The Martial View

Awesome to have Ricky Lam on the show today with us! Ricky is the Master Instructor at Premier Martial Arts Leeds, holding a 6th Degree Black Belt in PMA, a 5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and a 1st Degree Black Belt in Krav Maga and Kickboxing. We talk about Ricky's family history of martial arts, becoming a full time instructor, and tips for any martial artists wanting to take their academy full time and pursue martial arts as a career.  We're super excited to be partnering up with Harry Flexman from `Fight Dad` to offer you guys a discount on his Filipino double stick online course. Just use the code "martialview15" to receive a 15% discount at the link below.  https://tinyurl.com/efsbb7n8

A couple of weeks off, but we are back and this time chatting with Andy Crittenden who is not only a fantastic martial artist in his own right, he's also trained under the likes of Bill `Superfoot` Wallace, and Royce Gracie. We chat about his history in martial arts, how he has built a series of successful schools and what it takes to make your martial arts successful.  We're super excited to be partnering up with Harry Flexman from `Fight Dad` to offer you guys a discount on his Filipino double stick online course. Just use the code "martialview15" to receive a 15% discount at the link below.  https://tinyurl.com/efsbb7n8

I had the pleasure of teaching my first seminar in over 18 months last week at the B-Elite Summer Camp run by B-Elite owner and Martial Arts Instructor Craig Bissett. With a Karate, TKD and Kickboxing background, Craig has developed his own system: B-Elite and teaches adults and kids a mixed martial arts syllabus. The 2nd Summer Camp he has run, he had instructors from all backgrounds, sport, traditional and self defence and a great weekend was had by all! The dates for the camp next year which is set to be even bigger and better are 4-7th August 2022 if you'd like to book a spot or teach a class!  We're super excited to be partnering up with Harry Flexman from `Fight Dad` to offer you guys a discount on his Filipino double stick online course. Just use the code "martialview15" to receive a 15% discount at the link below.  https://tinyurl.com/efsbb7n8

Kevin has a career in the martial arts spanning over 40 years. Focusing on combatives and self defence, Kevin has dedicated his life to studying ju-jitsu, achieving the rank of 7th Degree Black Belt. He has also competed in Mixed Martial Arts to test his skills further.  A highly respected martial artist and self defence instructor, Kevin has now ventured into writing both fiction and non-fiction books.   You can find out more at www.kevinohagan.com   We're super excited to be partnering up with Harry Flexman from `Fight Dad` to offer you guys a discount on his Filipino double stick online course. Just use the code "martialview15" to receive a 15% discount at the link below.  https://tinyurl.com/efsbb7n8

What does it take to pull yourself out of addiction, turn you life around and join the Army? Let Paul Boggie tell you all about as someone who has gone from heroin addict, to member of the Scots Guards. Inspiring stuff.  We're super excited to be partnering up with Harry Flexman from `Fight Dad` to offer you guys a discount on his Filipino double stick online course. Just use the code "martialview15" to receive a 15% discount at the link below.  https://tinyurl.com/efsbb7n8

Part two of our interview with the fantastic Geoff Thompson. BAFTA winner, author, spiritual teacher and the man who literally wrote the book on self defence after years of experience on the doors of Coventry. As always, I hope you enjoy!  We're super excited to be partnering up with Harry Flexman from `Fight Dad` to offer you guys a discount on his Filipino double stick online course. Just use the code "martialview15" to receive a 15% discount at the link below.  https://tinyurl.com/efsbb7n8

For those involved in the self defence and martial arts industry, Geoff Thompson shouldn't be a name that needs an introduction. A pioneer of self defence training in the 80s and 90s, Geoff has literally written the book on personal safety and self defence. A BAFTA winner, author, spiritual teacher and martial artist, Geoff tell his story.

A great episode today with the one and only Master Wong, as well as our friend Jon Xue Zhang. We chat about martial arts, anti-bullying and the future plans they are both working on! I hope you enjoy!

Our 50th episode and what better way to celebrate than having our old friend back on - Russ Jarmesty, the brutal bouncer himself. We chat about his new project, planned for March 2022 and trust me, it's going to be amazing! 

With a fantastic pedigree in strength and conditioning, Alex has coached both national and international athletes. We talk about the importance of strength and conditioning for martial artists, and what you can do to get started!  As always thanks for listening and supporting our community!   Main site - http://www.themartialview.com​​ Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/themartialview​​ Martial Masters Volume 1 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1911559060​​ Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themartialview

From competitive swimmer to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt competitor and coach! I chat to the awesome Sam Kaye head coach of Lakes BJJ on how he got started in BJJ and adapted to become a fantastic competitor and black belt.    As always thanks for listening and supporting our community!   Main site - http://www.themartialview.com​ Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/themartialview​ Martial Masters Volume 1 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1911559060​ Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themartialview

A champion kickboxer, Gordon runs his own fantastic full time facility and has now dedicated his time to helping other martial artists build their businesses! We discuss how Gordon went from having nothing, to building a successful academy, mindset, and what instructors can do to prepare for the return of classes.

