Category Archives: Features

Mourning the Death of Rama IX, Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand

It is with profound sorrow that we report the passing of Thailand’s beloved monarch. December 5, 1927 – October 13, 2016 Our deepest condolences to the people and nation of Thailand.

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Muhammad Ali: January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016

“He was bigger than boxing, bigger than sports.  The man was a great man beyond anything as far as color.  I’ve traveled the world and people have whispered in my ear from every corner of the earth Ali, Ali.  There’ll … Continue reading

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AMF Judge and Referee Certification

The American Muaythai Federation certification course covers the mechanics and protocols to adjudicate amateur Muay Thai competition.  Using standards of the Sports Authority of Thailand and the World Muaythai Federation (WMF).  These skills are easily adapted to various State regulatory … Continue reading

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NJACB Sponsors Muay Thai Officiating Seminar

Before the ink is dry on New York’s combative sports legalization, New Jersey Athletic Control Board shows why it is the undisputed national regulatory leader.  Commissioner Larry Hazzard, Sr. of the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board thus announces that … Continue reading

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New York State’s MMA Legalization: The Good, The Bad, and The Be Careful What You Wish For

Time now for a reality check about how the New York State Legislature does business.  Legalization does for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) what the carried interest tax loophole does for income inequality.  It institutionalizes economies of scale through mandates that … Continue reading

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Redemption Makes a Comeback in Martial Arts Legacy

It is believed that authentic martial arts, unlike contemporary sports derivatives, trace their origins to Asian battlefields.  If we can believe the human genome project, by the same token, mankind as a species originated in Africa.  So it was that … Continue reading

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Mourning the Death of Grand Master Bob Chaney

Grand Master Bob Chaney will almost certainly be remembered by those who knew him personally for his essential human warmth and dignity.  At a basic gut level, some losses are irreplaceable.  This is one of them. Bob Chaney trained in … Continue reading

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Moves with Grooves

Mix traditional Chinese martial arts with an All American drum and bugle corps touring the U.S. together and you get moves with grooves. CLICK the pic for more of the tour:

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Solidarité│Solidariteit

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OneSongchai and S1’s “Dragon Punch Promotion” Showcases Thai Fighting Prowess in China

Showcasing Thai fighting prowess at its most ferocious, Thailand’s national prestige scored a win with quadruple victories on Chinese soil in front of a Chinese tv audience.  “Dragon Punch Promotion” was televised live this past March the 5th on Thailand’s … Continue reading

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