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The MartialFocus Podcast
by martial focus
A podcast discussing everything from martial arts, health, fitness, wellbeing, politics and more...
Episodes
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Episode Sixty Seven - Ajmal Mushtaq
Ajmal Mushtaq is a hugely successful businessman and entrepreneur. He has been at the centre of many multi-million pound deals and is one of the most sought after business gurus in the country. He is also a Tae Kwon Do black belts and former European Champion! Ajmal joins the podcast to discuss…
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Episode Sixty Six - Jim Logan
Jim Logan is a Second Degree Black Belt in Grandmaster Hee Il Cho’s Tae Kwon Do. He is also seventy years of age and still training three to four times per week. Jim joins the podcast to share his experiences and also talk about the benefits of training for the older generation.
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Martial Focus Short - Geoff Thompson
One of the most impactful moments on the show... Full episode with Geoff Thompson is available on Youtube, Spotify and all major podcast platforms. Episode Twenty Four (Full Episode)
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Episode Sixty Five - Steve Rowe
Steve Rowe is back on the Martial Focus Podcast! International Martial Arts Instructor, philosopher and author, Steve Rowe joins the show for the second time. His first appearance was one of our most enjoyed episodes and this conversation is even better! Steve has recently released his latest…
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A Martial Focus Special - Andy is Opening a School!
Andy is a Third Degree Black Belt in Cho’s Tae Kwon Do. On Monday 23rd October Andy, alongside his daughter Rosie, is opening a new Tae Kwon Do school in Cambuslang, Scotland. He joins the podcast to discuss the new school and his journey to this point.
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Episode Sixty Four - Andy Gillan
Andy Gillan is a Third Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. He has a keen interest in the use of movement to enhance and maintain health. Andy joins the podcast to discuss a range of martial arts subjects.
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Episode Sixty Three - Damien Trainor
Damien Trainor is a 2 X World Muay Thai Champions and renowned coach. His elite coaching style has saw him coach fighters from the UFC, Bellator and many more of the world’s top promotions.
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Episode Sixty Two - Martin Stepek
Martin Stepek joins the podcast for the third time! Martin is Scotland’s leading voice on Mindfulness. He is a coach, an author and a teacher. In this episode Martin discusses his introduction to Mindfulness, suggests ways to introduce mindfulness into your daily life and also touches poignantly…
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A Martial Focus Special - Student Q & A
Host Karim Belgacem is joined by two of his own students, Sean and Eamon, who have compiled a list of questions to put to him… This episode is a stand alone episode and although it seems a more focussed and personal podcast it covers all things martial arts. We hope that everyone will find it...
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Episode Sixty One - Master Mark Hutton
Master Mark Hutton is an 8th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. He is a leading voice in Scottish Tae Kwon Do and martial arts. Master Hutton joins the podcast for a very spirited and interesting conversation about all things TKD!
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Episode Sixty - Gavin Mulholland
Gavin Mulholland is a 7th Degree Black Belt in Goju Ryo Karate. This last year he has been fighting his greatest battle after being diagnosed with Cancer. Gavin joins the podcast to discuss this battle as well as a range of other subjects. Gavin is one of the most respected Karate-ka in the UK.
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The Martial Focus Podcast Christmas Special
The Man Behind The Mic In this special edition of the show, host Karim Belgacem is in the hot seat ANSWERING the questions instead of asking them! Host of this episode is Stevie Nisbet, Muay Thai coach, gym owner and friend of the show. We hope you enjoy and have a wonderful Christmas!
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Episode Fifty Nine - Lee Charles
Lee Charles is a multi-time World Kickboxing Champion. He is also an actor and stuntman; working most recently with Sylvester Stallone on The Expendables 4.
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Episode Fifty Eight - Firdaws Nayimi
Firdaws Nayimi’s family fled the Taliban when he was just three years old. After a sixteen day journey they found safety in Russia before his life eventually brought him to Canada and then the US. Currently he is one of the hottest prospects in MMA and hopes to one day represent Afghanistan in…
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Episode Fifty Seven - Professor Willie Stewart
Dr. Stewart is Consultant Neuropathologist at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, and holds honorary Associate Professor Status at the University of Glasgow and the University of Pennsylvania. He joins the podcast to discuss the dangers relating to head injuries and concussion as…
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Episode Fifty Six - Steven Campbell
Steven Campbell is a PT and Conditioning Coach. As well as being an inspirational coach to people from all walks of life he is also the strength and conditioning coach to the UK’s greatest Muay Thai fighter and One Championship athlete, Liam Harrison. Steven joins the podcast to discuss health,...
