It’s very rare when someone is willing to take a leap of faith and pursue their Muay Thai dreams full on, but Angela Chang took that leap and ended up living, training and fighting out of Sitsongpeenong Gym in Thailand.Angela is one of the new writers for Muay Thai Guy and has been putting out quality articles about the training in Thailand. Not only that, but she’s been able to get interviews with top fighters like Sittichai and Dechsakda from Sitsongpeenong which have been awesome. Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 106: Angela Chang http://traffic.libsyn.com/muaythaiguy/MTG106_AngelaChang.mp3<enclosure url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/muaythaiguy/MTG106_AngelaChang.mp3" length="34311698" type="audio/mpeg" />

When you fight top tier competition in stadiums like Lumpinee, Rajadamnern and MAX Muay Thai, you're bound to become an absolute savage... and that's exactly what Ognjen Topic has done. http://traffic.libsyn.com/muaythaiguy/MTG105.mp3 <enclosure url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/muaythaiguy/MTG105.mp3" length="40492651" type="audio/mpeg" />

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 104 Ever since I first started in Muay Thai, Brett Hlavacek's name was one that I recognized early on. He was one of the top dogs who trained under the great Kru Phil Nurse from The Wat, so I knew whenever I watched him I would be in for a treat. With his powerful roundhouses, calm composure and deadly counter skills, it was always fun to watch him fight. Now Brett holds the WBC belt and has been racking up wins both locally in NYC as well as abroad. On top of that he will also be hosting the new Nak Muay Nation training camp in July and is looking to fight at one of Thailand's top promotions like MAX Muay Thai or Super Muay Thai. We talk about his upcoming trip plus much more including: How his start in Taekwondo eventually led to his love for Muay Thai. Why he decided to start competing at the early age of 12. How the Muay Thai scene was much different when he was growing up in the sport. His decision to move to NYC to train full-time under Phil Nurse at The Wat. What made him want to pursue Muay Thai as a career rather than a traditional job his parents wanted. What his past experiences in Thailand have been like and what he expects in his upcoming trip. How he's developed into a coach and trainer throughout his years at The Wat. What he and Kru Nurse look for when bringing up young fighters. How he develops young fighters through training, interclubs and demo fights. Why as he's gotten older he's decided to cut less weight for his fights. And much, MUCH more! Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 104: Brett Hlavacek To subscribe to the most badass Muay Thai podcast in existence, use the links below.Click here to subscribe via iTunesClick here to subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed)Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review. <enclosure url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/muaythaiguy/TMTG037.mp3" length="55649014" type="audio/mpeg" />

The Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 103 Totally dedicating your life to Muay Thai can be a difficult thing to do, especially with it being so difficult to make a living. But the lack of extrinsic reward doesn't deter fighters like Nak Muay Nation sponsored fighter, D.J. Miller from creating a lifestyle that allows him immerse himself in the sport. The first day D.J. stepped foot in a Muay Thai gym, he knew that Muay Thai was going to be a big part of his life. Since then he's had over 30 amateur fights, 12 championship belts and is off to a solid start in his professional career. I had a chance to talk with D.J. about his career including things like: How the movie "The Protector" peaked his curiosity about Muay Thai. Why even as a high school wrestler and experienced grappler, he chooses to stay away from MMA and focus solely on Muay Thai. How his location makes it hard for him to get fights as both an amateur and a pro. Why he chose to fight in so many Muay Thai tournaments throughout the states. The ups and downs of his career and how he was able to overcome a tough KO loss. Why he thinks Muay Thai needs more personality to grow in the U.S. How he able to train in small spurts throughout the entire day with his job. Why he takes it on himself to coach and lead a team of fighters. How he's able to balance training his team and training himself. His thoughts on weight cutting and why he would rather go up in weight than cut weight. And much, much more! Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 101: Ashley Nichols To subscribe to the most badass Muay Thai podcast in existence, use the links below.Click here to subscribe via iTunesClick here to subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed)Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review. Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below! <enclosure url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/muaythaiguy/MTG103.mp3" length="35499917" type="audio/mpeg" />

The Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 102 Tiffany Van Soest is making HUGE waves in the combat sports world. Besides being a top level Muay Thai champion, she is hoping to also become a champion in GLORY kickboxing and Invicta MMA. We talk about all of that plus MUCH more in this weeks podcast, including: Why the two words "who cares" helps her simplify things and lessen the pressure before fights. What her preparation (mentally and physically) was like prior to her GLORY debut. How she adjusted her game to fit the kickboxing style (hint: she didn't do much). How she handles all the hype of all the media attention while being the first female fighter on GLORY. Her decision to move to Bali and why it's been a great change of pace. What a day in the life is like living and training in Bali. What her favorite dinosaur is and why (it's a herbivore). How long she's been training MMA and why she decided to make the move What changes she plans on making in her striking when fighting MMA. Her plans and goals for the near future. And much MUCH more! Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 101: Ashley NicholsConnect with Tiffany on... Facebook | Twitter | InstagramTo subscribe to the most badass Muay Thai podcast in existence, use the links below.Click here to subscribe via iTunesClick here to subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed)Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review.Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below! Train In Bali With Tiffany Van Soest Interested in training with Tiffany at a future Nak Muay Nation retreat in Bali?Experience the beauty of Bali while hanging out with one of the best female fighters on the planet! Click here or the image to find out more information and to sign up for email updates! <enclosure url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/muaythaiguy/MTG102.mp3" length="38007159" type="audio/mpeg" />

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 101 Photo Credit: Ben Pontier for Enfusion At one point or another, a majority of fighters have a lull in their career due to school, work and other life priorities. Ashley Nichols was at this point and had taken a year off from competing until she had the opportunity to fight Tiffany Van Soest for the Lion Fight title in early 2016.With that fight, her passion for fighting Muay Thai was revived. With a new sense of purpose, she decided to take the leap to move to Thailand to train at Kaewsamrit gym and pursue her Muay Thai career full on. We discuss how she came to this decision plus more including: How she initially got involved in boxing and other combat sports at the age of 15. What it was like finding fights in Canada early on in her amateur career. Why her and her team made it a point to compete at multiple tournaments to gain experience. How her fight with Tiffany Van Soest was a huge factor in reviving her passion for fighting. How she came to the decision to travel to Thailand to train full time. What the training atmosphere is like at Kaewsamrit gym. What a typical day in the life is like training in the heat of Thailand. Why she feels it's important to keep a training and personal journal. Her goals and aspirations for her Thailand stay as well as the rest of her career. And much more! Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 101: Ashley Nichols Connect with Ashley Nichols on Facebook. To subscribe to the most badass Muay Thai podcast in existence, use the links below. Click here to subscribe via iTunesClick here to subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed)Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review. Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below! Listen to more MTG podcast episodes <enclosure url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/muaythaiguy/MTG101-AshleyNichols.mp3" length="35500030" type="audio/mpeg" />

Muay Thai Guy Podcast – Episode 100 Photo taken by Marz An or furymagazine.com Victor Saravia has quite the story to tell.At a young age Victor was involved with gangs in Los Angeles and could've easily gone down the wrong path. Fortunately, after getting in trouble with the law and almost being sent off to juvy, he was able to change the direction of his life and become one of the most talked about prospects in Muay Thai today.I had the chance to chat with this beast of a fighter and learn more about how he's been able to overcome adversity and avoid bad  thanks to his family, friends and teammates at Muay Thai America gym in California. We chat about his career, training methods and much more including: How he grew up in a bad neighborhood and used to fight his friends for money. Why he decided to get out of the bad situations he was in and change his life for the better. How football played a huge role in teaching him respect, discipline and work ethic What a typical day of training is like for him. Why he decided to turn pro after 15 amateur fights. Why he eats a vegan diet and how it's affected both his mental clarity and physical fitness. His goals for his career and why he wants to be one of the best ever. Thoughts on his last fight against Daniel McGowan where he lost via cut. How he needed some time off after that fight to reset, reflect and refocus on his goals. And much, MUCH more. Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 100: Victor Saravia Connect with Victor Saravia on Facebook.Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review.Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below! More MTG podcast episodes <enclosure url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/muaythaiguy/MTG100.mp3" length="35965696" type="audio/mpeg" />