Stef Tompsin works security at the 02 arena and so turned to martial arts to learn some skills to help him do his job! He fell in love with the arts and has trained for a number of years in different styles now. We discuss anti-grappling, staying fit and translating the martial arts to the real world.

Mark Stas is the founder of the Wing Flow system and is known for his work in action movies such as English Dogs in Bangkok! An awesome martial artist, we chat about his history and career in the movies!

Many people in the martial arts world claim to teach self defence, but few are held in as high regard as Lee Morrison from Urban Combatives. Exposed to violence from an early age, Lee has now made it his mission to educate people in real world violence and self protection. What does self protection really mean and is the term changing in response to new threats? What does being a Tier 1 Civilian mean? As always thanks for listening and supporting our community!  Main site - http://www.themartialview.com   Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/themartialview   Martial Masters Volume 1 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1911559060   Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themartialview

Mark Strange is a lifelong martial artist, studying Chinese Kung Fu and even going to train with the Shaolin monks for a while! He always wanted to enter the movies and used martial arts as a way to do this appearing in many films such as Redcon 1, Ip Man 4 and The Medallion among others. I chat to Mark on his career, movie work and plans for the future. As always thanks for listening and supporting our community! Main site - http://www.themartialview.com   Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/themartialview   Martial Masters Volume 1 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1911559060   Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themartialview

A man Mike Tyson once called `The toughest white man on the planet`, and that's quite something considering the source. Not only is Joe Egan the toughest white man on the planet, he's also one of the nicest and I had the absolute privilege to talk to him about his life, boxing career, and highlights both in and out of the ring. Settle down, stick the kettle on and enjoy!  Main site - http://www.themartialview.com   Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/themartialview   Martial Masters Volume 1 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1911559060   Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themartialview

Aikido is a polarising martial art. Some love the fluid motions and beauty within the art, whereas others see it as a laughing stock of the Martial Arts, ineffective in real life, and more a health practice rather than a real `martial art`. Where has Aikido got this reputation from and is it deserved? Can we save Aikido from it's image or is it destined to fade into a Martial Art that is mainly for the movies or older generation? Myself and Tristan Chermack discuss these points. Main site - http://www.themartialview.com   Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/themartialview   Martial Masters Volume 1 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1911559060   Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themartialview

It's always great to talk to the up and coming fighters who are making waves on the competition circuit. Connor Neill is certainly one of them! He's won 13 Regional, National and International tournament titles - all in his first year of competing! We chat about his training and future plans. As always thanks for listening and supporting our community! Main site - http://www.themartialview.com   Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/themartialview   Martial Masters Volume 1 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1911559060   Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themartialview

Tai Chi - the thing old people do right? Not if you are doing it with ex-Royal Marine Andy Denney! We chat about the origins of Tai Chi, and why it has changed from a functional martial art, into something mainly practiced by older people as a way of staying healthy and mobile. Can Tai Chi every bring back the martial side of the art? As always thanks for listening and supporting our community!   Main site - http://www.themartialview.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/themartialview Martial Masters Volume 1 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1911559060 Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themartialview

It's my pleasure to speak to Richard Baskin today of Punchbagpro! Richard has a fantastic background in the martial arts and has now bought his expertise to the online platform Punchbagpro! We speak about setting up online, the challenges Richard overcame, as well as training around the world!  Check out Richard's online platform for a fantastic workout and technical points working the bag. https://punchbagpro.thinkific.com/ As always thanks for listening and supporting our community! Main site - http://www.themartialview.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/themartialview Martial Masters Volume 1 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1911559060 Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themartialview

Chatting with Ando Mierzwa all the way from Los Angeles today! We discuss his history in the martial arts, adapting to online, his online presence via his blog, podcast and YouTube channel and much more! Make sure you check out Sensei Ando's social media channels and especially his 45 minute free YouTube workouts!  Check out Ando's website at http://www.senseiando.com/ As always thanks for listening and supporting our community! Main site - http://www.themartialview.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/themartialview Martial Masters Volume 1 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1911559060 Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themartialview

