Competitive combat is supposed to be simple — two people fight, one wins, one loses.
Except, sometimes it’s not that simple.
Sometimes when two people fight someone sorta, maybe, kinda, arguably wins.
Sarah wrote about the existential dread of such wins in a piece for Fightland.
To read it click here.
Filed under Jock Stuff, Shameless Promotion
Demian Maia
One of the most popular fighters in the Risky Fuel household is grappling specialist Demian Maia.
Sarah spoke to the UFC fighter about the first time he realized he could be an elite fighter — when he won three fights in one evening.
To read the full story head over to Fightland by clicking here.
Filed under Jock Stuff, Shameless Promotion
Fighting
One of the most confounding things people who meet Sarah have trouble figuring out about her is her interest in fighting.
What these people don’t realize is that even though the world mostly sucks, when one is competing in the fighting arts it might also suck, but it’ll (mostly) suck in a way that’s generally fair and generally honourable.
And in a world that isn’t particularly fair or honourable, this is a safe haven.
Sarah wrote about these feelings in a piece called “I Don’t Fight Because I’m Violent—I Fight Because The World Is” for The Establishment.
To read it click here.
Filed under Culture, Health, Jock Stuff, Recollections, Shameless Promotion
Kayla Harrison
When U.S. judo fighter Kayla Harrison won the gold medal at this year’s Olympics there were a number of publications who were quick to suggest that she could be the next Ronda Rousey — a decorated judo competitor who transitioned to mixed martial arts.
Harrison isn’t quite sold on the idea, though, and she’s got some good reasons why.
Sarah wrote about them for Fightland.
To read the story click here.
Filed under Jock Stuff, Shameless Promotion
Kung fu nuns
The Drukpa Lineage nuns from a Himalayan Buddhist order have been getting a lot of attention in recent months for a campaign where they’ve been cycling across the Himalayas to raise awareness about and to combat human trafficking.
These same cycling nuns, 500 or so strong, also happen to be regular, avid kung fu participants.
Sarah wrote about them for Asian World Of Martial Arts.
To read the story click here.
Filed under Jock Stuff, Shameless Promotion
I Overcame My Autism And All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder: A Memoir
Risky Fuel 