The MartialFocus Podcast

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.

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 and martial arts.

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.

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.

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.

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 ordeal on the way to becoming one of the UK’s most accomplished martial artists.

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.

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.

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.

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 all things Tae Kwon Do and traditional martial arts.