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<\/p>\nBEING able to shed six kilograms in just five weeks is just one of the transformations Jason Hardy has made in preparation for next month\u2019s Bendigo Fight Centre inter-club tournament for novices.<\/p>\n
Hardy is one of several kickboxers who will climb into the ring on 3 December at the Allingham Street gym.<\/p>\n
For many of the novices in boxing, kickboxing or muay Thai it\u2019s been a 16-week challenge of training leading into BFC\u2019s first tournament.<\/p>\n
\u201cA main motivation for me was fitness,\u201d Hardy said before another workout at BFC in Golden Square.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am looking forward to the challenge of a match and enjoying the lead-up.\u201d<\/p>\n
BFC trainer Lucas Allen said Hardy\u2019s work ethic was outstanding.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe is so consistent in his approach to training, which he is doing twice a day,\u201d Allen said. \u201cAs a trainer you can give plenty of tips and drills, but a lot is about self-motivation.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll of our novices have been showing that.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The BFC inter-club format will be bouts of three rounds of 90 seconds duration.<\/p>\n
Contact sparring will be at 70 per cent.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll competitors will be fully padded. Safety is our number one priority,\u201d said Allen who has more than 10 years experience of training in combat sports and has also competed.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is the first tournament Bendigo Fight Centre will run. It\u2019s an opportunity to step up and compete in a safe and controlled environment.<\/p>\n
\u201cCombat sports are among the fastest growing in the world, whether it be boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, or grappling.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a chance for these combat artists to compete before a crowd and show what they are capable of.\u201d<\/p>\n
At this stage there are at least 10 bouts pencilled in and Bendigo Fight Centre will be well represented, as will Melton.<\/p>\n
Allen took charge of BFC, previously Hit Factory run by Danniel Burton, last July and said membership continues to grow.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have members from a wide range of ages, experience, and ability,\u201d Allen said. \u201cThe main thing is they work incredibly hard.\u201d<\/p>\n
The training team at BFC is Lucas Allen, Kaleb Heffernan, Dariean Menchini, Martin John, Angus Tsam, Luke McKenzie and Hamish Catto, and all are former or active fighters.<\/p>\n
The strength and conditioning\/crossfit trainer is Matt Richardson.<\/p>\n
Ticket prices for fans on 3 December 3 will be kept at a nominal cost.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe goal is to cover our costs and put on a great night,\u201d said Allen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
BEING able to shed six kilograms in just five weeks is just one of the transformations Jason Hardy has made in preparation for next month\u2019s Bendigo Fight Centre inter-club tournament for novices. Hardy is one of several kickboxers who will climb into the ring on 3 December at the Allingham Street gym. For many of […]<\/p>\n