Sanshou Affair

Took part in a Sanshou friendly a few days ago on new year's eve! you can view the video footage below. Think i was too relaxed for this fight and kept dropping my guard. the fight looked more like a kickboxing match than sanshou as i later found out that my opponent, like myself, are more MT than sanshou fighters. We both kept our distance as we both suck at throws! Kudos to my opponent Luis for fighting me although he was lighter...Best of luck mate!btw, i am wearing white trunks



On the Flip Side

Suffered a deep cut on my right shin after the bout. I tried to look for medical assistance but there was none around and ended up seeing a doctor the next day to stitch it up. It cost me more than $100!



Dont mean to bitch about it but I am pretty concerned for the young boys taking part in such fights as they might not be able to afford the medical bills and there is no medic around to provide immediate 1st aid should anything serious happen! Who is going to answer to their parents?

I will not take part in such fights again and i appeal to the coaches of the various clubs to only allow their students to fight if there is a first aider or doctor present. Lets not wait for a serious accident to happen before anyone does any Risk Assessment for such fights!

I oragnised an adventure race for the public earlier this year and we had first aiders on standby even for a non-contact sporting event!