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ZULU DAWN UHD/ Blu-Ray UNBOXING Andrew Staton unboxes the Blu-Ray of ZULU DAWN and finds the GOOD STUFF inside; SPECIAL FEATURES · EXCLUSIVE: 100-Page Collectors Book With New Articles By Ian Knight And Film Historian Simon Lewis · EXCLUSIVE: 6 Collectors’ Art Cards · EXCLUSIVE: Double-Sided Poster DISC 1: 4K UHD - ORIGINAL THEATRICAL VERSION (118 mins) · Audio Commentary With Anglo-Zulu War Historian Ian Knight And Film Historian Simon Lewis · Theatrical Trailer DISC 2: BLU-RAY – ORIGINAL THEATRICAL VERSION (118 mins) · Audio Commentary With Anglo-Zulu War Historian Ian Knight And Film Historian Simon Lewis · War Cry of the Zulu – The Making Of ZULU DAWN, A Feature-Length Documentary Narrated By Dai Bradley Featuring Producer Nate Kohn, Co-Producer & Actor James Faulkner And Many More · Trailblazer: The Simon Sabela Story – A Documentary On The South African Actor/Director · The Saga Of Bob’s Last Stands – Bob Hoskins’ Death Scene · The Scene That Never Was – The Eclipse At Isandlwana · Theatrical Trailer DISC 3: BLU-RAY – U.S. THEATRICAL VERSION (98 mins) · The Symbol Of Sacrifice (1918) – The 1997 Reconstruction Of The Historical South African Film · Saviour Of The Symbol Of Sacrifice – Interview With Mayer Levy, producer of the restoration of The Symbol of Sacrifice · The History Of The Zulu Wars – Featurette With Zulu Rising Author Ian Knight · Recreating The War – Interview With Historical Advisor Midge Carter · A Visit To The Battlefield – Author Ian Knight Visits The Location Of The Battle Of Isandlwana · Outtakes Andrew Staton unboxes the Blu-Ray of ZULU DAWN and finds the GOOD STUFF inside; SPECIAL FEATURES · EXCLUSIVE: 100-Page Collectors Book With New Articles By Ian Knight And Film Historian Simon Lewis · EXCLUSIVE: 6 Collectors’ Art Cards · EXCLUSIVE: Double-Sided Poster DISC 1: 4K UHD - ORIGINAL THEATRICAL VERSION (118 mins) · Audio Commentary With Anglo-Zulu War Historian Ian Knight And Film Historian Simon Lewis · Theatrical Trailer DISC 2: BLU-RAY – ORIGINAL THEATRICAL VERSION (118 mins) · Audio Commentary With Anglo-Zulu War Historian Ian Knight And Film Historian Simon Lewis · War Cry of the Zulu – The Making Of ZULU DAWN, A Feature-Length Documentary Narrated By Dai Bradley Featuring Producer Nate Kohn, Co-Producer & Actor James Faulkner And Many More · Trailblazer: The Simon Sabela Story – A Documentary On The South African Actor/Director · The Saga Of Bob’s Last Stands – Bob Hoskins’ Death Scene · The Scene That Never Was – The Eclipse At Isandlwana · Theatrical Trailer DISC 3: BLU-RAY – U.S. THEATRICAL VERSION (98 mins) · The Symbol Of Sacrifice (1918) – The 1997 Reconstruction Of The Historical South African Film · Saviour Of The Symbol Of Sacrifice – Interview With Mayer Levy, producer of the restoration of The Symbol of Sacrifice · The History Of The Zulu Wars – Featurette With Zulu Rising Author Ian Knight · Recreating The War – Interview With Historical Advisor Midge Carter · A Visit To The Battlefield – Author Ian Knight Visits The Location Of The Battle Of Isandlwana · Outtakes Andrew Staton unboxes the Blu-Ray of ZULU DAWN and finds the GOOD STUFF inside; SPECIAL FEATURES · EXCLUSIVE: 100-Page Collectors Book With New Articles By Ian Knight And Film Historian Simon Lewis · EXCLUSIVE: 6 Collectors’ Art Cards · EXCLUSIVE: Double-Sided Poster DISC 1: 4K UHD - ORIGINAL THEATRICAL VERSION (118 mins) · Audio Commentary With Anglo-Zulu War Historian Ian Knight And Film Historian Simon Lewis · Theatrical Trailer DISC 2: BLU-RAY – ORIGINAL THEATRICAL VERSION (118 mins) · Audio Commentary With Anglo-Zulu War Historian Ian Knight And Film Historian Simon Lewis · War Cry of the Zulu – The Making Of ZULU DAWN, A Feature-Length Documentary Narrated By Dai Bradley Featuring Producer Nate Kohn, Co-Producer & Actor James Faulkner And Many More · Trailblazer: The Simon Sabela Story – A Documentary On The South African Actor/Director · The Saga Of Bob’s Last Stands – Bob Hoskins’ Death Scene · The Scene That Never Was – The Eclipse At Isandlwana · Theatrical Trailer DISC 3: BLU-RAY – U.S. THEATRICAL VERSION (98 mins) · The Symbol Of Sacrifice (1918) – The 1997 Reconstruction Of The Historical South African Film · Saviour Of The Symbol Of Sacrifice – Interview With Mayer Levy, producer of the restoration of The Symbol of Sacrifice · The History Of The Zulu Wars – Featurette With Zulu Rising Author Ian Knight · Recreating The War – Interview With Historical Advisor Midge Carter · A Visit To The Battlefield – Author Ian Knight Visits The Location Of The Battle Of Isandlwana · Outtakes Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/c/womatelevision/join Main site - https://www.worldofmartialarts.tv Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/www.woma.tv Twitter - https://twitter.com/Willwitter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/worldofmartialartstelevision Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KNIGHTFALL: BOND WITHOUT THE BENTLEY Geoffrey Moore Geoffrey