Blitz Magazine, December 2012
The day I talked to Peter, he was managing multiple tasks and unsure I’d be able to get any sense out of him.
“I’ve just come from ten rounds of sparring!” Continue reading
Archive for K1
Peter Graham
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing, Peter Graham, Real Men with tags Adam Watt, Alexei Ignashov, Apidech Moekunthod, Badr hari, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Daniel Dawson, Draka, Fedor, Francisco Filho, Glaube Feitosa, Honbu, Hunter Sam, Ikebukuro, ISS Gym Pattaya, Jan Nortje, Jason Suttie, K1, kakutogi, Karate, Kazuyuki Fujita, Kempo karate, Kickboxing, Kyokushin karate, Mark Hunt, Mark Kerr, Mas Oyama, Mirko Crocop, MMA, Moise Rimbon, Nicholas Pettas, Nick Kara, Paul Slowinski, Peter Graham’s IMC, Remy Bonjasky, Rolles Gracie, Sam Greco, Semmy Schilt, Sengoku, Stan Longinidis, Stefan Leko, Tae Kwon Do, Uchi Deshi on February 13, 2013 by Jarrod Boyle
Slowinski vs Edwards vs K1
Posted in Kickboxing with tags Alexei Muchin, Alistair Overeem, Ben Edwards, Catalin Morosanu, Chakuriki, Crocop, Dancing with the Stars, Daniel Ghita, Errol Zimmerman, Ethan Shepp, FEG, Glory International, Gokhan Saki, Ismael Lodnt, Jerrel Miller, K1, Kings of Kombat, Knees of Fury, Paul Slowinski, Raul Catinas on February 12, 2013 by Jarrod Boyle
International Kickboxer Magazine, Jan/Feb 2013
K1 has been through some trying times of late; bankruptcy, changes in ownership, radioactive meltdowns and the like. The brand of the world’s most prestigious fight organization has survived, however, with a strong Australian contingent as a crucial part of it. BEN EDWARDS and PAUL SLOWINSKI talk to JARROD BOYLE about their recent experience in Japan at the Final 16. Continue reading
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William Luu – Fight Photographer
Posted in Kickboxing with tags Denis Kelly, K1, MMA, Muay Thai, Muay Thai Authority, Phillip Lai, Powerplay Gym, Pride, Scott Hirano, Susumu Nagao, Team Nemesis, W.L. Fight Photography, William Luu on December 18, 2012 by Jarrod Boyle
William Luu is a budding fight photographer who uses his skills to support his studies in design. The above photo appeared on facebook recently, and is one of the most striking images published in Australian fightsports this year. I decided to track him down to ask about it. Continue reading
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The Buakaw Saga: A Living Legend
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags 'John' Wayne Parr, Albert Kraus, Andre Manaart, Andy Souwer, Bangkok, Buriram, Chachengsao, Champion Versus Champion 2, Djabar Askerov, Duane Ludwig, Frank Giorgi, Giorgio Petrosyan, Hideki Suzuki, Ingram Gym, Jamaica, Jordan Thai, K1, K1 Max, Kobayashi, Kohi, Lumpini Stadium, Masato, Muay Thai, Omnoi Stadium, Por.Pramuk, Sato, Sombat Bambachek, Thailand, Yodsanklai on December 5, 2012 by Jarrod Boyle
International Kickboxer Magazine, Nov/Dec 2012
Buakaw, known to his parents as Sombat Banchamek, is arguably one of the greatest fighters of the modern era. Over a career which spans a staggering 238 fights, he has established his career with a style and a slew of performances which have thrilled millions. Now, in the ultimate triumph of business over sport, it appears his career has been stolen from him – and us – in a legal quagmire. On the back of sixteen straight wins, he has been forced into retirement. JARROD BOYLE looks back over the reign of a great champion and wonders where to from here. Continue reading
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Fighting Injury – On the Business of Becoming Hardened
Posted in Kickboxing, Observation with tags Alex Roberts, Amsterdam Arena, Buddha, Ernesto Hoost, Gokhan Saki, International Kickboxer Magazine, K1, Muay Thai, Nathan 'Carnage' Corbett, Paul Slowinski, Peter Lewis, Tafa Misipati on December 2, 2012 by Jarrod BoyleI once trained with Nathan ‘Carnage’ Corbett while writing an article about him for International Kickboxer Magazine. He had a big fight coming up against a European opponent, and Carnage was then, as he is now, in a unique position; he’s almost never been beaten. Continue reading
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A First, for the Last: Wayne Parr Calls it a Day
