October 2009
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Issue on sale 17th September in WH Smith, selected Tesco, Asda and all good newsagents.
Cover Story
The Gary Wasniewski Factor / Pg 8
Serial killer on the rampage in Los Angeles and only one man can stop him, the world’s greatest kicker, Grandmaster Gary Wasniewski.
Gary has been training in the martial arts since 1966 and is a World Martial Arts Champion and a martial arts phenomenon. Recognised worldwide for his incredible abilities and dedication to the martial arts, which has earned him worldwide fame and respect, at the age of 55 Gary still continues to train everyday.
MAI catches up with the star of the new martial arts action thriller Kill Factor.
Features
CSD / Pg 15
Simply put, Dr. Mak Yuree and his Combat Self Defense system will teach you how you can instantly and instinctively learn how to convert any object at hand into effective weapons of self defense.
YuSul Korean Jutsu / Pg 28
South Korea is a melting pot of new martial arts, and these modern Korean arts offer unique philosophy and martial arts training experiences. Antonio Mulero Blanco explains more.
Clash Time / Pg 34
The Clash of the Titans cometh. This month MAI profiles Team TAGB with team coach Dave Oliver.
Are Styles Killing Karate? / Pg 37
Iain Abernethy looks at the notion of style and suggests that while styles are of great value, if we place too much emphasis on them they can be detrimental to Karate.
Doce Pares / Pg 44
The Filipino Martial Arts is sweeping across the world becoming more and more popular. Yet schools are few and far between. Guro Jonny Westley explains more about this warrior art from the Phillipines.
Jesse Glover / Pg 56
Fiaz Rafiq takes a look at Jesse Glover, widely acknowledged as being Bruce Lee’s first ever student in the United States as well as one of his closest friends from the Seattle period.
Warrior Women / Pg 61
Lesley Jackson delves deep into the past and looks at the history of women’s martial arts. This month the role warrior women have taken in ancient times and the lengths they have had to go to to heed their calling.
Approach With Caution / Pg 66
Whatever is on offer to strike, whether it be the face, body or the oncoming limb then hit it and hit it hard. Eddie Quinn looks at the pre-emptive approach.
Geoff / Pg 70
Geoff Thompson offers his lessons on the participating anthropic principle.
Filipino Boxing / Pg 73
Nudda is a Sardinian word meaning ‘nothing’. When you engage in a fight, there should be ‘nothing’ in your mind, just action borne out of pure instinct and where ‘YOU become the fight’. Antonnio Faedda explains the Nudda Max Training principle.
Evolution 84
At the Evolution Martial Arts Academy, self defence is not just about learning how to protect yourself from a physical encounter, it covers much more; keeping fit to fight off colds and flu, being strong and flexible so that growing old has less limitations and to have the mind set and determination to achieve your goals. James Cockill explains more.
Urban Dragon Unleashed / Pg 92
The evolution of Urban Combat has begun, the martial arts community has been waiting for this a long time. Its existence is there and yet it is not seen. The truth is something you can’t see, only feel within the depth of your soul. By Emil Martirossian.
Natalie / Pg 102
London based 2nd Dan in Karate, competitor Natalie Williams talks to Lesley Jackson about her hectic lifestyle, including training for international competitions combined with her busy career in the music industry.
Sparring / Pg 108
MAI profiles Bob Breen, who talks about his latest book, Sparring - Strategy, Tactics, Technique.
Olimpik Dream / Pg 121
At 28 years old Paul Newby has achieved more than he could have imagined and his latest venture has just been realised in the UK’s newest all round fighting club, The Olimpik Dream Centre.
Reports and Results
‘ITS’ Showtime / Pg 78
The 2009 I.T.S. British Championships played host to another fine action packed day of competitive martial arts with the spoils been shared across all participating clubs.
Regulars
Fighting Feedback / Pg 12
Your views and queries.
Style in Focus / Pg 22
This month Krishna Godhania focuses on the martial art styles of the Phillipines.
British Combat / Pg 51
Peter Consterdine rounds up all the latest news in the world of the BCA & WCA. And in his ‘Combat Corner’ he looks at ‘Contact With The Enemy.’
Billingham’s Masterclass / Pg 87
Developing the Kick Part 10 by Justyn Billingham.
Combat 32 / Pg 98
The countdown begins to Combat 32 third series with an interview with Jacey 2fast4u Cashman.
Artist of the Month / Pg 104
Deserving of the award this month, Jade Wigmore.
Forms Forum / Pg 112
What’s the secret to doing the splits? Mark Noyce looks at Basic Stretching.
Shaolin Path / Pg 116
Master Dannio Alchino continues his walk down memory lane as he looks at China and Shaolin Kung Fu’s history.
WKC News Column / Pg 127
Peter Lewis rounds up all the latest action from the world of WKC.
Martial Arts News / Pg 130
Martial arts news from around the globe.
Calendar of Events / Pg 138
What’s on!