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 99 One of the most passionate, outspoken people I've come across online has got to be Marcus Oakley. Going by the pen name Charlie Hustle, he has written a number of posts for Muay Thai Guy and has started a number of conversations about the sport that are crucial to it's growth and exposure. From his "Top 10 Most Influential Fighters" to the "Curious Case of the Phantom Casual Fan Offensive in Muay Thai", Marcus always has a unique perspective to share and that's why I had to get him on the podcast! We talk a variety of topics including: How he got his start in Muay Thai after watching Blood Sport and seeing Tong Po. How he initially wanted to train for himself but gradually fell in love with coaching. Why he decided to open up his own space and the challenges he's faced doing so. The differences between fancy, high-tech gyms to the old school, bare bone gyms. His thoughts on the fight scene in the midwest and how it's hard to find quality gyms to train at. Why women competing in combat sports is such a big thing for him (hint, he has 3 sisters) What's it like teaching and coaching his significant other. His thoughts on the gyms who don't allow their students to train at other gyms. What is means to be a "true" martial artist. And much, much more! Click Herehttp://traffic.libsyn.com/muaythaiguy/MTG099.mp3 or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 099: Marcus Oakley Connect with Marcus (A.K.A Charlie Hustle) on Facebook and find out more about his gym Goblin Muay Thai. Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review.Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below! MTG 099 back to more MTG podcast episodesBack to Muay Thai Guy home page <enclosure url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/muaythaiguy/MTG099.mp3" length="50172328" type="audio/mpeg" />

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 98 As a fighter and competitive athlete, the power of the mind can NOT be overlooked. We all know the saying "Fighting is 90% mental and 10% physical", but how often do we take the time to actually train our minds? If the mental side is such a crucial aspect to your success as a fighter, why aren't you having mental training sessions where you optimize your thought process, memory, focus and emotion? Fighters are becoming aware of how important it is to train the mind, and that's where guys like Joshua Manuel come into play. Joshua is a fight hypnotist who specializes in helping fighters train their unconscious mind to eliminate doubt/anxiety and replace it with confidence/focus. In our interview we cover a whole range of topics including: What initially drew him into wanting to learn more about hypnosis. What type of benefits are expected after being hypnotized. How he deals with skeptics and people who are hesitant to believe in this type of work. Why he likes to work with competitive fighters and help them optimize their mind. What the main objective of a fight hypnotist is. How to pick a fight hypnotist and what to look for to avoid frauds. The process in which fight hypnosis has become his career and how he went about pursuing it. Some key techniques and concepts that he uses when doing coaching sessions. And much, much more! Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 098: Joshua Manuel  Connect with Josh on Facebook and check out his website at zenhypnotics.com Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review. Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below! MTG 098 back to more MTG podcast episodesBack to Muay Thai Guy home page <enclosure url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/muaythaiguy/MTG098.mp3" length="40620287" type="audio/mpeg" />

