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MARTIAL ARTS & More MARTIAL ARTS
Mulan: Real Woman Warrior!!!
Ip Ching Tribute
10 Facts Samurai Swords
Wing Chun: What is Chi Sau?
How To Pummel Opponents Pt2
BJJ Functionality
Self Defense
Reality Based Training
Bruce Lee’s Weight Training Revealed!!!
Fighting Inner Doubts
Fighting Film Reviews
Jun Fan Journal
JKD Investigated
Aikido Coaching The Future
Japanese Sword Evolution
How To Achieve Everything
Wise Kung Fu: 15 Top Confucius Quotes
Contents
Self Defense Scenarios 03
Master Wong graphically explains self defense scenarios. Watch him sort out a KNIFE wielding THUG !!!
Samurai Swords 06
Throughout the world, the Samurai Sword is seen as a fearsome weapon. Stories of ancient warriors, computer games, movies and even violent crimes can be linked to it. But as much as it is convenient to generalise – the history and culture surrounding it is a complex and diverse story. Matt Okuhara gives you ten facts to get you started on your journey…
Don’t Think, Feel 08
Chi Sau is primarily unique to the art of Wing Chun. However, the principles are used and shared in other martial arts. Especially grappling arts like, Judo, Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu where continuous contact with an opponent is necessary. So What is Chi Sau? Stephen Dyde explains all…
Functionality… 12
The world is a very different place than what it was, even just a decade ago. Time is precious, life is faster, we want measurable outcomes! John B. Will explains what this means for the martial arts landscape.
Reality Based Training 14
The primary attack isn’t the one to worry about, it’s about getting out of a situation where you’ll end up at a secondary location. Mick Tully discusses reality based training in an all too ‘Real World’.
Pummelling Padwork 17
Pummeling, clinch, trapping, in-fighting – no matter what it’s called, close-contact martial artistry is an often-elusive area of study that shows itself in most actual confrontations. Kurt Cornwell continues his look at Pummelling Padwork – from flow to function in 3 basic positions.
The Fear in Us 28
Matt Stait started martial arts as a young man because he wanted to be able to defend himself from other people. Little did he realise the biggest battles would be with himself. Here Matt explores that hidden part of us that many refuse to acknowledge, ‘Fear’.
Ip Ching Tribute 46
Wing Chun Gung Fu loses a Grandmaster. WoMA Magazine pays tribute to the former President of the Wing Chun Association, Grandmaster Ip Ching.
Coaching Aikido 48
Bob Jones focuses on the coaching of Aikido to young people, helping coaches to make practice both safe and enjoyable. This issue the two key aspects of coaching, ‘Technical Approaches’ and ‘Physical Development’.
Ancient Arms Race 52
The Hideoyoshi Invasions of Korea formed a crucial point in Japanese history with many ideologies and cultures clashing with each other. It is no doubt that this period influenced the birth of what would be known as one of Japan’s most iconic symbols. Ian Alexander looks at how these invasions gave rise to the ‘birth of the modern Katana’.
Original Truth 56
Resistance is futile, how to fight back! Lak Loi explains how to become immune to resistance by training to do nothing, while at the same time achieving everything…‘Less is more’!
Wise Kung Fu 58
Here we have 15 top Confucius quotes. Paraphrases of his thoughts written by his followers after his death in 478 BC.
Jun Fan/JKD Section
JKD Investigated 33
JKD resident expert, Chris Kent continues his look at different aspects of Bruce Lee and his art of Jeet Kune Do, giving you an insight and perspective on the man and his martial art. This issue Bruce Lee as an ‘Infinite Influencer’ and ‘Taking Inventory of Your Skills’.
Jun Fan Journal 36
News and reviews of everything Bruce Lee and Jeet Kune Do.
Bruce Lee Connections 38
Always striving to be the best martial artist he could be, looking to improve – mentally, physically and spiritually, Bruce Lee experimented with several forms of ‘weight training’ and incorporated routines into his daily training schedule. Here Peter Jagger explains how this came about.
Entertainment Section
MULAN Female Warrior 20
Mulan, the live action movie hits our screens anytime now, but how true is the fabled Woman Warrior story? What is it based on? How did the story evolve? How has the story been depicted in the past? WoMA Magazine explains the history and evolution of this female warrior.
Fighting Films 24
The latest action films reviewed.
Authors
Ian Alexander, Kieran Clarkin, Kurt Cornwell, Stephen Dyde, Peter Jagger, Bob Jones, Chris Kent, Lak Loi, Matthew Okuhara, Andrew Staton, Matt Stait, Mick Tully, John B Will, Master Wong
Ian Alexander
Sensei Ian Alexander has been practicing Muso Shinden Omori Ryu Iaido and Kendo for over 13 years. His roots began under the instruction of Sensei Philippe Pradel of the I Teki Ken Dojo and has studied under Joe Forcine in the art of Kantei (Japanese sword Identification & Appraisal). He has developed a passion for Nihonto and in July of 2015, was granted the Menkyo rank of Renshi by the ITMAF.
Kurt Cornwell
Kurt Cornwell is a Detroit-based Martial Artist, Freelance Writer, Talk Show Host, and Apparel Designer. He is the founding instructor of MKG Detroit, a branch of the MKG International Martial Art Organization.
Stephen Dyde
Master Stephen Dyde is a senior student of Grandmaster Samuel Kwok. He is the Chief Instructor and owner of The Academy of Wing Chun Schools currently teaching in Hinckley Leicestershire and Tamworth Staffordshire.
Peter Jagger
Peter Jagger is a Bruce Lee Historian and martial arts instructor. He has attained Black Belt grades in several styles/systems, including the grade of Black Belt 7th Dan Kickboxing (WKA).
Bob Jones
Recently appointed Chief Executive Officer of the British Aikido Association Bob Jones has been practising martial arts since 1966 and has attained the rank of 7th Dan Sport Aikido, 4th Dan Traditional Aikido and 1st Dan Judo. He competed for over 20 years achieving several honours. He was to be appointed National Team Manager in 1987, a role he held until 1997 For further information go to www.britishaikidoassociation.co.uk
Chris Kent
With over 45 years’ experience, Chris Kent is widely acknowledged as one of the world’s foremost authorities on Jeet Kune Do, and has gained international recognition for his knowledge and leadership in perpetuating the art, training methods, and philosophy developed by Bruce Lee. For further information go to www.ckjkd.com
Lak Loi
Lak Loi is a published author, pioneer and authority on cultivating Self Mastery using Martial Arts and Philosophy, personal and corporate wellbeing coach, executive advisor to the Wednesday Night Group board, and certified instructor in Bruce Lee’s martial art and philosophy, Jeet Kune Do. For more information checkout www.MartialMind Power.com
Matthew Okuhara
Matthew Okuhara is a military veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, who now lives in Japan. He is a member of the Matsumoto Gun Corps.
Matt Stait
Multiple black belt, ex-bouncer and bodyguard, security trainer, author and writer, Matt Stait has been training in various martial arts including Traditional, Sport and Combative styles since the late ‘80s, and spent many years working as a bouncer/bodyguard. He runs Modern Samurai Martial Arts.
Mick Tully
Started in Karate in 1985, now teaches JKD and Kali and is a Purple Belt in BJJ. He runs MKG Coventry.
John B Will
Trained in Karate, Taekwondo, Silat, Vajra Mushti, BJJ and Shootfighting. He trained with the Benny Urquidez, Gene LeBell, Rickson & Rorion Gracie and earned his black belt from Rigan Machado. Find out more here; John B Will
Master Wong
World renowned martial artist in Wing Chun and other martial arts. Find out more here; Master Wong