Moore talks to Andrew Staton about his latest film KNIGHTFALL. Ian Ogilvy, Geoffrey Moore and Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott go head-to-head in a lean, mean British spy thriller where biological weapons, family secrets and assassins turn a quiet country house into a battlefield. Forget the Aston Martin. Forget the tuxedo. Forget the shaken-not-stirred martinis. Knightfall is what happens when you take the classic British spy movie, rip away the Hollywood bling and replace it with country houses, secret agents, family feuds and people who actually know how to handle a gun. And you know what? It works. Geoffrey Moore is one of the film's great pleasures. He brings relaxed charm, but importantly, doesn't spend the movie desperately trying to be his father. There are no silly Bond impersonations. No raised eyebrow every five seconds. No desperate attempt to make the audience shout, “Look! It's Roger Moore's son!” Instead, Geoffrey plays Hugh as a confident, capable intelligence operative with a touch of old-school sophistication. Absolute pleasure to watch the action unfold. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/c/womatelevision/join Thanks for reading & watching, we hope you enjoyed it, please LIKE, SHARE and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to W​orld of Martial Arts Television for more great content!! You can also FIND, FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to a huge World of Martial Arts Television here; Main site - https://www.worldofmartialarts.tv Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/www.woma.tv Twitter - https://twitter.com/Willwitter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/worldofmartialartstelevision Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KNIGHTFALL Movie Interview Action Star Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott talks to Andrew Staton about her latest film KNIGHTFALL. Ian Ogilvy, Geoffrey Moore and Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott go head-to-head in a lean, mean British spy thriller where biological weapons, family secrets and assassins turn a quiet country house into a battlefield. Forget the Aston Martin. Forget the tuxedo. Forget the shaken-not-stirred martinis. Knightfall is what happens when you take the classic British spy movie, rip away the Hollywood bling and replace it with country houses, secret agents, family feuds and people who actually know how to handle a gun. And you know what? It works. The veteran star plays Charles Knight, a retired spy catcher who has clearly spent a lifetime being suspicious of absolutely everyone. When his estranged daughter Ros — played by Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott — finds herself caught up in a deadly biological-weapons conspiracy, Dad is dragged out of retirement. Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott carries the film as Ros, and she gets the unenviable job of standing between two formidable male performers while also carrying the plot's scientific and emotional weight. Ros isn't simply the damsel waiting to be rescued. She's central to the conspiracy, and her relationship with Charles gives the movie its human heartbeat. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/c/womatelevision/join Thanks for reading & watching, we hope you enjoyed it, please LIKE, SHARE and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to W​orld of Martial Arts Television for more great content!! You can also FIND, FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to a huge World of Martial Arts Television here; Main site - https://www.worldofmartialarts.tv Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/www.woma.tv Twitter - https://twitter.com/Willwitter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/worldofmartialartstelevision Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KICKBOXER QUEEN OF JKD Rochelle Ashana The Martial Arts Actress Who Shared the Screen with Jean-Claude Van Damme Rochelle Ashana, fresh from filming in Cannes, France, and attending the Fighting Spirit Film Festival in London, talks to Andrew Staton about her life, martial arts journey via JKD, Arnis, Kickboxing, and being an action star and stuntwoman. For fans of the golden era of martial arts movies, Rochelle Ashana occupies a fascinating place in action cinema history. Best known internationally for her role as Mylee in the 1989 martial arts classic Kickboxer Ashana appeared opposite Jean-Claude Van Damme at a pivotal moment in the Belgian star's career. The film helped establish Van Damme as one of the defining action heroes of the late 1980s and early 1990s, while Ashana became part of one of the period's most memorable martial arts casts. Born Maria Rochelle Mendoza on September 24, 1960, in San Francisco County, California, Ashana came from a Filipino family. Her background was not originally rooted solely in the movie business. She studied art and design at UCLA, graduating before moving to Maui, Hawaii, where she