[Boose]

Im in Tokyo to watch the K1 GP in December (Probably 2nd to 6th) Does anyone know of any kickboxing gyms where I would be able to train while I am there. It doesnt have to be a class, just somewhere I could go and do some bag work, shadow boxing etc?

[Dado]

the Uluckybastard Gym on Jealousy Ave is a good choice.

[heckyl]

Originally Posted by Dado

the Uluckybastard Gym on Jealousy Ave is a good choice.

pwnt

[Boose]

Originally Posted by Dado

the Uluckybastard Gym on Jealousy Ave is a good choice.

LOL, yeah, I guess I am lucky but I've saved a long time to make this trip. To train while I am there would be the complete package.

[Dado]

So how was it mate?

[Boose]

Originally Posted by Dado

So how was it mate?

Hi Dado,
I flew from Manchester Airport, UK, and changed planes at Amsterdam airport. As I was waiting for my flight to Tokyo I spotted Semmy Schilt, who was with the Golden Glory guys waiting for the flight. I went over to wish him all the best for the tournament and had my picture taken with him. I will post it as soon as I find out how.

Tokyo itself was nice enough, but no real difference to any other big city. The tournament was amazing. Without a doubt it was the best finals I have seen and I have seen them all since 93 (on DVD that is, LOL). All the fighters in the GP fought with aggression and with the intent of stopping their opponents. Even Bonjasky who is normal an extremely defensive fighter scored a knockdown in each of his two bouts. I was very impressed with the fluidity of Errol Zimmerman in his fight with Bonjasky. This aggressive style adopted by the fighters is something they have all taken from the way that Badr Hari fights, and I would like to thank Badr for that as it made the fights so much more exciting for the fans. I had reserved a 35,000 yen seat and I had a very good view of the ring. My only complaint of the ticket was that I didnt receive my 'SPECIAL GOODS' as advertised on the website, I dont know what happened there?.
Anyway got back to my hotel after the fight and caught some of the broadcast on the TV. I flew back the next day and I was lucky enough to be sat next but one with a gentleman who told me that he was one of Semmy Schilts trainers (like an idiot I forgot to ask his name), we got talking about everything K1 and Muay thai. Also on the flight was Gokhan Saki and Ramon Dekker. Semmy's trainer introduced me to Ramon and we talked about his fights with Coban and Thai Boxing in general, I then had my photo taken with Ramon on the plane, again I will post it as soon as I find out how to do so.
It was a fantastic trip just for the finals alone. But it took 12 hours of flying to get there and my sleep pattern hasnt been the same since. LOL

[Dado]

Originally Posted by Boose

Hi Dado,
I flew from Manchester Airport, UK, and changed planes at Amsterdam airport. As I was waiting for my flight to Tokyo I spotted Semmy Schilt, who was with the Golden Glory guys waiting for the flight. I went over to wish him all the best for the tournament and had my picture taken with him. I will post it as soon as I find out how.

Tokyo itself was nice enough, but no real difference to any other big city. The tournament was amazing. Without a doubt it was the best finals I have seen and I have seen them all since 93 (on DVD that is, LOL). All the fighters in the GP fought with aggression and with the intent of stopping their opponents. Even Bonjasky who is normal an extremely defensive fighter scored a knockdown in each of his two bouts. I was very impressed with the fluidity of Errol Zimmerman in his fight with Bonjasky. This aggressive style adopted by the fighters is something they have all taken from the way that Badr Hari fights, and I would like to thank Badr for that as it made the fights so much more exciting for the fans. I had reserved a 35,000 yen seat and I had a very good view of the ring. My only complaint of the ticket was that I didnt receive my 'SPECIAL GOODS' as advertised on the website, I dont know what happened there?.
Anyway got back to my hotel after the fight and caught some of the broadcast on the TV. I flew back the next day and I was lucky enough to be sat next but one with a gentleman who told me that he was one of Semmy Schilts trainers (like an idiot I forgot to ask his name), we got talking about everything K1 and Muay thai. Also on the flight was Gokhan Saki and Ramon Dekker. Semmy's trainer introduced me to Ramon and we talked about his fights with Coban and Thai Boxing in general, I then had my photo taken with Ramon on the plane, again I will post it as soon as I find out how to do so.
It was a fantastic trip just for the finals alone. But it took 12 hours of flying to get there and my sleep pattern hasnt been the same since. LOL

Thats awesome !

Wow sounds like such a good time and especially being on the plane with Ramon and meeting Semmy, post those pics asap dude.

[Boose]

Sorry it took so long to upload the photo's
web sized dekker.jpg
Me and Dekker
web sized schilt.jpg
Me and Semmy

PS Overeems KO of Ewerton was outstanding.