Hi everyone,

In October I’m turning the dreaded 50!

So, on Sunday October 18th I have decided to do 50x2min rounds of sparring (black belts + only & fresh partners). Although it is going to be hard, I will be ready and feeling fit and strong on the day. I would love everyone to come and support me, and also sponsor me for my nominated charity, The Dando Sports Academy.

I have chosen this for many reasons.

Firstly, in 1966 when Hanshi Tino Ceberano started his first school in Melbourne, it was Sensei Frank Dando that gave him the space to get established. Most Australian martial artists can trace our history back to this!

Secondly, this school changes and saves lives. Mainstream schools do not cater for much. Teachers struggle, kids struggle, we don’t all fit into the mold required for success within this. The Dando school and its Principal, Ziad Zakharia and his amazing team of legends, recognise this and bring the best out in these boys.

In a world now run by betas, where people get out of the shower to take a piss, where males would rather pull out the phones to film a group of males assaulting a woman or an old person, than beat the shit out of them, this world needs schools like this. In this “new world” where manliness is labelled as “Toxic Masculinity” and chivalry is a thing of the past, these guys cultivate manliness, respect, honour, integrity, honesty, sincerity, benevolence, courage and resilience in their programs. The kids are loved, respected and valued for who they are and are shown that they have no limits within their academics, physical capabilities and futures.

The team there shows excellence in their skills that they pass on to the kids, and they do it with total passion and sincerity.

I would love everyone to please sponsor me, either a lump sum or per round (I have no doubts will get through the 50) to go to this amazing school. Please scan QR code for GoFundMe details.

Check out fdsa.vic.edu.au for details of this school, its curriculum and its amazing teachers!

Hope to see you at Combat Academy – 3/4 Torca Terrace Mornington on Sunday 18th October 12pm – 3pm (sparring starts at 1pm sharp and there are some very high-grade presentations on the day from midday).

Everyone welcome!

Will be great to see you all there!