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On 4/30/2020 at 7:19 AM, Mick Moody said:

This is Paradise Gym, (named after my snake business, Paradise Pythons). I have a 6 foot heavy bag, jump rope, Thai pads, focus pads and gloves. I'm planning on adding a uppercut bag to the set up. The out side area (my back yard) has my new boxing ring, I'm building the floor this weekend. Also I have a chicken coop with 3 chickens for added authenticity.

Hell yes! Extra points for the chickens

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On 5/2/2020 at 9:05 AM, Jim said:

My new door mat going into  my workout room. actually this is a photo the company sent me showing what it will look like when I get it.

 

Omg that’s the best Hahahah 

[(Just a feel good little story) Not really Muay Thai related.]

Hey all, I thought I would share my recent rescue (I rescue Australian wildlife in my spare time) 

We got a call last night about an Echidna who was hit by a car and who needed to be be taken to the hospital (Steve Irwin's Wildlife hospital if anyone is a fan) 

Anyway, this little animal was tough as nails! it decided to burrow itself into the dirt (this is how they defend themselves) It took my partner and I over an hour of digging and manoeuvring to pick her up and to take her for treatment and to be checked over by the doctors. 

This little creature had "clinched" itself into the ground so strongly it was like trying to lift a tree stump out of the ground!!!!! 

As rescuers we get to name the animal... I decided to call it Sylvie! I think It's only fitting... it's little, very strong and good at clinching LOL

So, little Sylvie has now been cleared with just minor injuries, a few scratches and small damage to the spikes, so so lucky. 

She will be released back into the wild in the next few days! 

 

 

 

[Running List of Books and Films to Inspire]

8 hours ago, B Mac said:

 Legend of cus D’Amato 

Legendary nights- Mikey ward vs Arturo gatti story 

Rickson Gracie documentary 

“Notorious” - Conor mcgregor documentary on netflix (im sure u have seen it) 

Also I love this documentary called “breaking 2” about marathon running, I believe it is a Nat geo movie but I couldn’t find link

 

thank you for your share sylvie, appreciate you for all that is YOU!

I really enjoyed Conors Doco, even though he's such a showman his story surprised and inspired me. 

[Sharing my at home gym I just finished 👍🏼]

3 hours ago, der Toni said:

Hey there, love the gyms shown here. Great thread idea!

just wanted to share our little living room gym. When the lockdown got real, I spent a little cash so Ina and I could continue training. I feel very lucky and thankful to have her by my side and to have the opportunity for a home gym like this.

 This jump rope is not used indoors btw., but in our driveway. It’s brutal and rips your arms out after 30 seconds.

Nice!!!!!!! 
esp love how the mats match the bag. 

You got some nice gear there! I really dig the twin gloves.

That jump rope is beast mode hahah 

[Muay Thai Movie/Documentary suggestions]

37 minutes ago, Kevin von Duuglas-Ittu said:

Just leaving this here, Emma Thomas's rather complete list of Muay Thai documentaries and shows:

https://undertheropes.com/2014/07/08/muay-thai-documentaries-and-tv-shows-the-directory/

Woah...   I know what I’ll be doing for the next few days! Hell yeah! 

[Online Private Training from Thailand - Recommendations?]

1 hour ago, Marija said:

Erm so now it will probs have to wait at least a week or so - if not muay thai i manage to injury myself in other ways. Came off my bike and injured my shoulder so probs will have to wait till it gets better. The idea of one arm internet PT from Thailand sounds a bit too crazy even for my experimental standards haha but I’ll update when I do it! 

Oh bugger, hope you recover fast

[Perhaps Sagat Wasn't the Real the Inspiration for the Sagat Street Fighter Character - Dieselnoi Was?]

19 hours ago, Kevin von Duuglas-Ittu said:

This is not an original observation on my part, but I definitely have been thinking about it and weighing the possibility for some time, gathering evidence. The first time I read the suggestion was in this blog post from 2015, which points out that that in Street Fighter II "Sagat" was much lankier; unfortunately though the author perpetuated the false history that Sagat had beaten Dieselnoi which he takes as a knock against his own suggestion:

 

A graphic from the blog post:

Great read! definitely a hybrid of the two! Even the way Dieselnoi wears his shorts is the same as the game character! 

[Old Muay Thai Fights I Love - A Running Collection]

This thread is Totally amazing 

[Muay Thai Movie/Documentary suggestions]

Post your movie suggestions.. 

I’m going to start with 

Blessed with Venom,

John Wayne Parr’s Documentary about his life in Thailand

[Book suggestions 👊🏼 - Muay Thai, Fighting, History, Training, Inspirations]

Share you book recommendations  
 

I’m currently reading Mike Tyson’s book, not his bestseller life story ‘Undisputed Truth’ (although awesome and recommended too)

but the book ’Iron Ambition’ about his life with Cus D’amato his first trainer who basically built a world champion. 

https://www.amazon.com/Iron-Ambition-Lessons-Learned-Champion/dp/0751559598/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=iron+ambition&qid=1587802810&sr=8-2

[Online Private Training from Thailand - Recommendations?]

