Mindset: Luke Gorse

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Martin Morrison

I have been fortunate enough to meet some really amazing people as a martial artist. My interest is mindset. Usually, it is the fighters that I expect to be as hard as nails but the guy who I recently interviewed, who I met at my local gym, is absolutely hardcore.

This guy has tremendous courage. Let me introduce to you Motocross and Enduro competitor, Luke Gorse!

Name: Luke Gorse

Age: 21 years old

Occupation: Well-being personal trainer for Nuffield Health

Specialist Skills: Motocross and Enduro are my disciplines. Continue Reading →

Butterflies: Jenny Jones

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Martin Morrison

Havi jenny-jones ng thoroughly enjoyed exploring the mindsets of fighters through the Gladiator series of interviews, I want to explore resilience by looking at people who have overcome various challenges. As Rocky once said – it is not about how hard you can hit that makes you special but how hard you can be hit and keep moving forward.

I hope these interviews inspire and provoke reflection. To start the ball rolling, allow me to introduce you to somebody I got to know gradually through my business connections and who has lived a very interesting life. I give you Jenny Jones. Continue Reading →

Gladiators: Tony Higo Interview

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Martin Morrison

As an honourary Yorkshireman (self-appointed), I know how big this guy’s reputation in the county is as an experienced real-deal fighter and as an instructor. Judging by what he said in his interview, he is also a deep thinking man that aspires to be greater and inspires others to be greater too. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did. The latest Gladiator Interview focuses on the very talented Tony Higo. Continue Reading →

Why PROACTion is better than REACTion

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Martin Morrison

Wrong place, wrong time

Proaction is better than reaction. There are a million and one ways that you can end up in a physical altercation. Most of the time, if this happens to you it will be as a result of not taking the right action to avoid the situation in the first place. That is not to say it can’t happen to any of us, self-defence specialists included, because it can. Violence can come when you least expect it. One can always say that if you are involved in a fight, you are in the wrong place at the wrong time. It must be avoided at all costs. Continue Reading →

Gladiators: Stephen French Interview, Part 2

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Martin Morrison

On the road to Damascus

In the final part of my interview with Stephen French, he reveals his ongoing transition “from living in the dark to living in the light”, his training routine and his plans for making the world a better place.
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Gladiators: Stephen French Interview (Part 1)

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Martin Morrison

The “Frenchman” is back. Once “The Devil”, he is now “The Fighting Preacher”

When you meet this man either in person or online you can’t miss him. Towering well over 6′, he has a strong physical presence that has proven overpowering for those that have fought him…or crossed him. As a writer, he is never short of opinions and ideas. He has worn many interesting hats and has been in the limelight for the right and wrong reasons but what made me relish this particular interview was that he has something that many people lack: whatever he is going to do, he commits to it totally and that goal becomes his raison d’etre. He also happens to be an awesome martial artist.

Fighter, psychologist, former ‘gangster’, legitimate business man, community worker, campaigner.

I give you…Stephen French. Continue Reading →

Gladiators: Nicola Kaye Interview

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Martin Morrison

My latest interview is with someone who works as an Events Project Manager by day, suited and booted as a business person – but as a Professional Muay Thai fighter on the international stage, this lady is absolutely ferocious and rapidly becoming a combat sensation. Meet Nicola Kaye… Continue Reading →

Gladiators: Ary Hauer Interview

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Martin Morrison

Introduction to Ary Hauer

In the second interview with accomplished martial artists, I spoke to Ary Hauer, founder of Chuldow Family Martial Arts Academies and a real character who I class as a great friend, an excellent support and a real fighter. Continue Reading →

Gladiators: Richard Taylor interview

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Martin Morrison

New Interview Series

Launching a series of interviews with martial artists who I rank and respect for their fighting ability, spirit and other qualities that they have bought to the scene, I started with Richard Taylor. Richard is a lovely guy who I have only had the pleasure of training with a few times, and a really talented individual. Continue Reading →

Awareness, Training, Intention and Intentionality

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Martin Morrison

Levels of Awareness

It is arguable that self-defence starts and ends with awareness. Not to be aware is to be a sitting duck and even the greatest fighter can find themselves dazed and bewildered if they don’t see the threat. Self-defence teachers often talk about levels of awareness, sometimes using the traffic light system to describe ‘states of alarm’. Intentionality is even more important. Continue Reading →

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