Interviews

Interviews with various persons active in the martial arts community.

Interview Lana Pictures: Glory photographer and BJJ feminist

Though Lana's photos of martial arts events like Glory are familiar, few know the woman behind the lens. She discusses her photography career and her advocacy for more women in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in this interview.

Interview with Valon Basha - "Fighters travel 250 kilometers every day just to train with me!"

An interview with the man behind the successful Valon Team, Valon Basha. About the rise of his gym, the role former coach Dennis Krauweel played in his career and his ambitions as a trainer.

Shiro Matsumoto: contender for the RISE 2023 World Series

Warrior Code speaks to "Shiro" about his upcoming fight in the Rise world series

James McSweeney: the heavy weight in his happy place

James McSweeney in open conversation with Warrior Code shares his thoughts on life and his upcoming fight

Amanda Nunez open to joining WWE after retiring from MMA

Amanda Nunez open to joining WWE after retiring from MMA

Alex Pereira to train with Sean Strickland for his next fight!

Alex Pereira to train with Sean Strickland for his next fight!

Abraham Vidales: the dentist and professional kickboxer coming to "correct" your face

Abraham Vidales is a kickboxing hero in his home country Mexico and cannot wait to fight again in the Netherlands

Manazo Kobayashi: Japanese star in survival mode?

Manazo Kobayashi will defend her RISE flyweight title against Tessa de Kom on May 28th. Warrior Code spoke to her about her expectations.

Jur spijkers and the battle for judo in the Netherlands

The man who battles for a ticket to go to the Olympic games in 2024 speaks to Warrior Code about the state of judo in the Netherlands

Julie Beurskens: Dutch Judo sensation is ready to take on the world

Julie Beurskens will defend her European title in front of a home crowd in September

Tiffany van Soest and her upcoming fight at Glory COLLISSION 4

Tiffany van Soest share her thoughts on her upcoming title defence