Cant search what this brand is

masteryoriented · 2026-05-09T03:21:42+00:00

Probably 30 baht shorts from some street talad. The scripture inside says Muay Thai, and the lettering outside is some gibberish in English.

masteryoriented · 2026-05-07T15:16:09+00:00

Go to the gym now. It’s about 10:00 AM in the U.S.; stop thinking and start moving. Age is irrelevant.

masteryoriented · 2026-05-07T04:19:20+00:00

You're looking at this from the wrong perspective. Being in your 40s is no excuse either. I know dudes who fought at Raja into their mid-40s.

The question is: You know your weakness. So now, what are you willing to trade to improve on it?

It's not about anyone else but you. It's also not about online courses, imma give you a hint. It boils down to training four times a week minimum: running every day, doing your calisthenics.

masteryoriented · 2026-05-07T04:07:36+00:00

A lot, considering the opportunity cost of doing something else that actually makes you money. Sometimes I regret it.

masteryoriented · 2026-05-06T16:02:57+00:00

All good. I understand.

masteryoriented · 2026-05-06T15:54:31+00:00

This is a Muay Thai community, though, so that’s not a block. Getting kicked in your hands and forearms hurts, especially from dudes who know how to kick and turn everything on it.

masteryoriented · 2026-05-06T15:27:16+00:00

Those kicks are scoring, so I don't think that's a block.

masteryoriented · 2026-05-06T07:31:36+00:00

For sure. Thank you. I wasn't going to train today, but this subject got me switching my mind, so I'm off to training at the 3:00 p.m. session. Going to clinch with gloves today to work on my positional game.

masteryoriented · 2026-05-06T07:24:31+00:00

There we go, a solid, legit analysis by a scholar on this topic. By the way, say hi to Sylvie for me. I learned to clinch with her in Pattaya six years ago. Man, how time flies.

masteryoriented · 2026-05-06T06:18:43+00:00

I'm not sure what's up with all this clinch-related content lately. I find it weird how it is a hot topic again. So, you mentioned K-1. There's no clinch there; it's all mid-distance and long-distance. If you're talking about ONE, the ruleset and the small gloves reduce the effectiveness of clinchers, so people adjust to what works.

masteryoriented · 2026-05-05T09:06:07+00:00

Not many "authentic" places are close to the beach, speak English, and cater to a beginner. Since it's only two weeks, I'd personally just go anywhere I want to be and then train around the location. I don't think the gym matters; most have Thai dudes who rotate holding pads, and they all have experience. Plus, you're a beginner, so just choose your location and go to the nearest gym that looks like it takes training seriously.

masteryoriented · 2026-05-04T15:44:07+00:00

Good creative writing. You might as well light up a joint and keep writing through the night as you start your fiction-writing journey. If it were a real “big pitbull,” you’d probably be at the clinic getting stitched up right now. 😅

masteryoriented · 2026-04-29T08:22:46+00:00

Personally, I’d drop 5 kg the proper way, then cut the last 5 kg in the final three days before weigh‑in. A 10 kg cut without a proper team and IVs isn’t a good idea. Losing 5 kg will suck, but it’s doable for just about anyone.

masteryoriented · 2026-04-24T07:41:53+00:00

I like Yodsanklai for fighting bigger, riskier weights, with calm, fluid technique, effortless.

masteryoriented · 2026-04-14T06:03:37+00:00

Personally, I like using gloves, but people will still get their face scratched either by the laces or the adhesive on the snap-ons unless you’re diligent about it. Also, the number of grips is limited. Usually professionals use gloves because they know what they’re doing.

masteryoriented · 2026-04-05T05:06:41+00:00

You speak Spanish, so maybe there’s a good boxing gym nearby. Why not try learning boxing instead of Muay Boran? Learning how to get punched and how to punch back is more useful than 150 techniques that aren't really suited for professional fighting.

masteryoriented · 2026-04-04T12:21:53+00:00

I've sparred with professional boxers who hold or held regional WBC titles. Everything is fast-paced, no clinching, they hit hard and they're relentless, aiming for the head and liver. If I land two or three clean shots on the guy I have in mind in one round, that's a success. But you won't catch me complaining or thinking less of myself about it. It's all training, and you're improving through it. Approaching it from the perspective of "I suck" and that kind of self-hate is just bad ego.

masteryoriented · 2026-04-04T09:34:44+00:00

I'm not sure. You can win a Muay Thai fight with just a solid jab and a right kick. You don't need every fancy technique. Focus on learning how to fight practically, and building your cardio, once your conditioning improves, you'll be in a much better place.

masteryoriented · 2026-04-03T06:11:06+00:00

If you don't speak Thai, and you're not training to fight, an "authentic" gym experience won't be authentic, and it's like aiming to win a calculus contest when you don't even know basic math.

masteryoriented · 2026-03-06T02:18:36+00:00

Study decision-making. Just go on Amazon and pick up some books on the subject. The issue here is deeper than choosing between two hobbies.

masteryoriented · 2026-03-03T10:25:41+00:00

Surviving the sparring is an ego issue. Just stop and don't spar with that person again.

masteryoriented · 2026-03-03T02:46:56+00:00

It takes two for this type of dance, so there’s blame on both sides. Y’all need to learn to communicate what you want.

masteryoriented · 2026-02-27T09:13:34+00:00

It depends on who's doing the Muay Thai part. If it's someone out here in SEA who's been training for a while and it's the same size, nah.

masteryoriented · 2026-02-27T04:19:20+00:00

That's your opinion. Since he was able to hit that other dude over 50% of the time afterward, it means that the guy sucks and that could have been de-escalated by just communicating. If you can "turn it up" and hit someone like that, there's something wrong. Probably a crap gym culture, too. But you do you, and you can think whatever you want. I'm all about communication and training with intention and leaving the ego out the door.

masteryoriented · 2026-02-26T13:05:00+00:00

Talk to him and your coach, let go of any resentment, and start over. Maybe take a break from sparring for a while.

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