Michelle ManuMichelle Manu has 40 years in martial arts and over 20 years in metaphysics. She is internationally known for her accomplishments as a 10th Degree Black Belt, 'Alihikaua (General), and Kumu Lua (teacher) of the evolved indigenous Hawaiian cultural prctice and warrior art of Lua (Kaihewalu and Manu lineages). Michelle serves as a public representative of a Hawaiian woman warrior-protector and has been given the designation of "Knight Commander" of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I (O'ahu Chapter), for her continued work in protecting, promoting, and perpetuating the Hawaiian culture through the Lua. Using the Lua and Hula, she teaches self- protection to people in high-risk environments such as pilots and flight attendants, real estate professionals, healthcare professionals, university students, adult entertainers, women experiencing190domestic violence and homelessness, and everyday women.Michelle has been a legal professional for twenty-eight years with a Juris Doctorate (JD), business credentials from George Washington University, senior executive leadership credentials from Harvard Business School, a master's degree in Metaphysical Science (MMsc), and is a candidate for a PhD in Philosophy (2024) with an emphasis in personal transformation.She has been featured in magazines such as: Black Belt Magazine; Hawaiian Airlines Hana Hou!; International Martial Arts Magazine, Martial Arts Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow; Martial Arts Xperience; Inside Kung Fu; Sports Illustrated; Martial Arts Masters Magazine; Seni Beladiri (Malaysia); Tae Kwon Do Times (Korea); USAdojo.com; KenpoGirl; Herstory; Martial Arts Illustrated UK; Warrior Magazin (Germany); Martial Journal; Immersion Labs; and El Camino The Way (Spain). Michelle has received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree (2024); Woman of the Year, Kenpo International Association (2017), and Hall of Fame Inductee, Martial Arts History Museum (2016).She also works regularly on shows, films, podcasts, and live television. Most notable on national CBS News live about VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) and the Bruce Lee Podcast where Michelle joined Bruce's daughter, Shannon. She has been a director, producer, host, lead actress, fight actress, and fight coordinator in films, series, and projects. Michelle has released two books - The Weaponry of the Solomon Kaihewalu Lineage (2019). Read More Read Less