Welcome to the fifth issue of The Martial Arts Journal. This exclusive online only magazine is intended for students, instructors and scholars of the martial arts as well as those who are thinking of taking up a martial art as a new and exciting hobby.

By subscribing to The Martial Arts Journal you can now view three current articles (changed monthly) as well as previous articles in our archive. By subscribing for less than 90 pence a month, you can also take advantage of a 10% discount on telephone orders at ‘Legend Martial Arts Supplies’ (discount applies to orders over £20 and excludes the purchase of Mats) and a 10% discount on telephone orders at Martial Arts Awards on individual orders over £20. Please see the Traders directory. In addition, a free Kendo and Iaido class at the Shin Ichi Do Dojo. Please see the Subscriber section for further details.

Two Further Benefits for Subscribers!

Subscribers are now eligible for a 3 for 2 offer on DVD’s and books at Summersdale Productions. Simply quote your reference number over the telephone or order 2 DVD’s as normal from their website and then email Summersdale with your reference number and the details of the third DVD you wish to order. Please visit their website at www.summersdale.com

For December only you can receive a 30% discount on a single book or DVD at Summersdale Productions on telephone orders. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with the offer above.

The aim of the journal is to provide a useful tool for the martial arts community world wide and we would therefore welcome your comments and articles. Please email me at editor@themartialartsjournal.com