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In this episode, I sat down with American Muay Thai legend and social media personality Sean Fagan, also known as the Muay Thai guy. We sit down and dive deep into Sean's journey from growing up in upstate New York, to moving to Thailand to pursue a Muay Thai career which led to Sean Finding a very awesome niche business that allows him to travel the world and do we he loves.
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Sean Fagan seems like a pretty typical guy at first glance - he loves to travel, he loves dogs, and he loves Muay Thai. But did you know that he's the creator of the biggest and most successful Muay Thai platform on the internet? The Muay Thai Guy chats with the host, pro fighter and writer Angela Chang, to discuss the fruits of his labor, and the risks he went through to create the life he desired. In doing so, he's achieved his version of freedom. To follow Sean: instagram.com/themuaythaiguy ---------- patreon.com/muayying instagram.com/muay.ying muay-ying.com If you'd like to more high-quality content, please consider supporting Muay Ying through Patreon. Any amount is appreciated and it will go towards my efforts to run all the platforms Muay Ying is on, as well as create content for each of them. http://patreon.com/muayying
Sean Fagan is Professional Muay Thai Fighter and champion, and also an Entrepreneur, Podcaster and founder of Muay Thai Guy. In this episodes, he breaks down his simple and profound philosophy on fear, growth and the championship fighter's mentality. Time Stamps: (1:22) Welcome Sean Fagan! (2:08) Reflecting on Sean's journey, starting back from high school (8:20) How Sean used fear as a signal // A deeper dive into his mindset (10:18) The Poker-hand metaphor (12:11) Balancing athletics with entrepreneurship (15:52) Using external pressure as fuel to give it your all (18:08) Sean's keys: Clarity, Environment, and Time Mastery (22:11) Morning mastery and verbal therapy (27:00) Mental vs. Physical (34:31) "Failure is a conscious decision" (37:08) Staying aligned with your spouse (40:00) Sean's two learning philosophies (43:29) How to connect with Sean (44:48) A Muay Thai story: The missing mouthguard (46:13) Books mentioned in this episode (48:15) Sean's next plans Visit Sean's website: muaythaiguy.com Follow Sean on Instagram: @themuaythaiguy Books mentioned: "4 Hour Workweek" by Tim Ferriss "A Fighter's Heart" & "The Fighter's Mind" by Sam Sheridan "Ikigai" by Héctor García & Francesc Miralles To sign up for the Killer Instinct program, visit Imnotyou.com/KI
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In this episode I speak to the Muay Thai Guy, Sean Fagan who is currently living in Thailand. He is a professional Muay Thai fighter and pioneer of the online muay thai world. This interview was done some time ago but its definitely worth having uploaded.
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In this episode of the FunkMMA Strength and Conditioning Podcast we talk to Sean Fagan aka “The Muay Thai Guy” and how he build a following of over 1 million muay thai fighters around the world. He takes us into his background and how he started in muay thai and his professional fight career. You will learn Sean’s exact 8-week fight prep strength and conditioning program he uses to prepare for his fights. We discuss his Fight Training retreats in Thailand and so much more!Follow Sean "The Muay Thai Guy" Faganwww.muay-thai-guy.comwww.nakmuaynation.comDownload his FREE giveaway to the FUNKMMA Nation >>> https://old.nakmuaynation.com/b4mt
In this episode of the FunkMMA Strength and Conditioning Podcast we talk to Sean Fagan aka “The Muay Thai Guy” and how he build a following of over 1 million muay thai fighters around the world. He takes us into his background and how he started in muay thai and his professional fight career. You will learn Sean’s exact 8-week fight prep strength and conditioning program he uses to prepare for his fights. We discuss his Fight Training retreats in Thailand and so much more!Follow Sean "The Muay Thai Guy" Faganwww.muay-thai-guy.comwww.nakmuaynation.comDownload his FREE giveaway to the FUNKMMA Nation >>> https://old.nakmuaynation.com/b4mt
My Guest is literally "The Muay Thai Guy". Sean Fagan is a Muay Thai Kickboxer and Entrepreneur. He has created the community known as Nak Muay Nation, Crated a Podcast, Hosted numerous camps for groups to train in Costa Rica, Singapor and of course Thailand. He calls in to give us his insight on the sport of Muay Thai, his projects and lifestyle.
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It’s very rare when someone is willing to take a leap of faith and pursue their Muay Thai dreams full on, but Angela Chang took that leap and ended up living, training and fighting out of Sitsongpeenong Gym in Thailand.Angela is one of the new writers for Muay Thai Guy and has been putting out quality articles about the training in Thailand. Not only that, but she’s been able to get interviews with top fighters like Sittichai and Dechsakda from Sitsongpeenong which have been awesome.Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 106: Angela Changhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/muaythaiguy/MTG106_AngelaChang.mp3
Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 104Ever since I first started in Muay Thai, Brett Hlavacek's name was one that I recognized early on. He was one of the top dogs who trained under the great Kru Phil Nurse from The Wat, so I knew whenever I watched him I would be in for a treat. With his powerful roundhouses, calm composure and deadly counter skills, it was always fun to watch him fight.Now Brett holds the WBC belt and has been racking up wins both locally in NYC as well as abroad. On top of that he will also be hosting the new Nak Muay Nation training camp in July and is looking to fight at one of Thailand's top promotions like MAX Muay Thai or Super Muay Thai. We talk about his upcoming trip plus much more including:How his start in Taekwondo eventually led to his love for Muay Thai.Why he decided to start competing at the early age of 12.How the Muay Thai scene was much different when he was growing up in the sport.His decision to move to NYC to train full-time under Phil Nurse at The Wat.What made him want to pursue Muay Thai as a career rather than a traditional job his parents wanted.What his past experiences in Thailand have been like and what he expects in his upcoming trip.How he's developed into a coach and trainer throughout his years at The Wat.What he and Kru Nurse look for when bringing up young fighters.How he develops young fighters through training, interclubs and demo fights.Why as he's gotten older he's decided to cut less weight for his fights.And much, MUCH more!Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 104: Brett HlavacekTo subscribe to the most badass Muay Thai podcast in existence, use the links below.Click here to subscribe via iTunesClick here to subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed)Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review.
The Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 103Totally dedicating your life to Muay Thai can be a difficult thing to do, especially with it being so difficult to make a living. But the lack of extrinsic reward doesn't deter fighters like Nak Muay Nation sponsored fighter, D.J. Miller from creating a lifestyle that allows him immerse himself in the sport.The first day D.J. stepped foot in a Muay Thai gym, he knew that Muay Thai was going to be a big part of his life. Since then he's had over 30 amateur fights, 12 championship belts and is off to a solid start in his professional career. I had a chance to talk with D.J. about his career including things like:How the movie "The Protector" peaked his curiosity about Muay Thai.Why even as a high school wrestler and experienced grappler, he chooses to stay away from MMA and focus solely on Muay Thai.How his location makes it hard for him to get fights as both an amateur and a pro.Why he chose to fight in so many Muay Thai tournaments throughout the states.The ups and downs of his career and how he was able to overcome a tough KO loss.Why he thinks Muay Thai needs more personality to grow in the U.S.How he able to train in small spurts throughout the entire day with his job.Why he takes it on himself to coach and lead a team of fighters.How he's able to balance training his team and training himself.His thoughts on weight cutting and why he would rather go up in weight than cut weight.And much, much more!Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 101: Ashley NicholsTo subscribe to the most badass Muay Thai podcast in existence, use the links below.Click here to subscribe via iTunesClick here to subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed)Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review.Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below!
The Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 102Tiffany Van Soest is making HUGE waves in the combat sports world. Besides being a top level Muay Thai champion, she is hoping to also become a champion in GLORY kickboxing and Invicta MMA. We talk about all of that plus MUCH more in this weeks podcast, including:Why the two words "who cares" helps her simplify things and lessen the pressure before fights.What her preparation (mentally and physically) was like prior to her GLORY debut.How she adjusted her game to fit the kickboxing style (hint: she didn't do much).How she handles all the hype of all the media attention while being the first female fighter on GLORY.Her decision to move to Bali and why it's been a great change of pace.What a day in the life is like living and training in Bali.What her favorite dinosaur is and why (it's a herbivore).How long she's been training MMA and why she decided to make the moveWhat changes she plans on making in her striking when fighting MMA.Her plans and goals for the near future.And much MUCH more!Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 101: Ashley NicholsConnect with Tiffany on... Facebook | Twitter | InstagramTo subscribe to the most badass Muay Thai podcast in existence, use the links below.Click here to subscribe via iTunesClick here to subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed)Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review.Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below!Train In Bali With Tiffany Van SoestInterested in training with Tiffany at a future Nak Muay Nation retreat in Bali?Experience the beauty of Bali while hanging out with one of the best female fighters on the planet!Click here or the image to find out more information and to sign up for email updates!
Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 101 Photo Credit: Ben Pontier for EnfusionAt one point or another, a majority of fighters have a lull in their career due to school, work and other life priorities. Ashley Nichols was at this point and had taken a year off from competing until she had the opportunity to fight Tiffany Van Soest for the Lion Fight title in early 2016.With that fight, her passion for fighting Muay Thai was revived. With a new sense of purpose, she decided to take the leap to move to Thailand to train at Kaewsamrit gym and pursue her Muay Thai career full on. We discuss how she came to this decision plus more including:How she initially got involved in boxing and other combat sports at the age of 15.What it was like finding fights in Canada early on in her amateur career.Why her and her team made it a point to compete at multiple tournaments to gain experience.How her fight with Tiffany Van Soest was a huge factor in reviving her passion for fighting.How she came to the decision to travel to Thailand to train full time.What the training atmosphere is like at Kaewsamrit gym.What a typical day in the life is like training in the heat of Thailand.Why she feels it's important to keep a training and personal journal.Her goals and aspirations for her Thailand stay as well as the rest of her career.And much more!Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 101: Ashley NicholsConnect with Ashley Nichols on Facebook.To subscribe to the most badass Muay Thai podcast in existence, use the links below.Click here to subscribe via iTunesClick here to subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed)Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review.Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below!Listen to more MTG podcast episodes
Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 99One of the most passionate, outspoken people I've come across online has got to be Marcus Oakley.Going by the pen name Charlie Hustle, he has written a number of posts for Muay Thai Guy and has started a number of conversations about the sport that are crucial to it's growth and exposure. From his "Top 10 Most Influential Fighters" to the "Curious Case of the Phantom Casual Fan Offensive in Muay Thai", Marcus always has a unique perspective to share and that's why I had to get him on the podcast!We talk a variety of topics including:How he got his start in Muay Thai after watching Blood Sport and seeing Tong Po.How he initially wanted to train for himself but gradually fell in love with coaching.Why he decided to open up his own space and the challenges he's faced doing so.The differences between fancy, high-tech gyms to the old school, bare bone gyms.His thoughts on the fight scene in the midwest and how it's hard to find quality gyms to train at.Why women competing in combat sports is such a big thing for him (hint, he has 3 sisters)What's it like teaching and coaching his significant other.His thoughts on the gyms who don't allow their students to train at other gyms.What is means to be a "true" martial artist.And much, much more!Click Herehttp://traffic.libsyn.com/muaythaiguy/MTG099.mp3 or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 099: Marcus OakleyConnect with Marcus (A.K.A Charlie Hustle) on Facebook and find out more about his gym Goblin Muay Thai.Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review.Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below!MTG 099 back to more MTG podcast episodesBack to Muay Thai Guy home page