developed a career in photography. This artistic background would remain an important part of her life alongside acting and martial arts. Ashana's route into entertainment developed during a particularly exciting period for action cinema. The success of Bruce Lee in the 1970s had created a worldwide appetite for martial arts movies, while the 1980s saw Hollywood increasingly combine Asian fighting disciplines with American action-film storytelling. By the time Kickboxer arrived in 1989, the genre was ready for a new generation of stars. That generation included Jean-Claude Van Damme. Kickboxer Directed by Mark DiSalle and David Worth, Kickboxer was built around the physical abilities and screen presence of Van Damme. He played Kurt Sloane, a martial artist whose brother Eric is brutally injured during a confrontation with Thai champion Tong Po, played by Michel Qissi. Kurt subsequently travels to Thailand, where he begins an intensive training regimen before seeking revenge. Rochelle Ashana played Mylee, becoming one of the film's important supporting characters. Her association with Van Damme places her directly within one of the landmark productions of the martial arts boom. The American Film Institute's catalogue confirms Ashana's credit as Mylee in the 1989 film, while the film's full cast records place her alongside Van Damme, Dennis Alexio, Dennis Chan, Michel Qissi and Haskell V. Anderson III. More Than Just Kickboxer Although Kickboxer remains Ashana's best-known film, it was not her only connection with genre cinema. Her screen career included appearances in productions such as The A-Team, Hooperman, Fright Night Part 2, 227, The Sword of Bushido, Fear of a Black Hat and Carjack. Her involvement with action and genre productions continued beyond conventional acting. Ashana also received stunt credits, including work on John Carpenter's Escape from L.A. and the 1998 comic-book action movie Blade, demonstrating that her relationship with physical and action-oriented filmmaking extended beyond her most famous role. She continues to work across action films around the world. Her career is particularly interesting because she sits at the intersection of several different worlds: acting, martial arts, stunt work, photography and visual arts. A Lasting Place in Martial Arts Movie History, Martial Arts and Action Cinema Ashana's association with martial arts was not simply a matter of being cast in a martial arts movie. She trained in Jeet Kune Do and Escrima, reflecting the broader martial arts culture that surrounded the American action-film industry during this period. That environment was changing rapidly. Martial arts performers were increasingly expected to bring authenticity, physical confidence, and athletic ability to productions rather than simply playing characters who happened to be involved in fights. The audience wanted to believe that the performers could actually fight. Ashana's career alongside performers such as Van Damme therefore belongs to an era when martial arts and action cinema were becoming increasingly intertwined. Fighting Spirit Film Festival celebrates martial arts cinema as entertainment and inspiration, promotes martial arts culture, and recognises, connects, and supports those who have chosen it as a career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CULT MARTIAL ARTS & HORROR FILM MAKER Dean Meadows: Fighting His Way Through British Cult Cinema Cult film director Dean Meadows talks to Andrew Staton about his latest productions and being mistaken for Jason Statham and Bruce Willis all while creating some of the most standout films of the independent movie industry. Dean Meadows' approach to filmmaking doesn't hang around. His movies are built around action, martial arts, horror, exploitation and the kind of larger-than-life genre storytelling that has traditionally thrived outside the Hollywood mainstream. A writer, director, producer, editor and cult-film historian, Meadows has carved out a distinctive position in British independent cinema through Pentagram Pictures, creating films that wear their martial arts and genre influences firmly on their sleeves. His first feature, Scarlett Cross: Agents of D.E.A.T.H., announced exactly what audiences could expect. Released in 2022, the film follows a collection of deadly female assassins and the mysterious Scarlett Cross, combining action, thriller and exploitation elements. Meadows wrote, directed and produced the picture, which subsequently enjoyed an impressive international festival run, including 19 festival selections and 11 awards and five honourable mentions according to Pentagram Pictures. At New York's Urban Action Showcase, the film picked up the Best Weapons Sequence award. For Meadows, however, the martial arts content was never intended simply as decoration; he explained that he wanted the fight sequences to avoid simply copying the familiar Hong Kong action formula. Instead, the choreography was designed to be hard-hitting and gritty, drawing influences from both