If you practice sports, you have a higher chance at injuries than somebody sitting on the couch all day. At least, that’s in theory. When you practice a very intensive sports such as Muay Thai, chance is that you will definitely will encounter injuries. Everybody gets injured, there are no exceptions. True, some may get… Continue reading Injuries: how to handle them
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Preparation for a fight: an inside look
I have been training now in Thailand for 5 months. The first part of the training experience here has been a trip to different gyms to meet many new people and get a taste of the life in Bangkok. Now I have been adjusted to the life here and been to several gyms, looked in… Continue reading Preparation for a fight: an inside look
Asawindum Stadium Bangkok
The owner of Pinsinchai Gym is also a well known promoter in Bangkok. He is known as the Black Knight. In the past he was working a lot at the well known stadiums, such as Lumpini or Ratchadamnoen Stadium, but now has gone on his own. He has his own boxing stadium;The Asawindum Stadium. Needless… Continue reading Asawindum Stadium Bangkok
Jaroenthong Gym
I want you to tell me what you think about the site This is a gym that was also on my list of places to visit. Jaroenthong is a well known Thai fighter who fought against Ramon Dekkers, Samart Payakaroon (who is considered to be the all time best Thai fighter by many) and more.… Continue reading Jaroenthong Gym
Buying Muay Thai Supplies in Bangkok
One of the things I was really looking forward to before going to Thailand, was buying a lot of Muay Thai supplies. I left my gloves, shin pads, shorts and everything else in Holland, knowing I would probably wanted to do some shopping in Bangkok. So far, I have not been disappointed; in many different… Continue reading Buying Muay Thai Supplies in Bangkok
MBK Fight Night
In the last post about MBK fight night I put the emphasis on the location itself. Recently I was here again as two of my friends from Sasiprapa Gym had a fight scheduled, Philippa from Scotland and Eddy from Australia. Since I have been here it is really cool to see the group of Sasiprapa… Continue reading MBK Fight Night
Fight Night at Nakhom Pathom Festival
As you might recall (or maybe not, but that means you have to visit the site more often), a friend of mine from Holland, Marvin, is training at Koh Samui. He told me he will come to Bangkok and fight here. When he arrived, he went straight to Sasiprapa Gym, where I met up… Continue reading Fight Night at Nakhom Pathom Festival
Arrival in Bangkok
I had a good flight, even though I never get really comfortable in an airplane, especially not for 11 hours. When I arrived at Bangkok, I was overwhelmed by all the impressions I got. This is my first time ever here in Bangkok and even in Thailand, so I guess you can say I suffered… Continue reading Arrival in Bangkok