Kevin Keough Videos

Dr. Kevin Keough, host of the North Star Guardians, interviews Ms. Michelle Dresbold, co-author of Sex, Lies, and Handwriting: A Top Expert Reveals the Secrets Hidden in Your Handwriting written by Michelle Dresbold and James Kwalwasser published by Free Press. A graduate of the United States Secret Service's Advanced Document Examination training program, Michelle Dresbold consults to private attorneys, police departments, and prosecutors throughout the United States. She is the author of Sex Lies and Handwriting, published by Simon and Schuster's Free Press, and writes a weekly syndicated column, The Handwriting Doctor, which appears in newspapers throughout the United States. Michelle is also an accomplished artist, who has shown her work in galleries and museums across the country. Michelle has been featured on the CBS Early Show, the Today Show, the Fox Morning Show with Mike and Juliette, the OâReilly Factor, Fox News, and Court TV. Michelle graduated with high honors from the University of Michigan, with a degree in fine arts and psychology. Visit her website.

Dr. Kevin Keough, host of the North Star Guardians and co-host of the Psychjourney Podcast, interviews Dr. Geoffrey L. Greif, author of Buddy System: Understanding Male Friendships published by Oxford University Press. Dr. Geoffrey Greif is Professor at the University of Maryland School of Social Work where he has worked since 1984. He was Associate Dean from 1996 to 2007. He received his MSW from the University of Pennsylvania and his DSW from the Columbia University School of Social Work. He is the author of nine books. In 2001, he chaired Governor Parris Glendeningâs Commission to study sexual orientation discrimination in Maryland. He has appeared on numerous television and radio programs and his work has been cited in major news outlets, including the New York Times. He is a member of various community-based boards, including WYPR, the Baltimore National Public Radio station and the Albert Schweitzer Fellows Board. He is the father of two and is married to Maureen Lefton-Greif, Ph.D., associate clinical professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Visit his webpage.

Dr. Kevin Keough, host of the Warrior Traditions Podcast, interviews Jim Standing Bear. Jim Standing Bear Wheatley is a Comanche/Choctaw artist. His father was adopted and the road to discovering his ancestry has been a long and difficult. Jim's prayers come to him sometimes in the early morning with the sun, sometimes by a river bank, and sometimes when he is with his wife and son. Creating with the wood is his way of sharing what is inside. Even the wood is specially selected. Each piece must speak to his heart. Jim believes that using the pictures of the old ones is a way of honoring their lives and keeping their wisdom alive in all of our hearts.Some writings are original and some are quotes from great Native Americans of the past.... Special orders can be created if there is a saying or prayer that is meaningful to the person wanting the piece.The native peoples are very important to Jim. One of his greatest joys is speaking with the Elders and listening to their stories. Originally, the wood creations started because Jim had the need to share what was in his heart. He felt it was something he had to do. has become his way of getting in touch with his spiritual side. Visit the Dakota S.W. Traders website and the Tiger Mountain Ranch Resort website.

Dr. Kevin Keough, co-host of North Star Guardians, interviews Professor Charles Barber, author of Comfortably Numb: How Psychiatry Is Medicating a Nation published by Pantheon. Charles Barber was educated at Harvard and Columbia and worked for ten years in New York City shelters for the homeless mentally ill. The title essay in his first book, Songs from the Black Chair, won a 2006 Pushcart Prize. His work has appeared in the The Washington Post, The New York Times and Scientific American Mind, among other publications, and on NPR. He is a senior administrator at The Connection, an innovative social services agency, and a lecturer in psychiatry at the Yale University School of Medicine. He lives in Connecticut with his family. Visit his website . Visit the North Star Guardians blog and Dr. Kevin Keough's blog.