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Episode Fifty Five - Jamie Gray
Jamie Gray Sensei is a Fifth Dan Karate black belt. He is the chief instructor at Musashi Karate Club in Ayr, Scotland. Jamie has been practising Karate for forty years and counts Geoff Thomson, Peter Consterdine and Iain Abernathy as some of his closest influences.
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Episode Fifty Four - Lisa Quarrell
Lisa QUARRELL is an ex-police officer turned cannabis oil advocate. Her son, Cole, has a form of epilepsy which required both brain surgery and a whole plethora of medication - none of which worked. After exhausting all other possibilities, Lisa turned to cannabis oil and turned her son’s life...
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Episode Fifty Three - Cody Law
Cody Law is a professional mixed martial artist with a 4-0 record in Bellator. He fights out of the American Top Team and The Mat Factory in Pittsburgh, PA. Cody joins the podcast to discuss the phenomenal start to his MMA career!
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Episode Fifty Two - Harry Flexman
Harry Flexman is the owner and inspiration behind Fight Dad! He is an exponent of the Filipino martial arts and joins the podcast to discuss his online martial arts platform ‘Fight Dad’ as well as a whole range of interesting subjects.
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Episode Fifty One - Stevie Nesbit
Stevie Nesbit has been involved in Muay Thai and Kickboxing for thirty five years. He is the head coach and owner of the Sit Ayuthaya gym based in Hamilton.
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Episode Fifty - Grandmaster Philip Ameris
Grandmaster Philip Ameris is a 9th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. He is the Technical Director for the Action International Martial Arts Association and the senior student of Grandmaster Hee Il Cho. Grandmaster Ameris runs a full time, state of the art Dojang in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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Episode Forty Nine - Guru Billy Brown
Billy Brown is a life long martial artist and world renowned expert in JKD, Tae Kwon Do and many other forms of unarmed (and armed) combat. His Progressive Martial Arts Training System is extremely well respected throughout the world. Billy lives and teaches in Florida, USA.
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Episode Forty Eight - Stephen Gell
Stephen Gell is a sixth degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He is one of the most respected martial artists in Scotland and joins the podcast to discuss a number of martial arts subjects.
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Episode Forty Seven - Matt Chapman
Matt Chapman has been involved in the martial arts for over twenty five years. He is a former British MMA Champion and full time school owner. He is now one of the world’s leading online coaches with catalogs of instructional videos available. He also now helps instructors set up their own online...
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Episode Forty Six - Bob Breen
Guru Bob Breen is a master instructor in JKD and Kali, and the creator of 4D Combat. Bob is a British martial arts legend. He joins the podcast to discuss a range of things from JKD and Bruce Lee to Fasting and his ever changing training methods.
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Episode Forty Five - Mary Cotter
Mary Cotter is a nutritional therapist and owner of Stellar Health. In episode forty five, Mary joins the podcast to discuss the importance of good gut health and effect it can have on not just our physical health but also our mental health.
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Episode Forty Four - Chris Dempsey
Chris Dempsey is a two time NCAA All American Wrestler. He is also a retired mixed martial artist who has competed in both the UFC and Bellator.
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Episode Forty Three - Andy Gillan
The Podcast is One Year Old! Andy Gillan is a 3rd Degree Black Belt. He has been studying Tae Kwon Do for over fifteen years and joins the podcast to celebrate our one year anniversary!
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Episode Forty Two - Gavin Mulholland
Gavin Mulholland is a 7th Dan Black Belt in Gujo Ryo Karate. He is a martial artist, and author and one of the most respected Karate-ka in the UK.
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Episode Forty One - Mondo Woodcock
Mondo Woodcock is a professional Muay Thai fighter and sports coach. He coaches at the National Institute for Sport and Inverclyde, Glasgow and fights out of The Griphouse gym.
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Episode Forty - Liam Gallagher & John Clark
Liam Gallagher is a 5th Dan black belt in Karate. He is the owner and Sensei at the Senjokai Karate Academy in Ayrshire, Scotland. John Clark is a martial arts writer, instructor and former karate and freestyle competitor. They join the podcast for a wide ranging discussion on all things Karate…
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A Martial Focus Special - Dr. George Vitale
Dr. George Vitale is widely regarded as the number one expert on Tae Kwon Do history. He has travelled throughout the world researching and investigating Tae Kwon Do and joins the podcast to share some of his wonderful knowledge.
