Left to Right: Karl Jenkins, myself, Tony Marichal.
Front: have a guess.
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Archive for the Journalism Category
Karl Jenkins’ Comment
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags Andrew Devistator Devitt, Andrew Steen, Anthony Vella, Billy Manne, Chris Bradford, Jarrod Boyle, Jenk Behic, John Scida, Mark Castagnini, Peter Markovski, Phil Chapman, Richard Karl, Richard Walsh on June 18, 2013 by Jarrod BoyleJenk Behic’s Comment
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags Jenk Behic, John Scida on June 18, 2013 by Jarrod Boyle
I am posting the responses from principals as entries in their own right, in order that they are easily viewed and don’t disappear down the bottom of the article itself.
I tried to find a genuine bio to introduce Jenk in terms of achievements, but could only find this on a forum. Read more »
The Real Reason Victorian Kickboxing and Muay Thai is in the Gutter
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing, Observation with tags AFL, Anthony Vella, Chris Chrisopoulides, Ethan Shepp, Hisham Hanna, Jason Tramsek, Jenk Behic, John Scida, Karl Jenkins, Kings of Kombat, Mark Castagnini, Nathan Corbett, Quasimodo, Richard Walsh, Strictly Ballroom, Tony Marichal, UFC, Underbelly on June 15, 2013 by Jarrod BoyleLeft to Right: Karl Jenkins, the author Jarrod Boyle, Tony Marichal.
Front: have a guess.
John Scida is the worst trainer I have ever come into contact with. Read more »
Thug Sport
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing, Observation with tags Alexei Ignashov, Badr hari, Blitz Martial Arts Magazine, Budo, Cor Hemmers, Elvis Presley, Full Contact World Tournament, Genesis, George Saint Pierre, Hosea, Israel, Jacob, John McCain, K1, Kyokushin karate, Lance Armstrong, Mas Oyama, MMA, Nick Diaz, Pride, Ramon Dekkers, Semmy Schilt, Sensei Kawabata, Tony Bowden, UFC, Ultimate Fighting, Wayne Carey on May 3, 2013 by Jarrod Boyle
I am turning my back on the UFC. And it’s George Saint-Pierre’s fault. Read more »
Peter Graham
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing, Real Men with tags Adam Watt, Alexei Ignashov, Apidech Moekunthod, Badr hari, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Daniel Dawson, Draka, Fedor, Francisco Filho, Glaube Feitosa, Honbu, Hunter Sam, Ikebukuro, ISS Gym Pattaya, Jan Nortje, Jason Suttie, K1, kakutogi, Karate, Kazuyuki Fujita, Kempo karate, Kickboxing, Kyokushin karate, Mark Hunt, Mark Kerr, Mas Oyama, Mirko Crocop, MMA, Moise Rimbon, Nicholas Pettas, Nick Kara, Paul Slowinski, Peter Graham’s IMC, Remy Bonjasky, Rolles Gracie, Sam Greco, Semmy Schilt, Sengoku, Stan Longinidis, Stefan Leko, Tae Kwon Do, Uchi Deshi on February 13, 2013 by Jarrod Boyle
Blitz Magazine, December 2012
The day I talked to Peter, he was managing multiple tasks and unsure I’d be able to get any sense out of him.
