Synopsis
Anything and everything from the World of Martial Arts. MMA, Interviews... anything interesting
Episodes
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Jeet Kune Do Devon Connection Koos Fockens
04/02/2024 Duration: 08minJeet Kune Do: Devon Connection Koos Fockens Koos Fockens talks to Andrew Staton about his journey through martial arts from Taekwondo to Jeet Kune Do Bullied childhood Taekwondo ITF Black Belt at 16 Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do Learning JKD Building your own strengths Instructor in UK Koos Fockens is based in Newton Abbot, Devon, UK JunfanJeetkunedo.co.uk 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
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Jeet Kune Do Dutch Connection James Ter Beek
28/01/2024 Duration: 10minJames Ter Beek talks to Andrew Staton about his journey through martial arts from Taekwondo to Jeet Kune Do Bruce Lee inspiration Taekwondo Wing Chun Jeet Kune Do Meeting Ted Wong Learning JKD Trapping Hands Training in USA Becoming a Full Instructor Netherlands JKD JKD Today Original JKD Understandings/ Misunderstandings James Ter Beek trains in Holland Recorded by Dean Meadows of Pentagram Pictures at the Rise of the Dragon event 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Michael Jai White & Gillian White The ISLAND Movie Interview
21/01/2024 Duration: 23minMichael Jai White & Gillian White The ISLAND Interview by Andrew Staton Island Fury: The Nevis Connection with Michael Jai White and Gillian White Join Andrew Staton as he dives into an exhilarating conversation with power couple Michael Jai White and Gillian White, stars of the action-packed film set against the stunning backdrop of Nevis Island. Discover the behind-the-scenes magic of creating a film that's as much a 'workation' as it is a gritty martial arts masterpiece. Movie Review World of Martial Arts Television says: "Perfect evening entertainment" When the worlds of martial arts and cinema collide, the result is often an electrifying spectacle that captivates audiences. Our latest show brings that excitement straight to you as we sit down with Michael and Gillian, the stars of a new action film set in the picturesque island of Nevis. Michael, a seasoned martial artist, delves into the nuances of crafting fight scenes that resonate with authenticity and impact. With the guidance of Ron Balicki, a disc
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Jeet Kune Do: Yorkshire Irish Connection with Mick Shore
08/12/2023 Duration: 01h01minJeet Kune Do: Yorkshire Irish Connection with Mick Shore Mick Shore talks to Andrew Staton about his journey through martial arts and his latest book Sticks & Stones & Other Shenanigans Growing up in S Yorkshire Growing up Irish Being bullied Inspired by Bruce Lee Learning Judo Lau Gar Escrima Pencak Silat Sayoc Kali Muay Thai Jeet Kune Do Larry Hartsell MMA BJJ Buy your copy here on Amazon.com or from your local bookstore or wherever you get your books. Mick Shore's book Sticks & Stones & Other Shenanigan's Sticks and Stones and other Shenanigans is the inspiring story of martial arts instructor extraordinaire Mick Shore, born in Doncaster in 1968 of Irish and Anglo-Indian heritage. “Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me” so the saying goes, but Mick Shore was to learn that names do indeed hurt. However, he never let anyone see him cry; instead, he used the hateful name-calling to make him stronger. Raw truths from the son of an Irishman, a former victim of bullying
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The Martial Engineer Tony Terranova the Practical Philosopher Interview
03/12/2023 Duration: 01h19minThe Martial Engineer Tony Terranova the Practical Philosopher Interview Tony Terranova martial artist and global major engineering consultant talks to Mick Tully about his Insight and Knowledge revealed on his martial journey; Learning Through Adversity Engineering martial arts Practical Philosophy for Life Monk with a Baseball Bat The Older I Get the Faster I Was? Reverse Engineering Kung Fu Shotokan Karate Muay Thai Reality Based Self Defence BJJ John Johnston Ross Iannocaro Master Sken John B Will Chico Mendes Geoff Thompson Stoic Marcus Aurelius Socrates Plato Jordan Peterson Huberman Goggins Huntington Disease Taking Quitting Off The Table Fighting Fit Martial Arts Rune Martial Arts He runs www.runemartialarts.co.uk Mick Tully runs MKG Coventry. “Here's a rule of life: You don't get to pick what bad things happen to you” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Impact of BRUCE LEE in 1974
