August 2009

Features

One World, One Dream, One Aaron Cook / 8
Well Aaron Cook is by no means a household name, not even in Manchester. But for a week or so after his eventful appearance in Beijing, people all over the country were talking about him, including my postman. But make no mistake, if Aaron makes it to the next Olympics and takes Gold, everyone will know him.

He has the talent and the ability and he certainly has the mentality to compete at that level. The question is, will he make it?

Master Kevin Jervis looks how the young hopeful got to where he is and where is he going.

Dadde is the Daddy / 16
I am always being asked should I defend myself if I am attacked by a complete stranger whilst in the street. I always reply, it is unwise to go out without your DADDE. "What?" is usually the reaction to my reply, as they look at me puzzled. Dr Mak Yuree explains more.

Fighting Fight Fear / 18
One of the greatest challenges any fighter faces is controlling their emotions and thoughts before, during and after the event. Many a ‘would be’ great fighter has lost because they were not mentally prepared and ready to take the fight. Ian Fox has the answers.

Internet / 38
In this changing world of technology find out how MAI plans to keep up with the technological advances and stay ahead of its competitors.

Bouncer / 42
Geoff Thompson talks about his former incarnation as a nightclub bouncer where his life has been threatened more times than he cares to remember. He has been shot at, stabbed, glassed, punched, kicked, scratched, bitten, spat on, vomited over, and trampled. Has fought in pub bars, car parks, chip shops, restaurants, and once at a friend’s christening.

Goodbye Grasshopper / 56
Andrew J. Staton pays his respects to the late, great, Kung Fu movie legend David Carradine.

Filipino Boxing / 61
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Once we know where we are going all we have to do is start the journey and the sooner we start walking the sooner we will get there: or will we? Antonio Faedda looks at Footwork.

Military Martial Arts / 96
Martial arts Master Instructor and self protection expert Lee Sansum read the newspaper headlines and thought, I need to do something to help these desperate people. Find out what he did.

Clash Time / 110
The Clash of the Tians cometh so MAI profiles Lau Gar’s team coach Brian Nelson, who talks about the forthcoming Champion of Champions event.

Muay Thai Renaissance / 116
Master Sken has over 30 years experience in applying and adapting his knowledge of Muay Thai, Muay Boran and Krabi Krabong. He has been a prize fighter (unbeaten); bodyguard; doorman and survivor of numerous street confrontations. With his wide ranging combat experience he now gives us his vision for Global Muay Thai  - Master Sken’s MSA.

Reports & Results

UFC Round Up / 66
Alan Orr rounds up all the latest action from the world of UFC. This month UFC 98: Evans vs Machida, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada and UFC 99: The Comeback, Lanxess Arena, Cologne.

WASCO / 74
TAGB win WASCO World Championships for the second year running! Dave Oliver reports.

Ladykillers III / 80
After the resounding success of his last show, Pele Nathan did not leave his eager audience waiting very long before treating them to another thrilling presentation when he recently held the latest of his popular series ‘Lady Killers’ at the Forum Leisure Centre in Wythenshawe, Manchester.  As anyone who has seen the previous two episodes will attest, the title truly lives up to its name and the female can be every bit as deadly as the male.

Golden Belt / 90
Initiation was the first time ever that a concept with five different disciplines had been brought together into one competition in one ring. With teams from Ireland, Wales, Trinidad & Tobago, Portugal and England, this was going to be a night to remember and the start of a new era.

What A Night / 100
This was probably the best action ever from Kelham Hall, the show promoted by Dean Sugden at Newark Martial Arts was billed as ‘History in the Making’ and it lived up to the heading with 10 great fights.

King of the World / 102
If you are going to win a World title then beating a fighter who has beaten you before is certainly a good way to do it. However to do it with a knockout in 34 seconds of the first round surely can’t be beaten. Colin Payne reports on the recent IKF World Amateur Championships.

TAGB / 122
The Nottingham Arena was the venue for the recent TAGB English Championships where one thousand three hundred competitors entered.

BTCB Nationals / 124
The 2009 BTCB National Taekwondo Championships took place over 2 days at the Manchester Velodrome and attracted almost 450 competitors, breaking all previous numbers since records began.

Regulars

Style in Focus / 22
This month MAI editor Bob Sykes focuses on the martial arts style of Taekwondo.

Rising Stars 2009 / 28
MAI's search for Britain’s best.

Forms Forum / 34
Mark Noyce has a wealth of martial arts experience, from Lau Gar Kung Fu to Iwa Kai Karate, and he is a former British, European and World Forms Champion. This month, in his new column, ‘Mark Noyce’s Forms Forum’, he explains the ten common errors in creative forms.

Artist of the Month / 50
Nigel Fagg interviews a star for the future in Chloe Love.

WKC News Column / 53
Peter Lewis rounds up all the latest action from the world of WKC.

Shaolin Path / 85
Master Dannio Alchino takes a walk down memory lane by looking at China and Shaolin Kung Fu history.

Combat 32 / 112
The countdown begins to Combat 32 third series with a interview with Clifton Findley, Series III’s South Side coach.

Billingham’s Masterclass / 128
Developing the Kick Part 8 by Justyn Billingham.

Martial Art News / 132
Martial arts news from around the globe.

Calendar of Events / 140
What's on!