In the space of just 11 fights, Cody Brooks has begun to stamp his authority on the Australian Cruiserweight scene. Jarrod Boyle from IK caught up with him to try and keep pace with the growth of his reputation. Continue reading
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Cody Brooks: Rising Star!
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags Charles August, Dion Crouch, Knees of Fury, Nathan 'Carnage' Corbett on September 15, 2010 by Jarrod Boyle
Southern Secret: Myles Simpson
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags Knees of Fury, Myles Simpson on September 14, 2010 by Jarrod BoyleInternational Kickboxer Magazine, Vol.18, No.2
After another impressive showing at Knees of Fury 28, Myles Simpson seems to be finally getting himself a bit of recognition outside his home state. Jarrod Boyle finds out a bit more about the South Australian up-and-comer. Continue reading
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Rolling Thunder: Peter Graham
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing, Peter Graham with tags Alexei Ignashov, Badr hari, Jason Suttie, K1, Kyokushin karate, Mas Oyama, Nicolas Pettas, Peter Graham, Remy Bonjasky, Semmy Schilt, Sengoku, Stan Longinidis, Stefan Leko on September 14, 2010 by Jarrod Boyle
The 11th hour knockout delivered when Peter Graham fought Badr Hari at the K1 WGP in New Zealand, 2006.
International Kickboxer Magazine, Vol.18, No.2
“Each of us has his cowardice. Each of us is afraid to lose, afraid to die. But hanging back is the way to remain a coward for life. The Way to find courage is to seek it on the field of conflict.”
~Mas Oyama~
Peter Graham was big as a teenager, but not the biggest. He was also tall, but not the tallest. In fact, other than some experience playing Rugby League as a kid growing up on the North Shore of Sydney, he’d done very little in the way of athletics by the age of eighteen.
There was no history of outstanding sporting performance to let anyone, much less the young Peter Graham, know exactly what was in store when he finally walked into the Kyokushin Karate dojo near his home. Continue reading
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2009 K1 Grand Prix Final
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing on September 12, 2010 by Jarrod BoyleInternational Kickboxer, Vol.18, No.1
If the press conference was anything to go by, the event itself was going to be a blockbuster: the atmosphere was thick with feuds, rivalries, interlopers, predictions and challenges. The conference room of the ANA Intercontinental Hotel in Ginza, Tokyo, contained every GP champion since the sport’s inception, save Mark Hunt. Ernesto Hoost cut a familiar figure, now trainer for the much-hyped-but-yet-to-deliver-in-K1 Tyrone Spong. Branko Cicatic, the winner of the first K1 GP was also present, attending as trainer and consultant to Peter Aerts. Continue reading
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Jason Tramsek: The Next Big Thing?
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags Anthony Vella, Chad Walker, Charles August, Chris Chrisopoulides, Jason Tramsek, Jenk Behic, John Scida on September 12, 2010 by Jarrod Boyle 
International Kickboxer, Vol.18, No.1
‘He just fought New Zealand’s Chris Johnston and completely dominated him. Got an early TKO. He’s tall, awkward and strong. Wins in that devastating fashion you expect from a champion. It really was an impressive performance… you don’t often see such domination of a proven fighter, and of course he’s only young…’
If you google Jason Tramsek, quotations like this abound. He is the much-hyped protégé of John Scida, the trainer responsible for champions such as Chris Chrisopoulides, Anthony Vella and Jenk Behic. Jason grew up around these guys, starting to train casually at ten years old. “I started off playing soccer,” Jason says, “but I was a bit ‘rough’. So my Dad thought he better take me to do something a little more suitable.” Continue reading
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Cutting Off the Ring
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags Joe Demicoli, Joe Nader on September 11, 2010 by Jarrod BoyleInternational Kickboxer, Vol.17, no.5
When talking footwork, it is fair to say that fighters can roughly be split into two camps; there are those who want to stand and trade shots, and those who want to hit and run. A combination of both approaches is ideal, because no matter what you prefer, the best fighters can adapt to a situation in order to bring it under their control. The further apart two fighters are in terms of their abilities, the more important it becomes for the less-mobile one to pin the other down. The static fighter wants to prevent the mobile one escaping so he (or she) can set about breaking him up. Continue reading
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Parr Power
Posted in 'John' Wayne Parr, Journalism, Kickboxing with tags 'John' Wayne Parr, Andy Souwer, Angie Parr, Julie Kitchen, Master Toddy, Noppachai, Ramon Dekkers, Sangtien Noi on September 11, 2010 by Jarrod BoyleInternational Kickboxer, Vol.17, no.5
John Wayne and Angie Parr juggle the commitments of kids, family life and high-profile careers as two of the nations most respected and successful fighters. What qualities make for a great family life? Are they similar to the qualities that make a great fighter? JARROD BOYLE investigates Continue reading
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Hell Raiser: Taylor Harvey!
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags Auth Phoutang, Billy 'The Kid' Degoumois, Bulldog Gym Pattaya, Chey Kosil, Clayton Collier, Evolution, Mad X Gym, Masato, Mike Zambidis, Paul Madigan, Samorocod Gym, Taylor Harvey on September 11, 2010 by Jarrod BoyleAt 22, Taylor ‘Hellraiser’ Harvey has had more than one fight for each of his not-so-tender years. Training out of Paul Madigan’s Mad X gym on the Sunshine Coast, he has recently been making his mark on some of the best welterweights in the business, both domestic and international. He recently spoke to JARROD BOYLE about his exploits, his successes and what the future has in-store. Continue reading
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Three Levels of the Front Kick
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags 'John' Wayne Parr, Badr hari, Buakaw, K1, Kyokushin karate, Peter Aerts, Peter Graham, Semmy Schilt, Tyrone Spong on September 11, 2010 by Jarrod Boyle
International Kickboxer Magazine, Vol.17, No.2
The front kick, or push kick is a unique weapon in the skilful kickboxer’s arsenal. It has a smaller contact area than the round kick, which allows as much of the shin as you decide to use. With a push kick, the sole of the foot, its most pronounced areas being the heel and the ball, will focus most or all of the impact. Continue reading
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The Fight Stack: Fact or Fiction?
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags BSN Fight Stack, Reece Lancaster, Vitamin Me on September 9, 2010 by Jarrod BoyleInternational Kickboxer Magazine, Vol.16, No.6
Supplementation is a complex business; the science is obfuscated by a jungle of glitzy, aggressive advertising. JARROD BOYLE pushes through the weeds to get the lowdown. Continue reading
Theme Park at its Darkest 