27/11/2023 Duration: 13minImpact of BRUCE LEE in 1974 A personal reliving by Andrew Staton of the first time Bruce Lee came to prominence in 1974 Britain When did he hear of King Boxer? Why did everyone start going to Karate lessons? How did he first hear of Bruce Lee? Why was 13th January 1974 important in the UK? Did people really queue around the block to see Enter The Dragon? How many weeks did he queue before he got in to see it? Did everybody really copy Bruce Lee as they left the auditorium? How did he discover Wing Chun with Brian Hook in Leeds? How did he meet Ip Chun? How did he meet Guro Dan Inosanto, Taky Kimura, Larry Hartsell, John Saxon etc? How did he become the chief correspondent for Bruce Lee and Movies in Martial Arts Illustrated? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ultimate BRUCE LEE Biographer
25/11/2023 Duration: 12minUltimate BRUCE LEE Biographer Bruce Thomas reveals to Andrew Staton how he started his quest to document the life of Bruce Lee. His latest book is Bruce Lee: 50th Anniversary Special A Life Worth Remembering How did he write about Bruce Lee? How many years did it take? How many people did he interview? Who was the most interesting? What did Ruby Chow say? What did Taky Kimura say? Why didn't he speak to Brandon Lee? Did Bruce Lee incorporate Neuroplasticity into his training? What is Fighting Spirit? What are the Complete Teachings? What is Portrait of a True Warrior? What is Tao of Bruce Lee? Recorded by Dean Meadows of Pentagram Pictures at the Rise of the Dragon event 2023 You can also FIND, FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to a huge World of Martial Arts Television here; Main site - https://www.worldofmartialarts.tv Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/www.woma.tv Twitter - https://twitter.com/Willwitter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/worldofmartialartstelevision Learn more about your ad choices.
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The Real MAN FROM HONG KONG Brian Trenchard Smith Interview
18/11/2023 Duration: 01h35minBrian Trenchard Smith talks to Andrew Staton about everything from almost filming Bruce Lee, giving Nicole Kidman her big break in movies and much more. His latest book Adventures In The B Movie Trade is available Buy your copy here on Amazon.com or from your local bookstore or wherever you get your books. In depth interview Brian Trenchard-Smith is the famous and prolific Anglo-Australian film/ television director, producer, and writer, renowned for epic movies on a budget. Quentin Tarantino calls him his “favourite obscure director.” Brian Trenchard Smith talks to Andrew Staton about everything from; Bruce Lee Golden Harvest Hong Kong George Lazenby on fire Jimmy Wang Yu in skydive death dive Sammo Hung Grant Page Nicole Kidman Mitzi Kapture Roger Ward Ayers Rock/ Uluru Dead End Drive-In BMX Bandits Silk Stalkings Sky High song Australian cinema Comedy Action cinema Stunts Fire stunt And much, much more Surprise phone guest appearance from outstanding actress Mitzi Kapture. Learn more
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Jeet Kune Do Mindset: Ways for a Better Life with JKD Ireland Martin O'Neill Interview
10/11/2023 Duration: 34minJeet Kune Do Mindset: Ways for a Better Life with JKD Ireland Martin O'Neill Interview Martin O'Neill talks to Andrew Staton about his martial arts journey; Growing up in N Ireland during the Troubles Karate training in the 80s Training with Guro Dan Inosanto Training with Sigung Taky Kimura and Sifu Andy Kimura Training with Lamar M Davis Using the philosophy of martial arts training in Social work His latest book The Jeet Kune Do Mindset: Martial Arts Ways for a Better Life Buy your copy here on Amazon.com or from your local bookstore or wherever you get your books. Martin O'Neill is Head Instructor JKD Ireland; Social Worker for 30 years in London and Belfast Part time and guest Lecturer at The Queen's University Belfast Black Belt in Japanese Karate 1980,former Tournament and Full Contact Fighter, Former Bouncer Martin has 30 years in-depth experience In Jeet Kune Do and Kali Associate Instructor in Jeet Kune Do and Kali under Guro/Sifu Dan Inosanto Level 4 Instructor in Seattle Era Jun Fan Gung
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Inside Golden Harvest Studios Andrew Staton
30/10/2023 Duration: 15minInside Golden Harvest Studios Andrew Staton Andrew Staton renowned Bruce Lee authority talks about his several trips to Golden Harvest Studios in Hong Kong. He recounts his personal feelings; Cold-calling the studios, Meeting Russell Cawthorne and eventually being given a guided tour of the facilities Seeing the studios empty between productions Realising how it all fitted in between crowded domestic areas on Diamond Hill Sitting in the Screening Room, in the seat Bruce Lee used Meeting Jackie Chan And much more The studios have since been demolished to make way for more development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Boudica Movie In Depth Interview Jesse V Johnson
