Fighters Corner – Robbie Mc Menamy
Next up in Fighters Corner is Robbie McMenamy, one of the best fighters to come out of the Emarald Isles. There really isn’t anything Robbie has not won – check his unique style out on YouTube.
We caught up with him to ask a few questions.
KPB: How long have you been training and what made you start?
RM: I’ve been training for 24 years since I was an 11 year old fat kid. I started because l liked the game street fighter and wanted to be Ryu. After that Jackie Chan movies spiked my imagination also!
KPB: There’s not much you haven’t won. What motivates you these days?
RM: Nothing motivates me more like good competition from another good martial artist which unfortunately seems to be hard to find these days.
KPB: Who are your favourite, most entertaining fighters to watch these days male and female?
RM: Male: Davide Colla and female: Martina Rossi.
KPB: The sport changes so often, as a fighter what core systems do you think are key to success?
RM: I think the core values have disappeared if I’m honest and it’s had a massive effect on the sport.
KPB: Favourite tournament?
RM: It used to be Best Fighter back in the day. Now it would be World Combat Games as it is the best in the world and only a few can confirm this.
KPB: If you had the chance to create a dream team with fighters from any era who would be in it?
RM: I would choose Nikos Memmos, Morten Spissøy Drew Neal, Gregorio Di Leo and Emanuele Bozzolani. Women I would have Luisa Lico and your Natasha.
KPB: Lastly will we see you teaching again in Scotland?
RM: If that’s an invitation then yes, I’d love to come back!