I'm BACK....

Well okie I'm back in Singapore. Guess that I've not inform most of my buddies, due to the fact I've some loose end to tie. But I'll be going back to Brisbane for another 1 and a 1/2 years for my Masters program and I'm trying really hard to adapt back to being a Singaporean or maybe I've been soaking too much of Aussies slow paces lifestyle.

Well update you guys on what I've been doing for the past 5 - 6 months in Australia. Life in Australia is as you would have guess is pretty slow. If you intend to visit Australia, their beaches are one of the best in the world and places like Gold Coast and Sun Shine Coast are a must visit locations for their beaches. Fine sand and beautiful sunsets are some of the things Australia's beaches has to offer. Well I'm gotta tag a couple of pictures on my blog, just have a look and you would get a rough idea on how it would look like.

I'll be staying in Singapore for another 2 months before going back to Australia, for the time being it would be the usual stuff. Muaythai! Muaythai! and more Muaythai. But next year I'll be taking on something unique and thats "Gracie Jiu Jitsu" aka Brazillian Jiu Jitsu. I'm seriously thinking of covering some ground techniques so as to be able to hand a fight when it comes to the ground.

Oh and did I mention that my girlfriend would be visiting me in January? for those guys whom has no idea that I've got a girlfriend well its time for you all to know about it.

Singapore vs Australia...

Australia is a great place to spend your retirement but still nothing beats home "Singapore", a place where I'm born and where all my loves one were... Still I love Singapore as it is, but with the gradually growing of expenses and politics. It has become a place where our wealth and our rights doesn't belongs to us. I would prefer a country where "The people should not be afraid of the government, but instead the government should be afraid of the people."

Recently, a housemate of mine has decide to shift out and for the next 2 months more housemates will be moving out. I'm feeling kinda upset knowing that we will be seperated, with the house being more and more quiet as each of us began leaving the house. Nonetheless, chinese has a saying " 世上没有不闪的宴席“. If we're fated to meet, we will meet again.

I'll be shifting from this house with "维雄", will start looking for a new lodging when its around August. Probably will contacts some of housemates that has shifted out and decide if it is possible to find a reasonable lodging location. If it is possible will start looking for an apartment with a budget of around AU$110 - AU$150 that is around zone 2 - 3. Else, I'll be sticking back to Sunnybank.

Will anyone remember me when I'm gone?

It is 0100 hours in Australia, Queenland and I'm having a major exam today at 1330 hours. But I'm just sick of studying... Guess tonight I would have to burn some mid-night oils. Anyway, I've to onces again thanks Felicia Chin for tagging my blog, I'm kinda glad and surprise she remembers me. Its kinda of like a motivation for me whom is so far from Singapore to be touch by a local actress that still remembers me. Thanks again Felicia! ;P

PS: Official website of Felicia Chin blog
(http://feliciasrainbow.blogspot.com/)

It has been 5 years since a good brother of mine passed away from a heart failure. I could still remember the look of his face, filled with pain and agorny. But somehow I could feel that he was relieve that everything had ended... No more pain, no more burden for his family. I remember that before he passed away, he told his dad to live strong and that if anything was to happen to him just look at the bright side of life.

Thinking back at those days when we often chill out together, doing childish yet meaningful things. Even till the day he know that he is going to die, he continue to kept his spirit high by joking with us about how life and death should be. I respect him for the way he looks at things in life and how I wish I could be as forgiving as him.

Now 5 years has past... I've no idea who still remember him as a friend. But one thing I'm pretty sure of... He has touch the hearts and change the life of those that cared for him and remember him. I always tell myself that "That god hasn't gave him the opportunity to live his life to the fullest, and that since god gave us such a chance we must not waste it..."

Maybe because of him, I've seen things differently and do everything with an objective behind it... I bet everyone out there has lost someone he or her treasured deeply as a friend or a family member. I'm just thinking that if there was a day that an unfortunate event happen to me... will anyone still remembers me when I gone? I delicate this song to you "Ling Kang" my friend... See you on the other end of life...

PS: If you guys want the song, just rip it off my blog in the "Uploading now..." section.

Yiruma - Kiss The Rain

International Muaythai SuperFight

Gosh! I couldn't imagine that I'll be able to make it back on time to KL to watch "International Muaythai Superfight" and the best part of all is I'm going to watch it for FREE! Thanks to GEO (aka my "BXG" awsome sparring bro) whom helped me to pull-some strings to go watch it for free (Geo! I owe you a meal!) I miss the guys from BXG especially, Geo, Joy, and Joe.