28/10/2023 Duration: 43minBoudica Movie In Depth Interview Jesse V Johnson "Superbly crafted movie of Queen Boudica's epic fight back against the treacherous Roman Empire." BOUDICA is the bold, bloody story of the titular Celtic Queen. King Prasutagus rules over the Iceni people with his wife Boudica by his side. Prasutagus is betrayed and killed by Rome, leaving Boudica’s kingdom without a male heir. The Romans seize her land, her property and abuse her and her children. Driven to the edge of madness and determined to avenge her husband’s death, Boudica rallies the various tribes from the region and wages an epic war against the mighty Roman Empire. Starring Olga Kurylenko (Black Widow), Clive Standen (Vikings), Rita Tushingham (Last Night in Soho), (Harry Potter franchise) and James Faulkner (Game of Thrones), Boudica is written and directed by Jesse V. Johnson (Avengement). Director In-depth Interview We talked to the director Jesse V Johnson about his inspiration making the movie. Questions This is very different film to Avengemen
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The Real Fights Of Bruce Lee: Wrath Of The Dragon book John Little interview
10/09/2023 Duration: 52minDocumenting the Real Fights Of Bruce Lee: Wrath Of The Dragon book John Little interview John Little talks to Andrew Staton about his latest book Wrath Of The Dragon: The Real Fights of Bruce Lee Buy your copy here on Amazon.com or from your local bookstore or wherever you get your books. Both men are authorities on Bruce Lee and they discuss what John Little painstakingly discovered in his new book. Did Bruce Lee ever have any real street fights? Did he just enter tournaments, if so did he win? Is there any evidence of any claimed fights? Did Bruce Lee take part in a Hong Kong interschool boxing match? Did rooftop fights take place in Hong Kong? Was Bruce Lee ever involved? What happened when he started school in Seattle? When and where did Chuck Norris train with Bruce Lee? Which of the conflicting accounts of the fight between Bruce Lee and Wong Jack Man is credible? Who won? Did he fight a stunt man on a film set? John Little analyses and interviews over 30 witnesses to real fights and sparring
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BRUCE LEE Enter The Dragon 50th Anniversary Celebration
18/08/2023 Duration: 38minBRUCE LEE Enter The Dragon 50th Anniversary Celebration In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the release of Enter The Dragon Andrew Staton, Bruce Lee authority, talks about; When and where was it premiered in the USA? When was it premiered in the UK? What was it like seeing the movie for the first time? Did people really queue around the block and overnight to see the film? What happened at the end as people left the cinemas? Was it the beginning of the martial arts boom? Why was it called Karate initially? What was the significance of the nun chuck scene? Where did the idea for the hall of mirrors arise? How did Bruce Lee achieve his double flips? Why was the first fight with Sammo Hung so important? What does he think of the latest Warners 4k release of Enter The Dragon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Finding The BIG BOSS BRUCE LEE Locations
08/08/2023 Duration: 32minFinding The BIG BOSS BRUCE LEE Locations Matt Routledge, Director, talks to Andrew Staton, Bruce Lee authority, about filming his documentary 'The BIG BOSS Return To Thailand' in Pak Chong, Thailand where he reveals and rediscovers the original locations used in BIG BOSS. How did he create the project? How did he know where to go in Pak Chong? What was it like seeing the locations for the first time? How did he get permission to enter the actual temple that doubles for the Big Boss's mansion? What was it like in the cellar? What has happened to the Brothel location? Can you still stay in the Rimtarn Inn? Is the original Ice Factory still there? Has it changed? Is the River location been built over? What would it cost to travel and visit all the locations? How did his documentary become included in the Arrow Video Golden Harvest 4K UDR release? All this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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SPEED 2 Martial Arts Shock & Awe Symposium Interview
08/08/2023 Duration: 56minSPEED 2 Martial Arts Shock & Awe Symposium Interview Mick Tully talks to Mahipal Lunia about deeper levels finding, training and perfecting SPEED in martial arts at SHOCK & AWE the unique, 30 place, application only, martial arts symposium featuring exclusive access to secretive arts and reclusive teachers. Deep dive into unifying concepts and functional drills, learn multidisciplinary methods to enhance SPEED perception and performance. Big, deeply important, key concepts and abilities. More information at www.theimmersionlabs.com Summary The discussion revolved around the concept of "beyond speed" in martial arts, which involved breaking free from preconceived notions and constructs to achieve a heightened level of awareness and reaction. Mahipal explained that this required a shift in perception and an absence of language or ego. 0:02 Mick and Mahipal discussed the concept of mastery in martial arts, emphasizing the importance of becoming a conduit for technique and attaining a state of egolessness.