Muay Thai Guy Podcast – Episode 97 Chris Bradford performing the ceremonial Wai Kru. Photo by W.L. Photography Chris Bradford is a Muay Thai veteran who has been in the ring dozens of times against tough, game opponents. But he says that strapping on 4oz MMA gloves and stepping into a steel cage is quite a different feeling than fighting with the traditional 8oz boxing gloves in a ring... and I tend to believe him. In this episode of the Muay Thai Guy podcast, Chris and I discuss his career, his retirement and what his goals are now that he's decided to step into the ring. We cover a wide variety of topics including: How he got his start in martial arts in Kyokushin Karate and then eventually graduated to Muay Thai. What is was like stepping into the cage for the first time with MMA gloves and how the feeling differs from a regular fight. How he changed his game plan to fit the Caged Muay Thai style and why that was important to his success. The feeling of losing a world title fight and how he was able to overcome the defeat. His biggest triumph over a tough Thai fighter, Waytharan Sitsongpeenong that no one thought he could beat. What it's like training fighters and training himself at the same time, and how it eventually lead to his retirement. Why and how he decided to start the Prestige Fight Series promotion. How he's able to balance all these different areas of his life. And much, MUCH more. Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 096: Daniel McGowan Chris Bradford's KO of Waytharan Sitsongpeenong Connect with Chris on Facebook and follow along with his promotion Prestige Fight Series.Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review. Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below! MTG 097 back to more MTG podcast episodesBack to Muay Thai Guy home page <enclosure url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/muaythaiguy/MTG097.mp3" length="43355994" type="audio/mpeg" />

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 95 In this episode of The Muay Thai Guy Podcast, I chat with UK's current #1 ranked Bantamweight (53.5 Kg/117 lbs.), Daniel McGowan. At only 19 years of age, Daniel has accomplished quite a bit for such a young farang in the sport. Besides being the youngest foreign fighter to win at legendary Rajadamnern Stadium, Daniel is also the first foreign fighter to ever get fully sponsored by Petchyindee Academy in Bangkok.We discuss his evolution in the sport and a variety of other topics including: How he initially got into the sport after starting off in other martial arts like Taekwondo. What it was like growing up fighting when all of his schoolmates were focused on other sports. When his first trip to Thailand was and how often he travels and trains there. How he got sponsored by Petchyindee Academy in Bangkok. What a typical day of training is like in Thailand compared to back in the UK. What it was like balancing training full-time with other priorities like school. His thoughts on his recent loss to Romie Adanza at the last Lion Fight card. How he game plans and prepares both mentally and physically before a fight. And much, much more! Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 096: Daniel McGowan Follow along with Daniel's career on Facebook Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review. Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below! MTG 096 back to more MTG podcast episodes Back to Muay Thai Guy home page <enclosure url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/muaythaiguy/MTG096.mp3" length="41801075" type="audio/mpeg" />

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 95 Professional fighter and podcaster Jay Matias has had his fair share of ups and downs in his career and life. Since his torn bicep injury that had him sidelined for quite some time, Jay has been taking time to recover not only physically, but mentally and spiritually as well.In our chat, we cover a whole variety of topics including: How he overcame serious depression by using the medicinal drug Ayahuasca. Why he's decided to make his Muay Thai comeback now. What it's been like dealing with the variety of challenges that has come his way. The importance of love and how it translates directly into Muay Thai. What his eating habits have been like and why he decided to go vegan. How he got into podcasting and what kind of doors it's opened. Why being yourself is the best way to be happy. Why fighting is a love/hate type of thing. And much, much more. Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 095: Jay Matias Support Jay for his comeback fight ==> www.gofundme.com/jaycomeback Check out Jay's Podcast ==> Jay Matias Unfiltered Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review. Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below! MTG 095 back to more MTG podcast episodes Back to Muay Thai Guy home page <enclosure url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/muaythaiguy/MTG095.mp3" length="50456371" type="audio/mpeg" />