Dr. Kevin Keough, co-host of North Star Guardians Podcast, interviews Dr. David Givens, author of Love Signals: A Practical Field Guide to the Body Language of Courtship published by St. Martin's Griffin. David Givens began studying body language at the University of Washington in Seattle. He served as Resident Anthropologist and Director of information services and programs at the American Anthropological Association in Washington, D.C. for more than a decade. He is currently Director of the Center for Non-Verbal Studies in Spokane, Washington. He teaches in the Department of Communication Arts at Gonzaga University. He offers seminars on nonverbal communication to diverse audiences, including lawyers, judges, social workers, salespeople, physicians. He works with law enforcement agencies and the U.S. Intelligence community. Dr. Givens is also the author of Crime Signals: How to Spot a Criminal Before You Become a Victim. Visit Dr. Given's website. Visit The North Star Guardian's blog and Dr. Kevin Keough's blog.

Part One of a Two Part Interview Dr. Kevin Keough, host of Warrior Traditions and North Star Guardians, interviews Maestro Edgardo PÃrez about the Guazabara Fighting Arts Edgardo PÃrez has more than 28 years of training in Hapkido in both the United States and South Korea, a Full Instructor in Filipino Largo Mano Eskrima as well as being the founder and Chief Instructor of The Defense Training Institute Illinois Tactical Officers Association and a charter member of The International Law Enforcement Educators As a veteran with tactical and combat training, and as a police sergeant who has quelled many dangerous situations. Maestro PÃrez has reintroduced to the modern era a realistic weapons system that can adapt to any hostile circumstances. Honoring his Taino Warrior bloodline, Maestro Perez, who's family is from the mountains of Camuy Nitaino-Chief of the Bramaya Tribe, Tequina (teacher) of Taino Tribal Warrior Ways and the Illinois Representative of The United Confederation of Taino People. The reintroduction of this martial art from Boriken and the Caribbean islands to modern society is not only a tribute to the indigenous people of Boriken (Puerto Rico) but of tribal people everywhere. In the ancient Taino language, Guazabara can be interpreted several ways; but it ultimately means war, fighter, protector, hunter or warrior. The Way of Guazabara has always been and remains a method of self-preservation. Visit Maestro Perez's website. May our ancestors find us worthy. Maestro PÃrez. Visit the Warrior Traditions blog and Dr. Kevin Keough's Light Therapy Company website.

Two of a Two Part InterviewDr. Kevin Keough, host of Warrior Traditions and North Star Guardians, interviews Maestro Edgardo PÃrez about the Guazabara Fighting Arts Edgardo PÃrez has more than 28 years of training in Hapkido in both the United States and South Korea, a Full Instructor in Filipino Largo Mano Eskrima as well as being the founder and Chief Instructor of The Defense Training Institute Illinois Tactical Officers Association and a charter member of The International Law Enforcement Educators As a veteran with tactical and combat training, and as a police sergeant who has quelled many dangerous situations. Maestro PÃrez has reintroduced to the modern era a realistic weapons system that can adapt to any hostile circumstances. Honoring his Taino Warrior bloodline, Maestro Perez, who's family is from the mountains of Camuy Nitaino-Chief of the Bramaya Tribe, Tequina (teacher) of Taino Tribal Warrior Ways and the Illinois Representative of The United Confederation of Taino People. The reintroduction of this martial art from Boriken and the Caribbean islands to modern society is not only a tribute to the indigenous people of Boriken (Puerto Rico) but of tribal people everywhere. In the ancient Taino language, Guazabara can be interpreted several ways; but it ultimately means war, fighter, protector, hunter or warrior. The Way of Guazabara has always been and remains a method of self-preservation. Visit Maestro Perez's website. May our ancestors find us worthy. Maestro PÃrez. Visit the Warrior Traditions blog and Dr. Kevin Keough's Light Therapy Company website.

Part Two of A Two Part Interview Dr. Kevin Keough, clinical psychologist and host of Warrior Traditions and North Star Guardians, interviews Punong Guro Mike Schwarz about Serrada Escrima, martial arts and self defense. In 1979 Mike Schwarz began instructing Tae Kwon Do/Hapkido(Moo Du Kwon) under Master Change Hee Jhoon. It was thru his TKD/Hapkido training that he was able to develop unmatched body conditioning/hardening skills. While in the military he continued training with Moo Du Kwon and obtained his 2nd and eventually 3rd Degree Black Belts. His initial introduction to the FMA came in 1985. Upon his return from the military in 1991 he continued to study in Serra Escrima. Under Punong Guro Churk Caddell III, he achieved Pansiang Guro status. His empty hand, blade and stick/cane abilities increased under his instruction. Most recently he obtained the status of Master Instructor level He represents the ICSDA as a Combat Martial Arts instructor. Recently he was honored by becoming a member of the WMAU Board of Directors and nominated to President of the WCAU (World Combat Arts Union.) Visit Punong Guro Mike Schwarz's website and blog. Visit Dr. Keough on MySpace Visit Dr. Keough's Light Therapy website