old-school martial arts cinema and the more visceral violence of contemporary action and horror. That attitude is revealing. Meadows clearly understands that martial arts movie audiences have seen the tricks before. His objective is not simply to reproduce the genre but to throw different influences into the ring and see what survives. His fascination with martial arts cinema also extends into his documentary and interview work. Through his association with World of Martial Arts Television, Meadows has filmed interviews with some of the most significant figures in martial arts and action cinema. One particularly heavyweight assignment involved legendary kickboxer, martial artist and screen performer Benny “The Jet” Urquidez. Meadows filmed an interview with Urquidez at the UK Martial Arts Show, discussing the fighter's remarkable career and his work alongside figures including Jackie Chan, Patrick Swayze, John Cusack and Shannon Lee. For anyone raised on the martial arts films of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, that is serious territory. Urquidez represents the bridge between genuine combat sports and movie mythology — precisely the territory in which Meadows operates. Then came Dracula: Rise of the Vampire, released in 2025. On paper, it sounds like a radical departure: Dracula, satanic cults, vampires and horror. But Meadows again found a way to bring martial arts and action into the equation. He wrote and directed the film, produced it and starred as disgraced detective Gabriel Lee. Crucially, he also served as the martial arts and stunt coordinator. The result is a film that deliberately refuses to sit comfortably inside a single genre. Horror, action, comedy, martial arts and drama are thrown together in the same cinematic blender — something Meadows himself described when discussing the film's appearance at Horror-on-Sea. There is also a clear affection for British genre traditions behind the project. Dracula: Rise of the Vampire has been described as a modern British horror film paying homage to the Hammer tradition, while Meadows' broader filmmaking philosophy is influenced by independent movie legends such as Roger Corman, Larry Cohen and Menahem Golan. That tells you plenty about Meadows. He is not attempting to make safe, committee-designed cinema. He comes from the school where filmmakers had to be resourceful, audiences had to be grabbed quickly and every punch, monster and explosion had to earn its place on screen. His next action project, Death Machine, pushes that philosophy even further. Meadows is writing, directing, producing and starring as assassin Matt Harper, a professional killer attempting to escape his violent past before being dragged into one final assignment involving an international army of assassins. The film is currently listed as in production for a 2027 UK release. Taken together, Meadows' work reveals a filmmaker with a particular affection for physical storytelling. His characters fight, bleed, run, shoot and survive. His films are populated by assassins, martial artists, vampires and people who generally have very bad days. But beneath the blood and bruises is something more traditional: a genuine love of genre cinema. From Scarlett Cross to Dracula, from independent action filmmaking to sitting across a camera from Benny “The Jet” Urquidez, Dean Meadows is continuing a tradition that martial arts fans understand instinctively — make it physical, make it memorable and, above all, make it your own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MEXICALI Director Q&A Luke LaFontaine Part 1 Action and Stunt Legend Luke LaFontaine talks to Soo Cole of Fighting Spirit Film Festival at the UK Film Premiere of his film Mexicali and about his journey from stunt coordinator to film director, insights into fight choreography, and the making of the high energy, action film Mexicali. Discover how collaboration, planning, and real martial arts expertise shape compelling fight scenes and storytelling. Fighting Spirit Film Festival celebrates martial arts cinema as entertainment and inspiration, promotes martial arts culture, and recognises, connects, and supports those who have chosen it as a career. Key topics Luke Lafontaine's transition from stunt coordinator to director The role of Bren Foster and collaboration in fight scenes Choreographing and filming fight sequences in one day Influences from Karate Kid and real martial arts The importance of camera work and organic transitions in fight scenes Chapters 00:00 Introduction and guest background 01:00 Transition from stunt coordinator to film director 02:00 Collaborating with Bren Foster and fight scene development 03:57 Designing the underground fight scene 04:55 Choreographing with Bren Foster and emphasizing martial arts spectrum 05:53 Camera work and organic fight sequences 06:52 Gavin Teregawa and the grappling fight scene 07:50 Shooting all fight scenes in one day 08:48 Influences from Karate Kid and character relationships 09:47 Rehearsals and filming logistics 11:14 Memories of early martial arts and film experiences 12:13 Upcoming projects and closing remarks Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/c/womatelevision/join Thanks for reading & watching, we hope you enjoyed it, please LIKE, SHARE and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to W​orld of Martial Arts Television for more great content!