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The Belgian Bruce Lee talks with Andrew Staton direct from the UK Martial Arts Show 2023 He reveals; How Bruce Lee inspired him to start training? How did he pioneer training on his own? How did he find his way into movies? As a teenager, Sifu Mark Stas started his martial arts training alone in his room, before joining his first ‘official’ course in 1984 with Karate Shotokan which he practised for many years. Because he loved kicking techniques so much, it was suggested he practise Taekwondo and so switched to this Korean martial art. He competed successfully during his youth and participated at a World Championship in Italy. He got an introduction in Bruce Lee’s Jun Fan, before discovering after a few months a Chinese martial art, which changed his life, thanks to the great fighter and instructor Sifu Salih Avci in Aachen (Germany). Convinced of the efficiency, he soon decided to live and study for many years in that country with the best European Wing Tsun schools. Training and teaching in the ML-MAF

In this electrifying episode of the World of Martial Arts Show, Mick Tully sits down with the indomitable LT "Smash" Nelson, a name synonymous with bare-knuckle boxing excellence. Join us as we delve deep into the world of combat sports with a fighter who is not only a world champion but also a visionary in martial arts instruction. LT Smash Nelson shares his journey to becoming the best pound-for-pound bare-knuckle boxer, a title he holds with pride and conviction. From his epic battles against seasoned fighters like Barry Johns to his groundbreaking online instructional program, LT is redefining what it means to be a martial artist in the modern era. If you're interested in a Massive WoMA.tv DISCOUNT to TRAIN With THE CHAMPION ON SPEED DIAL check this out; https://woma.smashbattalion.com/womatv You'll earn a DISCOUNT and we'll earn a commission. Beyond that we really do rate LT 'SMASH' Nelson, he isn't a Champ for nothing. Discover the unique aspects of LT's interactive online program, which o

Lights, Camera, Action! Dive into the World of Spanish Martial Arts Cinema with Nacho Serapio and Alberto Hidalgo. In the latest episode of our podcast, we had the immense pleasure of speaking with two incredible talents from the Spanish film industry, Nacho and Alberto. Both martial arts champions and now rising stars in the world of action cinema, their journeys are nothing short of inspiring. In this awesome episode, Alberto and Nacho talk to Andrew Staton, senior reporter, at the Doncaster UK Martial Arts Show. Nacho's story is one of perseverance and passion. Growing up with a love for action movies and martial arts, he was inspired by legends like Don Wilson and Cynthia Rothrock. His dedication led him to win nine world championships in martial arts, which paved the way for his entry into the film industry. Despite a setback with a broken hand, Nacho channeled his energy into creating his first movie, "Bullets and Katanas." This action comedy features an impressive 50-minute one-take s

KARATE TO KALI STICK FIGHTING GURU John Harvey Explore the Inspiring Martial Arts Journey of John Harvey In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with John Harvey, a martial artist whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. From a chance encounter with a karate academy in King's Cross, London, to becoming a world champion in stick fighting, John's story is one of dedication, evolution, and passion for martial arts. In this episode, John Harvey talks to Andrew Staton at the Doncaster UK Martial Arts Show. John's journey began many years ago when he stumbled upon a karate academy during a lunch hour. Intrigued, he decided to give it a try. This decision led him to train under Major Suzuki and meet influential figures like Bob Breen. Through rigorous training and commitment, John quickly progressed in Wado-Ryu Karate, a traditional and fast-paced style that laid the foundation for his martial arts career. The turning point in John's journey came when he attended a seminar

Lee Charles' story is a testament to the power of passion and dedication. Growing up, Lee was introduced to martial arts through the legendary Bruce Lee. His parents showed him Bruce Lee's films, and young Lee was instantly captivated. He immersed himself in martial arts, starting with Shotokan Karate and later transitioning to Wushu, thanks to a family friend. In this inspiring episode, Lee Charles talks to Andrew Staton at the Doncaster UK Martial Arts Show. Lee's journey took a significant turn in 2005 when he visited Benny "The Jet" Urquidez's gym in Los Angeles. What began as a simple visit turned into a life-changing opportunity. Benny and his team saw potential in Lee, leading to intensive training in stunts and acting. This training paved the way for Lee's first major film project, "1408," where he helped train John Cusack. Lee's transition from martial arts to the film industry wasn't an overnight success. It involved countless hours of dedication, training, and perseverance. His big

