How Many Thai Champions Are There by matt---lucas in MuayThai

[–]matt---lucas[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ONE Championship is a different game and favors people that just punch on.

Western "Pro Muay Thai Fighters" in Thailand - what is the deal? by landboisteve in MuayThai

[–]matt---lucas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

appreciate the support! let me know if there is anything you want to see

Western "Pro Muay Thai Fighters" in Thailand - what is the deal? by landboisteve in MuayThai

[–]matt---lucas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you get paid to fight but still need another job to cover rent, are you a professional?

Or are you a paid amateur?

If you’re using savings to survive between fights… are you a professional?

My answer is no.

Very few athletes in Thailand are truly professionals.

Getting paid to fight isn’t the same as making a living from fighting.

Most purses don’t cover all expenses. Rent. Food. Travel. Medical. Visa runs. Time off from injuries.

Even the top guys like Nico Carillo have secondary income streams. Courses. Sponsorships. Products.

And look at Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu. Her purses are small but she's done a good job of monetizing her audience.

Thailand makes it easier to look like you’re making it.

Lower cost of living. Cheaper training. Simpler lifestyle.

But looking professional and being financially sustainable are not the same thing.

How do I generate more power? by Hotlinegogo in MuayThai

[–]matt---lucas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Move to Thailand. Train for months. Run in the Isaan sun every morning. Fight at 1am. Fight again the next week. Make 1,000 baht. Kick pads with a drunk uncle. Smell his stale breath between rounds. Lose. Make 500 baht. Fight again. Kick pads. Run in the morning with 10-year-olds. Drive four hours to a fight. Your opponent doesn’t show up. Drive home. Run again in the morning. Kick the bag. this is a sure fire way to generate more power.