From the Octagon to the Big Screen with Michelle Waterson-Gomez

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Welcome to Aimpoint’s Taking Aim Podcast. Today we’re joined by Michelle Waterson-Gomez, aka The Karate Hottie, former UFC fighter, Invicta FC Atomweight Champion, and now, star of the upcoming Netflix action-thriller Havoc, premiering April 25th alongside Tom Hardy.We dive into her transition from the Octagon to Hollywood, her role as a stunt-performing action star, and how martial arts continues to shape her mindset. Michelle also shares why she launched her BJJ school SMARTJITS, her passion for personal safety, and her new mission to empower women through self-defense and firearms education.Follow Michelle on Instagram: @karatehottiemmaSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@AimpointUSAVisit Aimpoint.us to learn more: https://www.aimpoint.us/ Follow Rich Nance on Instagram: @nance_training_consulting and @rnancewartacPRODUCED BY IRONCLAD

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