Luca Atalla and Master Helio Gracie
Interview: David Webb, 24th August 2010
Images by kind permission of Luca Atalla
A native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Luis Carlos de Moraes Atalla started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu after being introduced to the art/sport by his brother and world champion Roberto ‘Risada’ Atalla. A student at the Gavea Jiu-Jitsu academy his studies were overseen by such notables as Helio Soneca, Roberto Gordo and Ze Beleza – a fine place to begin.
After some interruptions to training due to university studies Luca eventually became a student of …

David Onuma talks to The Fighting Photographer
David Onuma is a complete martial artist, who combines Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with the Filipino Marts Arts and runs the Combined Fighting Systems Academy in London.  David has trained with the best in the world in martial arts and is constantly striving to improve both himself and his students and has took some time out of his very busy schedule to answer questions about his life as a martial artist.

British BJJ Black Belt – Michael Russell
2nd August 2010
Interview by Seymour Yang photographs by Gussie
Introduction
At 26 years of age, Michael Russell is currently the youngest British BJJ black belt. Since beginning his training in 2004 he has shot from beginner to black belt in just under six years. Whilst he is often cited as one of the most talented young grapplers in the country, and is known for his innovative and inventive techniques, Michael’s journey has not gone without incident or drama. Michael took time out from his busy teaching schedule …

When I first started with the concept of getting interviews for KombatClinic.com I had a wish list of people I wanted to interview. These people were those who, as a kid, I had watched on old VHS, read about in magazines or had the distinct pleasure of training under on scheduled seminars up and down the UK. Whilst I have never had the pleasure of training under arguably the UK’s best martial artists I have definitely read my fair share of inspirational articles and watched much old footage of Mr. …

Interview: David Webb, 21st October 2009
You simply do not get much better than this guy! 29-year old Rubens Charles Maciel aka “Cobrinha” and sometimes referred to as Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles, is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor. He is considered the “best featherweight of the decade” and to be among the best pound for pound Jiu Jitsu competitors in the world. Originally from a Capoeira background Cobrinha is a black belt in BJJ under Fernando “Terere” Augusto and a member of Alliance Jiu Jitsu. Cobrinha has won a total of six …

Interview by,  David Webb: 02 August 2009
(All photographs with kind permission and courtesy of Fighting Films Ltd. and Bob Willingham).
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