Dipaly Banerjee
USA Network’s ‘Race to Survive: Alaska‘ is a reality TV show that follows a group of contestants competing in a series of challenges in the harsh Alaskan wilderness. The eight teams must navigate the wilderness, using their survival skills and teamwork to complete various tasks and avoid elimination. The show tests physical endurance, mental strength, and strategic thinking as the contestants face extreme weather conditions and rugged terrain.
Hakim Isler and Justice Norman are two contestants who participated in the show’s debut season. Hakim is a former U.S. Psy Ops Army Veteran and Founder of a leadership training and consulting firm. On the other hand, Justice Norman is a fierce competitor with a strong will and determination to succeed. Both Hakim and Justice brought their unique skills and personalities to the show, making them fan favorites and fierce competitors. Naturally, fans are eager about their off-screen lives, so here’s what we found about the same!
Reality TV Adventures: Hakim Isler’s Survival Skills on Display
45-year-old Hakim Isler, AKA “Black MacGyver,” is a skilled Iraq War Veteran and former member of the Army Special Operations community, where he served as a Psychological Operations (PSYOPS) Sergeant. He is also an Entrepreneur and Leadership Consultant. Hakim has a wealth of expertise as a Martial Artist and a teacher; he is a fourth-degree black belt in To-Shin Do under Black Belt Hall of Fame member Stephen K. Hayes and an FCS Kali instructor.
After leaving the military, Hakim founded his consulting firm called The SOIL Foundation, where he teaches vets who have PTSD primitive survival skills. Along with all of this, he is a TV personality and the author of ‘Modern Hand-to-Hand Combat.’ On Discovery’s ‘Naked and Afraid’ in 2014, he put his outdoor survival prowess to the test. In 2015, he returned for ‘Naked and Afraid XL.’ Hakim also appeared on ‘Kicking & Screaming,’ Unsolved History,’ ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show,’ and ‘Ed Safford: First Man Out.’
The Wright State University alum is a fitness enthusiast and advocates for healthy living. He believes that physical fitness is a critical component of mental toughness and resilience, and he encourages others to make fitness a priority in their lives. Hakim is currently working as the President at Elevo Dyamincs. Overall, he is a highly accomplished individual who has dedicated his career to helping others become better leaders and achieve their full potential.
Justice Norman’s Journey Through Machu Picchu
Hailing from Syracuse, Utah, Justice Norman is a 38-year-old master of the senses. Much like his partner Hakim, he has perfected the game of martial arts. The two met through a course where Justice taught Hakim how to perceive things without using his eyes. For years, Justice has trained in the art of Merpati Putih. He traveled through Machu Picchu, making unforgettable memories amidst the heritage and practicing the art. However, he is primarily private and prefers to keep his personal life under wraps.
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