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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 […]

The Adventures of Antman in IRAQ [PART 2]

THIS IS PART 2 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 Thanks for the replies and information from home. Getting on […]

The Adventures of Antman in IRAQ [PART 1]

THIS IS PART 1 OF THE IRAQ SERIES If you prefer context and timeline on how I ended up in Iraq read the prequel here If not, jump right in and enjoy. A collection of emails and stories sent to friends and familyincluding a collection of photos. The adventure was the experience of a lifetime. […]

The Iraq diaries – A PREQUEL

THIS IS PART OF THE IRAQ SERIES Click here to read part 1 if you would rather jump right into the series, or if you prefer context and timeline of how I ended up in Iraq prior to this series then read on… The Iraq diaries (emails) where an unplanned collection of emails home during […]

A short Bio on the Author > Anthony Manning

Anthony Manning I was an active kid into every sport. I have been doing martial arts since I was 13, that is 40 years! Everything I have done has been towards the goal of being a martial artist that is competent, lives by a honourable code and is very fit and healthy. My martial skills […]

Weight management & weight cutting for a healthy athlete

Weight management & Weight Cutting for Competition This article is simple, short (for me) and just an initial guide and opinion based on experience. I am not a dietician, I am an experienced trainer, athlete and fit active person who is very healthy and moving into my late 50’s. Weight management is life. What you […]

MY 40 RULES OF LIFE

I have developed these for me, they are not designed for everyone. Maybe a few of them will help your life stay centered and will resonate with you. I read them often and remember the lessons behind then and how they can help me every day in making the most of life. Get out of […]

Train your psychology (mental game) to improve performance

Your physiology and psychology work hand in hand every moment of your life. This article is a simple guide extracted from the Phoenix Fight Team Booklet to give you a start in considering the critical importance of psychological development for preparing for the demands of competition and training. A topic you should read more about, […]

Head Contact – A Fact in Muay Thai

A Blunt Training Words Series. Head contact and concussion. Head Contact Must be an integral part of training. Concussion is real. You will get hit in the head, Learn more about concussion and follow a professional training plan to manage risk in training.  Plus, other risks are now prevalent including insurance claims. Read this article […]

The LAW’s of HARD according to LIFE.

THE LAWs OF HARD Life is hard and there are so many hard things that we need some dot point of what actually is hard and why hard is good, hard is life. That everything in your life is good because everything in your life has made you who you are. That nothing of any […]