Ravinder Sidhu
Rav started his martial arts training at the age of 14 in 1992 under the guidance of Renshi Dave Hussey (4th dan black belt). Rav took up two styles of martial arts, Zen Do Kai Freestyle and Muay Thai Kickboxing. After putting a lot of hard work and dedication into training, Rav got his black belt in both styles in 1994. It was in early 1995 that Rav was awarded the title of ‘Sempai’ meaning instructor, and in late 1995 got his shodan (1st dan ranking) after an impressive weapons grading.
Rav is heavily involved in the kickboxing industry working in various areas of the sport. He was the commentator for Adelaide’s first world title fights back in 1999, and had his own kickboxing column "Rav’s Ringside Roundup" with a New Zealand based magazine ‘Fighttimes’. He was an editorial assistant with International kickboxer magazine and has had his work published with various magazines ‘Blitz’ magazine (Aust), Combat (U.K) and Australian Boxing News (Aust).
Through his work he has mixed and trained with some of the celebrities of the sport and made great friendships with them. Rav is also a keen competitor, and has taken part in many freestyle and full contact fighting tournaments in South Australia and has an impressive record of 40 wins with 9 losses. He was the former Australian A.F.F.F Lightweight Champion. He was also the 1994/95 South Australian Lightweight Freestyle champion, and was also runner up at the AMA Full Contact titles in 94.
He has also fought in a full contact kickboxing exhibition fight in 1998. Rav’s other interests include motor racing, especially Formula One and the Aussie V8 Supercars, teaching Kickboxing Circuit (fitness class) and Rav is also keen on Flying and have flown on many occasions in light aircraft.
I have travelled to Thailand to expierence the the level of Muay Thai standard. It is a trip that every Muay Thai student should consider if they are to get the " feel " of Muay Thai and the skills that can be achieved. Pictures from my last visit can be found in our galleries..
2004 Australian AFFF Lightweight Champion
1999 Commentating for the World Title fights in Adelaide
1998 Runner Up in AMA Australian Martial Arts Full Contact Championships
1996 Tournament (Lightweight) Champion
1995 State Lightweight Martial Arts Champion
1994 State Lightweight Martial Arts Champion
1994 - 2005 Editorial Assistant for International Kickboxer Magazine (SA Reporter)
1993 Tournament (Lightweight) Champion
1992 Tournament (Lightweight) Champion
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