I fight (or fought, it's been a while!) 'cause it gives my life a sense of purpose, belonging and direction. Life is very complicated and very often wihtout a clear sense of purpose. When you are preparing for a fight and training twice a day every day it's a nice uncomplicated life with a direct goal at the end. Not much is like that. I also enjoy the buzz of winning, the thrill of learning new techniques and the brotherhood I have made within the scene here in New Zealand and all the amazing fighters and traininers I have met training in other parts of the world from Thailand, to Australia, to America, to Argentina, to Chile, Muay Thai really is an international language that transcends lots of superficial boundries. In it's best form I think there is something very pure and beautiful about it. The discipline I have learnt from fighting transfers to other aspects of my life and has helped make me a successful person. I'd hate to think what I'd be lke if I hadn't started martial arts and then Thaiboxing as kid.