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 94 Rayen Simson is one of the best kick boxers ever claiming 7 world titles in 3 different organizations and was ranked number 2 at the Lumpinee Stadium - which is a very difficult task for any farang (foreigner) fighter.In our interview, Rayen shines some light on his career and chats about a number of topics including: How he used to sneak out at night just to go to train at the local kickboxing gym. Where his unique and explosive style of fighting came from. How Andy Ristie originally trained at Simson Gym and uses a similar style as Rayen but a little more reckless. Why he decided to make the voyage to Thailand to fight against the best. How he changed his fighting style while fighting in Thailand to suit the judging. What his daily routine was like in Thailand and how it's different than training in a Dutch gym. What his training camps look like and what type of strength and conditioning he does. How his gym is known as a tough gym due to the intensity that everyone trains at. His thoughts on his fights against Ramon Dekkers, Ivan Hippolyte and other kick fighting legends. And much, much more! Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 094: Dutch Kickboxing Legend Rayen Simson Find out more about Rayen's Gym and go to his website www.simsongym.nl Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review. Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below! MTG 094 back to more MTG podcast episodes Back to Muay Thai Guy home page <enclosure url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/muaythaiguy/MTG094.mp3" length="40450426" type="audio/mpeg" ></enclosure>

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 93 Making the move from professional fighter to coach was a natural part of Chris Clodfelter's progression as a Nak Muay. After fighting both Muay Thai and MMA (and making an appearance on The Ultimate Fighter) Chris has settled into his role as a coach and gym owner at Eight Points Muay Thai in North Carolina.The passion and enthusiasm that Chris has for the sport is hard to match, so having a chat with him on the podcast about his career was a ton of fun since we covered a whole range of topics including: What his journey was like as a martial artist and how he eventually found Muay Thai. Why he believes Muay Thai is such a powerful tool for helping people change their lives for the better. His fight career and how he transitioned from fighter to coach rather seamlessly. Why he opened up his gym Eight Points Muay Thai and how it's evolved since the beginning. What he looks for in fighters and how he knows when someone is ready to step into the ring. The keys to making his gym a positive, family-like atmosphere where people love to train. Why being "just a coach" isn't enough - you also have to be a friend, counselor and trainer. How he's able to balance training, family and running gym gym. Why he believes teaching Muay Thai to others his calling from God. What it means to be certified through the USMTA and The World Professional Muay Thai Federation in Bangkok. The most important qualities as a coach to have. And much, much more! Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 093: Keys To Coaching, Running a Gym and More with Chris Clodfelt Follow Chris' Gym on Facebook or go to his website www.eightpointsmuaythai.com Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review. Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below! MTG 092 back to more MTG podcast episodesBack to Muay Thai Guy home page <enclosure url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/muaythaiguy/MTG093.mp3" length="56305290" type="audio/mpeg" />

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 92 Not many people would take a fight against Yodsanklai Fairtex without any hesitation... but Marco Tentori is not like other people. With his background in Kung Fu, Marco has a number of unique advantages that most other fighters don't have. After training Kung Fu for years and having trouble finding full-contact fights, Marco transitioned to Muay Thai which eventually led him to fighting the pound-for-pound most dangerous fighter in the world, Yod. We discuss how this fight ended up being made plus... How he initially got into Kung Fu by watching Bruce Lee movies. How the mindset he's developed thanks to Lung Fu has helped him keep an open mind and "be like water". What the transition from Kung Fu to Muay Thai was like and why he decided to take that route. Why he believes Kung Fu has given him an advantage against a majority of his opponents. What his career has been like up to his Yodsanklai fight. How the fight between Yodsanklai came to fruition. How he was able to go into the fight without being intimidated by the aura around Yodsanklai. What his training camp was like leading up to the fight and how important his mental training was. His thoughts on the fight including how he was able to deal with Yod's power left roundhouse. How he was able to drop Yodsanklai with an elbow in the 2nd round. A simple mistake he made prior to the fight that ended up tiring him out quicker than he expected. Plus much, much more! Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 092: Fighting Yodsanklai & The Kung Fu Mindset with Marco Tentori Follow along with Marco’s career on Facebook  Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review. Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below! MTG 092 back to more MTG podcast episodes <enclosure url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/muaythaiguy/MTG092.mp3" length="47841239" type="audio/mpeg" ></enclosure>

Muay Thai Guy Podcast – Episode 91 Pedro has beat 2 top prospects and lasted 4 rounds against top ranked Rungrat Sasiprapa.Pedro Gonzalez has quite a unique story.Starting by training at the YMCA, hitting the heavy bag and watching Youtube videos, Pedro jumped right into fighting MMA where he’s now 11-5 with multiple titles. Now he’s transitioned to Muay Thai and has beaten top prospects who had an extensive amateur career… Meanwhile he had 0 amateur fights.Pedro talks about fighting in 3 sports while balancing life and more! How he began training by watching Youtube videos. What his initial goals were with MMA and how they eventually grew into what they are now. Why he decides to take fights in MMA, Muay Thai AND Boxing. How he’s able to find time to train even with a family and full-time job. What he does differently in his training camps when preparing for different styles of fighting. What areas he’s progressed in with his fighting and how he plans to continually improve. Plans for his career and what he wants to accomplish through fighting. The sacrifices he’s had to make to get to where he is today. How other martial arts make him a better Muay Thai fighter. And much more! Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 091: Pedro Gonzalez Talks Fighting Pro Muay Thai, MMA and BoxingFollow along with Pedro’s career on Facebook and Instagram (@thechamp2328)Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review.Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below!MTG 090 back to more MTG podcast episodes <enclosure url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/muaythaiguy/MTG091.mp3" length="41111888" type="audio/mpeg" ></enclosure>

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 90 A TON of new things have been going on at Muay Thai Guy recently and I've got even more to share with you. If you haven't heard yet, Paul Banasiak (from Muaythaiathlete.com) and I have created a new Muay Thai podcast to feed your addiction even more. The idea for this podcast is to cover more of the ins-and-outs of the Muay Thai scene and talk about training tips, technique advice, upcoming fight cards, strength and conditioning etc. In this first episode of The Muay Thai Guys Podcast, Paul and I discuss the logistics of traveling, training and fighting in Thailand. We share our stories of training camp, fighting, the food and all the logistics that go into planning a trip to the mecca of Muay Thai. We also discuss how traveling to Thailand was a life-changing experience and how important it has been to their careers so far. Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 090: The Muay Thai Guys Podcast Check us out on iTunes here. Let us know what you thought about the podcast in the comment section below! MTG 090 back to more MTG podcast episodes Muay Thai Guy Podcast back to Home Page <enclosure url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/muaythaiguy/MTG090.mp3" length="62891285" type="audio/mpeg" />

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 89 I usually get inspired by every single interview I do for the podcast, but talking with Chris Romulo of CROM Physical Culture took my inspiration to a whole other level. Chris has always been a popular figure in the NY Muay Thai Scene. He was a successful amateur and pro Muay Thai fighter who held the WKA Super Middleweight Title before retiring and opening up his own gym. Since then Chris has given back to the community and sport (he's been a huge help with The Muay Thai Project and Liam Tarrant) that he loves so much and continues to do so even when faced with extreme difficulties... like when Hurricane Sandy destroyed his gym and left him homeless for months on end. We discuss how he was able to overcome such adversity and much more: How he found Muay Thai after taking a beating in a street fight. What made him decide to begin coaching/owning his own gym after his fight career. Why heart is so important not only in Muay Thai, but in life. His story about opening up his gym in Rockaway Beach and then having it destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. What made him decide to try opening up again in Rockaway (which is notoriously known for flooding) and not move to Manhattan where he has more of a following. What changes he's made as a gym owner to help get more members, including his newest edition called "SHREDbyCROM". What SHRED is and why he thinks it's been such a huge driver in memberships while also catering to the Muay Thai fighters. His thoughts on Crossfit and why he thinks it didn't work well at bringing members into his gym. The importance of having a base of fitness members to keep the lights on for the fighters. How his 16 years in the sport helped him create SHREDbyCROM. What the workouts and exercises of SHREDbyCROM consist of. His thoughts on bullying and why learning Muay Thai is so important for the youth How important the Muay Thai Project has been to kids in his community. The stories of how these kids came from difficult life situations and have been able to turn them around thanks for Muay Thai. How Muay Thai has gotten him prepared for life's hardships. And much, much more. Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 089: The Parallels Between Muay Thai and Life with CROM Chris Romulo Make sure to follow Chris and his gym! Find out more about CROM and SHRED at his website – www.CROMpc.com Like his fan page on Facebook – Chris Romulo AKA "CROM" Follow his gym on Facebook – CROM Physical Culture Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review. Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below! MTG 089 back to more MTG podcast episodes <enclosure url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/muaythaiguy/MTG089.mp3" length="53237889" type="audio/mpeg" />

