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Preparation for a fight: an inside look part II

As you can read in the first part of preparation for a fight, I have been training hard to fight in Thailand. My main focus was on technique in the beginning. I think that 80% of my focus was on pure technique improvement. To fight in Thailand, you have to adapt your style somewhat, at… Continue reading Preparation for a fight: an inside look part II

Naksu: MMA in Thailand

  At Pinsinchai Gym, occasionally, a friend of the owner visits and makes pictures and videos from the fighters. He uses them as footage to promote his own organization, Naksu. As I talked with him many times, I asked him about this organization. What they do is organize Mixed Martial Arts fights in Thailand. I believe… Continue reading Naksu: MMA in Thailand

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