November 2009

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008 BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
MAI hears from Nicolas Gregoriades - founder member of The Jiu Jitsu Brotherhood - about how martial arts can change the world for the better. Nicolas is then interviewed and delivers his favourite Jiu Jitsu technique.

016 FIGHTING FEEDBACK
MAI wants to hear from you! Readers opinions and views on the hot topics in the world of martial arts...

020 SHAOLIN PATH
Dannio Alchino continues his examination of the history of the Shaolin Temple and its famous fighting monks throughout the turbulent history of China.

026 OKINAWAN KARATE
Steve Woolston reports on the history and growth of Okinawan Karate in the UK.

030 MARTIAL THERAPIST
Gavin King looks at how incorrect stances in Karate can affect the knees in later life and what you can do about it.

032 A KILLING ART
Dave Oliver - the head of the TAGB - takes a look at a history of Taekwondo that is proving very controversial...

036 A LIFE IN BUDO
Steve Rowe catches up with Mike Selvey - samurai firefighter.

045 PETER CONSTERDINE

The BCA expert examines the phenomenon of 'photocopy senseis' that has influenced the way martial arts have been taught in the West ever since...

050 CONDITIONING COLUMN
Idai Makaya hits the gym for a bout of white collar boxing training to aid his martial arts.

058 GEOFF THOMPSON
The World of Men. Geoff Thompson explores the spiritual epiphanies of martial arts.

062 JOE LEWIS
Fiaz Rafiq looks at the Karate legend's connections with Bruce Lee.

067 CHRIS CRUDELLI
The BBC's face of martial arts joins MAI as a correspondent.

072 LADY WARRIORS
Lesley Jackson looks at the female founders of Wing Chun and Snake & Crane style.

080 GORDON FEARN

The TAGB Taekwondo champion talks to MAI about the 'Clash'.

086 SEAMOK
Amo Guro Michael Blackgrave asks 'why should adults be taught as children?'

088 TEAM WWW
More 'Clash' coverage with the Winspers and Weston Warriors joining forces.

092 WHAT IS KATA?
Asks Iain Abernethy, before defining what it is for him.

108 MMA MONTHLY
Alan Orr reports on the UFC.

114 DOCE PARES
'Is there a new technique?' asks Grandmaster Danny Guba...

120 TERRY BARNETT
The inspirational Guro Terry Barnett is interviewed by NUDDA's Antonio Faedda.

126 MY BATON
Dr. Mak Yuree espouses his modified Tonfa and the combat system he has designed to use with it.

130 MASTERCLASS
Justyn Billingham continues his educational look at improving your kicks. This month: tips on the spinning kick.