Mr Lawrence Warry was a student from my early years as a young martial arts teacher. Specific individuals enter your school, and they immediately make a significant impact on everyone within your school, usually without even knowing the impact

Master Mark Hutton talks to The Dark Master

22 days ago 51m 55s

Master Mark Hutton is one of those people I love to chat with. He doesn't mince words and shoots straight from the hip; he is just the kind of person I like. Master Hutton is known throughout TKD circles as an inspirational character who practi

Rebecca Hanser talks to The Dark Master

Mar 2nd, 2024 53m 11s

Rebecca Hanser is a director, writer, producer, and actress based in London for screen, stage, and mocap. She is known for the feature films Portal to the Abyss (2024), Parasitus (2021), Blade of the Assassin (2021) and the short films Third Li

Duncan Perry talks to The Dark Master

Feb 5th, 2024 40m 33s

Duncan Perry commenced his martial arts journeys in the 1970s. He’s very modest and a nice guy. Although I don't know him well, I suspect he's an excellent, caring teacher. Like many of us who started back then, he gained inspiration from watch

Mike Ilderton talks to The Dark Master

Jan 28th, 2024 39m 32s

Mike Ilderton is a lovely gentleman who has practised several Japanese arts. He is the oldest martial artist with whom I have spoken. He has a genuine love for the traditional side of his art, which reflects the time he has spent in practice

Lee Kwende Talks to the Dark Master

Dec 26th, 2023 46m 43s

It's great doing this podcast because I get to chat with many different kinds of people from all combat backgrounds. My guest on this one was a nice guy who was introduced to me through a mutual friend. I have to say, I enjoyed our conversation

Team Tizick from TST UK talks to The Dark Master

Dec 13th, 2023 47m 27s

I came across Team Tizick many years ago through a mutual friend. I found them very eager and keen to learn, and they also seemed passionate about passing Taekwon-Do on to others. They currently run and manage their dojang with classes that ap

Danny Dowling talks to the Dark Master

Nov 13th, 2023 52m 41s

Danny Dowling is an unusual guest because he no longer does martial arts. However, he did pursue his journey from childhood to his older years. That journey saw him reach the highest levels of competition and eventually become part of the GB Ta

Mike Lambert talks to The Dark Master

Oct 17th, 2023 1h 2m

Mike Lambert talks to The Dark MasterMike wished to be a stuntman since he was a kid, growing up with television programs such as The A-Team and martial arts movies. Mike got involved with martial arts at the age of 13. He started practising Ta

Geoff Aldridge talks to The Dark Master

Oct 4th, 2023 45m 58s

With over 30 years of martial arts experience, Geoff has been training in contact karate and kickboxing since 1987, gaining his 1st Dan Black Belt in 1992, 2nd Dan in 1998, and 3rd Dan in 2003 (with a Grade A-). In 2010, he was awarded his 4th

Grandmaster Don Dalton talks to the Dark Master

Sep 19th, 2023 49m 34s

The Dark Master catches up with his friend, Grandmaster Don Dalton, for another chat.Under the Presidency of Grandmaster Master Don Dalton, the rise of ITF UNION has been meteoric. In over six years, the organisation has propelled itself into t

Mark Houghton talks to The Dark Master

Aug 15th, 2023 55m 33s

Master Mark Houghton talks to The Dark MasterMark Houghton (known as “Ho-Mak” in China) has been a highly respected name in the martial arts, stunt and movie industry for decades. He’s one of the old-school masters of the Hung Gar lineage and i

Vince Morris talks to The Dark Master

Aug 1st, 2023 46m 47s

Now in his seventies, with more than 60 years Martial Arts experience, Vince Morris is a leading authority in the world of karate and his effective no-nonsense approach to his art has earned him worldwide respect. He regularly taught Tactical O

Master David Sheppard talks to the Dark Master

Jul 14th, 2023 42m 51s

First and foremost, Master David Sheppard is a lovely person. Like many martial arts teachers I know, he’s passionate about giving his students all the help and support they need and much more. He’s one of those guys who continually goes the ex

Tom Wynne and the Martial Mindset

Jun 27th, 2023 47m 50s

Mr Tom Wynne Is a martial artist I admired back then. I liked his fighting style because he always made his fighting do the talking. Although our paths never crossed in the competition arena, I admired him as a skilled competitor. He could wa

Mark Payne - His journey of a thousand miles

Jun 7th, 2023 41m 9s

Mark Payne - His journey of a thousand milesMark Payne is the first non-martial artist I've talked with on my podcast. However, that doesn't diminish his message in any way. His message is one that all of us must notice; it's the message of loo

Master Alfie Lewis and the Martial Mindset

May 29th, 2023 48m 14s

Master Alfie Lewis and the Martial MindsetMy second chat with the one and only Master Alfie Lewis. The founder and chief instructor of Mushin Kai freestyle. We talk about developing a martial arts mindset.I challenge anyone to find another per

Phil Whitlock and the Martial Mindset

May 24th, 2023 52m 44s

I'd be grateful if you could leave a review for the living martial arts podcast; https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/living-martial-arts-1629450 Sign up for the newsletter now! at; https://www.livingmartialarts.comPhil Whitlock and the Martia

Sally Gleaves talks about the martial mindset

May 16th, 2023 44m 13s

Master Russell Dennis talks to The Dark Master

May 4th, 2023 43m 54s

Master Russell Dennis is not someone I know very well. However, we have met and spoken on a few occasions, and my impression of him has always been he’s a really nice guy. That impression was reinforced when I spoke with him about his fascinati

Master Gordon Fearn Talks to the Dark Master

Apr 27th, 2023 41m 57s

I met Master Gordon Fearn many years ago, he’d come down to my area of the country, and we ended up having a short sparring session. He was then a very young man trying to move forward in the competition arena, and I was an older man trying to

Master John Black 'Legend'

Apr 17th, 2023 1h 4m

Master Ogborne and I and some other guests talk about the legend Master John Black. Many people knew and loved him, not just in the martial arts and his local fitness industry but far and wide up and down the country. Where he went, he left a

GM Hopwood talks to the Dark & the Light Master

1 Mar 21st, 2023 40m 9s

GM Hopwood talks to the Dark & the Light Master.Now and again, someone enters your life and immediately impacts you. One of those people that made a direct and positive impact on me and also on Master Ogborne’s life was GM Ted Hopwood. When Mas

Master Alfie Lewis talks to The Dark Master

1 Feb 1st, 2023 36m 59s

The UK Martial arts scene has a fascinating history and contains some colourful characters. One of those characters who is probably close to the top of that list is Master Alfie Lewis. I was fortunate to see Alfie Lewis at the very top of his m

A fitting end to a great year - The Indomitable Spirit Division

Dec 25th, 2022 42m 50s

Merry Christmas!This is my Christmas offering. I'm happy to bring you tidings of joy and great news to make you all smile and feel good. PUMA martial arts has had a great year, with many highlights. My biggest highlight of the year has been the