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 …
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 …
REAL ESTATE REAL TALK REAL LIFE Breaking Boards with Michael Mannino How do you accidentally get back into martial arts?How did Chuck Norris make an impact on his training?What is the secret sauce of martial arts training?Why is showing up so important?What’s the significance of helping others?What’s the big deal about breaking boards?What’s the difference between amateur and US Open …
PAPER HEART IRON GRIP DIAMOND GEEZER JUDOKA Wayne Lakin Highly accomplished former British and Commonwealth Judo Champion, 1996 Olympic reserve, and 4th Dan black belt who now works as an elite Judo Strength & Conditioning coach and fitness manager Wayne Lakin talks to Mick Tully about his journey in martial arts from starting as a bullied kid to success as …
A personal tribute to the one and only Chuck Norris from Andrew Staton, martial arts and action film specialist. He outlines Chuck Norris’s rise to fame and movie stardom and why he will be deeply missed by all. RIP Chuck Norris. To Listen to the audio version of the Podcast, click here : WORLD OF MARTIAL ARTS SHOW Thanks for …