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank and James Pauli: Martial Arts, Music and a Life of Discipline Frank and James Pauli represent a fascinating crossover between two worlds that, at first glance, might seem poles apart: the disciplined traditions of martial arts and the creative freedom of music. Their story reflects how training, performance and self-expression can combine to create a distinctive approach to life. With a strong grounding in martial arts, the Pauli brothers have developed an appreciation for the values that underpin serious training: discipline, concentration, perseverance and respect. Martial arts is about far more than physical technique, and those principles can have a profound influence beyond the dojo. The ability to remain focused, work consistently towards a goal and perform under pressure are qualities equally valuable on stage and in the studio. Music provides the other side of their creative identity. Where martial arts demands control of the body, music demands control of rhythm, timing and expression. Their combined interests also place them within a long tradition of musicians who have been attracted to martial arts. From the influence of Bruce Lee on popular culture and musicians to the physical disciplines adopted by performers seeking greater confidence and stage presence, martial arts and music have frequently crossed paths. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/c/womatelevision/join Thanks for reading & watching, we hope you enjoyed it, please LIKE, SHARE and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to W​orld of Martial Arts Television for more great content!! You can also FIND, FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to a huge World of Martial Arts Television here; Main site - https://www.worldofmartialarts.tv Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/www.woma.tv Twitter - https://twitter.com/Willwitter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/worldofmartialartstelevision Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DEAD MAN'S SHOES Blu-Ray Unboxing with Mick Tully. Mick relives seeing this cathartic movie of a former paratrooper who returns to his hometown in the Midlands seeking revenge on a gang of thugs that violently tormented his vulnerable younger brother. He reveals the gorgeous extras from Second Sight: Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Krishna Shenoi 120-page book with new essays by Anna Cale, Tim Coleman, Matt Glasby, Joel Harley, Ella Kemp and Hannah Strong Dead Man’s Shoes Graphic Novel 6 collectors' art cards Get your copy here: DEAD MAN'S SHOES Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/c/womatelevision/join Thanks for reading & watching, we hope you enjoyed it, please LIKE, SHARE and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to W​orld of Martial Arts Television for more great content!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FIGHTING SPIRIT FILM FESTIVAL 2026 The FIGHTING SPIRIT FILM FESTIVAL is back with Mexicali, and many other new cinematic gems. Soo Cole Director and Co-Founder of the Fighting Spirit Film Festival, talks to Andrew Staton about this year's festival. What movies are featured? What talent will be attending? How many action short films are in competition? What is Project Sifu Pt 2? All ready for you 4th & 6th September, RIO Cinema, Dalston, London ​At WoMA.tv we love all action, martial movies so when there's a Film Festival dedicated to them we are going to be there in the front row.  Luckily we can get there,  it's in London and so are we, maybe they'll take it on tour around the world; look out Sydney, New York, Los Angeles, Austin, Toyko, Shanghai, Mumbai, Cape Town, Nairobi, Lagos, Casablanca, Rome, Paris, Moscow... well maybe next year. In the meantime get lucky & get in or get the Blu Ray and hope they bring this celebration of kickass, fight fu to you one day. Check the link out; Fighting Spirit Film Festival (FSFF) ​Get some Fighting Spirit If you’re looking for an all action film festival to satisfy your craving for intense visceral explosive fun and bone crunching kick-ass fight-fu look no further than theFighting Spirit Film Festival (FSFF). One of the few major events around the world dedicated to celebrating the best and brightest in martial arts action cinema.  