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 88 At 22 years old, Mathias Gallo Cassarino has accomplished quite a lot for a "farang" in Thailand. But even as a MAX Muay Thai tournament champ and veteran of 60+ fights, Mathias is still striving for more and hopes to one day hold a belt at Lumpinee. Besides fighting, Mathias also is owner of MuayFarang.com and just recently opened up a gym with his father called 7 Muay Thai Gym. We discuss everything that's going on in his life/career including: How at first he avoided Muay Thai but then eventually fell in love with the art. What he's learned from 8+ years of living, training and studying in Thailand. Some tips and advice for people/fighters who are looking to come to Thailand to train. How he changes up his fighting style against foreigners compared to Thai's. What is was like fighting in the MAX Muay Thai tournament and winning. The sacrifices he's had to make in order to be where he is at only 22 years old. What a normal day of training consists at his gym. How him and his dad ended up opening up their own gym, 7 Muay Thai Gym and Beach Resort and the difficulties of opening a business in Thailand. What his plans are for MuayFarang.com and how he initially started the website. What his biggest accomplishments have been so far in his career and what he wants to accomplish next. What his toughest fight has been to date. And much, much more! Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 088: MAX Muay Thai Tournament Champ, Mathias Gallo Cassarino, on Training and Living in Thailand Make sure to follow Mathias through… His Website – www.MuayFarang.comHis Gym - www.7MuayThai.comFacebook – MuayFarangOfficialInstagram – @muayfarang and @7muaythaigym Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review. Let me know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below! MTG 088 back to more MTG podcast episodesBack to Home Page <enclosure url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/muaythaiguy/MTG088.mp3" length="41183136" type="audio/mpeg" />

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 87 Eric Rivera has been involved in the Muay Thai scene in one way or another since before I ever even knew what Muay Thai was. With his new podcast and website, The Striking Corner (formerly known as Muay Thai is Life), Eric does an amazing job interviewing some of the biggest names and influential people in the sport today. This time around, I get a chance to interview Eric for a change to talk about how he got involved in Muay Thai plus a whole range of topics including: How after training in numerous other martial arts, Muay Thai stood out above all the rest. What the Muay Thai and kickboxing scene was like in the US when he first started in the sport. How he ended up on the Anthony Bourdain travel show where he went to Thailand to learn Muay Thai. The whole idea behind the Muay Thai is Life brand and website and how he's transitioned to The Striking Corner. What his goals and plans are for The Striking Corner. His thoughts on why Muay Thai/Kickboxing hasn't reached the popularity of the UFC and the factors holding it back. How important it is for fans and practitioners of the sport to support the promotions, media and fighters involved in helping the sport grow. Why it's so difficult as a promoter, fighter and media source, to make enough money to pay the bills. Our thoughts on the upcoming Lion Fight 23 card in Vegas. A discussion about the marketing tactics Glory has used and why we think they should've done a few things differently. Why we aren't too excited about the Holzken vs. Daniels fight but why we understand why it's the right fight to make. And much, much more! Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 087: The State of Muay Thai and Kickboxing with Eric Rivera  Make sure to follow The Striking Corner… Website - www.StrikingCorner.com Facebook – The Striking Corner Twitter – @strikingcorner Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review. Let me know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below! MTG 087 back to more MTG podcast episodesBack to Home Page