International Kickboxer Magazine, May/June 2014
Shannon “Shaggy” King is a man whose biggest fight has been to strike the ideal balance between working and fighting. Continue reading
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Balance: Shannon ‘Shaggy’ King
Posted in fighting, Journalism, Kickboxing with tags Aaron Smith, Andrew Keogh, Antero Hynynen, Anthony Mundine, Boxing, Bruce 'Preacher' McPhee, Corporate Box, Evolution, Foxtel, Khoder Nasser, NRL, NTG, Nugget, Quade Cooper, Sam Ahsee, Simon Black, Sonny Bill Williams, Thai Fight, Zen Do Kai on June 20, 2014 by Jarrod Boyle
Mark ‘The Hammer’ Castagnini
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing, Real Men with tags 'John' Wayne Parr, Amsterdam, Belgium, Blitz Magazine, Bob Jones Corporation, Daniel Dawson, Dave Hedgecock, Eddie Emin, Elite Boxing Thailand, Evolution, Foxsports, Glory Live, Hammer's Gym, Ian Jacobs, International Kickboxer Magazine, John Scida, Kyokushin karate, Mark Castagnini, Mark Pease, Mas Oyama, Michael Schiavello, MMA, Muay Thai, Nick Kara, Nugget, Pattaya, Paul Briggs, Paul Danaludi, Paul Demicoli, Ring Talk, Romolo 'The Wild Samoan' Pio, Sean Steinford, Silvio Morelli, Sityodtong, Stan 'The Man' Longinides, Steve Nedelkos, The Plus Factor, Tosca Petrides, Uchi Deshi, UFC, Vital Karate on January 17, 2013 by Jarrod Boyle
Mark Castagnini is one of the key players in Australian Thai boxing. Beginning his career as a fighter, he went through traditional martial arts before taking up Thai boxing almost by accident and discovering that it bought him to the ultimate test of his training. From there, he has been involved with developing and disseminating the sport at every level, editing International Kickboxer Magazine, working as a commentator alongside Michael Schiavello on Foxsports, promoting events and running his own martial arts academy, Hammer’s Gym. Mark spends a little time telling us about his passion for the sport, what its Australian roots are and the directions the branches are moving in. Continue reading
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Michael ‘Tomahawk’ Thompson
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags 'John' Wayne Parr, Allan's Industrial Products, Amsterdam, Andre Manaart, Andy Souwer, APC Packaging, Boonchu, Boxing, Brodie Stalder, Caged Muay ThaiPunish Fight Gear, Chris Petrie, Daniel Bel, Eco Electrics, Eight Ball Media, Elite Boxing Gym, Evolution, Flip Street, Ghot Seur Noi, Innate Vitality, Iron Fist Muay Thai, ISKA, Kampan, Karate, Lumpini, Meijiro, Muay Thai, Next Generation, Nugget, Paul Demicoli, Pornsanth, Prince's Cup, PST Performance Automotive, Rochedale, Sing Siri, Templar's Code Clothing, Thailand, Total Carnage II, WMC, Yudrawaii on December 5, 2012 by Jarrod Boyle
International Kickboxer Magazine, Nov/Dec 2012
Michael ‘Tomahawk Thompson has had 41 fights in the brief period he has been Thai boxing. This is all the more remarkable when you take in to account he is only 22 years old. He tells the story of a remarkable career-in-the-making to JARROD BOYLE. 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
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Daddy Kool: World Champion in Waiting
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags Dane 'Daddy Kool' Beauchamp, Evolution, Flip Street, Glen Purvis, Mark Sarracino, Mitchell Seth, NTG, Nugget, Soren Mongkontong on February 18, 2012 by Jarrod Boyle
International Kickboxer Magazine, Jan/Feb 2012
Dane ‘Daddy Kool’ Beauchamp has cleared out all opposition in not one, but two separate weight divisions. JARROD BOYLE sits beside him on the bench and has a chat during the wait for his word title shot. Continue reading
Theme Park at its Darkest 