RUGBY TO BJJ ANDY CHAPMAN From N Ireland to New Zealand and back home again Andy Chapman: Head coach at Team Ryano Limavady, Former IBJJF European Champion talks to Mick Tully of Coventry Martial Arts Centre, UK. What took him from international rugby in New Zealand to BJJ?What was his lightbulb moment in BJJ?Is BJJ a great leveller?How does it …
BJJ 247 & WRESTLING TRAILBLAZER Lawrence Dutton Lawrence Dutton: BJJ 24/7 Founder, Coach, and Wrestling Trailblazer talks to Mick Tully of Coventry Martial Arts Centre, UK. What’s happening in the world of BJJ & BJJ Competitions?What is Wrestling trying to do now?What’s next? Find Lawrence Dutton here; bjj247.com Lawrence Dutton is one of the most influential figures in the development …
Afghanistan Adversity Americanas Legend Mark Ormrod w Mick Tully interview Be utterly inspired by the luminous Mark Ormrod MBE Royal Marine. A skilled BJJ purple belt and passionate supporter of REORG who as a Royal Marine suffered devastating injuries in Afghanistan. Audio Podcast Version here: WORLD OF MARTIAL ARTS SHOW He talks; Military life, Iraq, Afghanistan, IED, Amputation, Trauma, Adversity, …
Overcoming daily obstacles can be challenging. There are plenty of physical activities that are designed to assist people who are looking to boost their mental health. That’s why so many martial arts students benefit immensely from the distractions and focus martial arts provide. Exercise is a great way to create the balance that has been missing. And martial arts are …
By Masoud Hayeri Khyavi Sometimes during practice, especially martial arts, a new idea comes to mind that one likes to try.A long time ago, when I was training for a while in Tehran and in a Brazilian jiu-jitsu club, while training, when my opponent was trying to ruin my guard, an idea suddenly came to my mind and I immediately …
How I Created My Adapted Fitness Regime I have been in a wheelchair for the last 40 years and have always had to keep track of my weight, (like many of us really). There are so many benefits in staying fit, strong and healthy and I would like to talk about the reasons why I need to work on it …
Martial arts training has numerous benefits, which you are likely already aware of. However, you may not be aware of the way drugs, both prescription and over-the-counter, can affect training. Many drugs have a surprising effect on your body when you are engaging in high-impact activities during training. We’ll look at different classes of drugs, and how they can affect …
“I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” Bruce Lee Many people struggle with ADD or ADHD as I have my entire life. At a young age, I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder which is very common. I was prescribed to take Adderall …
You may read about it in the latest MMA news – MMA fighters cutting weight so they can make it into a lower weight class than the one they should be in. Then, in the 24-or-so hours before the fight, they rehydrate and put a lot of the weight they lost back on so they can have an advantage over …
MMA Legend Neil Melanson Revealed!!!Neil Melanson, ‘The Ground Marshal’ catches up with us via live and slightly compromised link. (Skype was having a hard time) He reveals over 3 interviews an inside glimpse into his world; Why start MMA? What did he do in the military? Why did he become a Sky Marshal? What was it like training with Karo Parisyan, …