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Melody Shuman

Ms. Shuman is one of the true pioneers and innovators in our profession. Considered by many as the premier authority on children’s martial arts, Shuman has dedicated her life to researching and developing the best methods for teaching and motivating children. In 2000, Shuman presented her first innovative program, the Little Ninjas (now referred to as Future Kidz), to the Martial Arts industry, and today that program is operating in over 2,000 schools in 9 countries. Shuman has spent the last 3 years with her partner, Jill Johnson, dedicated to Martial Arts research and development. MS. Shuman has traveled around the world to help educate Martial Artists on various aspects of the Martial Arts business, including her highly innovative, age-specific children’s Martial Arts curriculums. Her goal is to provide results-driven Martial Arts programs that make a positive difference in children’s lives.

Melody Shuman has over 20 years of experience in the Martial Arts. Melody earned her black belt in 1988 in New Orleans, and since then has achieved many accomplishments in her Martial Arts journey. She began working as a program director and instructor in Orlando, Florida at the age of 19. From there, Melody co-owned and operated 4 schools in south Florida for 6 years. During that time, she won the title of world champion and was a coach to one of the best competition teams in her organization with a combined total of 37 world champion titles amongst the entire team!

Melody also dedicated a lot of her time researching and developing some of the best method’s for teaching children. In 2000, Melody presented her first innovative program, the Little Ninjas (now referred to as Future Kidz), to the Martial Arts industry and today that program is operating in over 2,000 schools in 9 countries. This program opened up many doors for Melody and launched a new destination in her Martial Arts career, including a series of age-specific Martial Arts curriculums: The Future Kidz Prep Course (ages 3 & 4), The Future Kidz (ages 5 & 6), The Karate Kidz Zone Prep Course (ages 7 to 9), and The Karate Kidz Zone (ages 10 to 14).

Melody’s extensive consulting background includes a huge seminar demand, specifically her Children’s Martial Arts Instructor Certification Course, in which she has already certified hundreds of instructors worldwide. Melody also co-founded two internet consulting companies: Shuman Concepts, a Martial Arts consulting firm, and Concepts for Kidz, a children’s Martial Arts resource company. Both companies service hundreds of Martial Arts schools across 16 countries worldwide.

Melody resides in St. Petersburg Florida where she co-owns and operates On the Mat Martial Arts. Melody acts as the Chief Instructor and teaches daily. Melody also incorporates innovative ideas and concepts within the school which she utilizes as the platform for her resources in Shuman Concepts and Concepts for Kidz.

Melody plans to be a lifelong student on child development and psychology. Melody’s future goals include writing books for both children and adults. She also has plans to work outside of the Martial Arts industry with teachers and coach in other sports.

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