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Wednesday, May iy, ryyy THE OAKVILLE BEAVER 03 Photo by Graham Paine Kickboxer Nick Petroff demonstrates the form that carried him to a world title earlier this month during competition at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. World title By Norm Nelson BEAVER SPORTS EDITOR An instructor at the Ontario Centre for Martial Arts in Oakville is back on top of the world. Nick Petroff, a 26-year-old Milton resident, won a world championship bout earlier this month at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in light kickboxing. It was sanctioned by the KRANE martial arts body. "Like the WBC, they're a governing body for martial arts throughout the world," said Petroff. Petroff beat out a highly touted competitor from Quebec, Marcel Cantin. Light kickboxing, he explained, features con­ tinuous sparring. "There are no stoppages after shots are land­ ed and it's continuous motion, like boxing." Unlike boxing, "contact level has to be kept down." "You go full to the body, but not full to the head." Petroff said it was "a very exciting fight." "We traded heavily in the first and second round. In the> third round I guess I dominated to make it a good victory." A lot of people, he reiterated, had the first round going to his Quebecois competitor. In the second round, although they "traded power", Petroff believed he had the edge. "By the third round I was dominating the fight." Petroff will not have much time to savour the sweet taste of victory. Not only does he have a title defence in six months, but he intends to extend his world domination in the coming months with tentative bouts in South Africa in August and Spain in October. The purpose, he explained, is "to compete under another association's world title." for Petroff Petroff prepared for his world championship bout in the past few months by winning his sec­ ond Canadian national title in April as well as an international tournament in Boston in March that attracted half a dozen countries. Petroff has been in the martial arts for a decade and a half, and he started out competing in jiu-jitsu. The difference? "Jiu-jitsu is like kickboxing with throws. So you're allowed to punch, kick and throw." He culminated his jiu-jitsu career with a world championship. He moved into kickboxing seven years ago, joining the Ontario Centre for Martial Arts. "By coming to the Ontario Centre for the Martial Arts, I opened more doors not only in jiu-jitsu but kickboxing as well. I got to surround myself with excellent teachers and competitors." As a teacher at the OCMA, Petroff leads classes in cardio kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, rock climbing and general fitness. Besides that, he finds the time to train, typi­ cally six days a week, two or three hours a day. Besides his specific kickboxing training, he also lifts weights and runs. In preparation for the world championship bout he had a specific train­ ing regimen "to build up my explosive ability." One way was sprinting. Another was plyo- metrics. "You exert the muscle and then explode off the muscle," he explained. For example? "It's like I jump of a bench and then jump as high as I can." He is coached by two instructors from the OCMA, Sean Stewart and Muzamnal Nawaz, as well as Jim Flood of Hamilton. He's sponsored by A.T. Cross Pens in Oakville and GoodLife Fitness Club in Milton where he leads a recreational, non-contact kick­ boxing class each week. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL IS AT 1 -888-ONT-VOTE (668-8683) OR TTY 1-888-292-2312 VISIT OCR W EBSITE AT ttivft.election.'iontario.on.ca Published on beha lfo f Eleeloral D istrict returning officers b\ Warren R. Bailie. Chief Flection Officer e l e c t ' 0 ONTARIO PROVINCIAL ELECTION You Can Vote Before June 3rd If your name is on the Voters List but you expect to be away or unable to vote on elecuon day, you can take advantage of any advance poll in your electoral district. 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Remembrances to the Halton-Wentworth A lzheim er Foundation, 1685 Main St. West, Hamilton, Ont L8S 1G5 would be appreciated by the family. Our sincere thanks fo r the spec ia l love and care provided by Lorna, Rosemina, Rosinia, Nicole and the staff at Oakville Lifecare. GLAZIER, Lawrence (Larry) Joseph P eace fu lly , on May 14, 1999 a fte r a courageous battle with cancer. Loving husband of Stephanie, devoted father to L isa and her husband Randy of Waterdown, and Paul and his wife Claudia of Oakville. Much loved and loving Poppa to Sam antha, Emma and Spencer. B eloved s is te r of M arlene and her husband Ken of Toronto. Visitation was held at the Oakview Funeral Home. A funeral Service took place at Hopedale Presbyterian Church on Monday, May 17 a t 1pm. D onations to The C anadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. MATHERS, Doris (Life long member Salvation Army Corp., Oakville. Home League Secretary, Cradle Roll Sgt., Songster, Friend.) Was called home peacefully on Sunday, May 16, 1999 a t O akv ille T ra fa lg a r M em oria l H osp ita l. Doris (B ou lton ) Mathers, beloved wife of Donald Mathers. Loving mom of Audrey and her fiance Doug Gosling, Donna and her husband Tony Di Pardo and the late Lloyd. Sister of Joyce M acGregor and the late Ken Boulton. Dear Grandma to Jeffery, Adam and Stephanie. Visitation at the Kopriva T ay lo r Com m unity Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville from 2- 4pm and 7-9pm Wednesday. A servicee to celebrate the life of Doris will be held 11:00am Thursday, May 20, 1999 in the Kopriva Taylor Chapel. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Salvation Arm y Corp., 1225 Rebecca Street, Oakville, On L6L 1Z1 ROSZELL, Ronald (R. Roszell Plumbing and Heating) Peacefully on Monday, May 17, 1999 at Toronto General Hospital in his 54th year. Beloved husband of Bonnie. Loving father of Bobbi, Ryan and Tara. Deat son of Olla and son-in-law of F lorence (Fleabag). V is ita tio n a t the K opriva T ay lo r Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville from 7-9pm Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9pm W ednesday, funera l service 11:00am Thrusday at Glen Abbey United Church, 1469 Nottinghill Gate, O akv ille . In te rm en t T ra fa lg a r Lawn Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions 5to the Ontario Lung A ssoc ia tio n o r to the Toron to Hospital Research Foundation. InM em orianis Shields, John A loving Dad and Pops Greatly missed and never forgotten. Rest in peace. Nancy and Jim Do not let your hearts be troubled. In my Fa­ ther's house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you. In lovng memorty of Robert Lloyd Monkhouse who passed way may 19,1998, We love you and miss you, Marie and family. Family Services Alcoholics Anonymous If you drink, that's your business If you want to quit, That's Ours! 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