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Stephen K. Hayes

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Stephen K. Hayes has been featured in countless magazines, podcasts, and interviews for over four decades. With a rare gift for translating historical, esoteric teachings into clear, practical guidance—Stephen welcomes opportunities to share his comprehensive approach to realistic self-defense and enlightened living with fellow seekers.

"One of the ten most influential martial arts masters alive in the world today."
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1985 Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame Inductee
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Presenter

Wisdom Plays to our Attention
TedTalk, 2011
Hero Lessons from a Ninja
Hero Round Table, 2014

Magazines & Mentions

Stephen K. Hayes has been interviewed and featured on the cover of countless magazines including: Black Belt Magazine, Martial Arts World News, Fighting Stars Magazine, Karate Magazine, Martial Arts Professional, and more!
Rumiko & Stephen Hayes | Pioneers of the Ninja Art
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The Top 10 Deadliest Martial Arts in the World
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5 Important Books on Martial Arts not Often Talked About
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9 Famous Ninja in TV and Film: Shadow Warriors who Defined the Genre
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The Secret to Becoming a Martial Arts Writer
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Interviews

Unleashing your Inner Ninja: A Journey to Prosperity
The Aspiring Solopreneur
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Episode 26: Mr. Stephen K. Hayes on Ninjutsu
The Human Experience Podcast
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Life Mastery through Martial Arts
Wisdom Talk Radio with Laurie Seymour
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Masters of To-Shin Do presents: Stephen K. Hayes
The Ninja Every Day
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Four Part Interview with Stephen K. Hayes
Viking Samurai
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Episode 26: Mr. Stephen K. Hayes on Ninjutsu
InfernoCast
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Episode 14: An-shu Stephen K. Hayes
The Bullied 2 Badass Podcast
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Episode 89: Stephen K. Hayes / To-Shin Do
Everyday Martial Arts
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Episode 26: Seeking the Path with Stephen K. Hayes
MARS Action Group
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Episode 244: Stephen K. Hayes
Whistlekick Martial Arts Radio
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Episode 150: The Journey of an American Ninja
Rafa Conde
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Stephen Hayes the Real American Ninja Part 1
Sidekicks with Keith Vitali
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Episode 88: Stephen K. Hayes
Punch, Kick, Choke, Chat
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Discovery Travel: Stephen K. Hayes Private Weekend Seminar
Discovery Martial Arts
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Five Part Interview with Stephen K. Hayes
The Dojo with Todd Norcross
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Ep17: The Ninja - Stephen K. Hayes
Guru Viking
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Martial Arts World News, Volume 25, Issue 3 pg. 38-52
The Legacy of Stephen & Rumiko Hayes: Pioneers of the Ninja Art in the West

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