Taekwondo is the one with loads of kicks right? That's the general image of TKD due to it's sports focus. Ciaran argues however that a wealth of knowledge has been lost in relation to the practical side of TKD. We discuss this and the state of traditional martial arts today! What are your thoughts? As always thanks for listening and supporting our community!  Main site - http://www.themartialview.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/themartialview Martial Masters Volume 1 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1911559060 Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themartialview

Another chit chat on today's episode and this time we're very lucky to have Leigh Remedios! Once ranked the #1 Featherweight fighter in the UK, Leigh was fighting bare-knuckle Vale Tudo competitions before MMA became huge! His experience as a professional athlete soon attracted the attention of the UFC and Leigh was propelled into the MMA spotlight! Now a heavy competitor in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we chat about his training and background!  As always thanks for listening and supporting our community! Main site - http://www.themartialview.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/themartialview Martial Masters Volume 1 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1911559060 Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themartialview

We're all a little less active than we usually are a result of the lock-down and gyms being closed! I know I am desperate to get back to running my classes and doing all I can to stay fit and healthy during this time. Too much time sitting at your desk and being inactive can lead to problems however and this is where Beck comes in! A great physiotherapist, pilates instructor and wellness social media coach, she's sorted my back out in the past and we chat about her history, some tips for everyone to stay supple during lock-down and how to find exercises that work for you.  You can find Beck on all her social media channels so get in touch with her if you'd like some advice!  Instagram : @wellmode_health Facebook: @wellmodehc Linkedin: Beck Lauren Spencer   As always thanks for listening and supporting our community! Main site - http://www.themartialview.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/themartialview Martial Masters Volume 1 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1911559060 Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themartialview

Andrea Harkins is a martial artist, blogger, podcaster and author! She has a great following promoting her messages of positivity and the benefits of martial arts training - especially for women. We discuss her history in the arts, balancing training with family life and her various projects including 2 books and a successful blog!  Check out Andrea at The Martial Arts Woman! As always thanks for supporting The Martial View and listening in! Stay up to date with all our news via our social media channels on Facebook and Instagram, as well as YouTube where you can see all the interviews and more! 

Do pressure points work? How do they work and what do they depend on? I ask these questions and more to world-renowned expert in pressure points - Russell Stutely.  Many thanks for supporting The Martial View, give us a like and subscribe and be sure to check out our full site at www.themartialview.com as well as social media channels on Facebook and Instagram. You can check out some free videos and material by Russell at www.russellstutely.com

Another episode folks and this time it's with the awesome Dr Jon Xue Zhang. He has one of the most eclectic CVs I've looked at! Martial artist, musician, stunt man and actor with a two doctorates! We talk about his history in the martial arts and how his father got him training with the SAS from a young age, to working in movies and investigating the paranormal! A really interesting guy, i'll be sure to have Jon back on the podcast very soon to chat more. Thank you as always for tuning in and please support The Martial View by giving us a like on our Facebook page and joining our Facebook group. We're also available on Instagram and you can see the full interview at our YouTube channel!

Hopefully the end is in sight guys! It's been a long old road this past year or so, from the first initial months of moving our academies online, to those wonderful few weeks where we could re-open in some capacity, to then having to close again! Zoom has been a godsend for many and thanks to technology many of us have kept our academy doors open - through the virtual world! I know I will never take for granted the atmosphere in my academy again and cannot wait to get back open and see everyone. Although the end is hopefully in sight - we are not quite there yet and zoom will still be needed for the time being, and hey, maybe we should keep some level of online training available for people - it may not be a bad idea and we'll be ready for the next global pandemic... yay! :P So here are 5 top tips to keep your zoom classes fresh, fun and interesting in a time when many are really suffering from lock-down fatigue. As always thanks for listening and supporting our community! Main site - http://www.themartialview.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/themartialview Martial Masters Volume 1 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1911559060 Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themartialview

Today I'm chatting to Sales Samurai - John Molyneux! With a background in Karate, as well as being the first person to fight Lethwei in the UK - John has now turned his attention to the art of sales! We discuss why so many people are reluctant to sell and how to get over the fear of rejection. John offers some top tips on selling and how he merges the art of selling with the art, of martial arts... As always thanks for listening and supporting our community! Head over to the main site The Martial View for years worth of content! Make sure you join our Martial View community group as well as social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Finally - Martial Masters Volume 1 is available now on Amazon, and Volume 2 is ready for Spring 2021 release!

