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The New Zealand National Boxing Champs 2011 at Lower Hutt Town Hall

Trophies up for 2011 winners. Trophies up for 2011 winners. Trophies up for 2011 winners. Trophies up for 2011 winners. Trophies up for 2011 winners. Ian Law (Auckland)—Tom O'Connor (Southland) Well known boxing people. Billy Graham and son David Patrick Mailata—-Grant Arkell Siona Fernandes with happy team after winning gold in Elite Female 51 kg […]

Mayhem II — The story of the first Cambodian Bokator MMA team to fight outside of Cambodia

Background: Mayhem II is an MMA (mixed martial arts) tournament held in Selangor, Malaysia, sponsored by Muayfit, on September 11, 2011. The event was historic because, with over 60 fighters taking part, it was the largest MMA tournament ever held in Malaysia. For the Cambodian team this was an extremely important event because they represent […]

Movie Stunt Fighting 3D Parts 1 through 3

Martial Arts Odyssey: Movie Stunt Fighting 3D Part 1 Learning to fight in the movies! In Bangkok, Thailand, Antonio Graceffo finds John Ledalski a veteran of more than 50 films. Sifu John is a martial arts master, an experienced stuntman, and a respected stuntman trainer. Antonio asks John to help him prepare for his upcoming […]

CQB/CQC Adjustments

European military CQB/CQC is a military science incorporating various scientific components from a wide range of scientific subjects. It may not be an exact science especially in the unarmed CQC lines of operational employments but it does incorporate vital military scientific aspects and requirements. Balance control tactical and dynamic movement medical implications, psychological considerations are […]

New Zealand Boxing – July 2011

Grey Lynn-based boxing gymnasium King's Gym staged a fund-raising pro-am promotion at the Auckland Boxing Association's Stadium on Friday July 23rd, writes Johnny Lloyd. The venue was absolutely packed. Comeback King Gordon Moir 67.1kg, who hadn't fought since 2000, clashed with Jeysson Broncales 63kg, having his first pro fight, in the opening four-rounder. It was […]

Order of Instruction

There are several factors that will determine the subject and order of instruction in regards to CQC. Military law enforcement and civilians for example will be trained in modules specific to their needs roles and likely threats and the same applies to close protection corrections and security. Not only will service role and category of […]

Vo Thai Lan in Saigon

My first experience, training with a Vietnamese boxing and Muay Thai team didn’t workout very well. A bigger boy picked on me, and smashed my innards into jelly. After it didn’t hurt to pee or think anymore, I began looking for a new place to train. Luckily, my Vietnamese teacher found me a Muay Thai […]