Putting the Chickasaw Language into the Martial Arts Program

Matt Clark

Matt Clark explains his love and passion for learning the Chickasaw language, and why he thinks it's vital for young Chickasaws to embrace the culture of their ancestors through his second passion – martial arts.

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