In this issue

Download Blitz Martial Arts Magazine Vol. 31 No. 2 to read the story of one of Kyokushin’s greatest ever fighters and see expert instruction, practical training tips and inspirational stories from martial arts masters and fighters. This month’s edition features:

Full Contact: Francisco Filho
An interview with former Kyokushin full-contact karate world champion and K1 kickboxing king Shihan Francisco Filho

BJJ vs The Blade
Jeet Kune Do Unlimited and BJJ for the Street founder Burton Richardson shows how to adapt your grappling skills to account for concealed knives and guns

When Reality Comes Knocking
Krav maga instructor Jeff Phillips offers a handy rulebook for introducing reality-based scenario training to improve any martial art’s self-defence capabilities

The Burn: Training for Power
Heavy weight training doesn’t always increase your striking power — here’s why, and what works better

Throwing Down: Robert Mustard
An insightful chat with Canada’s Shihan Robert Mustard, one of the world’s most in-demand teachers of Yoshinkan aikido

Slow Down Fast Opponents
Mixed Martial Boxing founder Mannie de Matos reveals a few useful tips and sparring strategies for mitigating an opponent’s speed advantage

Ask the Doc: Head Trauma
Dr Peter Lewis advises on how to avoid head trauma in sparring and danger symptoms to watch out for

30 Years & Kicking – Part Three
In celebration of Blitz magazine’s 30th year in publication, masters who have featured on its covers over the past decade talk about the martial arts’ past and future

Reality Check: Machetes and Mayhem
How martial arts saves lives on the front line of law enforcement and military operations

Blitz Martial Arts Magazine Description:

BLITZ Martial Arts Magazine brings you the best in self-defence instruction and discussion from around Australasia and the world.

Since 1986, BLITZ Magazine, has been offering expert insights into the ways of the world’s best martial artists and the techniques that made them successful, covering self-defence, combat sports, traditional styles and the latest developments in training methods for the martial arts.

This is the go-to guide for the serious martial artist!