A Martial Arts Odyssey from Bruce Lee to Wing Chun Mastery In this captivating episode, Peter Mogridge talks to Andrew Staton at the Doncaster UK Martial Arts Show. Peter, a seasoned martial artist with decades of experience, shares his incredible journey from being inspired by Bruce Lee to becoming a Wing Chun master under Grandmaster Samuel Kwok. Peter's martial arts adventure began in the 1970s, driven by the Bruce Lee craze that swept the world. Despite starting with Shotokan Karate, he eventually found his true calling in Wing Chun. His path was far from straightforward, involving stints in Aikido, Thai Boxing, and Wadoryu Karate, among others. Peter's dedication and passion for martial arts led him to train with notable figures like Sean Vieira and Nathan Lewis, becoming part of the renowned Bristol Death Squad. One of the highlights of Peter's journey is his close relationship with Grandmaster Samuel Kwok. After facing challenges with a previous Wing Chun club, Peter found a mentor

BATMAN TO BRUCE LEE: George Fitzgerald's Martial Arts Journey George Fitzgerald: A Martial Arts Journey from Batman to Bruce Lee In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with George Fitzgerald, a seasoned martial artist whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. From his early days of being inspired by Batman and Bruce Lee to mastering multiple martial arts disciplines, George's story is a testament to passion, dedication, and the eternal quest for mastery. Andrew Staton asks the questions; George's journey into martial arts began at a very young age. "From the age of four I've been a Batman fan and I used to see Batman in the comics doing this weird stuff called karate jiu jitsu," he recalls. The influence of iconic figures like Elvis Presley and Bruce Lee further fueled this early fascination with martial arts. At the age of twelve, after watching Bruce Lee's "Fist of Fury," George knew that martial arts was his path in life. Over the years, George has trained in vario

Shaun Boland, a renowned martial artist talks to Andrew Staton, and takes us on an enlightening journey into the philosophies and martial arts that shaped his life. Shaun was Chao Phraya Muay Thai academy's chief instructor and founder in Cambridgeshire & Lincolnshire. He has been training in the martial arts since 1973 competing in boxing, judo, Tang soo do and San Shao full contact during those years. His passion was Muay Thai, and Thailand and its culture was his focus of research. He has written for Combat magazine and Fighters. His new passion is Fashan Wing Chun. Filmed by Dean Meadows of Pentagram Pictures at the Martial Arts Show Doncaster event 2024 Thanks for reading & watching, we hope you enjoyed it, please LIKE, SHARE and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to W​orld of Martial Arts Television for more great content!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHEN SH*T HITS THE FAN Military Martial Arts Martial Arts Unveiled: The Realities of Conflict Management and Self-Defence In the latest episode of our podcast, we delve into the intricate world of martial arts with a focus on conflict management and self-defence. Our guests, Chris Chandler and Michael from the PolArm Academy, bring a wealth of experience and knowledge, challenging conventional perceptions of martial arts training. Founded in 2005, the PolArm Academy emerged from the necessity to address the unique challenges faced by British Transport Police on the London Underground. The absence of a reactionary gap due to noise and environmental constraints led to the development of a specialised training manual that emphasised legal and medical ramifications, a perspective often overlooked in traditional martial arts. Chris Chandler, with his extensive background in police training, highlights the critical importance of understanding the legal consequences of self-defence actions. "The legal and medical

Unified Fighting Systems Jeet Kune Do!!! Step into the World of Martial Arts with Andy Gibney In the latest episode, we had the immense pleasure of hosting Andy Gibney, a seasoned martial artist whose journey is as captivating as it is inspiring. From the early influences of television heroes like Roger Moore in "The Saint" to the legendary Bruce Lee, Andy's path in martial arts is a testament to passion, dedication, and the relentless pursuit of personal growth. Andy’s fascination with martial arts began as a young boy, captivated by the dynamic fight scenes on TV and the charisma of stars like Elvis Presley and Bruce Lee. However, it was "Enter the Dragon" that truly ignited his lifelong passion. Despite being too young to watch the film in cinemas, Andy vividly recalls the impact of seeing Bruce Lee’s clips on television, sparking a desire that would shape his future. Starting with Shotokan Karate, Andy’s martial arts journey was one of exploration and discovery. He trained in various styles, from Tai Chi