There's a lot of good Aikido out there, but there is also a lot of bad Aikido. In today's world of MMA, grappling and BJJ, has Aikido lost it's place as a respected martial art and why did this occur? I have my own theories - the main one being lack of competition and therefore evolution, but let me know your thoughts. Are you an Aikido practitioner who focuses mainly on applying your Aikido to self defence or practical situations? Or do you study more for the culture and art? Let me know! Thank you for supporting The Martial View! You can find all our articles at our main site themartialview.com as well as lots on our Facebook group and Facebook community page, plus Instagram! Get in touch with anything you'd like to see in the future and check our YouTube channel for all the previous interviews, plus new features coming soon!

Time for another episode already! This one we are joined by Casey Marshall A.K.A The Body Engineer! With a fantastic background in martial arts, Casey comes from a martial arts family and decided to dedicate her time to learning all about sports nutrition and is currently studying for her MA in the subject. We talk about why nutrition is so important - not just for elite athletes, but for anyone wishing to participate in sport or martial arts. We then discuss easy ways to stay healthy during lock-down and some top tips for meal prepping so you can all be experts by the end of the this episode!  You can contact Casey through her social media channels and especially Instagram - just search for `The Body Engineer` As always thanks for listening and supporting our community! Head over to the main site The Martial View for years worth of content! Make sure you join our Martial View community group as well as social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Finally - Martial Masters Volume 1 is available now on Amazon, and Volume 2 is ready for Spring 2021 release!

A podcast with just me today - let's see how it goes... One that will hopefully spark some debate! Does hierarchy ruin the martial arts? Sure black belts are great and all, but at the end of the day it's just a bit of cloth around your waist... Should we scrap the hierarchy system and all just be white belts?  As always thanks for listening and supporting our community! Head over to the main site The Martial View for years worth of content! Make sure you join our Martial View community group as well as social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Finally - Martial Masters Volume 1 is available now on Amazon, and Volume 2 is ready for Spring 2021 release!

Today I am interviewing the talented Andy Gibney! With a fantastic history in Jeet Kune Do and a master instructor under Richard Bustillo, Andy is also a 6th Grade Black Belt in Doces Pares Eskrima and won two silver medals in the 1994 and 1996 Stick-fighting Championships. As well as running his own academy, Andy is also the co-founder of 3P Publishing, helping new authors to publish their books. We discuss Andy's hunger for knowledge, his training in the Wim Hof method, what Richard Bustillo was like as a man and his top tips for anyone out there thinking of writing a book! More information on Andy can be found at his academy website here, as well as his 3P Publishing site here. Finally you can get in contact with him on YouTube here! As always thanks for listening and supporting our community! Head over to the main site The Martial View for years worth of content! Make sure you join our Martial View community group as well as social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Finally - Martial Masters Volume 1 is available now on Amazon, and Volume 2 is ready for Spring 2021 release!

Harry Flexman has experience in a number of different martial arts including Muay Thai and Kali. Following the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic, he set up an online course through his page `Fight Dad` - perfect for solo training at home. I chat to Harry about how he started his online course, tips for those interested in creating one and what martial arts has done for him.   Check out Harry's stuff at https://fightdad.thinkific.com/courses/home-workouts and find him on Facebook and TikTok   Follow us at http://www.themartialview.com Check out our YouTube channel if you want to see us in person!

After a career in the Army taking him around the world, Duncan Andrews A.K.A The Freak decided to join the police with a career in specialist units such as Riot Response. Here Duncan talks about why he left, what self defence means for him and why what he offers is unparalleled in the UK Personal Safety circuit.

A harrowing experience and a brutal stabbing led Eddie to the martial arts. With experience in Muay Thai and Silat, Eddie developed `The Approach` system now taught to thousands and used by military and police around the globe.

A victim of extreme bullying since he was 5 years old. Bouts of depression, anxiety and agoraphobia. Black belt martial arts instructor and best selling author. We speak to Simon Morrell on mental health, martial arts and battling the black dog that unfortunately few speak about.

Lucci Del-Gaudio runs LDG Combat Jiu-Jitsu based in Nottingham. He is also the founder of Martial Artists Supporting Children with Cancer and the Kaizen Martial Arts Expo. We talk about the inception of these as well as the depression Lucci has struggled with during lock-down and what you can do if feeling similar.

A full instructor under Dan Inosanto and one of the first people to compete in MMA in the early 90s, Phil Norman is now known for his incredible Ghost Fighting System, taking the combat sport world by storm. We talk JKD, Kali, early MMA, Ghost and Combatives!

I chat with the amazing Zara Phythian! Zara is an incredible martial artist, business woman and stunt actress. We discuss her setting some world records, world championships, entering into the movie world and building 4 businesses. We also discuss how she has adapted during the Covid-19 pandemic!

