Healing through Muay Thai
By Mikaela Delos Santos, Publishing Editor After having trained Jiu Jitsu in my own personal time, I learned that the overall MMA culture is illusively tribe-like. And the primary rule of the MMA gyms?...
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In memory of Stephan Bonnar
Josh Werle, Sports Editor Former mixed martial artist and professional wrestler, Stephan Bonnar, passed away on Dec. 22, 2022 at the age of 45. His death is presumed to have been related to heart...
A seminar with BJJ black belt, Roy Harris
Mikaela Delos Santos, News Editor Excitement was at an all time high when I hit the mats at the Calgary-based martial arts gym, Champion’s Creed. Chatter filled the whole gym; everyone from buff and...
UFC 279: The wildest 48 hours in MMA history
By Josh Werle, Sports Editor The world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is always entertaining. The most notable MMA organization, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) puts on events almost every Saturday of the year....
Tell me I’m wrong: Influencers are tarnishing the legacy of boxing
By Josh Werle, Staff Writer Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather and… Jake Paul. One of these names doesn’t belong in that list, and yet, many fans who have recently been introduced to the...
Why Georges St-Pierre is the greatest mixed martial artist of all time
By Josh Werle, Staff Writer The debate on which athlete should be considered the “greatest of all time” is always a hotly contested topic amongst fans. Every sport has its legends and every fan...
Mama, I want to be a Street Fighter
Calgary to host international gaming contest by Aaron Chatha The Reflector Over two million unique viewers watched the Street Fighter championships online this summer. Taking place in Las Vegas, players from around...
MMA advocates take on Canada’s top docs
by Blaine Meller The gloves are off. In one corner, the Canadian Medical Association: an organization of doctors that “advocates high quality health care, and provides leadership and guidance to physicians.” In the opposite corner: mixed martial...