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Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 98As a fighter and competitive athlete, the power of the mind can NOT be overlooked.We all know the saying "Fighting is 90% mental and 10% physical", but how often do we take the time to actually train our minds? If the mental side is such a crucial aspect to your success as a fighter, why aren't you having mental training sessions where you optimize your thought process, memory, focus and emotion?Fighters are becoming aware of how important it is to train the mind, and that's where guys like Joshua Manuel come into play. Joshua is a fight hypnotist who specializes in helping fighters train their unconscious mind to eliminate doubt/anxiety and replace it with confidence/focus. In our interview we cover a whole range of topics including:What initially drew him into wanting to learn more about hypnosis.What type of benefits are expected after being hypnotized.How he deals with skeptics and people who are hesitant to believe in this type of work.Why he likes to work with competitive fighters and help them optimize their mind.What the main objective of a fight hypnotist is.How to pick a fight hypnotist and what to look for to avoid frauds.The process in which fight hypnosis has become his career and how he went about pursuing it.Some key techniques and concepts that he uses when doing coaching sessions.And much, much more!Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 098: Joshua Manuel Connect with Josh on Facebook and check out his website at zenhypnotics.comBe cool and click here to leave a rating and review.Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below!MTG 098 back to more MTG podcast episodesBack to Muay Thai Guy home page
Muay Thai Guy Podcast – Episode 97 Chris Bradford performing the ceremonial Wai Kru. Photo by W.L. PhotographyChris Bradford is a Muay Thai veteran who has been in the ring dozens of times against tough, game opponents. But he says that strapping on 4oz MMA gloves and stepping into a steel cage is quite a different feeling than fighting with the traditional 8oz boxing gloves in a ring... and I tend to believe him.In this episode of the Muay Thai Guy podcast, Chris and I discuss his career, his retirement and what his goals are now that he's decided to step into the ring. We cover a wide variety of topics including:How he got his start in martial arts in Kyokushin Karate and then eventually graduated to Muay Thai.What is was like stepping into the cage for the first time with MMA gloves and how the feeling differs from a regular fight.How he changed his game plan to fit the Caged Muay Thai style and why that was important to his success.The feeling of losing a world title fight and how he was able to overcome the defeat.His biggest triumph over a tough Thai fighter, Waytharan Sitsongpeenong that no one thought he could beat.What it's like training fighters and training himself at the same time, and how it eventually lead to his retirement.Why and how he decided to start the Prestige Fight Series promotion.How he's able to balance all these different areas of his life.And much, MUCH more.Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 096: Daniel McGowanChris Bradford's KO of Waytharan SitsongpeenongConnect with Chris on Facebook and follow along with his promotion Prestige Fight Series.Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review.Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below!MTG 097 back to more MTG podcast episodesBack to Muay Thai Guy home page
Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 95In this episode of The Muay Thai Guy Podcast, I chat with UK's current #1 ranked Bantamweight (53.5 Kg/117 lbs.), Daniel McGowan. At only 19 years of age, Daniel has accomplished quite a bit for such a young farang in the sport. Besides being the youngest foreign fighter to win at legendary Rajadamnern Stadium, Daniel is also the first foreign fighter to ever get fully sponsored by Petchyindee Academy in Bangkok.We discuss his evolution in the sport and a variety of other topics including:How he initially got into the sport after starting off in other martial arts like Taekwondo.What it was like growing up fighting when all of his schoolmates were focused on other sports.When his first trip to Thailand was and how often he travels and trains there.How he got sponsored by Petchyindee Academy in Bangkok.What a typical day of training is like in Thailand compared to back in the UK.What it was like balancing training full-time with other priorities like school.His thoughts on his recent loss to Romie Adanza at the last Lion Fight card.How he game plans and prepares both mentally and physically before a fight.And much, much more!Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 096: Daniel McGowanFollow along with Daniel's career on FacebookBe cool and click here to leave a rating and review.Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below!MTG 096 back to more MTG podcast episodesBack to Muay Thai Guy home page
Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 95Professional fighter and podcaster Jay Matias has had his fair share of ups and downs in his career and life. Since his torn bicep injury that had him sidelined for quite some time, Jay has been taking time to recover not only physically, but mentally and spiritually as well.In our chat, we cover a whole variety of topics including:How he overcame serious depression by using the medicinal drug Ayahuasca.Why he's decided to make his Muay Thai comeback now.What it's been like dealing with the variety of challenges that has come his way.The importance of love and how it translates directly into Muay Thai.What his eating habits have been like and why he decided to go vegan.How he got into podcasting and what kind of doors it's opened.Why being yourself is the best way to be happy.Why fighting is a love/hate type of thing.And much, much more.Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 095: Jay MatiasSupport Jay for his comeback fight ==> www.gofundme.com/jaycomebackCheck out Jay's Podcast ==> Jay Matias UnfilteredBe cool and click here to leave a rating and review.Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below!MTG 095 back to more MTG podcast episodesBack to Muay Thai Guy home page
Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 94Rayen Simson is one of the best kick boxers ever claiming 7 world titles in 3 different organizations and was ranked number 2 at the Lumpinee Stadium - which is a very difficult task for any farang (foreigner) fighter.In our interview, Rayen shines some light on his career and chats about a number of topics including:How he used to sneak out at night just to go to train at the local kickboxing gym.Where his unique and explosive style of fighting came from.How Andy Ristie originally trained at Simson Gym and uses a similar style as Rayen but a little more reckless.Why he decided to make the voyage to Thailand to fight against the best.How he changed his fighting style while fighting in Thailand to suit the judging.What his daily routine was like in Thailand and how it's different than training in a Dutch gym.What his training camps look like and what type of strength and conditioning he does.How his gym is known as a tough gym due to the intensity that everyone trains at.His thoughts on his fights against Ramon Dekkers, Ivan Hippolyte and other kick fighting legends.And much, much more!Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 094: Dutch Kickboxing Legend Rayen SimsonFind out more about Rayen's Gym and go to his website www.simsongym.nlBe cool and click here to leave a rating and review.Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below!MTG 094 back to more MTG podcast episodesBack to Muay Thai Guy home page
Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 93Making the move from professional fighter to coach was a natural part of Chris Clodfelter's progression as a Nak Muay. After fighting both Muay Thai and MMA (and making an appearance on The Ultimate Fighter) Chris has settled into his role as a coach and gym owner at Eight Points Muay Thai in North Carolina.The passion and enthusiasm that Chris has for the sport is hard to match, so having a chat with him on the podcast about his career was a ton of fun since we covered a whole range of topics including:What his journey was like as a martial artist and how he eventually found Muay Thai.Why he believes Muay Thai is such a powerful tool for helping people change their lives for the better.His fight career and how he transitioned from fighter to coach rather seamlessly.Why he opened up his gym Eight Points Muay Thai and how it's evolved since the beginning.What he looks for in fighters and how he knows when someone is ready to step into the ring.The keys to making his gym a positive, family-like atmosphere where people love to train.Why being "just a coach" isn't enough - you also have to be a friend, counselor and trainer.How he's able to balance training, family and running gym gym.Why he believes teaching Muay Thai to others his calling from God.What it means to be certified through the USMTA and The World Professional Muay Thai Federation in Bangkok.The most important qualities as a coach to have.And much, much more!Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 093: Keys To Coaching, Running a Gym and More with Chris ClodfeltFollow Chris' Gym on Facebook or go to his website www.eightpointsmuaythai.comBe cool and click here to leave a rating and review.Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below!MTG 092 back to more MTG podcast episodesBack to Muay Thai Guy home page
Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 90A TON of new things have been going on at Muay Thai Guy recently and I've got even more to share with you.If you haven't heard yet, Paul Banasiak (from Muaythaiathlete.com) and I have created a new Muay Thai podcast to feed your addiction even more. The idea for this podcast is to cover more of the ins-and-outs of the Muay Thai scene and talk about training tips, technique advice, upcoming fight cards, strength and conditioning etc.In this first episode of The Muay Thai Guys Podcast, Paul and I discuss the logistics of traveling, training and fighting in Thailand. We share our stories of training camp, fighting, the food and all the logistics that go into planning a trip to the mecca of Muay Thai. We also discuss how traveling to Thailand was a life-changing experience and how important it has been to their careers so far.Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 090: The Muay Thai Guys PodcastCheck us out on iTunes here.Let us know what you thought about the podcast in the comment section below!MTG 090 back to more MTG podcast episodesMuay Thai Guy Podcast back to Home Page
Learn How to Live the Dream - How Blogging Can Help You Live the Life You Want. [powerpress] We change it up a bit in this episode and co-host with Professional Muay Thai Fighter and Entrepreneur Sean Fagan aka The Muay Thai Guy. In this episode Sean reveals what he does to create a full time income in order to do what he truly loves, which is to Eat, Sleep, Breathe Muay Thai. As professional fighter you don't get paid that well and Sean has figured out a way to create multiple streams of income so that he can train full time in preparation for an upcoming fight. This is a truly inspiring episode which shows us that with some hustle we can truly create a full time income to do what we love. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: – What Sean does to create multiple streams of income – What Sean did to grow his blog to create a full time income – The champion mindset and how to transfer it to business – And some cool conversations about muay thai life. Links Mentioned in the Show: Sean's Platform That He Created a Full-Time Income From - http://www.muay-thai-guy.com/ The Muay Thai Guy's Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/themuaythaiguy Sean's Podcast Where He Interviews The Elite in Combat Sports - http://www.muay-thai-guy.com/muay-thai-guy-podcast.html Learn How to Get Started in Creating an Online Business Below Click Here to Download Hustle 101: Your Guide to Creating an Online Passion Business to take control of your own life! HUSTLE 101: The Clear-Cut Guide to Starting Your Online Passion Business Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social buttons you see to the left of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The Hustle to Greatness Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. A big thank-you to Jason for dropping a lot of knowledge. Until next time! Click Here to Download Hustle 101: Your Guide to Creating an Online Passion Business to take control of your own life! HUSTLE 101: The Clear-Cut Guide to Starting Your Online Passion Business
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Learn How to Live the Dream - How Blogging Can Help You Live the Life You Want. [powerpress] We change it up a bit in this episode and co-host with Professional Muay Thai Fighter and Entrepreneur Sean Fagan aka The Muay Thai Guy. In this episode Sean reveals what he does to create a full time income in order to do what he truly loves, which is to Eat, Sleep, Breathe Muay Thai. As professional fighter you don't get paid that well and Sean has figured out a way to create multiple streams of income so that he can train full time in preparation for an upcoming fight. This is a truly inspiring episode which shows us that with some hustle we can truly create a full time income to do what we love. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: – What Sean does to create multiple streams of income – What Sean did to grow his blog to create a full time income – The champion mindset and how to transfer it to business – And some cool conversations about muay thai life. Links Mentioned in the Show: Sean's Platform That He Created a Full-Time Income From - http://www.muay-thai-guy.com/ The Muay Thai Guy's Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/themuaythaiguy Sean's Podcast Where He Interviews The Elite in Combat Sports - http://www.muay-thai-guy.com/muay-thai-guy-podcast.html Learn How to Get Started in Creating an Online Business Below Click Here to Download Hustle 101: Your Guide to Creating an Online Passion Business to take control of your own life! HUSTLE 101: The Clear-Cut Guide to Starting Your Online Passion Business Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social buttons you see to the left of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The Hustle to Greatness Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. A big thank-you to Jason for dropping a lot of knowledge. Until next time! Click Here to Download Hustle 101: Your Guide to Creating an Online Passion Business to take control of your own life! HUSTLE 101: The Clear-Cut Guide to Starting Your Online Passion Business
Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 75In this special episode of the Muay Thai Guy Podcast it's my turn to be interviewed by my friend Robert Garza of The Pursuit Podcast.If you haven't listened to The Pursuit Podcast, I highly recommend you do. It's loaded with motivation, inspiration and great interviews of a variety of people (a lot in the martial arts niche) who are pursuing their passions and trying to make the most out of life. I was fortunate enough to be on the podcast about a year ago while I was in Thailand... it was a blast! This time around Robert and I catch up with each others lives and discuss a whole variety of topics including:What it's been like coming home from Thailand and living back in upstate NY.Why I decided to come back to my home town even though I was loving life in Thailand.Some of my unique experiences and fights in Thailand.My last fight against Turan Hasanov and how that loss made me reflect on my life and fight career.The difficult decisions I had to make following the TKO loss but how I feel it's made me a better person and will ultimately make me a better fighter.My Costa Rica Retreat and Thailand Training Camp plans for early 2016.What it's been like on this wild journey since I began Muay Thai Guy and what I plan on doing with it as it continues to grow.The importance of meditation, being in nature, traveling and why they've all helped me figure out my life's priorities.Why you should stop hanging out with certain friends/family members and how to do it.The importance of surrounding yourself with positive, like-minded people who are following a similar path to yours.And much MUCH more!Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 075: Living The Dream, Muay Thai Camps and More with Robert Garza of The Pursuit PodcastMake sure to listen to and subscribe to The Pursuit Podcast by Robert Garza.If you like the podcast make sure to leave a review and rating to help the show grow! The more reviews I get, the more popular the show will get and the more I can help spread this awesome sport!Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review.Let me know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below!MTG 075 back to more MTG podcast episodesBack to Home Page
I really enjoyed doing this podcast with Shane Fazen from fighttips.com because we both have a lot in common. Our names sound alike, we love Muay Thai, we're both ravishingly handsome and we're both online bloggers who have to deal with a lot of the same challenges.Needless to say, I've been following Shane Fazen's youtube channel for a little awhile now because his videos are badass and edited extremely well. Oh, and of course, they're loaded with practical tips that cover a wide variety of topics including Muay Thai, self defense, Taekwondo, Jiu Jitsu, and much more. In my interview with Shane, we talk a whole range of topics including:His start in martial arts and his gradual evolution from Taekwondo to Muay Thai to Boxing and a handful of other disciplines.What martial art he thinks is most effective in a self defense situation.Why he began his Youtube channel and how it's grown to nearly 30 million views and 250k subscribers.How he's able to find the time to make all of these videos while not skimping on quality.His online classes and why he believes online learning can be beneficial to anyone's training.The online trolls that are rampant on Youtube and how he's been able to take the hate in stride.How awesome it's been inspiring younger kids who have been bullied to stand up for themselves.Why bullying is such an epidemic and the best ways to approach a bully.The difference between self defense and a fighting sport.And much, much more!Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 061: Self Defense, Learning Martial Arts Online, and Dealing With Bullies with Shane Fazen from FightTips.comClick here to subscribe via iTunesClick here to subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed)Check out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
It's been awesome watching Stephane Smarth climb the amateur rankings here in the US and fight on some of the same cards as me. Not only is he a badass in the ring, but he's also a great trainer and knows his stuff when it comes to strength and conditioning, weight cutting and having a strong mindset.In this podcast episode we go discuss a number of topics including:How having a military background helped him transition seamlessly into a combat sport like Muay Thai.How he is able to balance fighting, training his clientele, and owning a new business.Why he works at one gym but chose to train at another for his fight at Madison Square Garden.What the day-to-day life is like when he's training for a fight, including what type of training he likes to do.How he balances his strength and conditioning with his skill-specific training.The importance of having other passionate, driven people to train with leading up to a fight.What is was like fighting at MSG and how he was able to deal with his fight being a draw.His weight cutting process and how he's able to go from 160 to 135.What gave him the inspiration to start his own equipment company, VSL Fighting, and the steps he took to make it a reality.His goals for VSL Fighting and why he thinks his company and training gear will stick out.What Hit Stix are and why they are a great training tool not just for fighters, but for trainers too.And much, much more!Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 060: Stephane Smarth Discusses His Military Mindset, New Training Equipment, and Fighting at MSG.Check out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Talking with passionate guys like "Lucky" Lloyd Walton always gets me amped up! After Lloyd reached out to me with a passionate email about his love for Muay Thai and how he enjoyed the podcast, I knew I had to have him on the show.It was great chatting with Lloyd because as an amateur champ, fight team trainer and father of two, he has a unique perspective on things. We discuss a whole range of topics including:His journey from Taekwondo, to basketball, to MMA and finally to Muay Thai.How Muay Thai brings out the truth in people and how that relates to life.The challenges of balancing being a father of two, an amateur fighter, and the head coach of a fight team.How he was able to build a solid fight team environment of passionate people looking to better themselves through Muay Thai.His plans for turning pro in the near future at age 42 and the "resistance" that holds him back.How far Muay Thai and kickboxing in the US has come and what steps need to be taken in order to see if grow even more.What Joe Schilling told him about growing the sport of America and what needs to be done.Why there seems to be a rift between Muay Thai and kickboxing.And much more!Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 059: "Lucky" Lloyd Walton and I Discuss The Muay Thai/Kickboxing Divide, Balancing Life With Training and Much More! Check out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