For more information on their programme, why not visit their website for more details? FInd out more here; www.instagram.com/Fightingspiritfilmfestival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bobby Singh Rayatt talks to Andrew Staton at the Doncaster Martial Arts Show. He is a martial artist whose journey has been defined by dedication, adaptability and an enduring passion for the fighting arts. With more than four decades of martial arts experience behind him, Rayatt represents a generation of practitioners who have seen martial arts evolve from relatively specialist disciplines into a worldwide phenomenon. His progression through the ranks reflects a long-term commitment rather than a pursuit of quick recognition. In 2014, after more than 27 years of martial arts experience and having previously held a first-degree black belt for more than a decade, Rayatt was awarded his 3rd Dan in kickboxing by Sensei Simon Hengle, 8th Dan of Tora Martial Arts & Kickboxing and Superfoot Systems UK. One of the most significant milestones came in 2018, when legendary American kickboxer Bill “Superfoot” Wallace awarded Rayatt his 4th Dan black belt. Rayatt had attended several of Wallace's seminars and, already holding the rank of 3rd Dan, was tested and recognised by Wallace. For Rayatt, the honour carried particular significance because Wallace had been one of his inspirations in developing his flexibility and kicking ability during his formative years. Rayatt's contribution to British martial arts has also been recognised through a series of awards. He was inducted into the UK Martial Arts Hall of Fame at the UK Martial Arts Show in 2016, with the award presented by Bill Wallace and Bob Sykes. The following year, he received a Black Belt Hall of Fame Award at the UK Martial Arts Show and Martial Arts Illustrated. Earlier, in 2014, he had received a Martial Arts Illustrated Hall of Fame Award as a Top Martial Arts Exponent, presented by Bob Sykes. His involvement with the wider martial arts community goes beyond his own training. Rayatt has developed strong friendships and connections throughout the British martial arts scene. Sifu George Fitzgerald has publicly described him as a friend and fellow martial artist. Away from the martial arts, Rayatt has also developed a career in holistic massage therapy, including Indian Head Massage, holistic body massage and deep-tissue massage. This provides an interesting extension of his longstanding understanding of the human body, movement and physical conditioning. What ultimately distinguishes Bobby Singh Rayatt is longevity. More than four decades after beginning his martial arts journey, he remains involved with the community and continues to represent the traditional values of perseverance, technical development and lifelong learning. His story is one of a practitioner who has continued to train, develop and contribute long after the initial excitement of earning a black belt has passed. Interview filmed by Dean Meadows of Pentagram Pictures With thanks to Bob Sykes, Paul Barnett and the UK Martial Arts Show. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/c/womatelevision/join Thanks for reading & watching, we hope you enjoyed it, please LIKE, SHARE and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to W​orld of Martial Arts Television for more great content!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

REVEALING THE INNER BRUCE LEE with James Bishop REVEALING THE INNER BRUCE LEE Renowned author and academic James Bishop talks to Andrew Staton about his Bruce Lee inspiration and research, revealing how Bruce Lee discovered and collected ideas and methods to become an outstanding human both as a martial artist and actor. What made him more than just an actor? What was his innovative thinking process, and how did he engineer his mind and body? How did James Bishop discover the source material using academic methods? What is the lost book of Bruce Lee's Methodology? Get WHO WROTE THE TAO? here on Amazon Get BRUCE LEE: DYNAMIC BECOMING here on Amazon Get REMEMBERING BRUCE LEE: HIS ENDURING LEGACY AND INSPIRATION here on Amazon Get THE SOURCES AND APPLICATIONS OF BRUCE LEE'S TECHNIQUES here on Amazon Dr. James Bishop specialises in the study of particular gifted and eminent individuals notably the martial artist and movie star Bruce Lee. Dr. James Bishop is one of the leading authorities in the world on the philosophy and writing of Bruce Lee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RUGBY TO BJJ ANDY CHAPMAN From N Ireland to New Zealand and back home again Andy Chapman: Head coach at Team Ryano Limavady, Former IBJJF European Champion talks to Mick Tully of Coventry Martial Arts Centre, UK. What took him from international rugby in New Zealand to BJJ? What was his lightbulb moment in BJJ? Is BJJ a great leveller? How does it work in N Ireland and across boundary divides? What's next for BJJ? Find Andy Chapman here; teamryanolimavady on Insta Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/c/womatelevision/join Thanks for reading & watching, we hope you enjoyed it, please LIKE, SHARE and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to W​orld of Martial Arts Television for more great content!