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SPEED in Martial Arts SHOCK & AWE Symposium Interview Revealed
30/07/2023 Duration: 49minSPEED in Martial Arts SHOCK & AWE Symposium Interview Mick Tully talks to Mahipal Lunia about finding, training and perfecting SPEED in martial arts at SHOCK & AWE the unique, 30 place, application only, martial arts symposium featuring exclusive access to secretive arts and reclusive teachers. Deep dive into unifying concepts and functional drills, learn multidisciplinary methods to enhance SPEED perception and performance. Big, deeply important, key concepts and abilities. He reveals it will be very INTENSE... 40 hours, 14 arts from 11 countries covering 6 types of weapons... 19 ambassadors with 750+ years of experience 07.00hrs to 22.00hrs for 3 days. Apply immediately if this could be you. The spaces are limited. Only 30 students accepted. It will not be repeated. Hosted in November 2023 at an undisclosed location in San Jose, California The Immersion Labs have brought together the best, Patrick Strong Beyond Speed: It helps by itself Tim Cartmell Clinch/Trap to Throwing Speed Steven Plinck Positional S
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Honouring Bruce Lee
22/07/2023 Duration: 24minHonouring Bruce Lee Andrew Staton, renowned Bruce Lee authority, talks on the 20th July 2023, the anniversary of his death 50 years ago, about the impact of Bruce Lee on the world now and then. Shock to the system Hong Kong Misinformation Finding reputable sources Bruce Lee at Golden Harvest release Uncut Big Boss Mandarin version Additional Sex scenes Additional Fight scenes Additional Cart scenes and Brothel scene Guru Dan Inosanto and Jun Yu Log scene Bruce Lee the director Keeping the knowledge alive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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EXCLUSIVE Andrew Koji Jason Tobin Interview WARRIOR 3
25/06/2023 Duration: 13minSeason 3 punches back onto our screens Andrew Koji and Jason Tobin reveal what we can expect in the new SEASON 3. How did they evolve their characters? How did they train and act? Do they train in JKD? Did they incorporate BJJ into the fight scenes? What's the big surprise? Opening Synopsis In the wake of the race riots that upended Chinatown in season two, Mai Ling uses her government connections to consolidate power, while Ah Sahm and the Hop Wei must find new ways to survive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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EXCLUSIVE Shannon Lee Jonathan Tropper Interview WARRIOR 3
24/06/2023 Duration: 15minEXCLUSIVE Shannon Lee Jonathan Tropper Interview WARRIOR 3 Season 3 punches back onto our screens Shannon Lee and Jonathan Tropper reveal what we can expect in the new SEASON 3. How did they evolve the story lines, the raging rivalries, the brutal machinations, the twisted politicians, the tangled love stories? How did they write, and create new scripts? How did they evolve Bruce Lee's original concept? Opening Synopsis In the wake of the race riots that upended Chinatown in season two, Mai Ling uses her government connections to consolidate power, while Ah Sahm and the Hop Wei must find new ways to survive. The show is based on the writings of martial arts legend Bruce Lee and is created and executive produced by Jonathan Tropper (CINEMAX’s “Banshee”) under Tropper Ink Productions, executive produced by Justin Lin (director of “Fast & Furious 6”) for Perfect Storm Entertainment and executive produced by Shannon Lee for Bruce Lee Entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi
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Festival Of Martial Arts 2023 Matt Stait Interview
19/06/2023 Duration: 20minFestival Of Martial Arts 2023 Matt Stait Interview What is the Festival Of Martial Arts? How is it like Glastonbury for martial arts? Many, many reasons... Firstly it is an Awesome idea...massive private fields and forest camp/ glamp site with a load of martial arts and other family activities, fabulous food and friendly folk 100 instructors, in 10 dedicated training areas over 3 days!!! Yes, all in a 7 acre site set in 10 acres of woodland, in the heart of Somerset, UK How many martial arts represented? What 100 instructors? From Kempo to Cossack Systema, BJJ to Buhurt the medieval armoured body battering with swords and axes And loads more Demonstrations and workshops Martial Arts market Instructor area Entertainment, talks, and community activities to wind down into the evening Special family and Kids area with activities that aren't just martial arts based Bushcraft Fitness Fun and games Stunning glamping facilities Superb overnight camping and campervan pitches Mouthwatering catering options!!! Stone ba