My training partner Chris Mauceri is a beast. He started off his pro career 6-0 before losing to current Lion Fight champ Kevin Ross. Now, he looks to get back in the win column against another experienced opponent in Coke Chanuwat at Lion Fight 19. In this interview with Chris, he discusses:How his training camp has been leading up to his fight this upcoming Friday night.What his thoughts are on Coke and how he isn't intimated by his number of fights or experience.How he envisions the fight playing out and what he'd like to do to beat Coke.Why he isn't allowed to bring a banana into Foxwoods casino prior to a fight.His thoughts on his previous fight with current Lion Fight champ Kevin Ross.What his original game plan was against Kevin and how it changed after he got cut early in the 1st round.What he learned from his loss and how he plans on using it as motivation to improve.How keyboard warriors piss him off.His predictions for other fights on the Lion Fight 19 card.What he plans on accomplishing in 2015 and future years.And much more!Click Here to listen to MTG 058: Chris Mauceri Talks Lion Fight 19, Coke Chanuwat & Kevin RossCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Muay Thai Guy Podcast – Episode #57Have you ever hit a point in your life where things are going shitty and you finally make the decision that things need to change now? Well, after years of substance abuse and addiction, James Gregory decided that his life style needed to change before he headed down an even more self-destructive path... and that's how he found Muay Thai.James has had his fair share of amateur fights and is always dropping some major knowledge as a contributor on MuayThaiIsLife.com. Throughout this podcast we talk about a whole range of topics including:When he initially became aware of his detrimental lifestyle and decided to make a life change.How he fell into Muay Thai after just lifting weights at the local YMCA.How training Muay Thai has been an important tool in keeping him healthy, focused, and disciplined.Why he decided to go Paleo and how he feels it benefits his training and overall lifestyle.How he started fighting at a older age and how age shouldn't stop anyone from training Muay Thai.His struggles in the ring and how he's been able to use his struggles as a tool to learn more about himself and his fighting style.How he's able to keep motivated and training hard after losing multiple fights.How blogging and using the internet as a business tool has helped him live a more flexible and free lifestyle.Why he decided to train with the Thai boxing legend, Coban, in NYC and what it's like training underneath one of the best fighters of all time.His plans for the near future and what his goals are with his training.And much more!MTG 057: James GregoryCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode #56Angela Hill is a badass. Plain and simple.She's a dominant, undefeated Muay Thai fighter who decided to give MMA a try and found herself being a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter season 20. Needless to say, a lot has happened in her life and career throughout the past year or so, so we cover a whole range or topics including:What triggered her transition from Muay Thai to MMA.How she had to alter her fighting style and adapt to a new form of fighting.The subtle differences from striking as a Muay Thai fighter vs. a MMA fighter.Her thoughts on the risks she had to take in order to try out for TUF 20.How literally living in a gym got her mentally and physically prepared for fighting in the UFC.How her lack of experienced played numerous roles and how she was able to use it as a positive.What it's like being the first African-American woman in the UFC, as well as her thoughts of being a role model to little girls.The difficulties of taking a loss after never tasting defeat before, and using it as motivation to become a better fighter than before.What type of changes she's gone through personally and as a fighter since living in the TUF house.Her ultimate goals and plans for the near future.And much, much more!MTG 056: Angela Overkill HillCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Brandon Levi has been one of my favorite and one of the best trainers I've worked with throughout my career. Training with Brandon and the guys (and girls) at Evolution Muay Thai in NYC was awesome & I've definitely become a better fighter & person because of it. In this episode of the Muay Thai Guy podcast, Brandon shares his thoughts on running a gym, training his fighters & much more including:Why he moved from Australia to New York.The reasons and process behind starting Evolution Muay Thai in NY.What type of unforeseen challenges and obstacles he initially faced when starting up his own gym.How he's able to balance training his fighters while still giving equal attention to the fitness-only members.How he went from training and fighting Muay Thai to eventually finding his calling as a trainer.The types of ways he's able to push, motivate and get the most out of his fighters during training.What he believes makes a quality trainer, cornerman and fighter.Why he thinks it's important to have fun and joke around, but also make sure that his fighters/gym members take him seriously.The importance of building a "community" around his gym and having all the members support each other during fights.And much more!MTG 055: Evolution Muay Thai Owner Brandon LeviCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
GLORY #2 ranked Middleweight, Wayne Barrett, has come a long way in his relatively short professional career. From breaking in with a bang at GLORY 9 and now being one of the top prospects aiming for a title shot, Wayne is looking forward to his upcoming fight against Jason Wilnis at GLORY 18 on November 7th in Oklahoma, US! Besides that we also discuss:His quick rise in the professional rankings of GLORYWhat it was like facing Joe Schilling at GLORY 10 in NY and how the trash talk was a new aspect of the game he had to learn.How he was able to use the back-and-forth banter as a positive thing and what he learned from the whole experience.What is was like training for the GLORY Last Man Standing 8-man tournament and how it differed from his normal training regimen.How he mentally prepared for the tournament and what ran through his mind during his two fights.If his game plan changed at all during his fight with Schilling knowing that he could potentially fight Artem Levin in the finals.What is was like losing that fight and how he was able to eventually overcome the setback.His upcoming fight against Dutch stylist, Jason Wilnis and what he expects from his opponent.Why he gets in trouble for speaking his mind during interviews and why he doesn't plan on keeping a filter anytime soon.What he really thinks about the Dutch style of kickboxing and what he plans on doing at Glory 18.And much more!MTG 054: #2 Ranked GLORY Middleweight Contender Wayne Barrett Talks GLORY 18Check out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
