Living Martial Arts

The Dark Master has a two-part Talk to his long time friend and back in the day his teammate about his martial arts journey. What a journey Master Minott has been living and he's still living it to this day. We're also joined by Master Mark Ogborne who also talks about life on the road with Master Minott Master Ralph Minott not only travelled the world and fought ITF style TKD alongside the PUMA m...

So many great benefits from doing a push-up workout You can watch the video of this podcast on youtube at; 1. Increase functional strength via full body activation 2. muscle stretching for health and vitality 3. Enhance your cardiovascular system 4. Increase whole body muscle definition – HGH promotion 5. Protect your shoulders from injury 6. Improve your posture 7. Prevent lower back injuries 8....

Have you noticed that all the best martial artists don’t make a lot of noise, they just get on with it and let others do the shouting while they get on and do the real work. Mr Gary Foster is in the 'let's get on with it' mould and I got a chance to catch up with him to find out what makes him tick and why he gets out of bed to do what he does.  Gary Foster is the chief instructor at TSA Taek...

Have you noticed that all the best martial artists don’t make a lot of noise, they just get on with it and let others do the shouting while they get on and do the real work. Mr Gary Foster is in the 'let's get on with it' mould and I got a chance to catch up with him to find out what makes him tick and why he gets out of bed to do what he does.  Gary Foster is the chief instructor at TSA Taek...

We had a glorious day at the recent PUMA British Championships 2021. It was nice to get back to the thing that we all love and brush shoulders with friends and family. I stood back and watched people laughing and joking with friends and colleagues that they hadn't seen for such a long while. It's at times like this that you realise the importance of close human connection and the real difference t...

Phil Whitlock is a person who is very close to my heart, as well as being one of my students for many years, he's a man who has never been afraid to speak his mind. He's also never been afraid to put his martial arts skills to the test, he has talked the talked and also walked the walk. Phil is coming to grips with a few recent changes to his life and is embracing them with the same enthusiasm tha...

Phil Whitlock is a person who is very close to my heart, as well as being one of my students for many years, he's a man who has never been afraid to speak his mind. He's also never been afraid to put his martial arts skills to the test, he has talked the talked and also walked the walk too. Phil is coming to grips with a few recent changes to his life and is embracing them with the same enthusiasm...

Pat Reeves is a BJJ instructor who teaches in the Swindon area of the UK. Like many martial arts instructors that I've talked with, he's a lovely person with a great attitude and a fantastic outlook on life. I've had the honour of being an instructor to Pat and his cool kind warm demeanour always impressed me. he's one of those guys that I've never heard anyone say a negative word about him. If yo...

Stuart Anslow has many strings to his bow. He's the editor of Totally Tae Kwon Do digital magazine, which is read worldwide. He's also a full-time martial arts teacher in the Rayners Lane area of London. He is also the author of many books on Tae Kwon Do. Please see links below to some of his books. I really enjoyed chatting with Stuart because he has very strong views about TKD. In my book, that'...

Mr Mark McLaren is a senior black belt with P.U.M.A. martial arts. Over the years, he's explored many different martial arts and continues to live his passion with great enthusiasm. He generously shares his martial arts journey and vast knowledge with me. He outlines some of what he's learnt about the benefits of living a martial arts lifestyle. When all is said and done, he's a lovely person who...

This episode is just a quick overview of the benefits of good sleep and also the benefits of Vitamin D. I also have the written transcript on my blog at https://livingmartialarts.com These two areas of health are worth exploring and researching as they are both critical for good health and longevity. Don't forget to leave a review of my podcast at www.podchaser.com Thank you.

Dynamic Duo Susanne Klein & Karen Parker talk to the Dark Master about Susanne's new school called the 'Tough Old Birds' Susanne's full title is; Dr Susanne Klein FInstP and she holds the position of Associate Professor - EPSRC Manufacturing Fellow - Art and Design at a local university, let's just say in her work life she knows her stuff. In 2020 Susanne started a class consisting mainly of o...

