PDI or IFBB???

Sorry to everyone for my absence .It's been a rather difficult month for me here at ULTIMATE GYM .
As usual,the Ramadhan month is here...and that could only mean me having to operate longer hours to cater to the Muslims who are fasting.Tiring but necessary nonetheless.

Ok...so what have i been up to apart from being busy here at ULTIMATE GYM?For one, i've been involved in a new business.It's an e-commerce networking business that's 100% legal of course and it does seem very promising .I'm planning to go full swing with it once the Ramadhan is over.Never hurts to have a few extra bucks put aside for my bodybuilding career.Yup...i plan to make a comeback in 2007!

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As some of you already know,I've been out of competition for 3 years now due to a downturn in business plus some injuries that held me back from training hard .The desire in me to compete again is stronger than ever.

A few days ago,i had a long chat with a very good friend and he strongly encouraged me to make a comeback.We talked about the possibilities of me turning pro.For 3 years,i was living a bodybuilders worst nightmare....lack of funds and injuries.Putting the monetary problems and injuries topic aside,my buddy asked me one question which kinda hit a nerve.

He asked me..."Do you want to make a comeback and start from the bottom in the IFBB/ABBF again or do you want to move on and continue where you left off?" It made me realise that i should move on.
I've won the state,national and international titles more than once.I've won Mr.Asia and even competed in the Mr.Universe and the next best thing to do is to try and obtain a pro card.
Almost every Asian bodybuilder knows it is extremely hard for Asians to get a pro card simply because of the amount of red tape and bullcrap one has to go through.It is almost like the IFBB/ABBF wants to keep you in your place just so they can make money on your account.Kinda sucks when you've reached this level and see so much of it!

Well,i reckon the days for the IFBB are numbered!With the Pro Division Bodybuilding Incorporated now set up ,the IFBB is facing a dilemma as many of the top pros are contemplating leaving the IFBB.Some have already made the switch.
This new federation seems to be rather fair to the athletes and the most important factor is...one can obtain a pro card without the red tape that we see in the other federations.One can also compete outside the PDI without being penalised.Not something you can do under the IFBB flag.
With my current achievements,it seems i'm eligible to turn pro.Now how sweet is that??? At least there is a federation out there that values the athlete for their achievements.

Of course, as always,there are critics out there that swears PDI will not last and there are those who says it will.Well,competiton is always healthy right?Maybe now the IFBB will buck up and make some drastic changes in their organisation.

I'd like to know what you people think about making a switch from IFBB/ABBF to PDI.Maybe some comments from you people out there?

In the mean time....it's back to some hardcore training if i wanna make a big impact when i hit the posing dais again!

IT'S A WRAP FOR SUMO-LAH - PART 1

It's the end of a wonderful journey for me.Filming Sumo-lah was a great experience! As the days went pass, each and every one of us got to know each other closer , and i mean the entire crew and
cast.
So it was only normal that by the end of the shoot , we were all a lil' sad to have to part our separate ways , after having so much fun working together.

I for one will miss the entire crew and cast for i had so much pleasure working with each and every one of them.

You folks out there...keep a lookout for this awesome movie this December.I promise you lots of laughter , drama , great fight scenes and some fantastic cinematography...all these elements are brought to you by an awesome guy,our very own Malaysian director Mr Afdlin Shauki.

Well , i'm lost for words so , let these photos paint a thousand words for me.

IT'S A WRAP FOR SUMO-LAH - PART 2

MANA BOLEH FORGET YOU LA PATRICK...HEHEHEE!

MARRIAGE.

Marriage : The legal union of a man and woman as husband and wife.
Woah....words that make some cringe!

To some , it means the end of bachelorhood...that means giving up all their flirting , scams or hanging out with their buddies till late,just so they could be tied down to a ball and chain.
Others,on the other hand ,welcomes married lives full throttle.It's almost like they can't wait any longer to have a family....

Well,i just turned 37 and to tell you the truth ,i have had a blast of a time being single.I come and go as i please,date who i wish etc without having to answer to anyone.Well that was until i met someone...hehehehee!
So as it goes now,i guess i'm already attached to the great ball and chain , just not legal in the eyes of the lord or the law yet.

Sometimes i find it very hard to let go of my bachelor lifestyle....but i guess if the girl i'm seeing is the right one , then perhaps it would be worth the slight change of wind....i'm sure some stability in my life will emerge.Afterall,2 heads are better than 1 ...... or in my case...2 source of income will be better than 1 heheheheee!

