Meet Devon Nelson, a 14-year-old foster kid who’s now found a place to be. Devon is such a unique, smart, awesome young man with maturity beyond his years.  He’s always thinking of others and trying to broaden his skills.

Now on his 7th foster home in his young life, Devon shares his philosophies and wisdom that would normally come come from people twice his age – like; “Guardian gives you reason not to fight” and “if you have the opportunity, you have to help you must”. Amazing!

Hear his story here: http://www.guardiangym.org/podcast

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Say hello to Sacha Feinman, he’s the managing director here at Guardian. After completing his master’s degree at Harvard, he travelled to San Francisco to work in politics. Eventually he realized he wanted to pursue a different path which led him to meeting Ben and the rest was history.

In this episode Sacha chats about what draws him to martial arts also the also the positive neurochemistry that happens as a result of both working out as well as being part of a tribe.

Hear his story here: http://www.guardiangym.org/podcast

Check out the Guardian website at: http://www.guardiangym.org/

Or get in touch on social media at;

Twitter: https://twitter.com/guardiangym

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardiangym/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiangym/

Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/guardian-gym-oakland-2

Join Ben Kovacs as he talks to the youth students, adult members, and instructors that comprise their growing and thriving community in Oakland.

Hearing the diverse perspectives from different ages, genders, and backgrounds only cements one common theme...we are all struggling with something in our lives. Youth learning from adult’s failures and successes, and adults being able to understand what challenges youth are facing is at the heart of the Guardian mission.  

Check out Ben Kovacs’ Guardian Podcast at: http://www.guardiangym.org/podcast

Or get in touch on social media at;

Twitter: https://twitter.com/guardiangym

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardiangym/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiangym/

Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/guardian-gym-oakland-2