Alberto Crane Show #356 - Marcus Kowal

Marcus Kowal is a Swedish-born martial artist, author, and activist with a multifaceted career spanning military service, professional fighting, entrepreneurship, and advocacy. He served in the Swedish Special Forces as an Army Ranger before transitioning to a distinguished career in martial arts. Kowal competed at elite levels across multiple disciplines, including MMA with Strikeforce, kickboxing with K-1, and boxing in the Golden Gloves tournament. He holds black belts in both kickboxing and Krav Maga. Beyond his athletic pursuits, Marcus is an accomplished entrepreneur and author. He founded Systems Training Center, a chain of martial arts and fitness facilities in Los Angeles. In his memoir, Life Is A Moment, Kowal candidly recounts the profound grief of losing his 15-month-old son, Liam, to a drunk driving incident in 2016. This tragedy led Marcus and his wife, Mishel, to establish Liam’s Life Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of impaired driving and advocating for stricter DUI laws. Through his diverse endeavors, Marcus Kowal exemplifies resilience and dedication, channeling personal loss into a mission to effect meaningful change.Sponsored by TACFIT.com “The World’s Smartest Workout” Açai Jungle Cafe “Your neighborhood Paradise” AcaiJungleCafe.com