Things-To-Do in Singapore:

1st - Slice the bags and some quality training at BXG
2nd - Watch "International Muaythai Superfight"
3rd - Chill out with the "8SAB" guys from camp...
4th - Bang the Woodland brothers "Mr Boon" and "Ah Xiong"
5th - Wine drinking session with my pri sch buddy "Bao Hua".
6th - Trial BBJ @ Alive.SG (Optional)

But before doing all those... I would want to sit down with my family and have a heartwarming dinner with them and after that have a refreshing bath.

Last and not least, I came across 李圣杰- 擦肩而过 MTV at a Hongkong Tea Cafe. I feel the song quite meaningful so I went to search for it. Guess most of the guys or girls out there would have probably heard before. I was think that if a certain the line in the lyric would have been change to 好的男人有那么多, 为何你就选他。。。而不是我？wouldn't be better, don't you guys think so...?

李圣杰- 擦肩而过

WBC World Middleweight Championship Title...

Seems like the Yodsaenklai "The Computer Wizard" Fairtex will be fighting fellow country man Malaipet "The Diamond" this coming 28th June at Jamaica for the World Boxing Council Middleweight Championship Title.

Yodsaenklai "The Computer Wizard" is renowned through out the world for his amazing left kick that is known to have knock-out tons of world class fighters and his lighting fast counter punches. But will his style of fighting stands against Malaipet "The Diamond". The nick name "The Diamond" is only given to fighters whom have trained themselves to an extend that their muaythai are near perfection or flawless. Stay Tuned!

Malaipet "The Diamond" Training:

Some Legend Are Meant To Die... MGS

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. For those whom has never played MGS before. The main character Solid Snake was the clone of John the "Big Boss" aka Naked Snake from MGS: Snake Eater. The story plots mainly revolves around the advancement of military technology, the Cold war between the US. and Motherland Russia, The Philosopher's Legacy and the development of a highly intelligent machine call "Metal Gear" that is capable of launching Nukes from any part of the world.

In the story, The philosophers are said to be 12 wiseman that has the truth powers that control the world and the government. Ranging from the media that is being broadcast everyday to the entire government that decides all our decision.

But the main story is military technology has advances to such a stage that watching the trailers makes a chill down my spines. Soldiers are fitted with Nano machine in their body, that control and enhances every espects of your reactions, emotions and decisions. And finally, the development of "Metal Gear" a robot or machine that has blood and killer instincts like a human being with the capability of launching Nukes to any part of the world.

Liquid snake, elder brother of Solid snake and clone of the "Big Boss" is the villian of this story. He decided to change the fate of the world and destroy the philosopher aka "12 wiseman". By, creating a band of elite special genetic enchance soldiers calling themselves "Outer Heaven" which some of them used to be in the special US. task force called "FOX HOUND" with the control of Metal Gear and a band of elite soldiers. He forces all the countries to enter into the 3rd world war, and begin the history 2nd arms race.

With wars fighting all around the world, his first step was to sell his nano technology and "Metal Gear" through out the world. Next, the various countries will use his nano technology and unknowingly his plan falls into place, with every soldier in battle equiped with nano machine. Liquid using "Fox Die", he will have total control of every single soldier in the battle-field. Thus, controling the world and destroying the control of the "12 wiseman".

The truth is after playing so many series of MGS. I'm beginning to believe that such technology existed. Albert Einstein one of the co-founders of Atomic bomb knew that the Atomic bomb would mark the next revolution of military warfare and in 1997, a static shown that the number of Nukes in this world is capable of bombing the entire world 12 - 15 times. Even now, we sit in our cosy home reading this blog of mine. People out there were fighting their own war, countries like Israel and Somalia are examples.

"We must all atone for our own sins, we must not pass them on to the next generation, we must not leave them to the future" By, MGS Naomi Hunter

Smiles aplenty and plenty of thanks!

Yesh...! for those whom know me... I'm a fan of our local artist Felicia chin. I know you guy must be thinking why? simply because she is pretty, bubbly, fun, cute, loving and many more words beyond descriptions. Seriously, I don't know her at all. I'll be glad and grateful if she could just tag my blog... that is all I've ask for...