Ever fancied learning to defend yourself while wearing a top hat? Then Tommy Joe Moore is your man! Tommy has a great background in Judo and Boxing but has also added his own blend of Bartitsu into his club. Bartitsu originally developed in Victorian England and combines boxing, pugilism, jiu-jitsu, cane work and Savate (French kickboxing). Tommy talks about how he began to study it, and what it can offer to the modern world in terms of self defence and combat sports.

In today's episode I interview Andy Abernethie of Samurai Hears Academy! A traditional martial artist studying and teaching the art of Kaze Arashi Ryu. We talk about the history of this traditional art, and it's place in today's modern society.

This week I interviewed Steve Bates - The Pad Man! We speak about his journey in martial arts, how he got started and why he specialised in pad feeding. He's worked with some of the best martial artists in the industry, as well as top athletes in their field! Thanks for your time Steve!

Mark Dawes speaks to me about the importance of knowing the law in regards to self defence and his founding of the National Federation for Personal Safety.

Bob Breen is a legend within the martial arts! Often hailed as the Godfather of Jeet Kune Do in Europe, Guro Bob was the first to bring Bruce Lee's student - Dan Inosanto, over to the UK in the 1980s. We talk about music - one of Guro Bob's passions, as well as his development of his 4D combat system.

I got to speak to Lenny the Butcher from Gangs of London! World Champion Martial Artist Lee Charles chats about his journey in martial arts, cross training, his days competing and breaking into the TV and movie industry!

An insightful chat with British Combat Association founder Peter Consterdine today on his history training in martial arts, the formation of the BCA, his thoughts on reality based self defence and working the doors in Manchester in the 1980s. A man who has really been there and done it and a hugely respected figure within the martial arts world.

I get to fan girl over bodyguard to the stars and Hollywood fight star Richard Norton. Richard talks about how he started in the martial arts, as well as working for such incredible people as The Rolling Stones, James Taylor and Fleetwood Mac. We then discuss his transition into the movies, working with such incredible actors as Will Smith and Margot Robbie. 

I managed to finally pin down and chat to real life Ninja Dave Giddings on the history of Ninjitsu, how much is real life and it's place in today's world. Shortly after this chat ended, Dave disappeared in a puff of smoke...

The Yoshinkan Aikido Senshusei Course - believed to be the toughest martial arts course in the world! Simon completed the course in Japan and has now written a book about his experiences! 

Want to listen to a Modern Samurai chat about TikTok? Then you have come to the right place! From traditional roots in Karate, Matt has had a varied career in the martial arts, from kickboxing, to self defence and security work. He now runs his own academy, interviews other martial artists and has an online presence through his online courses and recently TikTok! If you want to learn how to expand your business through TikTok - Matt is the man to go to!

Ever dreamed of having a live-in training partner? Someone to train with 24 hours a day? Well Mick and Cathy Dickinson have this dynamic! A married couple training and teaching in the martial arts together. I chat to them both about their days competing, how they met and what it's like having a spouse who is able to kick-ass! 

It's time for another interview! This time I interview the fantastic Chris Jones on his work in action films, his full time academy and the online section of his teaching - especially important in the year 2020 and beyond! 

I have the pleasure of interviewing 3 x World No-Gi Champion and Braulio Estima black belt Tom Barlow. We chat about his history, competing in Polaris and winning his World Championships, his online training portal and the future of BJJ post C-Word... COVID!

Joe Thambu Shihan is an internationally renowned martial artist teaching Yoshinkan Aikido from his Shudokan Academy based in Melbourne Australia. Thambu Sensei has regularly featured in Blitz Sport Magazine and teaches regularly on an international level when there isn't a deadly pandemic floating around. We discuss Aikido's reputation as a martial art and ask - does it deserve it's bad reputation or not? Part 1 of a 2 part interview!

The Covid-19 Pandemic has certainly been a shock to all of us as martial arts instructors. Having to shut down our physical academies and move online was something we all had to adapt to. One person who has been online, way before it was trendy, is Matt Chapman who is so good online - it's all he does, selling his physical academy in 2018! In episode 2 of The Martial View, we learn about Matt's Martial history, and what you can start to do to pandemic proof your business and move it online, along with common pitfalls people experience.

Welcome to The Martial View! Discussing all things martial arts related and asking the questions you want answering. Our first ever interview and we are kicking off with a bang! Today I'm speaking to Russell Jarmesty from Jarmesty Martial Arts Academy based in Atherton, Manchester. A man I have huge respect for, Russ has perfected his martial arts on some of the toughest doors in Manchester of a 15 year long career. Hear how he got started in martial arts, why he went to the doors for answers, experiences as a bouncer and his martial philosophy!

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