July 2009 Issue On sale 18th June
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Developing the Kick Pt. 7
This month developing the kick part 7.
Rob ‘The Rock' Taylor
The countdown begins to Combat 32 third series with a interview with the Welsh Rock, Rob ‘The Rock' Taylor.
WKC News Column
Peter Lewis rounds up all the latest action from the world of WKC.
On The Shelf
All the latest martial art books on the shelf.
Rising Stars 2009
MAI's search for Britain's best.
Wado-Ryu
In this new column, we focus on a particular martial arts style - this month Wado-Ryu.
Clash XXIII Preview Pt. 1
As we get ready for the approaching MAI Clash of the Titans Spectacular we look at one of this year’s competing teams - The Lau Gar Squad.
Jun Fan Journal
All things Bruce Lee.
Too Close For Comfort
Taking a look at the art of restriction, fighting in confined places.
Mike Stone Interview
Mike Stone was a pretty accomplished martial artist back in the day and had amassed an impressive record in numerous national and international Karate matches and became a Black Belt mag 'hall of fame' member.
The Guard : Filipino Boxing Pt. 2
Continuing the look at the guard.
The Prince of JKD
With over 35 years experience, Chris Kent was the youngest and final member admitted into Dan Inosanto’s fabled ‘Backyard JKD’ group during Bruce Lee’s lifetime, and one of the first students to be awarded the title of Full Instructor in Jun Fan Martial Arts (Jeet Kune Do) and Filipino Martial Arts by Guro Inosanto. Here in an exclusive interview we find out what he has to say on the matter.
What is Self Defence?
Self defence is becoming increasingly more important in a society that hears of violent crimes on a regular basis, but what is self defence? Al Peasland explains.
WWII Unarmed Combat
Nick Collins gave a lecture at the Combined Military Services Museum, Essex, the purpose being to discuss the role of unarmed combat in WW2. It looked at the people who taught it, those who learnt it in the units, both here and in America, and the impact it had on the individuals involved.
Flowers Of Scotland
A look at the training and commitment of Team Top Ten UK's Scottish division, the Bravehearts of the Highlands.
Simplicity With Intent
Some of the best teachers of arts are people general martial artists haven’t heard of; they have small schools, teach out of garages and are generally only known by a few. We interview Mike Blackgrave who is one such person.
Enter The Dragon
Bruce Lee was the very first Asian superstar and though he completed a mere handful of movies before his untimely death in 1973, his explosion onto the movie scene was the catalyst for the global acceptance of all things Asian and subsequently went onto influence popular culture worldwide. Here we look at How Bruce Lee Changed The World.
Braulio Estima Interview
In Braulio Estima's frankest interview yet, he talks candidly about the recent highs and lows of his career, from his knee injury to his big fightback winning all the major competitions. He talks about being married, being humble, training, becoming a father and Helio Gracie.
Cimac Superleague
The 2009 Season has been the most prolific in Superleague history and the third event of this hotly contested series saw the martial arts equivalent of a road block with another large number of new clubs joining the list of established faces.
McSorley Gold
Master Kevin Jervis reports on the 2009 BTCB National Dan Grade Poomsae Championships.
Cimac Hits Wales
In 2008 the Cimac Superleague's expansion saw it venture over the bridge to Wales, a country renowned for its competitive nature and martial arts pedigree. Such was the success of the inaugural event that it was venue for the second big Superleague competition of the New Year.
WKC British Championships
With over fifty percent of the WKC England team already in place, the 1st WKC Open British Championships, held recently in Urmston, Manchester, gave competitors the opportunity to vie for those places still available.
Invasion
They came by sea and air, there was just no stopping the invasion as fighters and spectators arrived for Isle Of Man’s Fight Night.
WRSA in Coventry
The first WRSA event of the year started in Coventry at the Jaguar Sports and Social Club with two British and one English title up for grabs.
10th Legion Championship
A full report on the inaugral 10th Legion Championship from Kingston Upon Hull.
Nick Gill Interview
An interview with Nick Gill, IKF World Champion.
Young Guns
A full report on the second instalment in the young guns series.
