In the June 2009 issue of Martial Arts Illustrated Magazine Idai interviewed IFBB Bodybuilding legend Flex Wheeler. 
Tatooed Flex Wheeler at the Arnold Classic Martial Arts Festival in 2005
Flex is a bodybuilder and also a long-time martial artist and they explored Flex's experiences of combining the two disciplines. Idai also gives some direction on everyday things martial artists can do if they want to combine the two disciplines effectively - including the pros and cons of this training combination. Read the full article here. For more video footage of Flex Wheeler in action please click here.
Idai Makaya Interviewed by Women's Fitness Magazine: In August 2009 Idai Makaya was interviewed by Women's Fitness Magazine. The discussion focused on personal safety for women while out running or jogging. Being the best fighter around is not the most important aspect of defending yourself - there are much more effective methods out there which we can all use without any physical training at all. The advice given by Idai in this interview is pertinent to both women and men - so if you do get out and about on the streets (all on your own) it's probably well worth having a read of this article. Click here to view the full unedited article.
Fight Conditioning with MMA's Lee Hasdell: Idai interviewed British Mixed Martial Arts Legend Lee Hasdell for Martial Arts Illustrated Magazine's January and February 2010 issues. As well as training with Lee, in the first article Idai explored Lee's insightful views into physical and psychological conditioning, his ideas on the future direction of fitness training practices and a little of the controversial past of the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (and the part Lee Hasdell played in legitimising MMA). 
Lee Hasdell (White Trunks) prepares to do battle on Cage Rage
The second article looked more closely at Lee's favourite conditioning techniques and drills for excellence in mixed martial arts competition. Click here to see even more video footage of Lee Hasdell in action! More Articles & Interviews |