Posted in 'John' Wayne Parr, Journalism, Kickboxing with tags Angie Parr, Blair Moore, Boonchu, Buakaw, Caged Muay Thai, Dip Muay Thai, Duane Ludwig, Japan, Jenk Behic, jiu jitsu, Jupiter's Casino, K1, King's Birthday, Kohi, Lumpini Stadium, Masato, Master Toddy, Mike Zambidis, Orono, Pattaya, Ram Muay, Richard Vell, S1, Senchai, Steve 'Superkick' Vick, Super League, Tae Kwon Do, Thailand, The Contender Asia, The Karate Kid, UFC, Van Damme, Yodsanklai on November 3, 2012 by Jarrod Boyle
International Kickboxer Magazine, Sept/Oct 2012
‘John’ Wayne Parr has reached retirement. His last fight – his 114th – was his last, and has him more excited than ever. Continue reading
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Marcel Dragan
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags Alistair Overeem, Andre Manaart, Anthony Perkins, Arad, Ashwym Balrak, Banat, Breda, Bucharest, Buddhism, Ceausescu, Chakuriki, Communism, Confucianism, Cor Hemmers, Dennis Krauweel, Dzevad Poturak, Eduard Irimia, Gokhan Saki, Golden Glory, Judo, K1, Kafka, Lao Tzu, Lugoj, Marcel Dragan, Mike Passenier, Mike's Gym, Muay Thai, Nagy Arnold, Niecky Holtzken, Orson Welles, Phaedo, Philosophy, Plato, Ramon Dekkers, Raul Catinas, Romania, Stefan Leko, SuperKombat, Taoism, The Myth of Gyges, The Republic The Symposium, The Trial, Thom Harinck, Timisoara, Zen Buddhism on October 21, 2012 by Jarrod Boyle
L to R: Thom Harinck, Marcel, Raul Catinas, and some other dude I don’t recognise.
Marcel Dragan recalls the quotation from William Blake’s ‘Proverbs of Hell’; ‘He whose face gives no light shall never become a star.’ Marcel was the first, and probably the most influential, coach of one of the world’s most talented heavyweight kickboxers, Raul Catinas. This interview provides insight into Raul, as well as Cor Hemmers and Ramon Dekkers, in addition to the culture of Romania and why a hard sport like Muay Thai flourishes under such hard conditions. It’s also a portrait of one of the most unselfish, decent trainers I have met during my involvement with the sport.
Athough, he persists in calling me Jerry. Continue reading
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Maseh Nuristani
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags Afghanistan, Andre Meunier, Andy Souwer, Arthur Kyshenko, Badr hari, Daniel Smyrk, GNC Melbourne Central, hockey, India, James Roesler, K1, Knees of Fury, Maseh Nuristani, Olympic Committee, Ultimate Muay Thai, Western Developments, Wing Chun, Yodsanklai on August 12, 2012 by Jarrod Boyle
International Kickboxer Magazine, July/August 2012
Maseh Nuristani is the most recent fighter to emerge from James Roesler’s ‘Ultimate’ Gym in Hopper’s Crossing, Victoria. He speaks to Jarrod Boyle about first fights, first wins, losses and all the things that make an up-and-comer aim for the sky. Continue reading
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Steve 'Superkick' Vick
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags 'John' Wayne Parr, Alex Tui, Bruce Lee, Chinto Mordillo, Hector Pena, ISKA, Jean-Yves Theriault, Jerry 'Golden Boy' Trimble, K1, K1 Max, Karate, Mahummad Ali, Mr Ishii, Muay Thai, Rubin Urquidez, Sherdog, Steve Vick, Tae Kwon Do, world champion on July 30, 2012 by Jarrod Boyle
Steve Vick was one of the true pioneers of Australian kickboxing. He is best remembered for a fight that took place on the undercard of the infamous Dennis Alexio / Stan ‘The Man’ Longinidis undercard at the Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Center in 1992. Vick fought Hector Pena for a world title over twelve rounds. Many believe it to have been the best kickboxing fight this country has ever seen. Continue reading
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The Coming Storm: Frank Giorgi
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags Abraham Roqueni, Andy Souwer, Arslan Magamedov, Buakaw, Evolution, Frank Giorgi, Giorgio Petrosyan, K1, Nonsai, Nugget, Steve Moxon, Thai Fight, The Challenger Muay Thai, Vuiyisile Colossa, WBC, WMC on April 12, 2012 by Jarrod Boyle
International Kickboxer Magazine, March/April 2012
2011 was an enormous year for Frank Giorgi. He’s come storming into the forefront of Australian Muay Thai and made a significant impact on the world stage. Continue reading
Theme Park at its Darkest 