Mixed martial artist and award-winning author Chris Bradford gives Shimbun readers a tour of the Samurai sword.
Author: Shimbun
Bobsleigh meets bunkai
Are there any similarities between piloting a bobsleigh and punching a black belt? Double Olympian Lamin Deen believes so. Read our exclusive interview with the Team GB star in issue #4.
MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD?
Chris Bradford, the martial artist behind the best-selling Young Samurai series, tells Shimbun about the power of the written word.
We're compiling the ultimate GKR Karate playlist. Do you have a favourite tune to train to? Let us know your top track and why it works for you, and you could chart in issue #4.

THE FORCE IS WITH YOU
Star stuntman Andreas Petrides tells Shimbun how karate can be the launchpad to out-of-this-world opportunities…

CONSOLE CHAMPIONS
Shimbun counts down the best beat ’em ups of all time…
BRIDAL CELEBRATION
A 4k restoration of director Ronny Yu’s action-fantasy – and Wuxia classic – The Bride With White Hair is to hit UK stores on Blu-ray from November 9th.