Unlocking Bruce Lee's Mindset: A Journey with Chris Kent Have you ever wondered what it takes to think like Bruce Lee? Chris Kent, a renowned martial artist and Jeet Kune Do (JKD) expert in conversation with Andrew Staton, takes us on an enlightening journey into the philosophies and mental strategies that shaped Bruce Lee's life. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone interested in personal growth and self-improvement. Chris Kent has spent decades studying and teaching JKD, and his latest book, "How to Think Like Bruce Lee," is a culmination of his life's work. But don't be fooled by the title—it's not about mimicking Bruce Lee's thoughts. Instead, it's about applying his philosophical principles to your own life. As Chris puts it, "It's not about thinking the same thoughts as Bruce Lee, because that's an impossibility. It's got nothing to do with that. It's about you and yourself." One of the most compelling aspects of this episode is how Chris breaks down the core tenets of Bruce Lee's phi

JKD MINDPOWER!!! Lak Loi Interview Lak Loi talks to interviewer Andrew Staton about how he discovered the MIND POWER in JKD; Dive into the inspiring journey of Lak Loi, a Jeet Kune Do instructor from London. Discover how Bruce Lee's philosophy transformed his life and led him to teach mental and spiritual cultivation. Don't miss this episode! #martialarts #JeetKuneDo #BruceLee #SelfMastery After being immersed in Bruce Lee movies as a child and a brief childhood journey in Shotokan Karate Lak was diverted into football until he discovered JKD just as he was about to become a new father. Martial Arts Journey Discovering martial arts in New York, he walked past a JKD studio. He signed up with the New York Martial Arts Academy, which was in the Ted Wong lineage, and is now, after his passing, affiliated with Chris Kent. Returning to the UK he searched for another place to train and he discovered a Lamar Davis affiliated school and then Tim Tackett. Discover how he found JKD MINDPOWER!!! Learn more about your ad

HOLLYWOOD JKD SUPREMO!!! Amazing Ron Balicki JKD Martial Arts & Movie Legend reveals all from the frontline of training, stunting and performing in Hollywood, Los Angeles to movie specialist Andrew Staton about; What's it like being in STAR WARS as a Tuscan Raider? What is Diana Inosanto doing in the STAR WARS world? How did their kids react to seeing their parents on screen? How did he create the Fire Dance? How does he function and do stunts with his eye differential? How did he start martial arts? Judo, Karate, Kung Fu and more Reading about Dan Inosanto Searching for Dan Inosanto When did he begin JKD? Being shot in a drive by age 16 yrs Shot in his hip, yet still started to run Seeing his friend Zorin have massive gun shot trauma and die Knowing his friend Michael was shot too Finding Inosanto to channel his anger Going to Fred Degerberg martial arts school Driving age 16 to seminars wherever Inosanto was Discovering Savate or Boxe Francaise Competition prep Dropping weight and gettin

BIKERS BRAWLERS BADASSES!!! Symposium Interview What is real violence? What is it like to live in the world of Bikers, Brawlers, and Badasses? What happens when sh*t hits the fan on Ancient Battlefields to Modern Prison? Mahipal Lunia Explorer in Residence at the Immersion Institute explains to Mick Tully what the next symposium will reveal 19/22 July 2024 in Bay Area, California, USA. BLADES FROM HINDUSTAN Multiple Indian battlefield arts (from the 12th-15th century, predating all Koryu) will share their methods together. Experience the terrifying Urumi (flexible sword), the valiant Sword & Shield of the Sikhs, and the ambush/deception methods using Bandana and Knife. Mahipal Lunia Faanda & Chura Baazi (Knife & Scarf) The Way of Deception Steering with the Knife Strangulation & Neck-breaks Jagjit Singh & Harjaap Singh Sikh Talwar & Dhaal Introduction to Sword & Shield Fighting Tactics Multiple Opponents Anil Natyaveda & Dr. Aparna Sindhoor Urumi / Kalari-ppayattu Double-edged Flexible Sword

PRISON FIGHT CULTURE 52 Blocks Revealed!!! Professor Shadow or Ken Goodman instructor in 52 Blocks and 52 VTK reveals everything about the PRISON FIGHT CULTURE born in the cells and yards of prison. He talks to Mick Tully about his life, surviving early street fighting years in Brooklyn, New York and then 24 years plus 1 inside the state penitentiary. Brooklyn NY in the 1980s Learning Mum's Ving tsun age 5 yrs Learning Wing Chun Learning from Minister Ali Mandingo fights Jim Crow Reconstruction Jailhouse Rock Jailhouse Fighting Booty Bandits Staino Comstock Shuffle Joe Comstock Karate Rob/ Bob Moses Powell Wallborough Shuffle Four Walls Panantukan Close proximity fighting Skull n bones Vertical Salute Multiple opponents Windmill Disguising training Boxing Spitting Razors Surviving Have No Mercy Professor Shadow can be reached on FB at FiftytwoWays ToStrive and Insta @52_vtk Professor Shadow is attending the BIKERS BRAWLERS BADASSES Symposium 19/ 21 July 2024 at an undisclosed loca