15 hours ago, Marija said:

Well thanks for putting such great content online and for being (intentionally or not) The Motivator haha

Oh sweet, thank you so much for this - i wish I had asked it before. I’m definitely going to check both and maybe write here how I found them in case anyone else is interested! 

yes please that’d be awesome

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I’ve got 100x100 with 2cm thickness, I have lower back injury so skipping on this thickness helps  
 

[Menstruation, Female Bodies and Taboo in Thailand - resource]

Woah..... 

Thanks Kevin, just fascinating. 

This reminds me too in Thailand that only Mahuts (elephant companions) are allowed to be male. 
I was told this is because of female mensuration too but I wonder if it runs deeper? 
The strength of the elephant being a sacred animal and having no place for a woman. 
A bit like the Muay Thai ring. 
Ha Even though most elephants in captivity are female!  
 

 

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6 hours ago, Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu said:

Richard, you're in my hometown! I was going to suggest that if you get a standing bag, one that has a base, that you can fill it with water because then you can empty it and move it more easily than if it's sand. But because of all the snow and change in temperatures that Boulder experiences, the water might be a risky move. A hanging bag is preferable for all kinds of reasons, but obviously depends on budget and if you have somewhere to hang it from.

Leather cracks if you don't fill the bag properly at the beginning. Any slack, "bagginess" between the filling and the leather, if you hit it for a few weeks it will crack and break open. So make sure you really pack it and keep adding to it over the first couple weeks to make sure it's full, even as the filling starts to settle. 

I'm looking at everyone's gyms and am jealous of these mats. Kevin and I are working on tile and it's very slippery when we start to drip from sweat and I think I hurt my foot by stomping around like a maniac on such a hard surface... I thought I was tougher, I guess.

That sucks about your foot, I remember I hurt my foot too from training Karate on wooden floor boards. If you can’t get mats at the moment, old carpet can take some of the impact too or a yoga mat but that’s a bit limiting. 
 

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4 hours ago, Richard said:

Hey, thanks for your input, any thoughts about leather or non-leather for home use?

I have non leather but I live in a humid climate so organic materials seem to get mould of them Pretty quick here.  But I’m unsure if leather is better In bags.

 

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14 hours ago, Richard said:

Soooo, in looking for heavy bags there are so many choices,,, 6ft, 4ft, leather, non leather, anchored, or not.. teardrop , then there is the filling,,,, any advice would be helpful,,, thanks

Hey there  definitely go for a 6ft because you can use it for low leg chops as well as everything else. I really like my teardrop too but that’s more for uppercuts and knees .

filling- I bought mine already filled but I’ve seen people put in old clothes and rags as long as all buttons and zips have been removed  
 

14 hours ago, Richard said:

Soooo, in looking for heavy bags there are so many choices,,, 6ft, 4ft, leather, non leather, anchored, or not.. teardrop , then there is the filling,,,, any advice would be helpful,,, thanks

 

[Cambodia 🇰🇭?]

I’ve only heard of Cambodia top team but I think they are also mma. 
I did read you can learn their traditional ancient style Bokator which apparently is older than Boran and is on the walls of Ankor Wat temple. 
But I’m not sure how true that all is and if the Style and teachers actually survived the genocide. Either way it would be great to train and support locals esp in Cambodia. Such a poor country  

[Ruup Vs Ning - Differences in These Thai Terminologies 😩😂]

Ah got it! 
Thanks so much guys...  
 

[Ruup Vs Ning - Differences in These Thai Terminologies 😩😂]

Ruup isn’t Ning... 

how? 
 

I’m confused... I really enjoy these terminologies the Thais have But what’s the difference here. 

or what’s your definition of the two..

 

Ruup is how you hold yourself? 
Ning is superhero business?   

[Questions about Muay Thai "Authenticity" in the West]

On 4/9/2020 at 11:43 PM, Snack Payback said:

That's great you got to train at JWP's gym. He comes across as a really sound fella 

He really is.. his wife is great too. 
Both badass and both very friendly with no ego

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3 hours ago, Oliver said:

So jealous. 

Gonna do the same once the cash situation lets me get ground floor apartment with a back yard.

Real quick - is it true that the mats are the expensive part of doing it? Like cost more than the bags and Mr Bob dummy etc..?

I got a few second hand ones and some online for 20bucks a sq metre, my heavy bag was more expensive. An old carpet will do the trick too if you’re on a budget 

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On 4/11/2020 at 1:08 AM, Jim said:

Looks hardcore! 

[At Home Gym: Heavy Bag Recommendation]

Hey there, 

I recommend the long heavy bag, for an all rounder. (Black and white in the picture) 
I recently added the tear drop bag to my gym for upper cuts and knees but I’m finding I’m still getting more wear out of the longer one. 
I can smash lower kicks on a longer bag too which is really satisfying on days I don’t feel flexible. 
hope this helps  

 

[Covid affecting training and/or fights for you?]

Same!!! Nothing like the sounds of Thai pads being hit! Great videos