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Philosophy Professor Hits All the Right Shots
9/18/2007
 UST adjunct professor of philosophy Scott Sullivan may seem mild-mannered in the classroom, but it’s a different story in the ring. As a trainer of martial arts for more than 26 years, Sullivan has had an impressive career as a competitive boxer and kickboxer and holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Sullivan practices hard in the ring and in the classroom. After graduating with a B.A. in European history from the University of Southern Indiana and receiving his M.A. in philosophy from Holy Apostles College in Cromwell, Conn., he decided to take it to the next level and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in philosophy at UST’s Center for Thomistic Studies.
 Sullivan believes that the discipline and determination one develops from martial arts can be carried over into academics. “The most rewarding aspects of martial arts are the character, self-confidence and discipline you develop through training and practice,” Sullivan said. “The perseverance I’ve developed in training for martial arts has transferred over into studying.”
Sullivan now adds another career to his profile as the host of KFNC (97.5 FM) radio’s weekly program, “In the Cage.” Every Thursday night from 7 to 9 p.m., Sullivan comments on the increasingly popular mixed martial arts scene while hosting well-known guests.
Through his own business, Bam Bam Martial Arts, Sullivan teaches people of all ages and abilities. Although he originally held classes at the Jerabeck Athletic Center, Sullivan has had to move to his own studio in Bellaire, due to increasing class sizes.
In addition to teaching, martial arts, school and the radio show, Sullivan enjoys spending time with his wife and five children.
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