Star Trek JKD!!! with John Carrigan reveals how he came to be knocked out by William Shatner on the Star Trek set!!! How are Star Trek and JKD combined? John Carrigan reveals all to interviewer Andrew Staton; Why does he look after Bill Shatner? Star Trek Ticonderoga Touring the Star Ship Enterprise Fighting in Engineering What was it like growing up in the Elephant & Castle in London? How did he start training? What happened with his father's schizophrenia? How did his mother survive? How did they live with the two sides of the man, husband, father? Why did his Dad smuggle him into see The Big Boss? Did his Dad realise John needed to learn a martial art? Training in the early Bruce Lee Jun Fan arts in South Kensington Going to Star Trek conventions How did he help a disabled girl who was being threatened by rampaging football fans? Did he have breakfast with George Takei? Did he get a phone call from Richard Arnold in the USA? Did Gene Roddenberry then come on the line and invite him to visi

Martial arts and action movie legend Keith Cooke talks to Andrew Staton about; Bandanas and the famous Double Split Kick China O'Brien 1 and 2 Being bullied Discovering Bruce Lee Impact of Bruce Lee Seattle Kung Fu Club refused entry Hung Gar Roger Tung Jimmy Hendrix Quincy Jones Forms Grand Championships How did he break into movies? What is Picasso Trigger? How did he train Michael Bean from Terminator? How did he get his break with Ernie Reyes Snr on a Gatorade commercial? What was it like filming in Hawaii with Playboy Bunnies? When did Fred Weintraub get in touch? What was the Atlantic World Display Team? What was it like working on China O'Brien 1 and 2 simultaneously? How did he find filming in Park City, Utah? What is the story behind the false hand? What is the Alpine Slide? What's it like filming at 7/8,00 feet altitude? How do you do the Double Kick? Training with Wushu teams in China What does it mean getting the kick in early? What was it like working with Robert Clous

Amazing Cynthia Rothrock Martial Arts & Movie Legend Interview Martial arts and movie legend Cynthia Rothrock talks to movie specialist Andrew Staton about; How did Cynthia start in martial arts? When and how did she become involved in the movie business? Was she part of the West Coast Demonstration Team headed by Ernie Reyes Snr? Why did the search for the next Bruce Lee lead to her being signed? Was Corey Yuen the casting director for Seasonal Films from Hong Kong who chose her? Did she manage to maintain her undefeated place in the Forms Competition for 5 years? How did she progress from one movie to a full-time career? What was it like working with Michelle Yeoh? How tough was it working in the Hong Kong stunt/ fight world? Why is Lady Reporter/ Blonde Fury her favourite movie to have worked on? What was it like working with Golden Harvest in Hong Kong? How did Golden Harvest break into the western market? What was it like working with Robert Clouse and his style of directing from Enter The D

Danny Lane Retired US Marine, Cop, Senior Instructor Chuck Norris Interview The legendary Danny Lane in conversation with Mick Tully reveals; What is the World Bushido Federation? How did he become involved? What is the aim of the organisation? Is it an elite Oscars of the martial arts? How will it promote martial arts? What is his background? How did he raise himself as a child? How did he survive becoming homeless at 14yrs age? Why did he join the Marine Corps? Where was he deployed in Vietnam? How many times was he wounded in combat? Did he go from basic training to 90 days in combat in Danang, Vietnam? How did he become a cop after the US Marines? What happened to him after contracting malaria in Vietnam? How did he function post Vietnam and as a policeman? Did martial arts help him deal with PTSD? How did he recover from medical heart issues? How did the Marine's Hand to Hand Combat training help him in a knife fight with a Vietcong? Did a chance encounter with a Korean in a pizza shop

Carl Fox is interviewed by Andrew Staton at Rise of The Dragon convention about his relaunch of the classic Kung Fu Monthly magazine. How did he relaunch Kung Fu Monthly? Why did one missing archive newsletter make the difference? How did he convince Dennis Publishing? How did lockdown help? How did he redesign the original into the new release? What is his design nod to OZ magazine? How was the response? Why did he do a colour version as well as a black and white version? Why did he release the Dutch version of the Wisdom of Bruce Lee? How did he translate it from the Dutch? How did he learn everything whilst working? How has Bruce Lee inspired him to do things he never thought he would? Filmed by Dean Meadows of Pentagram Pictures at the Rise of the Dragon event 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices