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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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Recommended Posthumous Muay Thai Blog – I Love Good Writing

Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu December 27, 2012

A couple weeks ago my best friend from childhood came out to Thailand (her first international travel in 15 years) to visit me in Chiang Mai. Upon her her return to New York she sent me...
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Patience Healing Stitches – Taking It Easy in Training for Muay Thai

Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu December 22, 2012

I got cut by an elbow in the first round of my most recent fight at Kalare Stadium. It happened at about 1:20 when I had my opponent’s back to the ropes and I over turned...
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Hidden Gems – Muay Thai/Boxing Champions and Trainers

Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu December 18, 2012

Last week my husband started taking private boxing lessons from one of the trainers at the gym who gets very little attention from westerners. A little background about Neung: When we have gotten to...
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Thank You 1,000 Facebook Likes – What Muay Thai on Facebook Means

Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu December 16, 2012

I’ve been watching the number on my Facebook page for a couple days now, observing the number of likes ticking upward toward 1,000. And there it is! I think when I first came to Thailand I...
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Thirty-Second Fight – Phet Ching Jit Aree Gym

Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu December 15, 2012

This was my first fight back at Kalare Stadium this month, as my last two fights have been at festivals in different districts. The referee for this fight has also refereed my last two fights, though,...
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Some Final Padwork with Den Before My 32nd Fight [vid] – Lanna Muay Thai

Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu December 13, 2012

Due to fast turnover between my last few fights, I’ve had a slightly wonky training schedule and have been alternating which leg is out of commission for a few days after each fight night. My left...
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Loi Krathong Celebration – November Bonus Material

Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu December 12, 2012

Loi Krathong is one of the greatest celebrations I’ve ever witnessed. It’s a little like the 4th of July due to the fireworks...
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Elbows and Covering Distance With Wung – Muay Thai Technique

Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu December 9, 2012

Wung is one of my favorite things about Lanna. For a long time he scared me, but it’s more accurate to say I was intimidated by him. Wung’s the kind of guy who doesn’t bother learning...
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Connecting Through the Web – Like-Minded Fighters in Muay Thai

Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu December 9, 2012

I was just now writing a response on Facebook to a female fighter down in Phuket, Natasha Sky Sinbimuaythai, who shares views on and goals for Muay Thai that are very similar to mine. I was...
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A Muay Thai Film Short – Before a Fight [vid]

Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu December 8, 2012

Short Film I’ve wanted to show more of my experiences surrounding a fight: the moments before, between and after – all the things of fights that aren’t fighting. It’s a little difficult to capture some of...