JangJao Fairtex – Rising Star

Many thanks to Commando for allowing us a sneak peak at his book Muay Thai Uncovered.  Commando, has been all over Muang Thai documenting camps for his upcoming book.  I don’t think there is anyone out there who has been to more camps then he has.  In addition to his writing, he’s been fortunate enough to get a fight in at Lumpini and will be fighting on one of the Televised UBC fights from Rangsit stadium.  Give em hell Commando!   In addition to profiling camps, he does in depth profiles of the camps fighters.   Anyway thanks for letting me run this.

Written by Mark Lavelle

Jangjao is 11 years old at time of writing (2008) and is a stand out amongst the new generation of Fairtex’ Nakmuays. The necessary ingredients are in place for him to go on and achieve all that is possible within the sport both in Thailand and internationally, and if he continues to work as hard as he does now, he will do just that, and it is entirely feasible to me that in 6 or 7 years he can attain the same level of global acclaim that the likes of Yodsanklai and Buakaw enjoy today.

 

By necessary ingredients I’m referring to three principal components of his training which, on top of his own phenomenal natural ability, will ensure he develops to his fullest potential, and they are first and foremost, a fully skilled, dedicated and experienced trainer, secondly, a promoter with extensive worldwide contacts who is also experienced in nurturing young fighting talent, and thirdly, a fully equipped Muaythai camp with which to train at within metres of his home. Jangjaos trainer is his father, former Fairtex fighter and now trainer Jakrit Fairtex, whose ever watchful eye on his sons training routine ensures Jangjao doesn’t slack off for a second. Jackrit reached the rank of number 2 at Lumphini stadium in 1993, the champion at the time being Read more

Call to Ban Childrens Muay Thai?

I came across this article today about possibly banning children’s Muay Thai in the UK. I’ve done a few posts on the subject… I’m generally not into kids fighting. I’ve been to a lot of the smaller stadiums and watched what appeared to be 8 years olds going at it.

Personally, I feel sorry for the children. I don’t support it, I guess its pretty hyppocritical of me, and as much as I love Muay Thai all of my favorite Nak Muays all walked this path. They were all poor and have had childhoods that I won’t even pretend to understand. I’m not trying to make any value judgments, it’s Thailand and the circumstances are different. Read more