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Episode Thirty Nine - Mark Weir
Mark ‘The Wizard’ Weir is a former UFC fighter, MMA Champion and Tae Kwon Do World Champion. He was also the record holder for the fastest ever KO in UFC history (at the time) at 10 seconds.
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Episode Thirty Eight - Jasmine M. Cho
Jasmine Cho is an author, artist and activist. She is also the owner of Yummyholic; an online bakery specialising in custom cookies! Jasmine is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and the daughter of martial arts legend, Grandmaster Hee Il Cho.
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Episode Thirty Seven - Sue King
As a five year old, Sue King (The Warrior Monk) was the sole survivor of a devastating house fire. The fire killed her mother and four others, leaving Sue to grow up dealing with and processing these events. In Episode Thirty Seven, Sue joins the podcast to discuss dealing with this harrowing...
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Episode Thirty Six - Stuart Anslow
Stuart Anslow is a Fifth Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. He is the founder and editor of Totally Tae Kwon Do magazine and a published author in his own right. His most famous title From Creation to Unification (as well as his other titles) is available from Amazon.
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Episode Thirty Five - Martin Stepek
Martin Stepek is one of Scotland’s most authentic and respected teachers in mindfulness. He is also a published author and poet. Martin joins the podcast for a special lockdown edition discussing a few ideas that may be useful in helping people through these strange times.
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Episode Thirty Four - Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton was the first British Women to ever compete in the UFC. She has a PhD in Computer Science from Manchester University as well as a degree in mathematics from Cambridge. She has now moved into politics and is a local councillor and member of the Green Party.
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Episode Thirty Three - Grandmaster Doug Cook
Doug Cook is an 8th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, an author and a regular contributor to many Tae Kwon Do publications and journals. He is the President of The United States Tae Kwon Do Association and the owner of The Chosun Tae Kwon Do Academy. Grandmaster Cook joins the podcast to discuss...
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Episode Thirty One - Vinny Shoreman
Vinny Shoreman is a world renowned Mind Coach who specialises in neuro-linguistic programming and hypnosis. Vinny has worked with some of the biggest names in combat sports including Liam Harrison, Joe Schilling and Eddie Alvarez. He joins the podcast to have an open and honest conversation about...
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Episode Thirty - Brett Jones
Brett Jones is StrongFirst’s Director of Education. He is also a Certified Athletic Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA. Brett holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from High Point University, a Master of Science in Rehabilitative Sciences from…
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Episode Twenty Nine - Eddie Quinn
Eddie Quinn is a martial artist and self defence expert. He has been involved in martial arts for over thirty years studying Muay Thai, Silat and a countless list of other styles and systems. Eddie’s self defence system ‘The Approach’ is taught to civilians, police and military personnel around…
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Episode Twenty Eight - Chris Crudelli
Chris Crudelli is one of the most renowned martial artists in the UK. A Kung Fu and Tai Chi expert; Chris lived and studied in China for over a decade. He has starred in some of the most successful martial arts TV shows (including Mind, Body and Kick Ass Moves for the BBC) and is also an author....
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Episode Twenty Seven - Rob Taylor
Rob Taylor is a martial artist, fitness coach and bodybuilder. Rob joins the podcast to discuss his career and offers tips on optimising your life.
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Episode Twenty Six - Roy Moore
Roy Moore is a Fifth Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and a First Degree Black Belt in Judo. He is also a qualified instructor in Eddie Quinn’s Approach self defence system. Roy joins the podcast to discuss all things martial arts.
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Episode Twenty Five - Philip Ameris Jnr
Philip Ameris Jnr is a martial artist and coach based in Pittsburgh, USA. He has coached fighters in both the UFC and Bellator and is the creator and head coach of Fit2Fight.
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Episode Twenty Four - Geoff Thompson
BAFTA award winner: author, playwright and 8th Dan Black Belt Geoff Thompson joins the podcast for Episode Twenty Eight. Geoff discusses a number of topics including his martial arts; his childhood, his door work and his biggest victory... defeating fear. Please note that this episode includes...
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Episode Twenty Three - Andy Gillan
Andy Gillan is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. Andy joins the podcast to discuss his journey in the martial arts.
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Episode Twenty Two - Steve Rowe
Steve Rowe is a 9th Degree Black Belt with over fifty years of experience in the martial arts. Steve joins the podcast to discuss how the martial arts have changed over those years and how they have been instrumental in shaping his character and outlook.
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