My Muay Thai





The Rants and Ramblings of a Muay Thai Fan

Entries from November 2008

What’s in a name?

April 30th, 2007 · 3 Comments

If you guys are into Muay Thai and K-1 which I know you are, you should really check out K-1 Fans. I have to say of all the forums I’ve been on it’s one of the most informed forums on Muay Thai and K-1. Currently there is a thread discussing the meaning of [...]

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Why is MMA so Angry?

April 27th, 2007 · 26 Comments

I often ponder if Muay Thai will survive MMA’s influence in American culture. I know it’s an odd statement to make. I’m fully aware that for the most part, Muay Thai is riding on crest of MMA’s rising popularity in the States. I see more and more Muay Thai gyms’ offering BJJ and BJJ Dojo’s [...]

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Off to the Kok

April 27th, 2007 · 4 Comments

What’s up fellas, it’s Friday and by the time you read this I’m on plane back to Thailand. I should be there for a little over a week, No worries though I’ve got plenty of posts to keep you busy. If I don’t respond to your post in a timely manner it’s [...]

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Buakaw fighting in Slamm?

April 26th, 2007 · 8 Comments

A few months ago I did a post on the all star line up that was slated for Slamm. The other day a member of our community Souvik reported that Buakaw didn’t even know about the event. (see pic)
I did a little digging but it

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Freedom Fighter

April 25th, 2007 · 9 Comments

The other week Siriporn Taweesuk defeated Japan’s Akaya Miyano to become the new WBC women’s light flyweight champion. The fight wasn’t held at just any venue, but the infamous “Bangkok Hilton” Thailand’s Maximum security prison.
The fighters met in the sweltering Bangkok heat in a makeshift ring set up at the prison. The setup [...]

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Sancturary of Truth, Pattaya

April 24th, 2007 · 5 Comments

When I was living in Bangkok, I would occasionally head down to Pattaya for the weekend. I haven’t been for ages… last I looked there were about 4 of 5 camps in the vicinity. Next time you’re down there, and you have a day off from training may I suggest a little side [...]

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