Richard "Mack" Machowicz

Richard “Mack” Machowicz is the compelling host and producer of Discovery Channel’s hit show “FutureWeapons”, now in its third season. Mack also produced and hosted a one-hour special for the Discovery Channel called “Weapons That Changed the World,” which continues to be seen on both the Discovery and Military Channels.

Much of Mack's expertise with soldier craft and military hardware comes from his experience as a 10-year veteran of the U.S. Navy SEALs. During his service tenure, he participated in numerous tactical operations with SEAL Team One and Two. While at SEAL Team Two, he was attached to the training cadre as the Leading Petty Officer of Land, Mountain and Arctic Warfare.

Mack has over 25 years of experience in the martial arts studying such systems as muay thai boxing, Jeet Kune Do, kickboxing, aikido, jujitsu, savate, arnis and karate. He was a certified instructor in Naval Special Warfare Combat Fighting Instructor Course, a Naval Special Warfare Scout/Sniper and has received multiple black belts. Machowicz also served as a personal protection specialist for many high profile individuals within the political arena, business world and entertainment industry.

As the founder and creator of the Bukido® Institute and the Bukido® Training System, Machowicz teaches a performance philosophy that uses unarmed combat as a metaphor for exploring the dynamics of doubt, hesitation, second guessing, stress, pain, fatigue and fear. Bukido® teaches clients — including professional athletes and entertainment industry executives — how to maximize their ability to focus in any environment.

Mack's work has been featured in a number of publications including the Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly's “Best of LA,” Muscle and Fitness, Glamour, Men's Fitness, Jump, The Dallas Morning News, Mentor's Magazine and copious Internet publications. His work has appeared on Extra, ESPN, The Discovery Channel, NBC, The Jim Rome Show, Last Call with Carson Daly, Fox Sports, and Lifetime's “New Attitudes” to name just a few. Mack is also co-founder of the film company Warpath Entertainment and a member of the Screen Actors Guild.