Verhoeven and Holzken: the New Generation of Dutch Dominance

Posted in K1, Kickboxing, Martial Arts, MMA with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on May 16, 2016 by Jarrod Boyle

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International Kickboxer Magazine, March/April 2016

Glory 26 was held on December the fourth of last year in Amsterdam, the unofficial capital of European kickboxing. The two biggest draw-cards of the event were respective world champions at both welterweight and superheavyweight; Nieky Holzken and Rico Verhoeven. Continue reading

Theme Parks and Obstacle Courses – a Novel

Posted in Theme Parks and Obstacle Courses on May 14, 2016 by Jarrod Boyle

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Pat had figured out where they were going once they got into the backstreets of South Melbourne. Continue reading

Eight Ways to Spot a Good Gym

Posted in Fitness, Goodlife with tags , , , , on May 13, 2016 by Jarrod Boyle

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Today’s Age Newspaper.

http://www.executivestyle.com.au/eight-ways-to-spot-a-good-gym-gotdup

 

In the Hands of the Judges: Ben Cartlidge

Posted in K1, Kickboxing, KSW, MMA, Poland with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on May 3, 2016 by Jarrod Boyle

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Fight! Magazine, Feb/March 2016

Ben Cartlidge understands judging. That assertion is backed up by the largest MMA organizations worldwide: Cage Warriors in the UK, KSW in Poland and, of course, the mighty UFC. Continue reading

Theme Parks and Obstacle Courses – A Novel

Posted in Theme Parks and Obstacle Courses on April 28, 2016 by Jarrod Boyle

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Inside, isolated clusters of people leaned and loitered. Pat rested on the bar, looking first to make sure he didn’t put his arms in any fluids sitting on the surface. Sally saw him and came over. She was wearing her white-singlet-and-cowboy-hat combo. She arched an eyebrow. Continue reading

Anthony ‘The Arrow Catcher’ Kelly

Posted in Martial Arts, Real Men with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on April 24, 2016 by Jarrod Boyle

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Blitz Magazine, February 2016

Anthony’s adventures in catching deadly projectiles began sixteen years ago, while sitting on the couch. Continue reading

Theme Parks and Obstacle Courses – a Novel

Posted in Theme Parks and Obstacle Courses on April 15, 2016 by Jarrod Boyle

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In addition to playing drums, Wally had hosted a punk rock radio show on 3PBS, one of Melbourne’s alternative community radio stations. Continue reading

Haysem Abdallah

Posted in Kickboxing, Martial Arts, MMA, Muay Thai with tags , , , , , , , , , on April 10, 2016 by Jarrod Boyle

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International Kickboxer Magazine, Jan/Feb 2016

[Fighting] comes down to you,” says Hasem Abdallah, undefeated protégé of Kelly Seif, fighting out of XFC Gym in Carrum Downs, Victoria.

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Theme Parks and Obstacle Courses – A Novel

Posted in Theme Parks and Obstacle Courses with tags on April 5, 2016 by Jarrod Boyle

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The three went into the café in single file, Pat holding the door for three university-age girls as they left. The last girl smiled and dropped her eyes as she went past, and Pat felt a thrill in the pit of his stomach. Continue reading

Joe Schilling: All the Glory

Posted in Glory, Joe Schilling, Journalism, Kickboxing, Martial Arts, MMA, Real Men with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on March 29, 2016 by Jarrod Boyle

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International Kickboxer Magazine, Jan/Feb 2016

Joe ‘Stitch ‘Em Up’ Schilling is a significant figure amongst the new breed of fighters. Continue reading