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That intimacy doesn’t just develop an aesthetic sense. It also develops an empathy for the athletes involved.
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William Luu: Calling it a Day
Posted in fighting, Kickboxing, Martial Arts, MMA, Muay Thai, Women's fighting with tags healing, life, love, mental-health, Rebellion Muay Thai, Roots 31, W.L. Fight Photography, William Luu, writing on August 20, 2026 by Jarrod Boyle
William Luu: Calling it a Day
Posted in fighting, Martial Arts, MMA, Muay Thai, Women's fighting with tags Blitz Martial Arts Magazine, facebook, Instagram, International Kickboxer Magazine, Perry Cale, social media on August 14, 2026 by Jarrod Boyle
William Luu: Calling it a Day
Posted in fighting, Martial Arts, MMA, Muay Thai, Women's fighting with tags ADHD, Dana White, Fight photography, Holly Holm, Nugget McNaught, One Championship, photography, Powerplay Gym, Rebellion Muay Thai, Rhonda Rousey, RWS, The Iliad, UFC, William Luu on July 13, 2026 by Jarrod Boyle
As far as this blog is concerned, William Luu is the best fight photographer in Australia. His photos transcend the win-and-loss dynamic that plays out across rounds: his images speak of the drama and lyricism that constitutes the perpetual pulse at the centre of fighting. His images transcend the simple record of what happened to become a literal window on the why.
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The Heavy Bag is a Koan
Posted in Boxing, Fitness, Muay Thai with tags 'Fortitude Fitness', Antoine de Saint-Exupery, Boxing, Fighting, Heavy bag, punching, The Little Prince, Training on April 28, 2021 by Jarrod Boyle
‘There must be rites,’ [the Fox said].
‘What’s a rite?’ asked the Little Prince.
‘It is a thing too often neglected…’
The Little Prince,
Antoine De Saint-Exupery
p.61
I have a young man coming to see me for boxing training. His older brother bought him a ten-session package for an eighteenth birthday present, because learning to ‘handle yourself’ is considered one of the quintessential rites of passage.
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‘Don’t You Cry!’ Training Fighting Women
Posted in 'John' Wayne Parr, Muay Thai, Women's fighting with tags 'John' Wayne Parr, AFL, Angie Parr, Boonchu, Burleigh Heads, Caley Reece, Jasmine Parr, Jennifer Cavanagh, Mr Toddy, Muay Thai, Patong, Patong Stadium Gym on December 29, 2016 by Jarrod Boyle
FightLive Magazine, Sept/Oct 2016
“Don’t you cry; don’t you dare cry,’ I say. “And I’ll always reprimand her if she hits like a girl.” Continue reading
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Chris Bradford
Posted in Kickboxing, Martial Arts, Muay Thai with tags AK Physiques, Anthony Vella, Chris Bradford, Hitman Muay Thai, Prestige Fight Series, Rob Ferguson, Top Tier Muay Thai on October 5, 2016 by Jarrod Boyle
Chris Bradford is headlining the fourth instalment of the Prestige Fight Series on October 15. He takes a turn around the Theme Park to talk injury, retirement and the ongoing thrill of the chase. Continue reading
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‘John’ Wayne Parr versus Pavlos Kaponis
Posted in 'John' Wayne Parr, Muay Thai, Real Men with tags 'John' Wayne Parr, Brad Riddell, CMT, Dr Phil Bailey, England, Greece, Kevin Dick, Mike Zambidis, Muay Thai, O2 Arena, Pavlos Kaponis, Sken Kaewpadung, WMC on July 22, 2016 by Jarrod Boyle
FightLive Magazine, June/July 2016
Pavlos Kaponis is ready, hungry and looking for blood.
“John Wayne Parr is famous not only in Australia, but also all around the world and this is respectful,” says Pavlos, starting out with a congenial foot forward. “In Greece, we know him very good from the fight that has given with Mike Zambidis. Especially from the last one that Zambidis lost by KO. However, these fights were K1 [rules].” Continue reading
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Millad Farzad: Fighters Fight!
Posted in Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Real Men with tags Bangkok, Chengrob Pumpanmuang, Daniel Kerr, Diesellek Top King Boxing, Fahmongkon Sor Danjayong, Glory, Imwiset Pornanai, International Kickboxer Magazine, Isuzu Champion, Kunlun Fight, Lumpinee Stadium, Max Muay Thai, Milad Farzad, Nampon Pk Stereo, Peter Boyd, Remy Vectol, Saiyok, Thai Fight, Western Australian Thai Boxing Center, WMC, Yuri Kehl on June 4, 2016 by Jarrod Boyle
International Kickboxer Magazine, May/June 2016
“You have one career and one only – you have to go out there and make it happen. Fight hard and fight often, make a plan and stick to it! Continue reading
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Legends of the Pit: Toby Smith and Roy Wills
Posted in Kickboxing, Martial Arts, Muay Thai, Real Men with tags 'John' Wayne Parr, Blair Smith, Dieselek Topking Boxing, Domination Muay Thai, Eakchanachai Kaewsamrit, Eminent Air, Kaewsamrit Muay Thai gym, Kiatphontip, Kurtis Staiti, Lamnamoon Muay Thai, Max Muay Thai, Muay Thai, Rebellion, Rebellion Muay Thai, Roy Wills, Sangtien Noi, Siam Chai, Thanasak Topking, The Pit, Toby Smith, Warriors of the Mongkon on June 1, 2016 by Jarrod Boyle
International Kickboxer Magazine, May/June 2016
Roy Wills and Toby Smith have been the best of friends most of their lives. They met at kindergarten and have spent much of their time since hanging around, playing sport and going to school together. Continue reading
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Kurtis Staiti: In The Bloodline
Posted in Kickboxing, Muay Thai with tags Boonchu Cup, Chris Staiti, Corey Nicholson, Frank Giorgi, Karate, Kengsiam, Kiatphontip, Lamnammoon Muay Thai Sor. Sumalee Gym, Mark Staiti, Matrix Muay Thai, Max Muay Thai, Paul Demicoli, Peter Kent, Rob Cox, Sasiprapa Gym, Timur Mamatisakov, Wayne Parr, WBC title, WMC title on May 18, 2016 by Jarrod Boyle
International Kickboxer Magazine, March/April 2016
Kurt Staiti has the advantage of coming from a close-knit family of Muay Thai addicts. His uncle is Mark Staiti, who was introduced to Peter Kent, head trainer of Matrix Muay Thai, by Chris Staiti, Kurt’s father. Continue reading
Theme Park at its Darkest 