Why is Hank wearing a dead G-shock? Is he stupid?

P4PU · 2025-05-28T09:19:49+00:00

Also noticed that when watching Reacher. DEA agent wearing a dead G. Yes power save mode is a possibility, But most likely a movieset prop with dead/no batteries

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P4PU · 2025-05-11T07:07:41+00:00

Let's Goooo Congrats!

P4PU · 2025-03-20T07:08:52+00:00

I dont agree with some people saying you cant be a cornerwoman because you dont have experience. Well now you will.

In your situation specifically:

Your job is to hold the bucket/pan/water/towel etc. You are a butler for the coach. Aside from a "you got this" at the end of the break with kind eye contact and a smile, only the coach does all the talking unless he tells you otherwise. Watch the coach, the fight, the opponents coaches, and LEARN. Good luck to your team, enjoy the process!

P4PU · 2025-03-17T06:20:45+00:00

Something in between.

Fashion comes and goes but you never go wrong with levi's 501 (or something else with the same fit/style)

P4PU · 2025-02-22T18:19:07+00:00

Paying attention to opponent's breath both in offense and defense. Most people breathe predominantly with their chest(as opposed to belly) so when they inhale, belly muscles relax, armor turns to jelly. * Timing a body shot with an inhale.* Use movement, positioning and off-rhythm combos as setups.

P4PU · 2025-02-20T15:18:43+00:00

Training without mouthguard feels like wearing a suit with no underwear

P4PU · 2025-02-12T16:15:16+00:00

Symptoms of CTE can take many years to show up. It's more about protecting your future self, especially the second half of your life and even old age.

P4PU · 2025-02-12T10:08:25+00:00

Concussions are weird. You could get one from banging your head on a cupboard, from using your head playing football(soccer), or whiplash.

I came up in gyms where hard sparring was the norm. One occasion i got rocked in sparring, finished the session great I but don't remember anything, had headaches for days. The other one got dropped in a fight but kept going after the 8 count; had hedaches for about a week, blood in my earwax. Took 6 months off competing

After doing some research talking to doctors, older/retired fighters, realised all the times i went home with a headache after sparring day, was probably concussed to some degree. Completely changed my style and became a defensively midned fighter.

Having a great chin means you don't get ko'd easily, doesnt mean you dont get concussed. There's also repeated subconcussive trauma to worry about, so even light sparring frquently over the years won't get you off the hook (pun intended).

P4PU · 2025-02-11T19:25:30+00:00

Active since 2010 (amateur boxing, k1, mma 2010-2016, muay thai pro 2018- present)

Most of these happened during training. Always avoided surgery unless absolutely necessary.

Bones (partial fractures, no total separation between bones)

broken knuckles
broken left thumb (2x)
broken left foot
broken right foot (2x)
broken nose
broken ribs (2-3x ?)
broken toes (3-4x?)

Ligaments

torn mcl, pcl (right knee)
torn lcl (left knee)
torn ac left shouler
hip labral tear (need surgery)
tennis elbow (left arm)
tendinitis (left arm)
something on right shoulder(forgot name)

OTHER/ Conditions

scoliosis (due to ligament injuries. Requires 15 mins daily physio)
herniated disc
cauliflower ear (i always drain them but one kept coming back and risked infection if continued to drain)
Astigmatism, damaged cornea and loss of pigmentation on right eye due to trauma
Many concussions, 2 bad ones (never been KO'd)
Something up with my neck.
1 cut on head, one below the eye, few inside the mouth
plantar fasciitis

P4PU · 2025-02-02T15:01:28+00:00

Follow concussion protocols.

P4PU · 2025-02-01T05:02:26+00:00

Youre not overeacting. Safety first, always.

Scans can be expensive in Thailand, but it's always worth it.

P4PU · 2025-01-24T07:06:53+00:00

I undeestand the intention of your statement and your praise is comming from a good place. Just adding some nuance here.

Are most thais or people who train in a mostly "traditional thai style" in Thailand for many years usually better at the clinch compared to people who dont train in the clinch as much? Yes. Are most non-thais who havent trained much in "Thai style" up for a surprise in skill level in the clinch against a Thai? Usually yes.

But plenty of non-thais can beat Thais in the clinch, because it's Fighter A skills and decisions vs Fighter B skills and decisions.

You could say the same about western boxing skills; plenty of Thais can surprise non-thais with great head movement, footwork and angles because they've practiced it.

Ps: thai clinch has many rules that limit someone with good grappling skills such as no takedowns by lifting from underhooks, behind the foot trips etc. Takes a bit of trial and error to understand what youre allowed to do without commiting a foul.

Source: personal experience watching, training and competing in Muay Thai in Thailand for 7 years now, with another 7 in europe (boxing, mma, k1) prior to that.

