Elite Podcast

In this episode of the Elite Podcast, Lee sits down with Damon Sansum, kickboxing world champion, Olympic Taekwondo GB coach, and multiple world medalist. Damon shares his journey from starting martial arts at 12, overcoming challenges and injuries, to becoming a successful athlete and coach. The conversation covers Damon's early influences, transition from kickboxing to Olympic Ta

In this episode of the Elite Podcast, Lee sits down with Roy Baker, WAKO World President and former world kickboxing champion. They discuss Roy's journey from being a top fighter in Ireland to leading one of the largest kickboxing organizations in the world. Roy shares insights into his martial arts philosophy, the evolution of Irish kickboxing, and the impact of WAKO's recognition

In this episode of the Elite Podcast, we interview Greg Allison, a former Royal Marine Commando, Met Police Armed Protection Officer, and Martial Arts Entrepreneur. We discuss Allison's journey from discovering he could get abs in his thirties to making slight tweaks in his nutrition, which led him to join the Marines. They delve into his career in the Met Police, including dramati

In this episode of the Elite Podcast, Lee sits down with Richard Lunt, a multiple world kickboxing champion and owner of Streetwise Fighters Liverpool. Richard digs deep into his career, opening up about a significant arm injury, his tremendous fighting spirit, and the trials and tribulations that have shaped his journey. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Richard's Recent Fight an

Join us on this episode of the Elite Podcast, where we sit down with Steve Brown, a former paratrooper, Pathfinder, and bestselling author. Steve takes us through his extraordinary experiences in the military, from grueling physical training and near-death situations to his time in Iraq encountering life-threatening ambushes. We also delve into his post-military life, exploring the

In this episode of The Elite Podcast, host Lee speaks with Tony Anderton, an international kickboxing coach and qualified sports scientist. Tony shares his journey and insights on coaching, discussing the development and success of his fighters, his methods, and the important role of understanding athletes individually. With a background in traditional karate and a sports science d

In this episode of the Elite Podcast, we speak with Major Finlay Anderson, a British Army officer and winner of BBC's Gladiators 2024. Major Anderson shares his experiences of growing up in Edinburgh, joining the Royal Regiment of Scotland, and his dedicated journey through military training, including his attempts at joining the Parachute Regiment's P Company. He reflects on his v

In this episode of the Elite Podcast, we sit down with Karl Bushby, a former Paratrooper and adventurer, who has been on an extraordinary 25-year journey to walk the longest continuous footpath around the globe. Starting from the bottom of South America in 1998, Karl has faced incredible challenges, including visa bans, border crossings, and even swimming across the Caspian Sea. We

In this episode of the Elite Podcast, we speak with Carl Thomas, a world record holder, extreme athlete, and owner of Team Energize, one of the UK's top tournament fighting teams. Carl shares insights from his esteemed career in martial arts, achievements with Team Energize, and personal challenges, including running ten marathons in ten days and pulling a 1.25-ton plane for a mara

Join Lee as he interviews Joe, a seasoned military professional, about his remarkable journey through military ranks and his eventual shift to civilian life. Joe delves into his experiences with the King's Regiment, his leadership roles in operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and his insights into the restructuring of regimental units into specialized infantry, such as the Ranger un