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 …
ULTIMATE TOMIKI AIKIDO MASTER Bob Jones, a renowned international and UK Tomiki Aikido sensei, talks to Andrew Staton at the Doncaster Martial Arts Show 2026. Few individuals have had a greater impact on the development of Tomiki Aikido in Britain than Bob Jones. For more than five decades, the Leeds-based instructor has quietly shaped generations of martial artists, combining technical …
MARTIAL ARTS PUBLISHING LEGEND Bob Sykes, a renowned martial arts figure, talks to Andrew Staton at the Doncaster Martial Arts Show 2026. Bob Sykes is best known for his long-standing role in British martial arts media, particularly through his work with Martial Arts Illustrated. Over several decades, Sykes has contributed to documenting and promoting the growth of martial arts culture …
LIFE IS A FIGHT Garry Bell, a renowned martial artist, talks to Andrew Staton at the Doncaster Martial Arts Show 2026. Garry Bell: Martial Artist, Coach, Promoter, and Hall of Fame Inductee is one of the most influential figures in British kickboxing and combat sports promotion. With nearly four decades of martial arts experience, he has built a reputation as …
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 …
James Turner: World Kickboxing Champion, Martial Artist, Author, and Ambassador of Combat Sports talks to Andrew Staton at the Martial Arts Show Doncaster 2026 James “The Dragon” Turner has established himself as one of Britain’s most respected kickboxers, earning recognition for his achievements in the ring, his dedication to martial arts education, and his commitment to promoting the values of …
Benny “The Jet” Urquidez: A Pioneer of Full-Contact Fighting Benny “The Jet” Urquidez martial art legend talks to Andrew Staton at the Doncaster Martial Arts Show. Benny “The Jet” Urquidez is widely regarded as one of the greatest kickboxers in history and one of the most influential figures in modern martial arts. Known for his lightning-fast speed, exceptional technique, and …
WISDOM FROM THE WARRIOR MAKER CHRIS HARRIS Discover Chris Harris the internationally recognized keynote speaker, executive coach, bestselling author, and mindset expert known for helping military personnel, elite performers, and Fortune 500 companies develop mental toughness and high-performance leadership skills. Mick Tully talks to him about his journey from a difficult childhood to becoming a respected authority on resilience and …
TRIUMPHANT WAY OF THE DRAGON STARS RETURN TO HONG KONG On 18 May 1972, Hong Kong erupted with excitement as Bruce Lee returned triumphantly to Kai Tak Airport after completing location filming in Rome for The Way of the Dragon. Accompanying him were actress Nora Miao, American karate champion Chuck Norris, and martial artist and actor Bob Wall, all of …
On this day, May 13, in 1966, Adam West (Batman), Van Williams (The Green Hornet), and Bruce Lee (Kato) famously united on the lot of Twentieth Century Fox. See the event HERE.. 1966 THROWBACK: Adam West, Bruce Lee And Van Williams PRESS CONFERENCE!! It was a massive press launch and promotional party to introduce The Green Hornet television series to the press and public. Press photos below. The 1966 …