I am a Martial Artist
Volunteer/Inner-city martial arts program: In 2000, Master Karen joined The Salvation Army. Thus, starting the largest inner-city martial arts program in the world. In this all volunteer program, Many Instructors volunteer their time at a local Salvation Army facility. And, this program is fully funded by and for them. In August of 2017, Karen was presented with “The Presidents Lifetime Achievement Award.” This cited “…for her lifelong commitment to building a stronger nation through volunteer service.”
Karen is also a proud multi nationality, Cherokee Native American woman. She works on social projects with the Cherokee nation on their tribal lands and reservations. She also teaches to street youth and past gang members. Most of these reside in the under- privileged areas of Denver, Colorado.
Multi-faceted Minister
A passionate Christian, and I am a Martial Artist, as well as an ordained minister, she serves as a member of the Salvation Army, the Scout Movement and as a DAR Chaplain. She also shares in her love of poetry as well as her Cherokee Heritage with Poet Laureate, Joy Hargo.
Karen has appeared in, or has written for, almost every major martial arts magazine in the USA. She has appeared in 2 films; doing stunt work in Van Damme’s “Sudden Death,” and acting as News Anchor in Cynthia Rothrock’s “Sworn to Justice.”
Her ministry brings in spiritual teachings for personal motivation. Karen also hosts Blog-Talk Radio shows. She sees the connection between spiritual warfare and earthly warfare. Master Karen Eden Herdman is a 7th degree Martial Arts Master. Thus, becoming only one in a very small percentage of women in her art form of Tang Soo Do to obtain this rank. Therefore she is among only a handful of women that can teach anti-terrorist and tactical maneuvers to the Federal Air Marshall Services.
Robert Heinlein (Poet, Science Fiction): “How we behave toward cats determines our status in heaven.” Missy perked up her ears. She proudly became the “Karate Cat” to show the virtues of the martial arts and spirituality.” For those of all ages suffering from panic attacks – the deer in the headlights syndrome– suggested reading is “The Karate Choke.” by Paul Breau. This book outlines the principles of karate resounding with those of Jesus.
