Integrity in your training transcends your life!
You test & develop your integrity every time you train. Integrity in training is simple, however it is a strength that needs to be practiced in every workout and every life choice. Integrity is having the character to do what needs to be done, to the standard required, under pressure, when you are tired and […]
How to Keep Fit & Healthy in your 50’s, 60’s and beyond.
The hardest part for most articles is catchy and relevant heading to get your interest. This article could have been called: This blog is not written only for people over fifty. The best way to have healthy and fit training in your fifties and beyond is to start the discipline, habits, and lifestyle as early […]
E-Bikes are Not Bikes
E-Bike riders are not bike riders (and never will be)! E-bikes are an example of everything that is weak and soft about people in the modern world. Fact: Fun facts: Analysis/opinion overall: Despite clever marketing – E-Bikes are not bikes! They mimic the shape and look of a traditional bike – but they are just […]
Judging Bias. rules of major organisations compared (Part 2 of 2)
A comparison and review of the different scoring from different sanctioning bodies. This is a 2-part article. Please read part 1 first. Introduction. Rules from different sanctioning bodies and how they differ in scoring, explanation, and culture. Show how judges trained in one organisation can make mistakes with another, and anyone not trained in the […]
Judging Bias. How your biases and rule knowledge affect your view. (part 1 of 2)
Why it is so hard to Judge Muay Thai fights consistently? Everyone is biased. Everyone has a bias, that’s why! Then there are various rulesets that have equally varied interpretations that are compounded by very little formal & consistent training. This is a 2-part article. Part 1 – Everyone has a bias – what are […]
A short History & Overview of Phoenix Fight Team
PREPARED – COMPETENT – COMPOSED – RELENTLESS Phoenix Competition Team has grown from a small Canberra club to a well-known and respected national club with a consistent reputation for quality for fighters for over 25 years. Phoenix has trained state, national and international title holders across all sanctioning bodies, weight divisions, sexes, and age ranges […]
The fictious minefield of Insurance Cover for Combat Sports.
Will your insurance cover you? Are you ‘qualified’ to coach Muay Thai or Kickboxing? This is an article for club owners, managers, and head instructors. I am contacting you to just check something regarding your club insurance. I am not selling you anything and am not a, insurance broker. This is just out of concern […]
The Adventures of Antman in IRAQ [PART 5]
Hi Guys
You may have already seen the news about 3 explosions in Baghdad. After the three quietist days all year we were rocked by an explosion at 1721 and then two more in the next ten minutes. The explosions were huge, large clouds of smoke rising fast in the air. The explosion were out side the Sheraton hotel area which is were most of the journalists are housed. No info on casualties yet but it is likely to be high.
Media reports are two rockets followed a VBIED. I think it was two vbied about 400pounds followed by a cement truck with 800-1000 pounds. We are about 600m -1km from the explosion which occurred outside the IZ. I will remember them for a long time, the photo is the third explosion. We are standing on a cement slab path with felt like a small wave passed under our feet as the sound of the explosion overcame all your senses. Sounded like it was a lot closer. Hope you like the photo.
Have a quiet day.
The Adventures of Antman in IRAQ [PART 4]
THIS IS PART 4 OF THE IRAQ SERIES Click here to read part 1 if you prefer context and timeline or read the prequel here of how I ended up in Iraq prior to this series. If not, jump right in and enjoy. 20 Aug 05 Hi guys.I had some time off yesterday and went […]
The Adventures of Antman in IRAQ [PART 3]
THIS IS PART 3 OF THE IRAQ SERIES Click here to read part 1 if you prefer context and timeline or read the prequel here of how I ended up in Iraq prior to this series. If not, jump right in and enjoy. Hello Everyone My first rotation is nearly coming to an end. Only […]