DONNIE YEN Exclusive Interview
Awesome SAMMO HUNG Movie Special
Unique stories & images from Shaw Brothers to now
KARATE Challenge / WOMEN Samurai / TAI CHI Eyes
JEET KUNE DO in Japan / Warrior in a WHEELCHAIR / BJJ based PRE EMPTION
WING CHUN Efficiency / AIKIDO Apprentice / JUDO Evolution
JUN FAN Journal / Fighting Films / JKD Investigated
SWORD of Martial Consciousness
And So Much More.
Contents
Hikali Uchino 06
Whilst visiting his dear friend Guro Takashi Uchino, Mick Tully trained with his daughter, Hikali Uchino and was taken aback by her boundless energy and optimism, and impressed with her skills in martial arts. Find out what this furture JKD/Kali star has to say…
Inspirational Stories 08
A Freestyle Kickboxing Instructor Carl Hodgetts was born with Spina bifida and hydrocephalus and has been a wheelchair user since he was 2 years old. Here is his story…
The Eyes Have It! 12
Eyes are like the precious jewels of the body and windows to the soul. Steve Rowe explains how, in the martial arts, they play an important role in our internal system.
The Art of Efficiency 14
Adam Williss takes a look at Wing Chun and how it can help you become more efficient in not only your physical movements, but also your overall mindset.
Hit First, Hit Hard? 16
Acting first, without waiting for an aggressor to attack, is a highly successful and time-tested strategy! John B Will discusses ‘the Art of Pre-emption’.
Samurai Women 18
The Onna Bugeisha were the ruling warrior women of Japan and the counterpart to the samurai. Armed, deadly and dangerous, it is a lesser known part of martial history that helped create the Japan of today. The skills practiced by these famed fighters are still practiced and taught today. Matthew Okuhara explains…
JKD Investigated 21
Bruce Lee listed Simplicity, Directness and Non-classical as the three cornerstones of JKD. Chris Kent likes to think of these three cornerstones as fundamental design elements. Here he looks at the design element of ‘simplicity’.
Serving your Apprenticeship 46
There are no short cuts to excellence. It takes many years of hard work and dedication to master the skills in Aikido. Bob Jones explains.
Rules of The Game 50
In any sport rules dictate development of that sport. Neil Adams takes a look at how Judo has changed throughout the years?
Traditional Karate 52
Jonathan Bluestein shares some fascinating and controversial thoughts about Karate, and Traditional Okinawan Karate in particular.
Original Truth 56
Lak Loi explains about your ‘Sword of Consciousness’ and how your daily conscious actions have the effect of sharpening or blunting your sword.
Entertainment Section
Jun Fan Journal 22
News and reviews of everything Bruce Lee and Jeet Kune Do.
Big Brother 26
In the wake of the release of Sammo Hung’s Wheels on Meals, starring Hung, Jackie Chan, and Yuen Biao, one of the most exciting triple acts in Hong Kong action movie history, Andrew Staton looks at the long and amazing career of Sammo Hung Kam-bo the true Master of Martial arts Movies.
Donnie Yen 30
Labelled by the Chinese Press as “The Most Powerful Man in the Universe!” Mike Leeder continues his skipchat with Donnie Yen while he was on location in New Zealand for Disney’s live action adaptation of ‘Mulan’.
Fighting Films 34
The latest action films reviewed.
88 Films 38
88 Films have released two fabulous collections, Jackie Chan: The Lo Wei Years Collection and the Sensational Shaw Brothers revival collections. WOMA Magazine takes a closer look at these films.
Connections 42
Peter Jagger takes a look at the connection between Bruce Lee and The Shaw Brothers.
Authors
Neil Adams
Neil is a 8th Dan Olympic Judo competitor and renowned Judo coach and commentator. Find more here; Neil Adams Judo
Jonathan Bluestein
Shifu Jonathan Bluestein is a martial arts teacher and author hailing from Israel. He is a practitioner and teacher of Xing Yi Quan, Pigua Zhang and Jook Lum Southern Mantis. He is the author of best-selling books, such as Research of Martial Arts and The Martial Arts Teacher. Find more here; Research Of Martial Arts
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
Mike Leeder
Mike Leeder is a Hong Kong based Writer/Producer/Casting Director and occasional actor. His credits include everything from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The Man with the Iron Fists 1 & 2, Man of Tai Chi, The Raid 2: Berandal, Chasing the Dragon, Fearless, Rush Hour 3 and many more. He has previously written for Black Belt about Jackie Chan, Jet Li & Jean-Claude Van Damme. Find out more here; Mike Leeder
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 & Afghanistan, who now lives in Japan. He is a member of the Matsumoto Gun Corps.
Steve Rowe
Steve Rowe; 9th Dan Black belt in Karate and Kung Fu, International Tai Chi Teacher, 3rd Dan Iaido, 2nd Dan Jodo. Studied Buddhism, Zen and Taoism and many western philosophies. Chairman Shi Kon Martial Arts International and the Martial Arts Standards Agency. Writer for over 30 years including Traditional Karate, Combat and Martial Arts Illustrated magazines, many books. Teaches seminars across UK and Europe. Find out more here; Steve Rowe
Mick Tully
Started in Karate in 1985, now teaches JKD and Kali and is a Purple Belt in BJJ. Find out more here; MKG Coventry
John 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
Adam Williss
Adam Williss is the founder of Dragon Defense System – a close- quarter protection system that specializes in insanely efficient tactical responses to real world threats. For more info, visit dragoninst.com or www.ocwingchun.com.
Master Wong
World renowned martial artist in Wing Chun and other martial arts. Find out more here; Master Wong