Justin Potter Hurricane Doyle with Kahu Bentson (on left) Hurricane Doyle Hori Bellad – Ande Boogs Mohi Raymond Musson Don Whalley with Rangiputa Whalley Zig Zag Wallace and Rangiputa Whalley Tino Honey Daniel Tai Tyrone Brunson and Manager Tyrone Brunson and Dave C Steve Heremaia and Family Tony Watson Raymond Musson and Kahukura Bentson Shane […]
Fight Times has always had a record of service column where veteran’s family members and friends can submit articles. This column is very special to us and our readers consider it a mark of respect to those that have sacrificed so much in service of their country. This column is a great way to record […]
Since the last editors I have conducted several courses attracting exponents from all over the world as well as having regular visits from military instructors from around the world. Many of my visitors claimed they went to considerable lengths to identify the right system, facility and instructor best suited to their needs before signing up. […]
Caution: The contents of this article are for education purposes only. The principles described are extremely dangerous and are for military close combat training and operations only. Their application applies solely to the military. No physical aspect is more important in military close combat than stances, guards and footwork. While the best option is if […]
Monty Betham – junior and senior Monty Betham Soulan Pownceby – Mohammad Azzaoui Robert Berridge – Peter Derrick Rhys Morgan – Nathan McEwan Nathan McEwan Daniella Smith – Kahukura Bentson – Henry Schuster Kahu Bentson Gunnar Jackson Robbie Walker – Gunnar Jackson Joe Blackbourn – Russell Oliver Angus Donaldson Paul Fitzsimmons – Deacon Henry Joe […]
Protein is by far the most thermogenic of the macronutrients (protein, carbohydrate, and fat). Due to the high metabolic costs of processing it, protein provides fewer storable kcal. The thermic effect of a mixed meal is about 10% of intake, while the thermic effect of protein per se is more like 25-30%. That could mean […]
Some professional fighters have trained their bodies to perfection, but have they forgotten their spirit? Kru Pedro Villalobos came to Thailand and fought as a champion Muay Thai fighter. Later, he realized that his spirit wasn’t fulfilled by his ring success. So, he became a monk, and learned the precepts of Buddhism. He adopted the […]
Most people nowadays know at least the basics of what they should eat and what they should avoid to improve their health, their body composition, and their performance. Yet most people are overweight and/or obese. So what’s the problem? Where’s the disconnect? Why is it so hard for them to make the change? Well, unless […]
Sweat dripped off of the fat red face of a 35 year old Tae Kwan Do black belt instructor who had come to show us that our art was weak. We were only forty five seconds into the fight and I thought someone would have to call the paramedics. The guy was on the verge […]
Many martial artists don't think of boxing as a martial art, but for those competing in MMA, kick boxing, Muay Thai or K -1, it is a necessary component to a professional training regime. I came to the Philippines to learn Arnis, Philippine stick fighting. To keep up with my fighting training, mornings were spent […]