorious, whether that\u2019s in competition or a self-defense situation. When it comes to Professor Melody Shuman, winning is not about your size, it\u2019s about hard work and a little bit of luck. She wasn\u2019t gifted with height, but it didn\u2019t stop her from competing in tournaments and ultimately becoming a martial arts champion. Professor Shuman\u2019s story is nothing short of amazing because she embodies the notion that size doesn\u2019t matter.\xa0