So yup back to me, I've been in Australia for almost a month now. Life in Australia is pretty slow and quiet... (nothing in life is meaningful w/o muaythai) but it is a great place for studies. For every subjects or modules, I've put in like 101% of my effort in studying it. Not a moment to slack...! Like I've said before, the path I'm walking now can only be accomplished by me and there will be no turning back.

I'm grateful that my parents are so supportive and trusted me so much, I'll do whatever that is within my means to try to achieve a satifying grade. Seriously, I really miss Singapore... I miss the food (Darnz! I've to cook every single day), I miss all my pri sch friends, sec sch friends, poly friends, army friends, HTC friends and of cause my thaiboxing friends. I miss the nights we stay up late just for supper and most of all, I miss my sister (lao jie) and my parents

I grateful and glad that you guys are all by my side... To support me and encouraged me. Especially, those that send me off the airport, my aunt and the WDL brothers for saying such touching word like "Hey, bro... we will be behind you all the way and supporting you guys no matter what." Thanks for everything...

PS: Official website of Felicia Chin blog (http://feliciasrainbow.blogspot.com/)

School starts tomorrow...

Yeah... School will be officially starting tomorrow, which I'm filled with a mixture of feelings. I'm not afraid of meeting new friends and sort, I'm pretty much alright with that. But it is my studies that really worries me, because failure is not an option. It is those kind of things that you only have one chance in life and that chance is now. Do it or prepare to died...

Nonetheless, I'm expected to study 30 hours a week including public holiday and weekends. I willing to give up everything except, for thaiboxing. I'll be joining the world renowned muaythai gym N.T.G onces I'm able to cope with my studies.

Life in Brisbane is kinda boring. So I decided to spend my day doing something meaningful. First, My bro "Wai Siong" and I went back to our University to get some lecture notes printed. Next, I've manage to convince my bro to accompany me to do some window shopping and explore Brisbane a little.

We went to the local china town, but I was immediately disappointed upon reaching chinatown. It was empty and there ain't as many chinese as I've expected. Instead, I saw numerous "ang mo" spending their days drinking beer under the hot sun. Duh? shouldn't they be drinking after night falls?

Nonetheless, I'll be updating my blog if I manage to squeeze some time out from my tight schedules. Oh and thanks, Dad, Mum and Sis for all the effort you all have put in to help me search for those 2 textbooks. Really appreciated it!

Queenlands University of Technology

Nugget McNaught N.T.G

I've been traveling around Brisbane for almost a couple of days. So I've decided to visit the legendary N.T.G Gym. It was like a dream come true to see one of the best Australian fighters in the world "Nugget McNaught" himself. It took me quite some time searching for his gym, as it was located in a quiet ally in Wilson.

But when I found it, I was greeted with a warm welcome by Nugget. We had a short chat about his training schedule and prices on each lesson. But when I mention I was from Singapore. All he said was "So you know Zach...?" Sure, of course I do...

It was a great experience, letting me taking photos with him and his gym. Plus, I was given the previlage to witness his boys in actions, doing skipping, bag-works and pad-works. The only word I could describe them was AWSOME! Their punches were hard and fast, so were their kicks... and all of them seems so tactical in their style of fighting. Ending each combo with a low kicks and sort. Each and everyone of his fighters were personally trained by Nugget himself. Holding the pads and doing sparring with them, no wonder they were one of the best fighters in Australia.

I was able to stay for an hour before bidding farewell to Nugget. It was really an experience... As for those whom don't know who Nugget McNaught, he was one of Australia best fighters and won a numbers of awards both in Thailand and Australia and he has trained Soren "MonKongtong" N.T.G whom won Orono and Jomhod in Thailand. Soren is also one of the upcoming Australian fighters that participate in "The Contender Asia".

BTW, if anyone training at N.T.G please PM me. Thanks... for more photos on N.T.G please click "MyPhotoAlbum" link.

N.T.G Gym

Night @ The Museum

Life in Brisbane is totally different from Singapore. The shop opens at 8am and closes at 5pm except for Thursday which major supermarkets and stores open till 9pm. Still it is best to wake up early, else you wouldn't get anything done by the end of the day.

Today, I manage to visit the Australia National Museum (Brisbane) because it is free ( Unlike Singapore money-minded government ) and caught an eyes full of interesting stuff...ranging from dinosaur to small tiny creepy crawlers. But what really caught my eye was the war-dogs section, I didn't really know that dogs were an essential tool in WWI and WWII. Dogs could inform soldiers of approaching enemies, tanks and even aircrafts. Due to their keen eye-sight and excellence hearing, they are normally use as scouts for the troops.

