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Ruminations on Gender, the Name “Nong” and Diminution in Muay Thai
May 3, 2015Below are some ruminations on things I’ve picked up on in Thai culture These are suspicions I’ve arrived at through my various experiences and observations of Thai culture and should be taken as that, rather than... -
Vlog 130 – Attending Arjan Pi Bangkating’s Wai Kru Ceremony – Chiang Mai
May 2, 2015(above) This was my vlog update from this morning, coming out of the Arjan Pi Bangkating Wai Kru ceremony. A special, once a year event which involves students gathering to pay respect, and rituals to recharge... -
Signed Thaismai 6 oz Gloves on Ebay – Help Me Bet on Myself
April 28, 2015I’ve just put up a pair of Thaismai, 6 oz, lace-up gloves for auction on Ebay. We’re heading up to Chiang Mai for two fights against two very good, top-level and world class 50-51 kg opponents,... -
One Hundred and Twelfth Fight – Lookget Payalampong
April 26, 2015This was a rematch against the same fighter I faced for my 100th fight in Thailand. I’d won that fight by KO in round 4 (ref stoppage) and was feeling pretty confident about this rematch. The... -
Muay Thai Roundtable and the Women Only Forum – A Chance to Talk
April 24, 2015We’ve just launched a Muay Thai Roundtable forum on 8limbs.us, where people can discuss all things Muay Thai. It’s a bit unique in that there is also a “women only” section, which is intended to be... -
Chiang Mai Muay Thai – Best Prices, Equipment, Custom Shorts – A Review of Shops
April 21, 2015In this post I return to two shops I had previous reviewed for Muay Thai equipment and custom shorts in Chiang Mai. You can find my original reviews, more than 2 years ago, here: The Sportland... -
Jazmine Gallate’s GoFundMe – Adventures in Helping Others
April 15, 2015Jazmine Gallate absolutely made my jaw drop when I learned she was only 17 years old. She’s pushing for her dream, training and fighting out of Chokchai Muay Thai gym down on Phuket in Thailand. Jazzy... -
Vlog #128 – Today I Got to Pay Songkran Respect at Petchrungruang
April 14, 2015above, vlog #128 Songkran is About Paying Respect The festivities of Songkran, or “Thai New Year,” are mostly marked by the nation-wide water fights that take place over a period of days. The pervasiveness of this... -
Illegal Throws in Muay Thai – Just What Can’t You Do?
April 12, 2015If you enjoy this archived article, you may like Kevin’s forum post, which contains a lot of additional references and explanation: Illegal Foot Sweeps in Muay Thai – Separations from Judo I’ve fought over 100 times... -
Sylvie’s Tips – Counter to the Wall of China Block and More
April 10, 2015In Sylvie’s Tips I try to capture on video various small techniques that I run into while training. The way that it happens in Thailand, things are seldom taught to you in the form of...
