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Buakaw Training

Written by mlucas. Posted in MuayThai, Videos

Published on September 01, 2011 with 6 Comments

Even just looking at the frozen still Sityodtong LA is packed. Its nice to see so many people come out and see some of the champs training. It actually reminds me a lot of old school boxing in which hordes of fans would come out to see their favorite fighters come out to train for their upcoming bouts. Stillman’s in NYC, a staple boxing gym of the Big Apple, used to charge 25 cents a head to come out and see the training sessions. Obviously things have changed economically and structurally since then but still there is that desire to see the best of the best engaging in their daily routines. The “champs” including Buakaw are in town of course of the MPL show this friday.

Born to a working class family in rural New York I grew up working like a dog and drinking Natural light in the woods. After a brief stint attempting to escape the poverty of employment via university I gave up on escaping the grind and moved to sunny California where the burritos are as generous as the weather. I work in the service industry slinging booze and food. I got into Muay Thai as a recreational activity. I saw an interclub fight and decided to try it out, everyone has to test their mettle somehow. A few fights and a year later I was in Thailand training, and fighting. I haven’t quit stepping into the ring since. I currently live in West Oakland and balance my time blocking punches with my head with attempting to prevent brain deterioration through writing, studying Thai; language, culture and history, and going to wild dance parties with my friends.

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SE
September 1, 2011 at 11:00 am

vicious….

JUST GOT MY MOTHER FUCKING TICKET…horrible seats though

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nopstar
September 1, 2011 at 12:35 pm

wow… not much of a warm up round was it?

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Ryukyu Damashi
September 2, 2011 at 4:14 am

Is that Suchart from Saim #1 holding pads?

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SE
September 2, 2011 at 12:25 pm

yes

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SE
September 2, 2011 at 12:27 pm

he probably got that buff from holding pads for simon marcus

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SE
September 2, 2011 at 8:46 pm

FIIIIGGGHHHTTTT NIIIGGGGHHHHHTT,

ready for THEE most ridiculously stacked card ever in american muay thai history.

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