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ULTIMATE TOMIKI AIKIDO MASTER Bob Jones, a renowned international and UK Tomiki Aikido sensei, talks to Andrew Staton at the Doncaster Martial Arts Show 2026. Few individuals have had a greater impact on the development of Tomiki Aikido in Britain than Bob Jones. For more than five decades, the Leeds-based instructor has quietly shaped generations of martial artists, combining technical excellence with a passion for teaching that has earned him respect across Europe and beyond. Whether on the dojo floor, in the coaching corner or around the boardroom table, Jones has become synonymous with the growth and success of competitive Aikido in the UK. Bob's martial arts journey began in judo in 1966 before discovering Tomiki Aikido in 1972. Drawn to Professor Kenji Tomiki's innovative blend of traditional Aikido principles and structured randori competition, he quickly established himself as one of Britain's finest exponents of the style. His competitive career spanned more than two decades, collecting regional, national and international honours, highlighted by European Team Championship gold in 1983. Those achievements provided the foundation for an even greater contribution—as a coach, mentor and ambassador for the art. As Senior Instructor at Ichiban Dojo in Leeds, Bob has developed countless students, from complete beginners to international competitors. His influence stretches far beyond Yorkshire, with many of today's leading British instructors tracing their technical lineage directly to his teaching. His ability to break down complex techniques into practical, understandable principles has made him one of the most sought-after seminar instructors in the Tomiki Aikido world. Jones has also been a driving force behind the organisational development of the art. Serving as Chairman of the British Aikido Association and playing a leading role within the Worldwide Sport Aikido Federation, he has helped guide the evolution of Tomiki Aikido while remaining steadfast in preserving its traditions and technical integrity. His seminars throughout Europe, North America and Japan have reinforced his reputation as a thoughtful technician whose emphasis on timing, balance and precision reflects the very essence of Professor Tomiki's vision. Now holding the rank of 8th Dan, Bob Jones remains one of the most respected figures in British martial arts. His legacy cannot simply be measured by medals won or grades awarded, but by the thriving community of instructors and students who continue to carry his teachings forward. In an era when martial arts are constantly evolving, Bob Jones stands as a reminder that true mastery is defined not only by personal achievement but also by the generations inspired to follow in your footsteps.Find his book here: www.ichibanleeds.co.ukInterview filmed by Dean Meadows of Pentagram Pictures With thanks to Bob Sykes, Paul Barnett and the UK Martial Arts Show. We may benefit from affiliate links, which help produce more content. Join World of Martial Arts Television to get access to perks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ZULU DAWN Q&A Classic Epic Movie Revealed ZULU DAWN Producer and legendary actor James Faulkner and historian Ian Knight talk to Andrew Staton about how the movie was made and all the issues encountered along the way. Did Peter O'Toole really wake James up in the night saying he wanted to do it? How did Burt Lancaster get on with Peter O'Toole? How do you get enough horses for an army? How do you control a Zulu army on set? How do you raise the finance? A superb, epic movie on a grand scale. It is something to treasure. Buy ZULU DAWN here on Amazon. Zulu Dawn (2026 4K Restoration Review) For years, Zulu Dawn has lived in the shadow of its celebrated predecessor, Zulu (1964). While the earlier film became an undisputed classic of British war cinema, Douglas Hickox's 1979 prequel never quite achieved the same reputation. Yet this magnificent new 4K restoration offers the perfect opportunity to reassess a film that deserves far greater recognition than history has afforded it. Rather than celebrating heroic last stands, Zulu Dawn chronicles the catastrophic Battle of Isandlwana, one of the greatest defeats ever suffered by the British Army. It is a film about arrogance, complacency and the fatal consequences of underestimating an opponent. Those themes resonate just as strongly today as they did nearly fifty years ago. The restoration is immediately impressive. Scanned in 4K from archival film elements, the presentation reveals an extraordinary level of detail that has rarely been seen outside original theatrical screenings. The sweeping South African landscapes are breathtaking, uniforms display rich textures and colour, while the battle sequences possess a clarity and scale that finally do justice to the film's ambitious cinematography. Film grain remains natural throughout, preserving the cinematic look rather than smoothing it away with excessive digital processing. The result is a presentation that feels authentic while dramatically improving upon