One of the most overlooked aspects of Muay Thai and combat sports in general is the mental side of it all. Trainers and coaches preach sayings like "it's 10% physical and 90% mental" but neglect to set aside any time to work on the mental aspect of their specific sport. In this episode, Gene from FlowAthletics.com and I go over the importance of taking time to mentally prepare for not just competition, but for training as well and how to maximize your training. We discuss a number of topics ranging from:Why mental training should be something everyone trains, whether they compete or not.How Gene prepares his athletes for training and competition.What types of mental training exercises you can do to prepare yourself for training or for a fight.The importance of finding your ideal state of mind to get the most out of your training.How quality training with complete focus will benefit you 100x more than just going through the motions of training.How Gene's anxiety completely debilitated him from competing at the level he knew you could and how that led him to creating his supplement "Flow".Why he puts so much research and development into creating "Flow" and how he makes sure it's as natural and holistic as possible.And much more!MTG 053: Mental Training and Finding Your Flow with Gene KobilanskyCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
"Bazooka" Joseph Valtellini's road to Glory hasn't been an easy one, but he's overcome the odds to become the GLORY World Series Welterweight Champion. He discusses the ups and downs of his journey to the title including:What it feels like being world champHow the belief of his coaches, training partners and of himself were determining factors in reaching his goal of becoming champion.His thoughts and insight on what his training was like when he prepared for his first 4-man tournament for GLORY.How he mentally and physically prepared for the tournament and how he recovered and stayed loose between his fights.How he was able to overcome the devastating loss in the tournament to rebound and eventually become champ.What his training mainly consists of when he's preparing for a single fight.Why sparring and mixing up his training routines is crucial to getting the most out of his sessions and avoiding becoming stagnant.The reasons why he doesn't do any type of roadwork or running.How goal setting, believing in himself and having a focused mindset are the most important aspects of why he's become world champion.His thoughts on a potential rematch against Nieky Holzken in the near future.Plus much, much more!MTG 052: GLORY Kickboxing Champ, "Bazooka" Joseph ValtelliniCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
There's a lot more that goes along with Muay Thai than just the training (although that's obviously a big part of it) and Matt Lucas was able to capture certain intricacies of the grind that many people overlook in his new book "The Boxers Soliloquy."In my interview with Matt, we talk about how and why he decided to write the book and a lot of other topics including:His multiple trips to Thailand and what fighting/training was like there.Why he felt he needed a change from the daily grind working in the hospitality business and why Muay Thai was the answer.Why reading and writing is a passion of his and why he feels like it's a lost art nowadays.How many of his own experiences he was able to portray through his writings.What gave him the inspiration to write the book and why it's in soliloquy form.Why the book can be read by anyone regardless whether or not they know what Muay Thai is.The potential for the growth of Muay Thai and where he sees the future of the sport going.His future goals and plans to write more books in the future.And much more!MTG 051: Matt Lucas Talks "The Boxer's Soliloquy"Check out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Jason Farrell has been building his team of fighters for years in Maryland over at Level Up Boxing and Fitness. His guys have only lost 2 closely contested fights in 2014! Jason talks about a number of topics including:How he took the leap from working a stable job to opening up his own gym.The difficulties of owning and operating a Muay Thai gym.What a normal day of training is like for his fighters and how he prepares them for fight night.The importance of having his fighters best interest at heartNot worrying about "Gym Hopping" and not having an ego when his fighters workout or spar at different gyms.Why drilling and sparring are the main focuses during training sessions.How he warms up and mentally prepares his fighters in the locker room.The importance of centering his fighters in between rounds and giving simple, straight-forward advice.His goals for his gym and fighters and how he wants to be one of the go-to gyms in the US.And much more!MTG 050: Jason Farrell Discusses Gym Hopping, Training His Fighters and Opening A Gym.Check out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Ever wanted to share your passion of Muay Thai with someone you love? Well, Paul and Sam are doing just that. These two amateur fighters from Connecticut, USA are pursuing their dreams and training together on a regular basis and most recently made a trip to Koh Phangan, Thailand to take their training and relationship to the next level.Not many couples are able to punch and kick each other in the face, so needless to say, they have a unique perspective on things. In the latest Muay Thai Guy podcast episode, I sat down with Paul and Sam to talk about the challenges and rewards of training together.MTG 049: A Muay Thai Couple - Paul and Sam talk living, training and fighting together in ThailandCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Tony Manoharan decided that he's only got one life so why not travel to Thailand and live the dream? After randomly bumping into Tony in Chiang Mai, we decided to talk about his journey and how is came to be.MTG 048: Tony Manoharan Quits His Job, Travels To Thailand, and is Living The Dream!Check out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Ready for another awesome podcast? Dorian Price has been through the ups and downs while living, training, and fighting Muay Thai in Thailand and was cool enough to share his insights again after I messed up and didn't record the first interview I had with him.MTG 047: Dorian Price Drops Knowledge About The Fight Life in ThailandCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Steve Kong from MuayThaiPros.com has been living, training and fighting in Thailand since 2011 and has a good understanding for what to expect if you decide to travel and train there. He also shares insight on how he started is website plus much more!MTG 046: Steve Kong from MuayThaiPros.com Talks Living, Training and Fighting in ThailandCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
http://www.stayroasted.com/bgmt Facebook.com/badguymuaythai instagram @officialBGMT twtter @officialBGMT youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialBGMT tumblr http://www.tumblr.com/blog/badguymuaythai Sean Fagan aka The Muay Thai Guy, stops by to drop some knowledge on living in thailand, muay thai, and growing his internet business. Sean is currently living and fighting in Thailand with his girlfriend, living the martial arts dream ! Facebook.com/badguymuaythai http://http://www.muay-thai-guy.com
