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• Chris Rawlings - to Thailand and Back. Muay Thai is as popular now as it has ever been. With a sound footing in the traditional origins from Thailand Kru Chris Rawlings is much sought after for those wishing to improve their “stand-up game”. 
• Kung Fu: Seven Star Praying Mantis has a history dating back more than 300 years, and owes it’s existence to the observations of a Buddhist Monk. David Graham explains the background, formation and integral parts of Seven Star Praying Mantis
• Kids Korner – Spring is upon us! Rhianna looks at some of the things going on around us. Also talking about bullies…
• NEW! Natori The Ninja!
• Lessons of a Taiji Student – some bad habit’s and how they can interfere with your broadsword (or other) training!
• Samurai Tales -  Frozen winds herald the arrival of a mountain storm, lightening strikes the snow covered peaks and an archaic oak temple holds the ancient samurai Okawa-san and his loyal retainer, The Squire. Together they delve into the human psyche and venture to understand the way of Bushido and the secrets of having a noble mind...
• Martial Anatomy 101 – part 4. To complete the basic view of the human ‘rigging’ this month we explore the way in which our sides support us.  Our movement and structural integrity side to side is enabled by the ‘Lateral Line’....
• John Clarke - The Clarke family in Sittingbourne Kent is a legend in the Martial Arts, and were instrumental in founding Judo in the UK and established the Young Judo club in 1957. 3 Generations later John Clarke has a lot to live up to…
• Peter Consterdine -  ‘THE ONE YARD RULE AND THE EGG TIMER’ Martial Arts where they’re needed in the real world.