The MartialFocus Podcast

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 the huge benefits of martial arts training and the key links between martial arts training and life success.

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.

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)

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 book ‘Soft Front, Strong Back’ which is available on Amazon. Episode Topics: * Martial Arts * Mindfulness * Buddhism * Violence

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.

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.

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.

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 on his family’s suffering during WWII.

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 informative and enjoyable.

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!