Train hard, fight easy. This oneliner is something that could be taken out of an action movie from the early nineties. However, it is a line that is often heard and used in many gyms. Many fighters use this motto and even some brands use it on their products. Why? Because it is very easy… Continue reading Train Hard, Fight Easy
Injuries: how to handle them
If you practice sports, you have a higher chance at injuries than somebody sitting on the couch all day. At least, that’s in theory. When you practice a very intensive sports such as Muay Thai, chance is that you will definitely will encounter injuries. Everybody gets injured, there are no exceptions. True, some may get… Continue reading Injuries: how to handle them
Preparation for a fight: an inside look part II
As you can read in the first part of preparation for a fight, I have been training hard to fight in Thailand. My main focus was on technique in the beginning. I think that 80% of my focus was on pure technique improvement. To fight in Thailand, you have to adapt your style somewhat, at… Continue reading Preparation for a fight: an inside look part II
Preparation for a fight: an inside look
I have been training now in Thailand for 5 months. The first part of the training experience here has been a trip to different gyms to meet many new people and get a taste of the life in Bangkok. Now I have been adjusted to the life here and been to several gyms, looked in… Continue reading Preparation for a fight: an inside look
Naksu: MMA in Thailand
At Pinsinchai Gym, occasionally, a friend of the owner visits and makes pictures and videos from the fighters. He uses them as footage to promote his own organization, Naksu. As I talked with him many times, I asked him about this organization. What they do is organize Mixed Martial Arts fights in Thailand. I believe… Continue reading Naksu: MMA in Thailand
Asawindum Stadium Bangkok
The owner of Pinsinchai Gym is also a well known promoter in Bangkok. He is known as the Black Knight. In the past he was working a lot at the well known stadiums, such as Lumpini or Ratchadamnoen Stadium, but now has gone on his own. He has his own boxing stadium;The Asawindum Stadium. Needless… Continue reading Asawindum Stadium Bangkok
Jaroenthong Gym
I want you to tell me what you think about the site This is a gym that was also on my list of places to visit. Jaroenthong is a well known Thai fighter who fought against Ramon Dekkers, Samart Payakaroon (who is considered to be the all time best Thai fighter by many) and more.… Continue reading Jaroenthong Gym
The best known Muay Thai stadium in the world: The Lumpini Stadium
MBK Fight Night: Night of the Champions
I want you to tell me what you think about the site You might have already figured out that I love to go to the MBK Fight Night. The fights are always very diverse, so you never know what to expect, but there are always good fights to watch and…it is free! Actually I should… Continue reading MBK Fight Night: Night of the Champions
Pinsinchai Gym Bangkok
Pinsinchai Gym Currently I am training at this gym. A guy from Holland recommended it to me, so I think let’s check it out. They train from 6 until 8.30 am, and again from 3 until 5 pm. This actually fits right in my time schedule. Let me sketch you a regular morning training… Continue reading Pinsinchai Gym Bangkok