previous home video releases. The cast remains one of the film's greatest strengths. Burt Lancaster delivers a measured and dignified performance as Colonel Durnford, bringing quiet authority to a man trapped by political and military incompetence. Peter O'Toole is superbly cast as Lord Chelmsford, capturing both confidence and hubris without descending into caricature. Denholm Elliott, Nigel Davenport, Simon Ward and a young Bob Hoskins provide excellent support, giving even relatively small roles genuine personality. Unlike Zulu, which focused on courage under impossible circumstances, Zulu Dawn is less interested in battlefield heroics than in exposing the failures of leadership. The screenplay carefully illustrates how political ambition, poor intelligence and overconfidence combined to produce disaster. There are no easy villains, but there is a relentless sense of impending tragedy that hangs over every scene. When the battle finally begins, the film becomes genuinely spectacular. Thousands of Zulu extras create a scale that modern CGI-heavy productions often struggle to replicate. The enormous formations sweeping across the landscape remain astonishing to watch, and the combat sequences are staged with clarity rather than chaos. The result is both thrilling and deeply unsettling, emphasising the human cost on both sides rather than glorifying violence. Modern audiences may find the pacing deliberate, particularly during the lengthy first act devoted to military planning and political manoeuvring. However, this patience pays dividends, allowing the disaster to unfold with devastating inevitability. The film asks viewers to understand why events occurred rather than simply witness them. The new release is also packed with supplementary material, including documentaries, interviews and historical analysis that place both the production and the real Battle of Isandlwana into valuable context. For enthusiasts of military history or classic cinema, these features significantly enhance the package and demonstrate the care invested in preserving the film. While Zulu Dawn may never eclipse the iconic status of Zulu, this restoration firmly establishes it as a major historical epic in its own right. Richly acted, visually stunning and intellectually engaging, it stands as one of the finest large-scale war films of its era. Thanks to this outstanding new presentation, audiences can finally appreciate Douglas Hickox's overlooked masterpiece as it was always meant to be seen. Rating: 4½ out of 5 stars. ZULU DAWN is available to buy on 4K UHD, Blu-ray™ and DVD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MARTIAL ARTS PUBLISHING LEGEND Bob Sykes, a renowned martial arts figure, talks to Andrew Staton at the Doncaster Martial Arts Show 2026. Bob Sykes is best known for his long-standing role in British martial arts media, particularly through his work with Martial Arts Illustrated. Over several decades, Sykes has contributed to documenting and promoting the growth of martial arts culture in the United Kingdom and beyond, helping bridge traditional dojo communities with the broader combat sports audience. Sykes built his reputation as an editor by focusing on direct engagement with martial artists. He collated articles often highlighting not only high-profile champions but also instructors and grassroots practitioners, reflecting a broad view of the martial arts world. Through Martial Arts Illustrated, he has been involved in producing interviews, event coverage, technical features, and historical retrospectives on various disciplines including karate, kickboxing, kung fu, and mixed martial arts. A key feature of Sykes’ editorial style is his emphasis on real-world application and the lived experience of martial artists. Featured interviews frequently explored training philosophy, discipline, and the evolution of fighting styles in response to modern competition formats. This approach helped the magazine maintain relevance across changing trends in combat sports, from traditional dojo-based karate to the rise of full-contact kickboxing and MMA. In addition to editorial work, Sykes has been active in the wider martial arts community, attending events, seminars, and competitions across the UK and internationally. His presence at major tournaments and his interviews with influential fighters and instructors have contributed to preserving a historical record of British martial arts development. Overall, Bob Sykes is regarded as an important martial arts figure in the UK, with his work on Martial Arts Illustrated playing a significant role in chronicling the evolution of the UK martial arts scene and giving visibility to practitioners across multiple disciplines.Interview filmed by Dean Meadows of Pentagram Pictures With thanks to Bob Sykes, Paul Barnett and the UK Martial Arts Show. We may benefit from affiliate links, which help produce more content. Join World of Martial Arts Television to get access to perks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices