Gurkan Ozkan was arrested last week for being involved in another high-speed chase, which ended when he collided with a police car on the wrong side of the Frankston Freeway. Continue reading
Archive for the Kickboxing Category
Old Kickboxers Never Die (They Probably Just End Up in the Can).
Posted in Kickboxing with tags Dave Hedgecock, Gurkhan Ozkan, Ian Jacobs on November 27, 2011 by Jarrod Boyle
Alistair Overeem Defects
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags Alistair Overeem, Cor Hemmers, Golden Glory on November 13, 2011 by Jarrod BoyleThis is most unfortunate news. I guess it’s what happens when money and ego are involved.
http://www.mixfight.nl/portal/2011/11/12/golden-glory-gate-–-the-trial/
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Is Muay Thai More Dangerous Than AFL or Rugby?
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags AFL, Head injury, Muay Thai, Rugby on October 29, 2011 by Jarrod Boyle
The short answer is that I don’t know, but it’s a hell of a lot more fun.
The next time someone says fighting is more dangerous or injurious, point them towards this article:
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Gyms of The World
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags Bad Company, Chakuriki, Fairtex, Golden Glory, Master Toddy's, Silver Wolf Kickboxing Gym, Sityodtong, TapouT Las Vegas, Thai Boxe Gym, Weerasackreck Fairtex, WMC Koh Samui on October 6, 2011 by Jarrod BoyleThailand is the home of Muay Thai, but like a game of Chinese whispers, the message has changed into to strange and wonderful versions the world over. The Dutch have clearly developed their own method, while nations like Brazil have become a force of their own on the world stage. JARROD BOYLE examines some of the jetsetting kickboxer’s options. Continue reading
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Family Business – Josh Scida
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags Amanda Graver, Anthony Vella, Jason Tramsek, Jenk Behic, John Scida, Josh Scida on October 6, 2011 by Jarrod Boyle“I started fighting when I was eighteen, but I’ve been training since forever.” Continue reading
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The K1 Affair: Rise and Fall of a Fighting Juggernaut
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags Andy Hug, Bob Sapp, Branko Cicatic, Ernesto Hoost, Kyokushin, Peter Aerts, Sam Greco, Seido karate, Semmy Schilt on October 5, 2011 by Jarrod BoyleThe merits of various martial codes and their true point of origin will always be up for debate, but as far as codifying stand-up fighting and putting it on the international stage, K1 takes the honours. The glory has not been without incident, however; K1 is now fighting not only for pre-eminence, but also for its survival. JARROD BOYLE examines the history of one of fighting sports’ most sacred, hallowed codes. Continue reading
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Soren Mongkontong Retires!
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags Bruce 'Peacher' McPhee, Buakaw, Dzabar Askerov, Eminent Air Gym, Evolution, Jomhod, K1 Max, Masato, Nugget McNaught, Orono, Santi, The Contender Asia on September 6, 2011 by Jarrod Boyle
International Kickboxer Magazine, Vol.19, no.3
At age 31, Soren Mongkongtong has spent fifteen years in Muay Thai, which equates to very nearly half his life in the sport. Continue reading
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Frank Giorgi – Streetfighter!
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags 'John' Wayne Parr, Arslan Magamedov, Bruce 'Preacher' McPhee, Frank Giorgi, Nathan 'Carnage' Corbett, Om Noi Stadium, Ray Matsamura, Richard Walsh, Tum Marsui on September 6, 2011 by Jarrod Boyle
International Kickboxer Magazine, Vol. 19, no.3
“When I fight, I don’t look at it as a sport – I fight with intent and anger. Like a streetfight.” Watching footage of Giorgi on the internet is about as much convincing as any Australian fight fan needs. Continue reading
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Zen in the Art of Archery
Posted in Fitness, Kickboxing, Writing with tags Conan the Barbarian, Eugen Herrigel, In the Belly of the Beast, Jack Henry Abbott, Zen in the Art of Archery on August 1, 2011 by Jarrod BoyleMore than almost any other book, Zen in the Art of Archery has shaped the way I live – and experience – life. Continue reading
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Kickboxing Kettlebells: The Top 5 Benefits for Fighters
Posted in Fitness, Journalism, Kickboxing on July 1, 2011 by Jarrod BoyleInternational Kickboxer Magazine, Vol. 19, No.2
Martial arts conditioning is a fairly well-trodden path; most trainers have ‘traditional’ methods that they inherited from their trainers and don’t tend to diverge from. When you find a new piece of equipment or a new kind of drill, if it enhances your performance in one way, it becomes a valuable addition to your skill-set. Kettlebells will revolutionise your conditioning, changing every aspect of your game for the better. Here are the most significant contributions they can make. Continue reading
Theme Park at its Darkest 