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Jake has a swagger. The kind of swagger that wouldn’t be out of place next to Clint Eastwood in one of his early movies. Thankfully, he’s not famous for those deafening awkward silences; he’s engaging and articulate. In fact, if I had my own radio show I would want Jake as a guest – not because he has a good Read the rest of this entry »
That’s Rhiannon “The Mini Beast” Coleman.
The club’s focus this weekend belongs to one Clinic member and that is Rhiannon Coleman, our first and currently only female MMA fighter. She heads down to Portsmouth with her coach Paul Hines and a convoy of keen supporters to embark on her first Read the rest of this entry »
Every Day’s a School Day.
Every single shot is countered with feedback – that’s a training session with John Tandy. There’s a real buzz at the prospect of being coached by him and so I thought I would turn up to see the man in action – not quite brave enough to book a 1-2-1, I just sat on the edge of the ring with the rest of the hopefuls to watch the magic happen. Read the rest of this entry »
John Tandy is a disarming character.
To me his eyes say way more than what comes from his mouth but it was his email in reply to my many questions that made me do a double take. In a world where the language is from the gutter and the stench of the gym closer to the sewer it was refreshing to hear someone speak so passionately Read the rest of this entry »
People seem to hate it when you refer to them as nice – I guess to many it might seem a bit of a pedestrian description. But, what label do you give to someone that is decent, generous, focussed, fun, not afraid to look stupid (he likes silly dancing) and is the ultimate team player – well nice sort of sums this guy up. But don’t be fooled – when competing he leaves nice in the locker room, he takes no prisoners!
I’m talking about Pat Vickers – if you train at the Angel gym you will have almost certainly done a class with him as he boxes, he kicks, he grapples, he’s an all round cardio bunny and Read the rest of this entry »
26 Days to go until Cage Warriors 40
I’ve watched the advanced MMA squad training for some time now and I’ve come to the conclusion that they’re a breed apart and that coach, Paul Hines is a mean ‘turd.
At first I thought he’d gone a little soft, it all looked a bit tame – 10 of this and 10 of that, I could have sworn I even heard him say “please”. Read the rest of this entry »
by Martin Rooney and Bryan Krahn
Martin Rooney wants to change how you think about mixed martial arts (MMA) training.
Considered to be the pioneer of physical training for MMA, Martin has 13 years’ experience getting fighters ready for action. He’s trained and cornered hundreds of fighters, including several UFC champions. Read the rest of this entry »
WITH US OCTOBER 1ST
So the Pope has been and gone with much talk of whether there’s religion on this little Isle. Well I’ve seen the light and now everything is clear – we have religion and it’s MMA. After months of watching our MMA boys prepare for their fights I realise that this is their religion and that I am a member of their congregation.
Each day they head to their church (the gym) and worship at the alter that is the cage. Like all religions this is not a Read the rest of this entry »
Yep two weeks after The Contender, I still feel the same and yes this post is a little late…sorry folks.
I love Contender night and I know that I am in good company when I say that. It’s one of those nights when most fighters are entering the ring for the first time, it’s one of those nights when the fighters are entering the ring for the only time – for many it’s that once in a lifetime experience. September 2nd did not disappoint As always an amazing atmosphere, the DJ got the place rocking and our very own ring girls Nicole and Lucy looked lovely in Read the rest of this entry »
I recently attended the Friday night and Saturday morning sparring sessions to check out September’s Contenders – it was a tale of two sessions. Friday night Ben V encouraged the guys to picture their fights, when they shadow box to go through their game plan…”these are your rehearsals, “ he shouted. He was keen for them to go through the rounds at a high intensity but at a relaxed pace – essentially clock up the Read the rest of this entry »
Interview by Seymour Yang photographs by Gussie for kombat news !
Introduction
At 26 years of age, Michael Russell is currently the youngest British BJJ black belt. Since beginning his training in 2004 he has shot from beginner to black belt in just under six years. Whilst he is often cited as one of the most talented young grapplers in the country, and is known for his innovative and inventive techniques, Michael’s journey has not gone without incident or drama. Michael took time out from his
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If I had a cat and it got stuck up a tree, Rich Mitchell is the guy I would ask to coax it down; such is his calm and persuasive manner. He comes across as patient and his instructions are clear but oh my Lord, what a filthy mouth! For an hour on Thursday I watched him coach the new wrestling class – he made it look like the most logical way to entangle and untangle yourself from another. With the volume down it looked like a love making session with the Read the rest of this entry »
Cage Warriors Fighting Championship (CWFC) and Warrior Promotions.
Boylan, takes control of the UK’s longest standing MMA Event, the Cage Warriors Fighting Championship and he is now putting plans in place for CWFC 38, which takes place in London on October 1st. A show which he has already 75% sold out.
Boylan who runs four successful gyms, three in London called The MMA Clinic and one in Ireland called The Boxing Clinic has plans for the development of the sport, both in the UK and Ireland.
Have you ever wondered what our esteemed coaches Paul and Ben V get up to on the weekends when they’re not terrorising us? No, me neither…. until I heard what they were doing the weekend of the London Marathon.
It’s amazing what you learn when you actually engage with people. Not only do they parade around Hampstead Ponds in the summer wearing nothing but Speedos (whilst on life guard duty) they also are responsible for protecting the front runners at the London Read the rest of this entry »
Big shout out to all the boys who fought @ the Seni 2010 this weekend , The MMA Clinic came away with 5 medals for such a new club this is big news all the fighters and supporting members that turned out did the club proud . Click here to watch one of the fights its only a 30 sec clip as thats all Michael Russell needed to defeat his opponent Liam Beechinor but it shows that The MMA Clinic boys are dame good at what they do 
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April the 18th saw The MMA & Boxing Clinic fighters, members,friends, family and fans and other clubs around London and the Uk pack out the HMV Forum Kentishtown to witness what was an education for the public in mixed martial arts. The night called ” The Beginning” was a nightof great future talent and a lesson in what future MMA shows will be all about ! Watch the highlights and make your own mind up ! Read the rest of this entry »
Cork City , Ireland Boxing Clinic Coach speak’s to Red FM Radio station about the new Boxing Clinic Facilities in Cork City . Hicham is an ex Pro Boxer and currently heading the Boxing program at the new Clinic ! The interview gives a really good idea as to what people can expect at the new facilites and a little about the different sessions that are available there ….. have a listen ! Read the rest of this entry »
Sporting success seems to follow George, so it’s fitting that he is the latest coach to be added to an already esteemed list. Born in Athens, Greece he represented his country in Athletics at the Sydney Olympics and within a year of joining The Boxing Clinic he became the heavyweight champion.
But success does not come without a little effort, a point that George will be hammering home in his classes Read the rest of this entry »
April 18th D Day – “The Beginning”
A near capacity crowd at the HMV Kentish Town Forum witnessed its first ever night of MMA in Central London. News of Volcanic disruptions had filtered through on Saturday but as the first fighters made their way to the cage, the crowd erupted and didn’t lay dormant until the very end of the very last fight. Here’s what happened… Read the rest of this entry »
This ain’t just a headline – it’s fact. We’re 24 hours away from “The Beginning” and two of our fighters are stuck in the Republic of Ireland due to the Volcanic cloud hovering over Blighty.
But as the saying goes…”the show must go on”. Matt Wise, in fighting fit form will square up to Clinic Middle Weight Champion Dan Hine, who is stepping up with just 24 hours Read the rest of this entry »
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