All my married buddies have been hanging shit on me for being single for too long.Even my old man is asking me..."WHEN'S THE BIG DAY? WHEN ARE YA' GIVIN ME GRANDCHILDREN??" I still hang out to watch cartoons like a big kid and now i gotta make kids??Talk about being pressured or what hahaha!

But i've got to admit this tho....the feeling of wanting to settle down and start a family of my own is slowly begining to set in.I guess there's only so long of being alone one can take.After which the presence of a loved one by your side through thick or thin moments will be much desired.

As people say... it's time i quit messing about and start considering starting a family hahahahahaa.Time to be a bit more responsible here......not that i haven't but....... ; )

Do you hear wedding bells coming??? Heck , i guess so , just don't ask me when...you'll know IF or WHEN it happens!!!

Before i leave...
I'd like to hear comments from you married or single people out there...WHAT DOES MARRIAGE MEAN TO YOU?

NEWS UPDATE........

It's been several months since the mention of SUMO-lah the movie.Well, on the 9th of May 2006,Vision Works , Afdlin's company had the press conference for SUMO-lah at the JW Marriot Kuala lumpur.It turned out very well and the promo trailer of this movie was great!That's just the clip...imagine the movie!!! I'm sure it's gonna be awesome.

Shooting for this movie is scheduled to be on the 12th of June and would take anything between 45 - 60 days.Part of it will be filmed on location in Japan and the rest in Kuala Lumpur.

Some of my buddies are really looking forward to seeing me in the "mawashi" - those diaper looking thing that sumo wrestlers wear hahahahahhahaa!I'm telling you lot out there in advance...my butt is spotless ok! Haahahahahaa!

Anyways,support the local film industry....time to make a difference!This movie is different and will be goin' international for your info.Support this sort of movie and i guarantee you will see better stuff in near future....not crappy love movies like we used to get before.

Here's a man that can deliver...so support from you Malaysians are very important.

Just my 2 cents......

UPDATES...AND THEN SOME.

Well , guess what folks? Early this morning I was awaken by an SMS from the P.A. of Mr Afdlin Shauki aka Mr Talent Extrodinaire .According to his P.A. ,this coming May 8th or 9th , they will be holding a press conference for Mr Shauki's SUMO-lah! in one of the hotels in Kuala Lumpur.In a way i was very pleased to hear this news as this would only mean one thing.....that the camera will be rolling pretty soon.So,to the much awaiting folks out there , keep your eyes and ears open as i'm sure there will be much talk about this movie when it starts filming.

Ok, on another note...i've not been writing much about whats been happening with the local SPCA as of late.One good news that i've found out at the SPCA website is that people who have or wants to own a pet that lives in high rise buildings,condos etc may be able to do so very soon.The government has approved pets in high rise buildings of course under close supervision.

This of course is more music to me......first the good news from Afdlin's P.A. then now this.I wont have to worry much about neighbours complaining to the council that i own a dog and all now.Finally me and my mutt can actually live in peace.

So there ya' go peeps.....just a lil update in my life.....

PRIORITIES.

Well folks , it's been quite long since i posted anything here.This is because i've been bogged down with so much thinking on how to improve the business and i must say that it was all well worth the headache.
As mentioned in my last post , i was running some ads and promotion for the gym to encourage the ladies to start exercising.Flyers were sent out and banners were strung up around the vacinity.I must say that it has helped quite a bit.I now have many more women in my centre.So it's back to more work since i now have a bunch of new members that requires my coaching.Good for me coz' that's where my income comes from....gym members.

The downside of this all is.......NO HOLIDAYS! Hahahahahaa.I do get really tired by the end of the day.Having to manage my centre,train my clients and not forgetting training myself too really is quite demanding.But that's how things are for me over here.
Every year around the 9th - 16th of April , my bike group , HeadHunters Mc does the annual pilgrimage to Phuket for the Phuket Bike Week...kinda like the asian version of Sturgis in the States.Sadly , i will not be joining my brothers at this great big party as i have to ensure my business survives the hard times.
Priorities have to be looked after first i guess.
Oh well , it's not like it's the end of the world...there's always next year and who knows....i may make just about enough cash now to sail me through next year's bike week.
Till my next post.....