As a results many were hurt or didn't even manage to make it back. Dogs were rewarded with purple-heart just like many wounded soldiers and were even given ranks such as Sgt or LTA. But after the war end, those dogs were being discard as they were not allowed to return to their countries. As the governments were afraid that the dogs might carry diseases. The owners (or soldiers) of the dogs were given 2 choices either to end its life or discard them.

Many soldiers weep and regret their decision to bring their pet dogs into battle. One of the soldier wrote his feeling in his diary "I regret bring husker to Vietnam that day, because the war has end but I'm not able to bring her back..." such words really touches people soul.

For more photos on the Museum please visits MyPhotoAlbum.

Night @ The Museum

Life in Brisbane

So I'm finally in Brisbane... I've settle down pretty fast in Australia at Sunnyhill bank ( thanks to a great bro of mine, whom has been searching intensively in Singapore ) which the landlord was a nice taiwanese man in his '70s, whom even treated us lunch at a Dim Sum restaurant at Sunnybank Plaza. ( Yeah! save money on lunch...Cool! )

The rent for the room was $103 + $6 for the half year contact + $5 for the weekly cleaning, so the total amount for the rent would be $114 per week which will be a total of $456 per month. I considered it pretty alright, since it provide us with a decent kitchen for our daily cooking and a toilet which in some sense I should considered clean. This reminds me of those days when I'm in the army. The only different is I've to cook... -_-

The house is currently being rented by 10 person. That includes 6 at the bottom and 4 at the upper level. The bottom level is occupied by a korean guy, a friendly japanese girl ( Guys don't even think about it... ) and 2 other guy. As for the upper level, it is occupied by a Hongkong guy ( whom could speak chinese but prefered to speak english instead. Weird? ) and a China girl. As for the rest of the housemate, I've yet to meet them.

Still I've manage to settle all the necessary stuff onces I've settle down in Brisbane which includes opening a bank account, got my QUT student card and password, purchase a monthly concession and a pre-paid card for calling in and out of Australia. (Australia HP no. : 0431557010)

Yesterday, I've manage to tour around the school and Brisbane city. The structure and condition of the building ain't that bad... Plus, I've yet to meet the students and lecturer. Anyway, I'll be going for orientation this coming week... Bet I'll be able to get some inside info on my studies.

My home for the next 6 months...

To Brisbane...

So I guess today would be the day that I'll be flying off to Brisbane. I've packed most of the comfort items that I'll be bring over so it shouldn't be a problem. Except for the excess baggage that worries me... Onces I've reach there, I'll be searching for an apartment with Wai Siong aka MrBear. So many things to do yet so little time... I'll have to purchase a transportation card, a prepaid card so that I'm able to call in and out of Australia, retrieve my student card and personal library account, set up a bank account and lastly, get a tax file no. Darnz... Such a headache!

Nonetheless, I'll be keeping you guys update onces I've reach over Brisbane. I've activate my auto roaming but don't even try calling my Singapore handphone No. because each minute cost $2.40. SMS if possible... I'll also be posting my Australia handphone No. on the blog & friendster so that for those who intend to contact me in Australia.

Oh and lastly, thank you guys for sending me off at the airport... will be back next CNY. So that can make it in time to see Tock Soon's elder sister, hope she ain't getting married that soon... WAHAHA! just kidding la!

10 more days to Australia...

I'm left with 10 more days before leaving Singapore and I'll be traveling half way across the globe for Australia. But the only things that I'm worry is my capability to be able to cope with my studies. I've found an accomodation in Australia and have packed most of the stuff that is required to bring over to Australia. Still the feeling is exactly the same I've felt when I left my cosy home for Tekong. At least, I'll be celebrating CNY in Singapore. It will most likely be the most memoriable CNY for me.

Brock Lesnar vs Frank Mir


As I've said before Frank Mir is a tough guy on the ground, which I've no idea why would Brock Lesnar go for such an aggressive approach. Frank Mir had such a fast reaction in trying to achieve a legs lock, causing Brock Lesnar to tap out. But still Brock Lesnar did put up a great show, and with more experiences he could have the potential.

