Type Of Business:
1) Combat Sports and Martial Arts Instruction 2) University
Expertise:
Athletic Training, Functional Strength Training, Teaching Martial Arts and Combat Sports
Major Product/SVS:
1) Combat Sports and Martial Arts Instruction 2) Higher Education
Hobbies/Sports:
Training, Woodworking, Carpentry, Writing
Education Degrees:
Pursuing Ph.D. in Exercise Science, Arizona State University; Athletic Training; Performance Training, Licenses and Designations Pertaining to Martial Arts and Strength Training
Affiliations Awards:
National Martial Arts Association; United States Muay Thai Association; International Federation of Close Quarter Combat; United States Muay Thai Judge and Referee Association; National Strength and Conditioning Association; American College of Sports Medicine; National Athletic Trainers Association; NHB World Champion (1997-2000); Arizona Director, United States Muay Thai Association
Industry:
Martial Arts and Combat Sports Instruction
Expanded Biography:
Charles Ward is an instructor and coach of combat sports and martial arts. He is also an adjunct faculty member at ASU Polytechnic, where he offers the only college-accredited MMA program in the country. He also coaches and trains the Sun Devil Combat Sports Fight Team and the fighters of Team Apocolypse. He was a professional NHB fighter for many years, but has now retired from competition. He did very well as a fighter - winning a championship title, successfully defending it, and had more than 150 career fights. With his experience and education, he now devotes his time and energy to coaching and teaching. Having teaching/coaching certifications in Muay Thai, Boxing, Close Quarter Combat, Performance Strength Training and Athletic Training - as well as solid backgrounds in Jujutsu, Pankration, and Wrestling - he is able to offer a well-rounded curriculum to his students and fighters. His program, Ward's Living Weapon Fight Science, holds multiple classes a day - six days a week. He trains very hard and has a very thorough approach toward training and martial arts education. His students put forth 100%, both physically and mentally, every day in training. They are a continual source of pride for him, and they have most definitely earned his respect.
Highlight of career?:
The highlight of his profession was holding the world title.
Charity:
Various Charitable Events, National Martial Arts Association
Number Of Years In Profession:
35
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his passion, hard work and dedication.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
He became involved in his profession because his family was always involved in martial arts.
Extended Bio Profile:
He has published a book and various articles pertaining to martial arts. He has been teaching martial arts for 19 years. He holds five black belts. He offers defensive classes and seminars to any woman interested in self-defense free of charge. He is a gifted international public speaker.