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MARTIAL ARTS & More MARTIAL ARTS
Bruce Lee Ultimate Tribute Fight
Self Defense
Heian Karate Revealed!
Aikido Train to Compete
Ultimate Primary Martial Arts Principle
Tai Chi
BJJ Knee Ride
Martial Arts Defeats CV19!
What Does Advanced Mean
A Silat Life
Bruce Lee Boxing
Ghost Gladiators
JKD Investigated
Fighting Film Reviews
Jun Fan News
Contents
5 Reasons To Train Tai Chi 03
Master Wong explains 5 Reasons to train Tai Chi; from its meditative to its physical benefits.
Life In Silat 06
Steven Benitez, chief instructor and co-founder of the Satria Fighting Arts, discusses his life in Silat after Guru Ma Prem.
The Primary Principle 10
There is such a wealth of martial arts information out there, that there is the ‘paradox of choice’, too much information. So how do you know who is correct? David Rogers takes a look at the common thread principle.
What does ADVANCED Mean? 16
When it comes to terminology in the martial arts, there is probably no term capable of creating greater misunderstanding, confusion, and lack of focus on true skill development than the word, “advanced”. But ‘what does advanced mean in martial arts?’ Russ Smith explains more
BJJ The Knee Ride 20
For those who have yet to receive the ‘memo’ – ground-fighting is all about ‘positional control’. If you can ‘get to’ the position you want; and ‘keep’ it; you will find yourself much, much more able to apply the submission of your choosing. In short, John B. Will explains how ‘position’ is key and the Knee Ride is simple domination!
Ultimate Tribute Fight 22
Danny Chan has taken the world by storm by bringing Bruce Lee back to the screen in Ip Man 4. Meanwhile Mark Strange has become the martial arts answer to Chuck Norris, Van Damme and Bob Wall all rolled into one great action star. Andrew J. Staton caught up with both to get their thoughts on playing Bruce Lee and fighting Bruce Lee respectively in Ip Man 4.
Fighting Films 30
The latest action films reviewed from Throw Down, Clan of the White Lotus, Zu Warriors from Magic Mountain, Heart of Dragon, Dragons Forever, Beyond the Law, Charlie’s Angels to Jumanji Next Level.
Bruce Lee Connections 34
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 training, most notably, Western Boxing and incorporated routines into his daily training schedule. Peter Jagger explains how this came about.
Jun Fan Journal 40
News and reviews of everything Bruce Lee and Jeet Kune Do, websites, video, and books.
Karate Heian Shodan 42
Adam Dobrzyński gives an introduction to Daoist Karate. This first series of articles deals with Heian Shodan, the first of the Heian Katas.
Sport Aikido 48
Competition Aikido is not for everyone but approached in the right way can enhance an individuals Aikido development. Here Bob Jones discusses how to be successful in competition by adapting technique and approach to be fit for purpose.
Original Truth 52
‘All for Nothing’ – written prior to the peak of the corona virus pandemic in March 2020, Lak Loi explains how martial artists can help humankind get through the impending fear of this virus by using their ‘Martial Mind Power’…In the Nothingness, Lies Everything.
Reality Based Training 56
‘From Gladiator to Ghost’ – Mick Tully talks to Phil Norman, a pioneer in JKD, MMA
and Ghost Elusive Fighting, about his Gladiator Academy, cruise ships security training and how all these have led to his new JKD Combatives Program.
Authors
Steven Benitez, Kieran Clarkin, Adam Dobrzynski, Peter Jagger, Bob Jones, Chris Kent, Lak Loi, David Rogers, Russ Smith, Andrew Staton, Mick Tully, John B Will, Master Wong
Steven Benitez
Steven Benitez is internationally renowned for his continued contribution to the martial arts world with his Satria Fighting Arts (Pencak Silat), sharing his valuable learnings from his teacher, the late Guru Ma Prem, by means of writing books and other creative projects.
Adam Dobrzyński
Adam Dobrzyński (LL.M. egregia cum laude) is a former disciple of Amnon Yaïsh – one of France’s leading acupuncturists and martial artists. Dobrzyński’s main field of interest is the relationship between Shōtōkan Karate and the three teachings – Daoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. He can be contacted on Facebook.
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
David Rogers
David Rogers has been training Chinese Martial arts since 1984. He is a disciple of Deng Jan Gong- a master of Tibetan White Crane Kung Fu and Tai Chi and has studied extensively in China. He is also a registered Acupuncturist and has run a full time school for 25 years at Rising Crane Centre. His students have won nine national championships in Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Mixed Martial Arts, and his passion is to research traditional arts and also modern scientific training to produce the best methods for his students.
Russ Smith
Russ Smith is the chief instructor of Burinkan Martial Arts in Florida, USA, and is the author of Principle-Driven Skill Development in Traditional Martial Arts, published by Tambuli Media. He holds instructor-level certifications in Okinawan Goju-ryu, Matayoshi Kobudo, Five Ancestor Boxing, and White Eyebrow Kung Fu.
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