Part Two of a Two Part Interview with Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming Dr. Kevin L. Keough, clinical psychologist and host of Warrior Traditions and North Star Guardians, interviews Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming about his final mission: to transmit his complete knowledge to the next generation of teachers and preserve the Chinese martial and healing arts. Dr. Yang Jwing- Ming was born in Taiwan in 1946. He has studied Wu Su since the age of fifteen under different instructors, most notably Cheng Gin-Gsao, White Crane, Pai Huo Kao (Tao Tai Chi Chuan, Yangâs division) and Li Mao-Ching (Long Fist). His academic career is well rounded as well, as he received a M.S. degree in Physics from the National Taiwan University in 1971 and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University in 1978. He started working for Texas Instruments in Houston in 1980, founded the Yangâs Martial Art Academy in Boston in 1982, then left TI in 1984 to devote all his time to the YMAA, which has since expanded into the Yangâs Oriental Arts Association, Inc. He has published a large amount of material, most of which under Unique Publications and his own YMAA Publication Center. Read an article about Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming and the YMAA Retreat Center by Jennifer Sexton, published Sept 07, Inside Kung Fu magazine Watch the YMAA Netcast. Donate to the nonprofit YMAA Retreat Center. Join Dr. Keough on MySpace.

Dr. Kevin Keough, clinical psychologist and host of Warrior Traditions and North Star Guardians, interviews Punong Guro Mike Schwarz about Serrada Escrima, martial arts and self defense. In 1979 Mike Schwarz began instructing Tae Kwon Do/Hapkido(Moo Du Kwon) under Master Change Hee Jhoon. It was thru his TKD/Hapkido training that he was able to develop unmatched body conditioning/hardening skills. While in the military he continued training with Moo Du Kwon and obtained his 2nd and eventually 3rd Degree Black Belts. His initial introduction to the FMA came in 1985. Upon his return from the military in 1991 he continued to study in Serra Escrima. Under Punong Guro Churk Caddell III, he achieved Pansiang Guro status. His empty hand, blade and stick/cane abilities increased under his instruction. Most recently he obtained the status of Master Instructor level He represents the ICSDA as a Combat Martial Arts instructor. Recently he was honored by becoming a member of the WMAU Board of Directors and nominated to President of the WCAU (World Combat Arts Union.) Visit his website.

Dr. Kevin Keough, host of North Star Guardians and Warrior Traditions, interviews Grandmaster Rene Latosa about Filipino martial arts and the warrior tradition. Grandmaster Rene Latosa has been actively teaching the Filipino martial arts since 1968. He was strongly influenced by his instructors at the Stockton Escrima Academy in California, including Grandmaster Angel Cabales, Max Sarmiento, Dentoy Revilar and Master Leo Giron, as well as the teachings of his own father. Latosa has received full instructorship certification in the Serrada system and Cadena de Mano. He is the only person ever to be certified in Cadena de Mano by Max Sarmiento Rene Latosa has been teaching martial arts for over 30 years. He has schools worldwide and teaches seminars all through the U.S. He is the first person to introduce the Filipino martial arts to Europe. He has taught martial arts to special police tactical units on the East Coast, West Coast, special combat units within the Air Force, the California Highway Patrol, U.S. Probation Department, sheriff departments, various security firms/bodyguards and various police and special police units in Europe. He has designed several self-defense courses for women and children. He has several series of videos out on the market, published several books on the subject, and has been the main theme for several major martial arts magazines as well as television stories both in the U.S. and in foreign countries. He acts as a consultant to several kick-boxing and martial arts schools in Northern California. Latosa Escrima / Concepts is the study and development of the best concepts and strategies of many systems. It is the idea of understanding what you do, how you do it and why it is done. The system is an education in body control, awareness and weapon efficiency. Visit Grandmaster Rene Latosa's website. Purchase Grandmaster Latosa's DVDs on his website.

