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UFC 194, Aldo vs McGregor

The Aldo vs McGregor card of UFC 194 is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated MMA fights of all time.

The Aldo vs McGregor card of UFC 194 is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated MMA fights of all time. With the popularity of the sport fuelled by personalities such as Ronda Rousey and Conor McGregor who have embraced their new found celebrity, the UFC is one of the fastest growing sports franchises. 490 000 viewers tuned in to watch Rousey vs Holm (UFC 194), arguably one of the biggest upsets in the history of any combat sport. After the defeat of Ronda Rousey, one of the most prolific fighters in her category in the UFC, it is clear that in MMA, anything can happen making the sport all the more engaging to the viewer. Continue reading “UFC 194, Aldo vs McGregor”

All Children Should Learn a Martial Art

All children should learn a sport from an early age. It can have a massive effect on their development as a person – all children should learn a martial art.

All children should learn a sport from an early age. It can have a massive effect on their development as a person. But which sport should they pick? I propose to you, that all children should learn a martial art.

Of course I am biased as an instructor, however being an instructor has allowed me to see all of the positive effects of martial arts on children from all walks of life. I began by joining kickboxing in at university at the age of 19, however have since expanded my knowledge by trying other martial arts such as taekwondo, jiu jitsu and kung fu. Continue reading “All Children Should Learn a Martial Art”

RWC 2015 Player Bans

In a World Cup which has showcased some incredible talent from not just the top teams, but also many of the lower ranked teams, there is no place for dangerous behaviour.

A few bans have been issued during the pool stages of the 2015 Rugby World Cup. In a World Cup which has showcased some incredible talent from not just the top teams, but also many of the lower ranked teams, there is no place for dangerous behaviour. In the three incidents discussed below, the officials failed to identify any foul play at the time. Continue reading “RWC 2015 Player Bans”

Ireland’s World Cup Woes

With key senior players Paul O’Connell and Peter O’Mahony ruled out with injuries, Ireland’s hopes are hanging in the balance.

Despite beating France for the first time ever in Rugby World Cup history, Ireland suffered a blow to their world cup hopes. With key senior players Paul O’Connell and Peter O’Mahony ruled out with injuries, Ireland’s hopes are hanging in the balance. Continue reading “Ireland’s World Cup Woes”