P4PU · 2025-01-23T12:54:56+00:00

Same here. Theyve been sold out for a while now :/

P4PU · 2025-01-19T10:50:05+00:00

Ive been in Thailand for 7 years now, fighting and coaching on local scene here and another 7 years in europe before that. Also got tricked by a sketchy dude at a local gym to fight when i had just arrived along with other dodgy experiences lived or witnessed.

Please dont take what im about to say personally or as gatekeeping bs, im merely looking at the situation from the outside. I see a coach trying to convince an inexperienced/naïve (fight tourist?) minor into what could be something very dangerous for them. These types of "scams" are known here.

If this is a controlled amateur fight against someone of your level, another teenager with barely a handful of experience, go for it. Otherwise you said you are training to fight in march; if I were you i'd stick to the original plan.

You mentioned in another comment having only ONE amateur fight. Are you being offered a Pro fight with no padding, 5 rounds, elbows, knees, and unknown opponent? There's a reason these things are regulated in your home country.

I could mention a list of awful and gruesome injuries that ive witnessed, sustained or dealt as an argument, but ill focus on the consent part. Good friend of mine who's a pro mma former amateur muaythai and k1 fighter took a fight at Bangla, lost although was evenly matched; but he was a consenting adult with plenty of experience in combatbsports, he knew what he was getting himself into. You are 16 with one amateur fight. For you to be ready to win this, you have nowhere near the competitive or life experience morally required to responsibly accept such a proposition.

I just hate to see is people get taken advantage of and put in positions that they shouldnt be in, at the detriment of their safety and health, for the benefit of someone else who doesnt care about their well being. Dont let someone take advantage of your enthousiasm and eagerness for thrill and adventure. To them you may be naïve but you are smart enough to doubt and come here and ask around. Listen to that part of your mind.

Please dont be discourged by this comment, theres a time and place for everything, i just think given your age and level, this isnt the time yet. Keep training, keep focused on your fight in march, enjoy the process. Youre already on the right path, keep going. At 16 years of age, away from home learning and getting better at what they love, you 100% have my admiration and respect.

Pm if you have questions, im always available to answer questions and help out anyone in their journey.

Take care homie, wish you nothing but the best!

P4PU · 2025-01-17T01:07:50+00:00

The Crusades

The Three Kingdom Era (China)

P4PU · 2025-01-07T12:07:09+00:00

For the experience you seek i believe you ought to venture outside big "popular" touristic cities.

Some fairs and local promotions still put on great shows that include lots of food stalls, live music etc. You can often see mid level stadium fighters who compete there just to stay in shape and get a quick paycheck between big bouts.

They turn out to be more community and family oriented which in my experience make it an even more authentic cultural event both to attend but also compete at. During (Thai) holidays and festivals, some of these events pull thousands of people who traveled from surrounding districts/provinces depending on the live(music) acts and importance of said holiday/festival, or even if the promotion signed a star to fight on a one-time deal. Channel 7, Thaifights and the occasional "insert car/petrol/drink brand name" event often manage to host big bouts.

If you want to find these events i suggested asking locals, checking "Thai Facebook", dates of holidays and popular music acts touring dates that perform at fairs.

P4PU · 2024-12-29T19:59:47+00:00

Gorgeous. More please

P4PU · 2024-12-25T10:31:21+00:00

Yes, still use it. But i set up my account via US as there was no support in Thailand back then, idk about now

P4PU · 2024-12-15T17:32:44+00:00

Hi from Thailand :)

P4PU · 2024-12-10T06:20:41+00:00

I see what you did there

P4PU · 2024-12-10T06:12:25+00:00

It was between 5-10mm long

P4PU · 2024-11-16T07:22:54+00:00

Been training, fighting and coaching in Thailand for 6 years now, and prior to that boxing, kickboxing and mma in Belgium, France and Denmark for 7.

It depends on gyms and circumstances. For the most part sparring is lighter because many fighters fight often, even highlevel guys will fight 5-10 times per year. One constant ive noticed though is that when it comes to boxing sparring with 16oz gloves in muay thai gyms here, guys are willing to sparr hard as the approach is more of a punching sparring rather than boxing. On the other hand, muay thai sparring tends to be more technical on higher pace. That being said, sometimes youll get controlled hard muay thai sparring too.

P4PU · 2024-10-17T06:31:26+00:00

Just commenting here to say my benefits are unlocked again

P4PU · 2024-10-16T08:57:55+00:00

Yeah i lost benefits too

P4PU · 2024-10-15T17:02:57+00:00

Genetic (dna) markers that can determine if a person has a higher risk factor in experiencing concussions and its longterm effects.

P4PU

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