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By Kevin von Duuglas-Ittu · Posted
from the same: from "Introduction: commodities and the politics of value" ARJUN APPADURAI Commodities (under this approach any object of exchange is in the state of being commodity, there are no "things" that are commodities) follow customary paths, but also diversion paths, and can acquire an exotic value when diverted. This is something that traditional Muay Thai faces as itself becomes transformed by foreign interest and Capital pressures. Tracing the "customary" from the "diversion" is slippery and shifting. -
By Kevin von Duuglas-Ittu · Posted
It's truly incredible how Somrak pretty much shuts out a pretty reputable fighter in Gaonar PK in this friendly spar. Yeah, Gaonar isn't putting it on him, but this is the regular ol' your point, my point dominance game in sparring done since kids. Gaonar is definitely trying to get the point back. Somrak surreal with his off-beats and that lead leg bounce. -
By Kevin von Duuglas-Ittu · Posted
As Muay Thai changes with the tides of tourism and Soft Power, more and more experiencing a Whitening in the country itself, with European/American culture encroaching in what really are largely benign and sincere ways, I still cannot help but feel the shadow of a colonialism, of the bringing into the country the crafts and aims of a foreign culture which sees itself as "superior" to the Native soil's ways. Obvious things like strength and conditioning pictures of development, nominal "Sports Science" fit the bill of assumed superiority - and those that know Thailand know that this sense of superiority is shared by many of the Thai, there is in Thailand a certain classism which defers to the West, and a shunning of the lower classes, which in this case, hold most of the embodied knowledge of the sport and Art. The encroachment builds on these base assumptions which Thailand (Siam) have had for perhaps 150 years, since beetlenut was discouraged due to its blackening of women's teeth, and then pants and skirts were ordered by decree so as to join the European style, visually separating out the sexes.
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That sounds promising if you've already moved, how are things going for you now? -
By Kevin von Duuglas-Ittu · Posted
I'm sorry I don't really know. Sylvie is in touch with a collector and this person is where she buys hers, but there are not multiple copies available. Maybe someone else would know of a larger source. -
Where can I find some physical old Muay Thai magazines? I am located in Bangkok. Thanks -
By Snack Payback · Posted
I can only comment on Perth. There's a very active Muay Thai scene here - regular shows. Plenty of gyms across the city with Thai trainers. All gyms offer trial classes so you can try a few out before committing . Direct flights to Bangkok and Phuket as well. Would you be coming over on a working holiday visa? Loads of work around Western Australia at the moment. -
By kkadzielna · Posted
Hi, I'm considering moving to Australia from the UK and I'm curious what is the scene like? Is it easy to fight frequently (proam/pro level), especially as a female? How does it compare to the UK? Any gym recommendations? I'll be grateful for any insights.
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