Legend of Muaythai - Samart Payakaroon

For those who don't know what Muaythai is I'll kindly give you a brief introduction on it. Muaythai is also called by others as thaiboxing or the "Science of the 8 limps". Muaythai is a full contact sports which uses both our hands, elbow, legs and knees. Muaythai are unlike other martial arts as Muaythai attacks are not meant to score points but are meant to injure or knockout your opponent. The world sport council has recently rated Muaythai as the toughest ring sport in the world.

More information on Samart Payakaroon or Samart Tiptamai (Real Name). He was rated the best amongs all the other muaythai legends, for his intelligent movement, excellence counters, incredible skills and quick eye-sights. He hold 4 different Lumpini Stadiam titles: The Mini Flyweight (105 pounds) in 1980, Junior flyweight (108 pounds) in 1980, Junior bantamweight (115 pounds) in 1981 and Featherweight (116 pounds) in 1981.

Dominating the competition in thailand, he proceed to accomplish the WBC Super BantamWeight by defeating the former champion Lupe Pintor. Soon after in 1986, Samart successfully defended his WBC title against Juan Meza. The fight was rated one of the most beautiful fight in history. with his back against the rope and dodge 10 over punches in a row and in a single moment manage to knockout Juan Meza in a counter. He was one of the few who dared to face the terror of the ring and win.

Smart Payakaroon vs Murat Comert


But soon after in 1987, Samart lost his title to an Australian Boxer name Jeff Fenech, who is in a slightly different weight catagory. After losing, he continued his boxing career till 1994 which he announced his retirement in boxing. Samart payakaroon is currently now teaching Muaythai and giving Muaythai seminal around the world. His theory are " if the kick or punch is beautiful it ain't Muaythai " and " The best defences against an attack is not to be hit by it. "

For more info : http://www.muaythai-fighting.com/samart-payakaroon.html

Sorry I'm just ain't perfect...

I understand that every parent would want their kids to grow up according to plan and I'm sure everyone out there more or less has the feeling that our parent control certain espects of our life. I don't understand maybe it just because of me or I'm just not as good as I'm suppose to be. I hate it whenever my parent nags at me and when they kept saying "Why can't you be a normal person, living a normal lifestyle? why can't you just be like so and so..." I understand that it is their nature for them to care for us. But sometime certain boundary are not to be overstep and sometime I just wish that they would just leave me alone.



A highlight on Samart Payakaroon "Bruce Lee of Muaythai" and Former WBC Super BantamWeight Champion. Well-known for his incredible skills, intelligent movement and quick eye-sight. Stay tune again...

Update on UFC 81 : Breaking Point

Basically, I've no idea why Brock Lesnar manage to step into the Octogon against Former UFC World Heavy Weight Champion, Frank Mir. But since Mir accepted the contract against Lesner, Lesnar might have a chance to be the next UFC World Heavy Weight Champion.

A brief introduction on Frank Mir, he has a vast experience in Brazillian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) and is a fairly good striker with a fight record of 10-3-0 (Win-Lose-Draw). Most of his wins are achieved by submission. As for Brock Lesnar, his weight and westling skill are to his advantage. Brock Lesnar might prove to be a tough opponent for Frank Mir. Here is a video on Frank Mir preparing his fight against Lesnar.



Here is a pretty good highlight on Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Current Light Heavy Weight UFC Champion. No.1 Most Dangerous MMA fighter in Both UFC & Pride with crazy tactic and being one of the highest KO fighter in both UFC and Pride, his punch is calculated to worth 1800 pound / 818 KG of knockout impact. Fight Record : 26-6-0 (Win-Lose-Draw) Stay Tune...

19 Days to Brisbane...

19 days to Brisbane... Yet it seems like tons of stuffs are yet to be done. I've not found a lodging in Brisbane and worse of all, I've not repair my laptop. I've been waiting for the laptop repair centre to call me as they promise to get back to me within a week but it has been almost 2 weeks now and I've not get a respond yet. Argh...! Probably giving them a call by tommorrow.

But overall most of the stuff that I'll be bring over to Australia are pack and I'm done with my farewell celebration with most of my friends. Last and not least, I've started this blog to show and pay a tribute to great martial art artist through out the world. I'll be posting videos and give an inside information on upcoming fights and sort. Stay Tune...

On the 2nd Feb '08 will be UFC 81 Breaking Point, where WWE Champion Brock Lesnar Vs Former UFC Heavy Weight Champion Frank Mir. Stay Tune...!



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