[(OT) Readers on forum? Interesting Book set in 1990 starring a Muy Thai instructor]

Hi, this might be out of the normal topic, but I thought you all might be interested in a book-- Children of the Neon Bamboo-- that has a really cool Martial Arts instructor character who set up an early Muy Thai gym south of Miami in the 1980s. He's a really cool character who drives the plot, and there historically accurate allusions to 1980s martial arts culture. However, the main thrust is more about nostalgia and friendships. 

 

Can we do links?

Childrenoftheneonbamboo.com

Children of the Neon Bamboo: B. Glynn Kimmey: 9798988054115: Amazon.com: Movies & TV

 

 

 

[My Thoughts on Sylvie's WBC World Title Fight - Fight 275]

I really appreciate your wave patterns analogy; it applies to a lot of interactions. 

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Davince Resolve is a great place to start. 

[Attitudes to ex-monks.]

On 7/14/2020 at 3:01 AM, Midlifecrisisguy said:

What are general Thai lay peoples views on ex-monks? Is it seen as negative to have been a monk, but then having returned the ordination/vows. According to the Vinaya, it’s fine to return vows, and retake, up to five times in one lifetime, but social attitudes are not always based on scriptural or clerical authority. In Himalayan Buddhist society giving up monasticism is looked down on and can bring collective shame on a family, whilst at the same time Tibetan women see ex-monks as potentially good husbands who are less likely to be drunk and abusive.

 I’m talking about ex-monks as in those who have taken higher or “real” ordinations, not temple boys.

I would respect the hell out of one if I met him or her. Huge character. 

[Gambling in Thailand's Muay Thai: detective work, betting on other minds & social status]

On 8/11/2023 at 6:23 AM, Kevin von Duuglas-Ittu said:

Totally. It's really all the fabric of the culture that holds Muay Thai together, and which made it become a sport (art). Every signification in the ring has some meaning. And I suspect Thais (Siamese) have been betting on ring Muay Thai for 500+ years, much longer than modern nations have been around. The roots of it run very deep in the culture.

The same thing is stressing out american football. Gambling is at an all-time high. 

[Fully indoor gyms in Bangkok]

I think you'll be allright with the air quality. It's not so bad that it will have deleterious effects that quickly.