Like many MMA fans, I was mystified when purple belt Mackens Semerzier submitted third degree black belt Wagnney Fabiano via triangle choke at WEC 43 in October of 2009. I was haunted by the mystery, and ventured to Grant Brothers MMA in North York to speak with the Nova União team member to find out [...]
One of the very best Muay Thai and MMA practitioners currently residing in Toronto, Andre “Dida” Amado has been busy preparing for his upcoming match against Katsunori Kikuno at DREAM 10. The event happens July the 20th in Japan with the bout contested at lightweight.
My article on Dida is available online at FightMagazine.com. The images below come from [...]
At the walk-in clinic, during my two-hour wait, I noticed how rude and disrespectful people were towards the nurses. One older man had his health card rejected because they said it was expired; another guy was called by his first name–they both reacted the same way: Becoming irritated and yelling at the nurse in front [...]
I’ve got a couple of weeks before I start my new gig. This looks to be one of the best summers approaching in memory–especially when I get to spend time on the waterfront. The weather is great, the view stunning, and people are friendly– especially the tourists and visitors to Toronto.
The most important thing there is [...]
I decided against spending the day window shopping, star-gazing or even exercising. Sleep became a top priority and I got all I could handle. Come the evening of the event, I dressed casually and went out to the media entrance of the Bell Center to collect my press pass.
In the bowels of the 22,000 capacity [...]
A few notes about how the weekend is unfolding. I checked in at 8:30 AM and took a little nap, as well as a nice shower to get rid of the oil and sweat that just sits on your skin whenever you travel for a long period of time. By the afternoon, I was ready [...]
In this week’s edition of The Wyre, a Toronto newsletter, features a mini-feature related to Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).
I compiled an article on several of the best places in Toronto to train in MMA.
So if you’re curious about the sport, and want to get a start, check out the list on the XYYZ.ca website.
As a sideline, I have began to work on a blog for The Yoga Sanctuary, my local yoga studio. There will be information, updates, profiles and other news directly related to studio happenings. If you’re curious, check it out– and if you live in Toronto, give us a visit!
Namasté
Last night was the 10th anniversary of the TFEW freelancer’s group:
“Toronto-area writers, editors and well-wishers crowded into the upstairs room of Big Mamma’s Boy on Parliament St. last night to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Toronto Freelance Editors & Writers collective. Over the past decade, the group, which exists mostly in the digital realm [...]
I went to see an old friend’s band—all the members were highly technically trained, and it showed in their song set. Yet the performance was devoid of emotion, and failed to connect with the crowd. If people want to hear spot-on covers of classic hits, they can always turn on the radio. And now they’re complaining about being [...]