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Old Manchester Thai Fighters

Daz — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:58:16 +0000

Old photos thanks to Nick Sidle. Old Manchester Thai Fighters.

A night out with Grand Master Krin in China Town

Daz — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:45:12 +0000

Let the party begin.

Many Muay Thai enthusiasts enjoy Thailand’s finest martial arts films from the Ong Bak trilogy, Chocolate, Yamada and of course ‘The Legend of King Naresuan’. King Naresuan was a very famous Thai King, his historical battles for the freedom of Thailand is played in the film by actor Wanchana Sawatdee. Wow and behold who’s the Master of Ceremonies? No other than actor Wanchana, the atmosphere for all of us was excitement and joy. Wanchana was here with the children and has been chaperoning then around the globe. As part of the journey they had a visit to ‘The Theatre of Dreams’ in my own home town of Manchester. What a delight.

MSA Master Sken's Interclub day out

Daz — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:12:00 +0000

Master Sken

Master Sken in action

A day in Stockport at Master Sken’s - MSA Academy.

A visit to Master A's Gym

Daz — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:59:00 +0000

Below Master A when I first met him training at Master Toddy's many many moons ago.

I had a recent trip down memory lane and call to see my all time friend Master A.

A trip down memory lane. Around Manchesters central martial arts clubs.

Daz — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:59:00 +0000

Remeber this one Master Toody's Academy on Newton Street. It's still full of oriental delights. I called in to see Steve Powell and his JKD school. He's a massive Bruce Lee fan as am I. Here I am thinking about the old days. These old steps have warmed up many a martial artist.

The Last Round - Randy Couture with Big Joe Egan

Daz — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:44:00 +0000

The Last Round and the start of a much bigger journey.

Ronnie Green meets Randy Couture Ronnie Green the BouncerI hear a few roumours every now and again that Ronnie Green is a bouncer, looking at this photo I can see what people would think.

A day out with Big Joe Egan

Daz — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:51:00 +0000

Andy Farrell meets Big Joe with a big smile

Meeting up with Joe was difficult due to his busy life style, as is the movies I suppose, but we got there and like a giant of a gentleman he is, we got lost, he found us and picked us up. I went along with Daz to show Joe a bit of Thailand’s sport.

Joe was interested in the footage we have of top champion Thai Boxers from Bangkok. Joe loves all combat sports and his friends all day just talked to us about the fight games. Me and Daz in an Irish pub full of Ex Boxing champs in Birmingham watching Thai culture with Joe’s lads. What a life we can have from fighting for the correct reasons.

TOTTENHAM RIOTS 2011 - THE NEED FOR CHANGE

Daz — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 20:32:44 +0000

By Esmond Francis

August the 6th 2011 saw a sad day for North London. The area of Tottenham saw a confrontation between the Police and protesters which began outside Tottenham Police Station. You may have heard the news of the reported shooting of Mark Duggan by the Metropolitan Police on Thursday 4th August. While the incident was still fresh in the minds of the community there was to be a scheduled peaceful protest at Tottenham Police Station.

Tmas 2011The Martial Arts Show

Daz — Fri, 20 May 2011 22:00:00 +0000

Thai Boxing and more at The Martial Arts Show: By Esmond Francis

The month of May quickly seems like it's going to become the month tocelebrate all in the martial arts world.

Meet 'Wanderlei Silva' 22nd October 2010

Daz — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:07:19 +0000

Ronnie Green meets Wanderlei Silva