I first met Guru Bob Breen in the 80s and I was struck by his down to earth approach and his knowledge of martial arts, so I was extremely pleased that he agreed to be a guest on my podcast. Bob Breen is a master martial arts instructor with over 50 years of experience at the highest level. His students have gone on to become leading instructors and competitors, with many achieving Master and Gran...

Mr Shane Fitzgibbon B.Sc. H.Dip. App. Sc. and the Dark Master chat about martial arts and health and fitness. Shane is a martial arts instructor from Ireland who loves to teach and also is very well qualified in the area of health and fitness. He has written a great book entitled, ' Training and Optimal Health for Sports' please see a link below to his book. Shane's enthusiasm and passion for what...

Nick Evans is a Taekwon-Do instructor from Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire. However, he's much more than that. He's got a real passion for moving which compliments his martial arts and he enjoys the physical side of martial arts and what it can do for his health and vitality. If that's not enough he's a very keen cyclist. I can vouch for his cycling ability as many years ago he took me for my first 5...

I met Master Wallace many years ago in 1983 at the Scottish Championships, he struck me then as being a really nice guy. Over the years that impression has never changed and whenever our paths have crossed, he always has a warm smile. He is what a martial arts master should be, a really nice humble person.

Charlie Wildish talks to The Dark Master about his martial arts journey from a shy child who got bullied at School to teaching his own Karate school. Mr Wildish has a great blog, go visit at: https://bunkaijutsu.com

Part 2: Mr Dave Pixton talks to The Dark Master about his long and extensive martial arts journey that began at the age of 7. Dave Pixton is highly respected by his Taekwon-Do peers and in many different martial art circles too. He's very knowledgeable about many different styles and his extensive knowledge is as big as his humility for the path he has travelled so far. Dave Pixton is a teacher no...

Mr Dave Pixton talks to The Dark Master about his long and extensive martial arts journey that began at the age of 7. Dave Pixton is highly respected by his Taekwon-Do peers and in many different martial art circles too. He's very knowledgeable about many different styles and his extensive knowledge is as big as his humility for the path he has travelled so far. Dave Pixton is a teacher not becaus...

Mr Ciaran McDonald teaches Taekwon-Do full-time in the Oxford area of the UK but he also has a background in Karate and has tried his hand at some other arts too. Within the PUMA martial arts organisation he has often been seen as an outspoken person who's not afraid to say what he thinks. However, his passion for martial arts shines through and he has the students to prove it. Mr McDonald has wri...

Mr Ciaran McDonald teaches Taekwon-Do full-time in the Oxford area of the UK but he also has a background in Karate and has tried his hand at some other arts too. Within the PUMA martial arts organisation he has often been seen as an outspoken person who's not afraid to say what he thinks. However, his passion for martial arts shines through and he has the students to prove it. Mr McDonald has wri...

Chris Burch epitomizes what a martial arts instructor should be, he's extremely friendly and likes to teach his Ju-Jitsu with a smile. He's also someone who appreciates good quality martial arts. Chris has his own martial arts studio in the Plymouth area where he teaches regularly. Chris shares some of his thoughts on his martial arts journey with The Dark Master. Plymouth Ju-Jitsu Club was first...

Ed Colman-Roberts talks to The Dark Master about his Taekwon-Do/kickboxing Journey. Ed has taken a big step and has recently opened his own martial arts studio in Newton Abbott Devon where he teaches Taekwon-Do and kickboxing as well as many other fitness related classes. Although a very shy and reserved person, he's very self-motivated to succeed. He no longer hides under benches but he lets his...

The Dark Master explains why rebounding is a great way to get fit

Emma Deakin has many strings to her bow. She enjoys the physical side of her martial arts and runs a Taekwon-Do School in Chesterfield. In her competition days, she was known for her durability and her rugged determination. That determination and self-motivation have enabled her to compete in high-level martial arts competition and do an iron man and take her enjoyment of physical exerci...