Awesome to have Ricky Lam on the show today with us! Ricky is the Master Instructor at Premier Martial Arts Leeds, holding a 6th Degree Black Belt in PMA, a 5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and a 1st Degree Black Belt in Krav Maga and Kickboxing. We talk about Ricky's family history of martial arts, becoming a full time instructor, and tips for any martial artists wanting to take their academy full time and pursue martial arts as a career.  We're super excited to be partnering up with Harry Flexman from `Fight Dad` to offer you guys a discount on his Filipino double stick online course. Just use the code "martialview15" to receive a 15% discount at the link below.  https://tinyurl.com/efsbb7n8

A couple of weeks off, but we are back and this time chatting with Andy Crittenden who is not only a fantastic martial artist in his own right, he's also trained under the likes of Bill `Superfoot` Wallace, and Royce Gracie. We chat about his history in martial arts, how he has built a series of successful schools and what it takes to make your martial arts successful.  We're super excited to be partnering up with Harry Flexman from `Fight Dad` to offer you guys a discount on his Filipino double stick online course. Just use the code "martialview15" to receive a 15% discount at the link below.  https://tinyurl.com/efsbb7n8

I had the pleasure of teaching my first seminar in over 18 months last week at the B-Elite Summer Camp run by B-Elite owner and Martial Arts Instructor Craig Bissett. With a Karate, TKD and Kickboxing background, Craig has developed his own system: B-Elite and teaches adults and kids a mixed martial arts syllabus. The 2nd Summer Camp he has run, he had instructors from all backgrounds, sport, traditional and self defence and a great weekend was had by all! The dates for the camp next year which is set to be even bigger and better are 4-7th August 2022 if you'd like to book a spot or teach a class!  We're super excited to be partnering up with Harry Flexman from `Fight Dad` to offer you guys a discount on his Filipino double stick online course. Just use the code "martialview15" to receive a 15% discount at the link below.  https://tinyurl.com/efsbb7n8

Kevin has a career in the martial arts spanning over 40 years. Focusing on combatives and self defence, Kevin has dedicated his life to studying ju-jitsu, achieving the rank of 7th Degree Black Belt. He has also competed in Mixed Martial Arts to test his skills further.  A highly respected martial artist and self defence instructor, Kevin has now ventured into writing both fiction and non-fiction books.   You can find out more at www.kevinohagan.com   We're super excited to be partnering up with Harry Flexman from `Fight Dad` to offer you guys a discount on his Filipino double stick online course. Just use the code "martialview15" to receive a 15% discount at the link below.  https://tinyurl.com/efsbb7n8

What does it take to pull yourself out of addiction, turn you life around and join the Army? Let Paul Boggie tell you all about as someone who has gone from heroin addict, to member of the Scots Guards. Inspiring stuff.  We're super excited to be partnering up with Harry Flexman from `Fight Dad` to offer you guys a discount on his Filipino double stick online course. Just use the code "martialview15" to receive a 15% discount at the link below.  https://tinyurl.com/efsbb7n8

Part two of our interview with the fantastic Geoff Thompson. BAFTA winner, author, spiritual teacher and the man who literally wrote the book on self defence after years of experience on the doors of Coventry. As always, I hope you enjoy!  We're super excited to be partnering up with Harry Flexman from `Fight Dad` to offer you guys a discount on his Filipino double stick online course. Just use the code "martialview15" to receive a 15% discount at the link below.  https://tinyurl.com/efsbb7n8

For those involved in the self defence and martial arts industry, Geoff Thompson shouldn't be a name that needs an introduction. A pioneer of self defence training in the 80s and 90s, Geoff has literally written the book on personal safety and self defence. A BAFTA winner, author, spiritual teacher and martial artist, Geoff tell his story.

A great episode today with the one and only Master Wong, as well as our friend Jon Xue Zhang. We chat about martial arts, anti-bullying and the future plans they are both working on! I hope you enjoy!

Our 50th episode and what better way to celebrate than having our old friend back on - Russ Jarmesty, the brutal bouncer himself. We chat about his new project, planned for March 2022 and trust me, it's going to be amazing! 

With a fantastic pedigree in strength and conditioning, Alex has coached both national and international athletes. We talk about the importance of strength and conditioning for martial artists, and what you can do to get started!  As always thanks for listening and supporting our community!   Main site - http://www.themartialview.com​​ Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/themartialview​​ Martial Masters Volume 1 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1911559060​​ Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themartialview