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Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu

A 100 lb. (46 kg) female Muay Thai fighter. Originally I trained under Kumron Vaitayanon (Master K) and Kaensak sor. Ploenjit in New Jersey. I then moved to Thailand to train and fight full time in April of 2012, devoting myself to fighting 100 Thai fights, as well as blogging full time. Having surpassed 100, and then 200, becoming the westerner with the most fights in Thailand, in history, my new goal is to fight an impossible 471 times, the historical record for the greatest number of documented professional fights (see western boxer Len Wickwar, circa 1940), and along the way to continue documenting the Muay Thai of Thailand in the Muay Thai Library project: see patreon.com/sylviemuay

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Vlog #249 – My WMC Title Fight Video Ramble…and Recovery

Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu December 8, 2016

Below is what I would call my video ramble. My fight on the King’s Birthday Memorial Fight was an absolutely epic experience, both because the event was an historic and singular moment and also because of...
Mental Training for Muay Thai

Overburden, Character, Mental Anchoring | Confidence in Minute

Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu December 2, 2016

There’s a phrase in modern gold mining that I find profoundly poetic: clearing the overburden. Practically speaking, it means moving dirt with giant machines to reveal the gold-rich bedrock underneath. Move the worthless dirt, find the worthy...
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Fight 155 – Sylvie vs Nong Naen Mor. Grungtep-Thonburi

Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu December 1, 2016

July 22, 2016 – Grand Thai Boxing Stadium, Hua Hin – full fight video I had a big fight scheduled for August 12th, the Queen’s Birthday, against Loma Lookboonmee. I really wanted to get a fight...
Patreon Supporter Content

Private with Karuhat Sor. Supawan – Be Like Sand | Preview

Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu November 30, 2016

above is about 7 minutes of 60+ minutes with Karuhat Sor. Supawan, legendary terror of the Golden Age at Lumpinee – you can see the full hour, as well as get immediate access to over 6 hours...
Two Ladies in the Kingdom

E07sy01 – Two Ladies in the Kingdom Podcast – Sylvie Solo On the Road

Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu November 26, 2016

https://8limbsus.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/episode-7-Two_Ladies_in_the_Kingdom_on_the_Road_-_Sylvie_Solo.mp3 It’s been a few months, but we are back! For loyal “Two Ladies in the Kingdom” podcast listeners, Emma and I are expanding our format. Previously our podcasts were with Emma Thomas and myself Skyping together...
Muay Thai

Extending the Life of Your Muay Thai Shorts

Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu November 24, 2016

As someone who was gifted with having nearly no interest in fashion, my relationship with clothing has been a steady and straightforward one, allowing me long-term and monogamous relationships with T-shirts and jeans long after they should...
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The Miss Gangster Knee T-Shirts Are Here | Get Yours!

Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu November 21, 2016

Order your Miss Gangster Knee t-shirt here! [Update 2021: the shirts here were the original offer. The shirt is now reissued several years later, with profits going to my Kru Fund supporting the Krus & Legends...
Muay ThaiPatreon Supporter Content

The Explosiveness of Namkabuan Nongkipahuyut – Instruction

Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu November 20, 2016

Below is what I’ve written for my Patreon Supporter’s Library where you can find the full 28 minutes of this video, if you are already a patron you can watch it here (become a patron for...
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Female Fighters | Fighting Above Weight in Thailand & How to Win

Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu November 13, 2016

First off, let me say it: weight, its not that big of a deal. There is a strong caveat to this, which is that it is a definite advantage, but so is height, or knowing the...
Gendered ExperienceMuay Thai

Bad Feminist | All the Fighters That Inspire Me Are Men

Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu November 12, 2016

I don’t have female role models. I don’t look at other female fighters and think, “I want to fight like her.” But I have strong examples of both that are men, and intellectually that makes me feel...