Dr. Kevin Keough, host of North Star Guardians and Warrior Traditions, interviews Grandmaster Rene Latosa about Filipino martial arts and the warrior tradition. Grandmaster Rene Latosa has been actively teaching the Filipino martial arts since 1968. He was strongly influenced by his instructors at the Stockton Escrima Academy in California, including Grandmaster Angel Cabales, Max Sarmiento, Dentoy Revilar and Master Leo Giron, as well as the teachings of his own father. Latosa has received full instructorship certification in the Serrada system and Cadena de Mano. He is the only person ever to be certified in Cadena de Mano by Max Sarmiento Rene Latosa has been teaching martial arts for over 30 years. He has schools worldwide and teaches seminars all through the U.S. He is the first person to introduce the Filipino martial arts to Europe. He has taught martial arts to special police tactical units on the East Coast, West Coast, special combat units within the Air Force, the California Highway Patrol, U.S. Probation Department, sheriff departments, various security firms/bodyguards and various police and special police units in Europe. He has designed several self-defense courses for women and children. He has several series of videos out on the market, published several books on the subject, and has been the main theme for several major martial arts magazines as well as television stories both in the U.S. and in foreign countries. He acts as a consultant to several kick-boxing and martial arts schools in Northern California. Latosa Escrima / Concepts is the study and development of the best concepts and strategies of many systems. It is the idea of understanding what you do, how you do it and why it is done. The system is an education in body control, awareness and weapon efficiency. Visit Grandmaster Rene Latosa's website. Purchase Grandmaster Latosa's DVDs on his website.

Part one of a two part interview- Conversation will be concluded in part two Dr. Kevin Keough, clinical psychologist and host of North Star Guardians and Warrior Traditions, interviews Kyoshi Gary Moro of Yachigusa-Ryu Aiki-Bugei Dojo in San Francisco, CA. Gary Moro started his martial arts training with Hiroshi Yachigusa in 1975. His studies began with the art of Aikijutsu, based on the system developed by Yachigusa Sensei's family which had been influenced by Jukishin-Ryu, Shinkage-Ryu and various other Japanese sword and spear arts. In traditional Japanese Ryu there are no belts to represent promotions, and Hiroshi Yachigusa did not believe in awarding certificates to denote achievement. Though not his custom, in 1989 he granted Gary Moro to the rank of Kyoshi (instructor). During his martial arts career, Kyoshi Moro has also studied various other martial arts, including Karate, Judo, Kenpo, Arnis, and two forms of Kung Fu. Though he has over 30 years of training in the martial arts, he still considers himself a student of them. Always interested in learning new information, Gary Moro continues to attend numerous martial arts seminars each year, exposing himself to different arts, philosophies, and martial technique. Some of the instructors he has trained with formally are: Neil Laughin (Judo), Joseph Wong (Long Fist Kung Fu), Michael Daivs (Serrada Eskrima), Ralph Castro (Kenpo), Joseph Halbuna (Kajukenbo), Kenneth Leung (Kung Fu) Tobias Johnston (Karate/Kobudo), Joseph McCullan (Western Boxing) and Kyong Lee (Kuk Soo Won). Visit Kyoshi Moro's website and blog.

Dr. Kevin Keough , clinical psychologist and host of North Star Guardians and Warrior Traditions interviews Mr. Marc Animal MacYoung about martial arts, self defense, and warrior training. Marc MacYoung has been called a Renaissance man in the study and management of violence. He has more then 35 years of training in 8 different martial arts systems including wing chun and Tai Chi. Perhaps, more importantly he has 47 years of experience in training in city jungles. Mr. MacYoung is the author of 15 books and 7 DVD's covering a broad range of topics in self-defense. He provides training to military personnel, police officers, bodyguards, and the general public. His website, No Nonsense Self Defense is the largest and most visited web site on self-defense in the world.

