In the history of combat sports, there has rarely been a figure as massive as Semmy Schilt - both literally and figuratively. This Dutch giant, born on October 27, 1973, is almost 2.11 meters tall (hence the nickname Hightower), and to this day remains the…
During the winter’s SENSHI camp, kickboxing legends Ernesto Hoost and Shihan Semmy Schilt shared their thoughts on training, the evolution of the camp, and their unique coaching philosophies.
Ernesto Hoost on Training and Physical Conditioning
Ernesto Hoost noted that the participants at recent SENSHI camps…
In training sessionс, Shihan Francisco Filho emphasized the importance of mastering strikes with both hands and feet. However, what sets his teachings apart is the focus on inner strength. "Every fighter throws punches and kicks, but it's crucial to understand how they do it, what…
In an interview below, Shihan Akira Masuda shared his unique approach to Kyokushin karate training. Unlike traditional Kyokushin sessions, the training on this occasion included techniques that mimicked knife or sword usage. Shihan Masuda explained that these techniques prepare students for potential real-life situations involving…
By Grant Waterman
With SENSHI, Bulgaria is leading the way in saving Martial Arts from commercial corruption
Violence isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, that’s for sure. Some people are far more timid than others and some people are simply not physically built that way.…
The sea capital of Bulgaria, Varna, is set to host an exhilarating final training camp of the year, organized by the International Professional League SENSHI. From December 5th to 8th, Varna will welcome top fighting stars and combat sports competitors from around the world for…
Luke Whelan won his first fight on the SENSHI ring last weekend but this does not mean that he has no experience because he shared with Boec that there are 75 professional kickboxing fight in his resume before the bout against Gregoire Gottardi.
“His winning…
Michael Samperi gave us one of the spectacular KOs at SENSHI 23 when he faced the experienced fighter from Portugal Dmytro Hlevka. But despite that he does not intend to be overwhelmed of pride and he is almost immediately back to the gym.
“I am…
Rade Opacic gave us another dominant performance inside the SENSHI ring by defeating Christian Ristea last weekend. But he also threw the glove at all the heavyweights in the organization.
“People may know that I am fighting also for ONE Championship. I must fight for…