Pull up a chair.
Again these are my personal opinions on the matter.

Picking up where I left off. Once the Fire Department clear the venue the Commission worked closley to make card happen asap. The card went ahead and was a success. End of story. As far as the details betwen the promoter and Fire Department, I don't know, call the promoter.




Hiowever, Ria Ranmarine said the commissioners grilled her about her qualifications after that fight. You said that was wrong. And that you were there.
I guess you are saying she lied to me? I guess her manager, Martin McClashie also lied just to discredit you-he said the same thing!Damn! they even lie about you in Trinidad-Toibago?

Donald...other people who were there said the commissioners did question her. So, Donald what’s the truth? Is everyone slandering the poor commissioners?


If the Commission had reservations against a matching they are addressed pre fight Dan and not post fight. Ria and her manager were awesome people and respectfull beyond measure. I know I did not question her, can I say if someone else asked her any questions no. Can you be more specific, maybe I will be able to answer or find out. There has only ever in all events been a single matching refused and it was not in this genre. We rely heavily on the people with the know how (promoters) in this area to make good matches, which has been successfull in the past as demonstated by the quality of the matches.

Let me say this the Muay Thai athletes I have met with out exception in Calgary have been an absolute model of respect and professionalism. I have never met a fighter from Calgary or that comes in from out of town that was'nt a perfect ambassador for the sport. The trainers of these athletes have to be applauded for this.

If you would like to discuss her record specifically please forward to me her record, dates and type of contest. I will be glad to give you my opinion.

Ballkick you are a true piece of work.

BTW Don I didn't see you at Reserve Judgment.
But did see you a few weeks later at the Red and White Club for your pet sport Boxing. Standing at center ring smiling for photo opportunities and helping promote boxing while spouting accolades for the fighters, trainers and special guests. Why won’t you do that for a CAKMA card Don?
Never mind Don, we don’t want to see your fashion statement of a plaid shirt and jeans.
On another personal/ professional note Donny, I've only met you once in person, while trying to purchase a pair of boxing gloves as a birthday present for somebody. Upon entering your store and revealing my affiliation with National Kickboxing your demeanor changed significantly. It was a bitter enough experience for me to never set foot in your business again. This occurred years before I knew any of the B.S. that goes on behind the scenes between you and Kickboxing/Muay Thai promoters affiliated with Mr. Miles.

Pet sport, not so much. Actually I did not talk to the crowd or spout accolades. There was a Commission member that did speak to the crowd for a very good reason. I was the other guy presenting that did'nt speak, I would like to think much better looking. So you cant even get the right person to slag when your looking right at them, typical from you.

The opportunity was to present boxer George Chuvalo with recognition and a donation for his excellent work in keeping kids off the street, and drug free. George lost all three of his sons tragically and since has tirelessly traveled the country doing a unequalled job in this arena. For those that may not know George, he was I beleive the only man to have lasted 15 rounds with Ali, I beleive twice but am not sure. Check out his web site at fightagainstdrugs.ca

There is not a more important job out there for us and we feel strongly about this contribution. Too bad you cleary do not.

Now your my fashion police, halarious. This event we did not work per say but actuall get to have a night out. My jeans were clean and new and my shirt was a short sleved collared shirt that I really kind of like, dress shoes too. Thanks for giving me this laugh.

Now it even gets better bussiness advice from you that slams honerable charity work and those that do it. I put it plainly and clearly to you sir it was not your affiliation that garnered that responce but your behaivior plain and simple. Please do not expect me to ask for you to come back to my business it will do just fine with out the likes of you. I have quite a few friends that either now of in the past have trained there,as well as many customers. You are the exception rather that the rule with your thoughts. Almost with out exception I have found the students there to be more than receptive. You are truley a new low in that regard.


Anyway I feel it is time to stop this method of bickering. Have I been a little condesending, yes. Am I satirical yes. Do I get upset when facts are misrepresented, absolutly. Is this my prefered method of acting towords someone, no.

What is funny is that if a situation is put out there sounding unreasonable if the other side does not jump to the defence and contridict what is being said the original opinion seems to be accepted as fact. It builds in legitimacy strictly thru time out there. So ultimetly you have to either scour around to see if any one is bad mouthing you unfairly, or just don't do anything at all.

I hope to have pointed out how easy it is to change the truth or to beleive things that may seem unreasonable. Will all be convinced, not likley. Could I go on with a ton of additional examples, you bet. I have no feelings either way about any of the individuals mentioned, contray to claims made. Do I disagree with some of the statments they may have made, you bet.



In the future if anyone has a question about what goes on here (Calgary) please check with me first. Contact me here with an email address/name and I will respond back. If I can I will answer any question that seems reasonable.



Lastly in a effort to clear up some questions about what it actualy takes to put a card on in Calgary. This is also a matter of public record via the minutes and is avalible to those willing to look for it. As part of these minutes more so in the past the specifics of the regulating would have been outlined for all to see. Seceret, not so much.

To put on an Amatuer Muay Thai card in Calgary a promoter must:

Hold a promoters license, cost last time I checked is $125.00. Good for a year.

Name a venue.

Provide event (2 million) insurance naming the City as an also named insured.

Pay for the Doctor, officials and on site dedicated ambulance.

Pay a $100.00 administration fee to the Commission.

Pay a $100.00 sanctioning fee for all bouts.

Provide blood work for all athletes (hep b&c, hiv, ekg).

Have all athletes attend a pre and post fight medical.

Have all paper work avalible to the Commission 10 days prior to the event. Barring any last minute changes and such. Have all payments avalible at the same time.

Rules: The promoters in Calgary lobbied hard to have the WKA amateur rules accepted in Calgary. That was granted with two exceptions. No elbows to the spine and the Doctor can stop the fight at any time. This info is avalible in the minutes and is public as well.

Officials: The officials used are a group that has worked exclusivly with the same promoters from the beginning. They were prefered by the promoters and were accepted by the Commission. All officials will have to hold a license, cost $50.00/year. No license for corners in the amateurs. All officials are WKA trained and more than competent. For the amateurs the Commission has the WKA officials oversee the hand wrapping and signing off of same.

This is basically it in a nut shell, if I have missed anything please feel free to ask. If I can I will answer.

So of all the individuals on this board that have experience in these matters, please give your opinion as to how rediculous the conditions are in Calgary.

Do they represent the conditions outlined by some?

Jason - all were pro I beleive.

One thing I also want to clarify is that if I get back on track to the post there is agreement here from all in that.

The code needs to be changed. So there is a positive direction to work in on behalf of all. I will sign as I said anything that I beleive to be best for the future of the sport. Those of the oposing opinion have just as much license to voice thier personal opinion, and I make the comitment to listen to any ideas brought forward.

Dan nothing personal and yes I did blast you. Usually at the end of the line opposing veiws may have more in common that not common. Once all the bs in taken out of the way. Cheers to you.

Mr. Fossum - Hopefully this will show I am willing to HELP and not HURT the industry. I am not aware of any conditions suronding an event held in Edmonton as such I cannot comment. Thank you for your opinion as well.

Eagle Knee- I see there are some assumptions starting again, can you clarify who it was'nt that threatened you if you can't say who it was.