Dr. Kevin Keough, interviews Ms. Cora Daniels, M.A., author of Ghettonation: A Journey Into the Land of Bling and Home of the Shameless published by Doubleday. Cora Daniels is an author and award-winning journalist. Her work has appeared in Fortune, the New York Times, Essence, O: The Oprah Magazine, USA Today, Heart dynamic , and perceptive and a powerful voice from the younger generation. Her first book, Black Power Inc., was dubbed thought provoking by the Washington Post and a must read by Black Issues Book Review. Her much anticipated second book, Ghettonation: A Journey Into the Land of Bling and Home of the Shameless (Doubleday) will be released March of 2007. Cora is a native New Yorker and lives in Brooklyn, NY. She is a graduate of Yale University with a BA in history and has a masters degree in Journalism from Columbia University. Visit her website .

Dr. Kevin Keough, interviews Dr. David J. Linden, author of The Accidental Mind: How Brain Evolution Has Given Us Love, Memory, Dreams, and God published by Belknap Press. David J. Linden, Ph.D. is a professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His laboratory has worked for many years on the cellular substrates of memory storage in the brain. You can see a list of some of his labâs recent scientific papers here. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland with his wife and two children. Visit his website.

Dr. Kevin Keough interviews Mr. Nordine Zouareg, author of Mind Over Body: The Key to Lasting Weight Loss Is All in Your Head published by Springboard Press. Nordine Zouareg is an International Celebrity Fitness Coach who works with clients from around the world. Nordine has come a long way from being born in the back of a truck in the Sahara desert and contracting Rickets to becoming an acclaimed fitness expert worldwide. His unique philosophy, which is based on his personal experience as well as the knowledge he has gathered during his 25 years working in the field, addresses the true reasons why people are constantly failing to reach their health and fitness goals. In Mind Over Body he provides all the information and encouragement that have helped his clients to release stress, increase energy, lose fat, and develop muscle tone quickly, effectively, and forever. Visit his website.

Dr. Kevin Keough, host of The Public Forum, interviews Mr. Mathew Boggs and Mr. Jason Miller, co-authors of Project Everlasting: Two Bachelors Discover the Secrets of Americas Greatest Marriages published by Fireside. Mathew Boggs and Jason Miller have been best friends since their childhood outside of Portland, Oregon. Mat attended the University of San Diego and earned a Pre-Med degree with cum-laude distinction, while Jason was a football star at the University of Montana, graduating magna-cum-laude with degrees in Business and Communications. After college, Mat earned his Masters Degree in Education from the University of Oregon, and Jason headed to Los Angeles to act in national commercials for companies such as Pepsi, UPS, and Edge Shave Gel. In 2003, they joined forces for Project Everlasting. Both authors live in Portland, Oregon. Visit their website Visit Jason and Mathew on My Space.

Dr. Kevin Keough, host of Public Forum, interviews Dr. Les Carter, author of Grace and Divorce: God's Healing Gift to Those Whose Marriages Fall Short published by Jossey-Bass. Dr. Les Carter is a psychotherapist in private practice in Southlake, Texas. He is the best selling author of 20 books including The Anger Workbook: A 13-Step Interactive Plan to Help You and his latest, Enough About You, Let's Talk About Me. Over the years he has conducted many seminars across America focusing on emotional and spiritual well being. Visit his website. Visit Dr. Keough's website.

Dr. Kevin Keough interviews Solicitor Adrian C. Laing, author of R.D. Laing: A Life published by Sutton Publishing. Adrian C. Laing, is a practicing Solicitor Advocate of his own firm Laing and Co, and regularly writes and presents on issues relating to media and entertainment law. Adrian studied law at Exeter University and was called to the Bar (Inner Temple, London) in 1979 (aged 21). He subsequently studied under Michael Foucault at the College de France, Paris. Adrian is the co-author (with his wife Deborah Fosbrook) of two leading law titles: 'The A-Z Contract Clauses' and 'The Media Contracts Handbook'. Adrian has five children and lives in Highgate, North London. Visit his website.