Born August 2, 1960 Danny Zaino, originally from Long Island New York, is a noted American actor, producer, director, TV/radio host, celebrity cook, and hand to hand combat fight choreographer for the motion picture and television industries. He instructed at the famous Kahana Stunt and Film School for 15 years. He is the owner and operator of his own production company Living The Dream Productions Entertainment which produces the digital media publicity & promotions company MASBTV NETWORK home to Hard Core Cooking with Celebrity Cook Danny Zaino a zany comedy sitcom with hilarious cooking routines, light stunts, celebrity guests, and delicious food. The Road To Hollywood series, and Martial Arts Show Biz TV a reality based news show originally starring the zaino family; radio show pod casts Action Entertainment Hollywood News and Martial Arts Entertainment Radio; and Martial Arts Entertainment Magazine history additions. Danny's most recent achievement is the book Born to Compete - A Man Without A War, a compelling true story that follows his life accomplishments and his greatest challenge authored by his wife Theresa Lynn Zaino in which an exciting documentary film is set to follow. 
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Danny Zaino is a professional martial artist with five decades of dedication to the industry currently holding the rank of "Judan" (10th degree Black Belt) and is the Founder of the American / Japanese & Okinawan GoJu-Ryu Karate & Kobudo Federation.  Excelling in sports throughout his school years to include wrestling, football, and baseball Danny began his martial arts career in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida in 1976 at the age of 15 with the local YMCA. Danny was a natural and gifted athlete and received the "Presidents Award" in High School for outstanding athleticism signed by President Nixon. Dabbling in the arts of Kang Do Kwon Tae Kwon Do and GoJu-Ryu, Danny began serious training after High School when he joined the United States Army as a Military Police Officer in 1979. While stationed in Korea on the DMZ he studied the art of Moo Do Kwon Tae Kwon Do. After a 13 month tour in Korea he was transferred to Fort Bliss, Texas where he joined the United States Army Karate Team studying the art of Japanese GoJu-Ryu. During this time Danny competed and performed extensively on the international level. Upon completion of his Military service in 1982 Danny became a Florida Police Officer and earned the title of "Kumite (fighting) Champion" at the Florida Police Olympics in 1985. During his extensive martial arts career Danny has produced over 50 plus Black Belts under his tutelage producing numerous State and World Champions to include martial arts actors. Among his many students Danny also taught his wife Theresa and three children Tony, Joey, and Dominque Zaino who are all accomplished martial artists and State/World Champions. From 2000 to 2008 he ran one of the top martial arts competition and performance teams in the United States sponsored by Pepsi Americas called National Team Pepsi "Show Team" (now "Team Americas") known for their unique and entertaining performances. Danny has been recognized by his peers numerous times and is the recipient of many Hall of Fame Awards to include: 1994 - 2007 -"Promoter of the Year" for his Battle of the Arts National Martial Arts Championships, 1997 - 1998 - "Outstanding Martial Arts Weaponry" for Innovative Weapon Design for his creation of the "Pure Warrior" Sports Tonfa for competition, 2002 - 2007 - "Coach of the Year" for his National Team Pepsi "Show Team", 2006 - "Outstanding Show Team Award" National Team Pepsi "Show Team" awarded by famous martial arts actor YK Kim, 2009 - "Demo Team of the Year" Team Americas, 2012 - 2016 -"Outstanding Contribution in Publishing and Media Coverage" for his MASBTV NETWORK "Martial Arts Show Biz TV, Radio & Magazine", and 2018 - "Goodwill Ambassador to the Martial Arts" for his years of dedication to the arts.

Danny Zaino served in the United States Army as a Military Police Officer from June 13, 1979 to June 12, 1982. He served on the DMZ in Korea from October 18, 1979 to October 14, 1980 during the time of the assassination of South Korean President Park Chung-hee, the Gwangju Uprising (Massacre), and the Iran Crisis. He is the recipient of the Korean Service Medal. When his tour in Korea ended Danny was stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas where he became a member of the United States Army Karate Team performing numerous demonstrations throughout Texas, Oklahoma, and Mexico as a recruiting tool for the United States Military. Danny was honorably discharged and to this day is an advocate for the PTSD Program for traumatized combat Veterans and their families. 

Among his many accomplishments Danny also worked as a professional tile, marble and stone contractor by trade for 30 years.