MARTIAL THERAPY WORKSHOP7 March 2010 – 11am to 3pm Shi Kon Martial Arts CentreChatham HillChathamKent ME5 7BB Gavin King and Benito (his skeleton) will be holding a special workshop on unlocking your health and happiness through simple massage techniques, qi gong and relaxation exercises. SUITABLE FOR NON-MARTIAL ARTISTS(PARTNERS AND FRIENDS WELCOME) £20 DOJO MEMBERS - £30 NON-MEMBERS PLEASE BRING A LARGE TOWEL/BLANKET AND A PILLOW Ring 07834 555 772 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more details or to book a place.

A new year and a totally revamped Archive!  We have literally rebuilt the Archive from the ground up and I think you'll notice the difference.  We're still in the 'beta' stage which means that there is a little more work to be done but all of the content is now up and ready to rock and roll.  All the old favorites are back including the blogs, articles and columns with the addition of our brand new video section - which is already on track for becoming the worlds most definitive source of martial arts video clips. There is a little bit more work to be done on the user registration and an exciting new 'forum' feature that will be online over the next week - please be patient with this bit.  This has beeen a huge project so they may be a few hiccups along the way, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you notice any. Keep an eye on the new Editor's Blog for updates.  We've also got a stack of new and exclusive content waiting to be uploaded, there are new top name writers coming to the Archive and over the next couple of months we'll be implementing even more…

My new column 'The Martial Therapist' will be starting in the November Issue of Martial Arts Illustrated.  Every month I will be talking about the trials and tribulations that we get our body into and how we can use the martial arts and physical therapy to put us on the road to recovery.  Steve is also making a return to the magazine with articles and interviews over the coming issues. Martial Arts Illustrated is also having a big overhaul with a new logo, layout and many exciting new articles.  Steve is bringing across some of the columnists he has been working with over the past year or so make sure you pick up a copy.  Cilck here for more info! Here's a taster of my 'Martial Therapist' article: “My knees are absolutely shot.  All the pain and time off caused by that operation last year was for nothing!” said Alan as he slumped onto my treatment bench. Alan is an old school karate-ka - a veteran of over 40 years who was a graduate of the ‘Karate men feel no pain’ school of thought and started training when real men only bled on the inside.  His years of austere training…