Chris Bradford is a professional musician and songwriter. He began Judo at age 7, and has since trained in a variety of martial arts, including samurai swordmanship, and has earned his black belt in Kyo Shin Tai-jutsu, the secret fighting art of the ninja. His Young Samurai books are hugely popular and have been shortlisted for a number of awards. He lives in a small village in West Sussex with his wife and children.