“I’ve just come from ten rounds of sparring!” Read more »
Mark ‘The Hammer’ Castagnini
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing, Real Men with tags 'John' Wayne Parr, Amsterdam, Belgium, Blitz Magazine, Bob Jones Corporation, Daniel Dawson, Dave Hedgecock, Eddie Emin, Elite Boxing Thailand, Evolution, Foxsports, Glory Live, Hammer's Gym, Ian Jacobs, International Kickboxer Magazine, John Scida, Kyokushin karate, Mark Castagnini, Mark Pease, Mas Oyama, Michael Schiavello, MMA, Muay Thai, Nick Kara, Nugget, Pattaya, Paul Briggs, Paul Danaludi, Paul Demicoli, Ring Talk, Romolo 'The Wild Samoan' Pio, Sean Steinford, Silvio Morelli, Sityodtong, Stan 'The Man' Longinides, Steve Nedelkos, The Plus Factor, Tosca Petrides, Uchi Deshi, UFC, Vital Karate on January 17, 2013 by Jarrod Boyle
Mark Castagnini is one of the key players in Australian Thai boxing. Beginning his career as a fighter, he went through traditional martial arts before taking up Thai boxing almost by accident and discovering that it bought him to the ultimate test of his training. From there, he has been involved with developing and disseminating the sport at every level, editing International Kickboxer Magazine, working as a commentator alongside Michael Schiavello on Foxsports, promoting events and running his own martial arts academy, Hammer’s Gym. Mark spends a little time telling us about his passion for the sport, what its Australian roots are and the directions the branches are moving in. Read more »
The Buakaw Saga: A Living Legend
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags 'John' Wayne Parr, Albert Kraus, Andre Manaart, Andy Souwer, Bangkok, Buriram, Chachengsao, Champion Versus Champion 2, Djabar Askerov, Duane Ludwig, Frank Giorgi, Giorgio Petrosyan, Hideki Suzuki, Ingram Gym, Jamaica, Jordan Thai, K1, K1 Max, Kobayashi, Kohi, Lumpini Stadium, Masato, Muay Thai, Omnoi Stadium, Por.Pramuk, Sato, Sombat Bambachek, Thailand, Yodsanklai on December 5, 2012 by Jarrod Boyle
International Kickboxer Magazine, Nov/Dec 2012
Buakaw, known to his parents as Sombat Banchamek, is arguably one of the greatest fighters of the modern era. Over a career which spans a staggering 238 fights, he has established his career with a style and a slew of performances which have thrilled millions. Now, in the ultimate triumph of business over sport, it appears his career has been stolen from him – and us – in a legal quagmire. On the back of sixteen straight wins, he has been forced into retirement. JARROD BOYLE looks back over the reign of a great champion and wonders where to from here. Read more »
Michael ‘Tomahawk’ Thompson
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags 'John' Wayne Parr, Allan's Industrial Products, Amsterdam, Andre Manaart, Andy Souwer, APC Packaging, Boonchu, Boxing, Brodie Stalder, Caged Muay ThaiPunish Fight Gear, Chris Petrie, Daniel Bel, Eco Electrics, Eight Ball Media, Elite Boxing Gym, Evolution, Flip Street, Ghot Seur Noi, Innate Vitality, Iron Fist Muay Thai, ISKA, Kampan, Karate, Lumpini, Meijiro, Muay Thai, Next Generation, Nugget, Paul Demicoli, Pornsanth, Prince's Cup, PST Performance Automotive, Rochedale, Sing Siri, Templar's Code Clothing, Thailand, Total Carnage II, WMC, Yudrawaii on December 5, 2012 by Jarrod Boyle
International Kickboxer Magazine, Nov/Dec 2012
Michael ‘Tomahawk Thompson has had 41 fights in the brief period he has been Thai boxing. This is all the more remarkable when you take in to account he is only 22 years old. He tells the story of a remarkable career-in-the-making to JARROD BOYLE. Read more »
Caged Muay Thai: Street, Badato and Leigh
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags Aaron Leigh, Flip Street, Mark Pease, Mark Ritchie, Mer Bulldog, Michael Badato, Reinhardt Badato, Strikeforce on November 9, 2012 by Jarrod Boyle
Like it or loathe it, Wayne Parr’s new promotional venture, Caged Muay Thai, is here to stay. Some of the other featured fighters give us their two cents’ worth on the experience. Read more »
A First, for the Last: Wayne Parr Calls it a Day
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags Angie Parr, Blair Moore, Boonchu, Buakaw, Caged Muay Thai, Dip Muay Thai, Duane Ludwig, Japan, Jenk Behic, jiu jitsu, Jupiter's Casino, K1, King's Birthday, Kohi, Lumpini Stadium, Masato, Master Toddy, Mike Zambidis, Orono, Pattaya, Ram Muay, Richard Vell, S1, Senchai, Steve 'Superkick' Vick, Super League, Tae Kwon Do, Thailand, The Contender Asia, The Karate Kid, UFC, Van Damme, Yodsanklai on November 3, 2012 by Jarrod Boyle
International Kickboxer Magazine, Sept/Oct 2012
‘John’ Wayne Parr has reached retirement. His last fight – his 114th – was his last, and has him more excited than ever. Read more »
