Shihan Andrew Roubas (left) with Soshihan Gonnohyoe Yamamoto
Blitz Magazine, Volume 29, No. 4, April 2015
Like all practitioners whose life has been dedicated to their art, Shihan Andrew Roubas, eighth Dan in Goju Ryu Karate, becomes philosophical when making sense of it. Continue reading
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“Hobby farming isn’t very punk rock,” said Pat.
“You know what he does?” asked Wally, the spike of resentment coming right to the end of his tongue. “He rents the place to schools so the kiddies can come and pet the animals. All this from the man who fronted a band that once opened for Iggy Pop.” Continue reading
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Pat hit the street and started walking fast, his mind churning like a cement-mixer. Continue reading
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“Where was I?”
“You just told me you’re an alcoholic.”
“Yes. I am. But that’s not the real reason I’m here to see you.”
“Oh?” Helen asked, recrossing her legs. Continue reading
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How about these rugby players?
There’s a difference between being a fighter and being an athlete. I’ve been in situations in a fight were I can feel my brain is swelling inside my head. You ask yourself a question in situations like that. Continue reading
It’s happened.
Larissa Schroeder fought and defeated Fernando Lemos in a single round, concluded by referee’s decision at first blood.
How long until we see it elsewhere?
What does it mean?
And how will it make us feel?
http://www.news.com.au/sport/boxing/woman-leaves-man-bloodied-beaten-in-mma-fight/story-fndkzthy-1227297148576 --
Twenty-seven year old Sergei Lascenko has been shot and killed in Odessa, Ukraine.
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Ben Edwards is always good for a chat. Since last we spoke, he has added Australian Heavyweight Boxing Champion to his string of achievements. He was kind enough to do a lap of the Theme Park in order to fill us in on the details.
What happened with Glory? Continue reading
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Pat put on his jacket, crammed the paperback into the pocket and crossed the road, entering an Art-Deco building of pale grey stone, its ground-floor windows enclosed by lattices of black iron. Inside, the foyer was cold and still. Continue reading
