The True Story of Leonard C. Holifield

In a generation often ridden with lazy, cowardly males, it is heart-warming to see stories of strong and heroic Christian men. Leonard Holifield is such a man.

The Lord calls men to be protectors of home, of women and children, and of others. As families will see from Leonard Holifield’s story as a soldier and bodyguard, being a protector involves more than having big muscles or weapons. It involves discernment and alertness to avoid danger — physical and spiritual. It involves a willingness to sacrifice yourself for the safety of those you are protecting. Daddies can use Leonard Holifield’s life to teach their sons some of the character and skills a man should seek so he might be a faithful protector.

From the floor of the martial art dojos, to the battlefields of the Gulf War, to the steps of the Alabama Supreme Court, this video reveals the true story of a man with remarkable discipline and perseverance. Behind his rough and powerful exterior, you will discover a man with a heart for the Lord Jesus Christ, his parents, his son, and his country

[Leonard Holifield] was so disciplined, and his discipline set the example for other people. It wasn't just physical discipline, but it was the mental discipline of understanding what your job was, knowing it better than anybody else, then being able to execute it. A tireless worker. I mean, he just had character, and it’s hard to find people with that level of character. That was what was impressive about Dr. Holifield. — Col. Dennis Lewis, former battalion commander

He is considered one of the deadliest men in the world. Although the cousin of boxing champion Evander Holyfield, Leonard Holifield is a legend all his own. Many know him as a grandmaster of martial arts, others know him as the bodyguard of Roy Moore, former Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court (a.k.a. “The Ten Commandments Judge”), while soldiers worldwide know him as the famous combatives instructor for the U.S. Military. For Holifield’s parents however, Leonard is that rascally, hyperactive little boy who grew up and made his mom and dad proud.

A Legend and a Legacy shows how a man, providentially inspired by the love and discipline of his father, is destined to greatness.

Accomplishments

By being faithful in little things, Dr. Holifield has been blessed by God to accomplish great things. Among his many accomplishments, Leonard Holifield has:

• Earned the highest rank for a black-belt martial artist
• Founded Sikaron Karate, a Christian approach to Karate
• Served as the Chief Combative Instructor for the U.S. Army for over a decade
• Captured the first Prisoner of War during Desert Storm
• Stood undefeated in the U.S.A. vs. the World Championship
• Founded the International Academy of Executive Protection Agents
• Served as the bodyguard for Chief Justice Roy Moore
• Trained dozens of cadets in executive protection

A Legend and a Legacy includes interviews with Leonard Holifield, Cleveland and Ruth Holifield, Chief Justice Roy Moore, Colonel Denny Lewis, Kevin Horton, Dr. Royce Jones, and Doug Phillips.

Additional Bonus Features

This video includes three bonus features:

• Deleted Segment: The World Championship
• Behind the Scenes with Executive Protection
• Evander Holyfield vs. Leonard Holifield: Who Wins?