I’m going to go out on a limb and say that this was the most informative, insightful and intriguing podcast I’ve done to date. Eric Haycraft has been a kickboxing nerd and fight fanatic for longer than I’ve been alive and knows his stuff.MTG 045: Eric Haycraft Talks GLORY Kickboxing, Dutch Style Training, Developing an Amateur Career and a TON more.Check out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Training partner, Jaffer "Poppa Pump" Panezai, is a beast in the ring & an awesome guy outside of it. We discuss his ability to balance training, fighting and coaching with the rest of his life including starting the brand "Bad Guy Muay Thai".MTG 044: Jaffer "Poppa Pump" Panezai Discusses Kyokushin, Work/Life Balance, and Bad Guy Muay ThaiCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Multiple world champ Caley Reece faces off against current Lion Fight champ Tiffany Van Soest at Lion Fight 13 on Feb 7th. She discusses her thoughts on the matchup, how Crossfit has improve her explosiveness and why she decided to come out of retirement.MTG 043: Caley Reece Talks Lion Fight 13, Crossfit and Coming Out Of RetirementCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Rami Ibrahim has had a long, successful career and is looking to even the score against Coke Chanhawat at Lion Fight 13. Rami talks about his journey through Muay Thai, running a gym, training other fighters and much more. Check it out!MTG 042: Rami Ibrahim Talks His Career and Upcoming Rematch vs. Coke Chanhawat at Lion Fight 13Check out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Matt Embree made a decision to be the best fighter in the world once he started training muay thai. At 17, he took a 3 hours bus ride to training & sacrificed a lot to be where he is today. Matt shares some great insights and thoughts on training & life!MTG 041: Matt Embree - Siam No.1 Toronto, CanadaCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
It seems like every day Sylvie is stepping into the ring to fight. Her lifestyle in Chaing Mai, Thailand is what most nak muay dream of since she is literally eating, sleeping and breathing the sport. She shares her thoughts, experiences and insights about life in Thailand. MTG 040: Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu - Living, Fighting in Thailand - 8limbs.usCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
In this episode my friend Phoenix Carnevale interviews me! We discuss the importance of nutrition and how it's played a major role in my muay thai career. We also dive into my career and how I've gotten to where I am today. Check it out!MTG 039: Breakfast Of Champions, Muay Thai Style With Phoenix CarnevaleCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Iman Barlow has over 100 fights, a ton of titles and is only 20 years old! We talk about how she grew up in the sport, had her first fight when she was FOUR, fought boys when she was younger & continues to prove that she is one of the best women fighters.MTG 038: Iman "Pretty Killer" Barlow, Assassins Muay Thai, UKCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Mark "Hyena" Beecher is one of the top Muay Thai trainers in the world. He's coached fighters like Kevin Ross, Chaz Mulkey, Joe Schilling, Forrest Griffin, Matt Brown, Cat Zingano and tons more. A great interview with awesome insight that you can't miss!MTG 012: Mark "The Hyena" Beecher:Check out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Joseph Valtellini is a BEAST! With almost all his knockouts coming from knockout and beating opponents with much more experience than him, he is definitely a top fighter to keep an eye on.MTG 007: "Bazooka Joe", Joseph ValtelliniCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
It doesn't get more real than talking with Joe Schilling. He just says what's on his mind and in doing so gives us some great insight on his training, mindset and weight cutting strategies. Can't stop crazy!MTG 008: Joe "Stitch em up" SchillingCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Ognjen Topic is one of the rising stars of North American Muay Thai. He's beaten top competition including former Lumpinee champion Paowarit Sasiprapa. How does he balance training and full time work? Sardines. MTG 009: Ognjen TopicCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
KO artist Eddie "Showtime" Walker talks about how he is able to balance other areas in his life and still find time to train and compete in the highest level of the sport. Eddie shares great insight on how he mentally prepares himself for a fight and more!MTG 011: Eddie "Showtime" WalkerCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Travis Lerchen has had his ups and down in his career, but has turned things around and learned from past mistakes. After amassing a 18-3 record he steps up to face Cyrus Washington for the WKA title for Take On Productions.MTG 037: Travis "The Hoodlum" Lerchen, Team Sityodong ConnecticutCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
In this special episode I talk with Will Vanevild about the 50 Kicks For Khem fundraiser that is aimed to help former northern Thailand champion, Khem Kietbasuba, pay for his hospital after a motorcycle accident left him in a wheelchair. MTG 036: 50 Kicks For Khem Fundraiser with Will VanevildCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
It's unreal that I get to talk with a former Lumpinee champion like Malaipet. We discuss how he grew up in Thailand, why he moved to the US and his thoguhts on his upcoming fight on Lion Fight 12 vs. Fabio Pinca!MTG 035: Malaipet "The Diamond" SasiprapaCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Another member of Can't Stop Crazy drops some knowledge! Chaz Mulkey started training at 25 but has made his mark in the sport even though he got a late start. He discusses how he was able to progress so fast, what his training schedule is like and more!MTG 034: Chaz "No Mercy" Mulkey, Can't Stop CrazyCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Emma is living the dream in Thailand. She teaches English to pay her bills while training at Master Toddy's gym in Bangkok. You don't want to miss her insights, tips and advice on living/training in Thailand, especially if you want to travel there one dayMTG 033: Emma Thomas - Undertheropes.com - Living, Teaching and Training in ThailandCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
After some time off from the fight game, Mark Deluca is jumping back into the ring. Mark has fought some of the best in the sport and we discuss why he needed the break from fighting and what got him excited to fight again!MTG 032: Mark Deluca - Yamasaki Academy of WoodbridgeCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Andy Singh is representing the East Coast Muay Thai scene. A 6-time champion as an amateur and a WBC champ as a pro, Andy is looking to stay active in muay thai but is eventually making the move to MMA. He's got some great advice and insight, don't miss it!MTG 031: Andy Singh - Renzo Gracies, NYCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
At only 17 years old, Ahmad "Sitan's Lil Pitbull" Ibrahim has a bright future ahead of him. Already a multiple Muay Thai champion, Ahmad has his sights to be one of the best in the world. Not only is he able to train and fight full-time, but he's also able to balance school work as well. Definitely a kid you want to keep your eye out for!MTG 030: Ahmad "Sitan Lil Pitbull" Ibrahim - Sitan Gym, PhillyCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Salah "The Beast" Khalifa makes me look bad. At only 21 years old he's become world champion, does endless hours of charity work and got his degree from college. Needless to say, he's got some great insight to share that you can't miss! We spoke about having a positive mindset, pre fight thoughts, diet, charity work, how to deal with HATERS and tons of other topics. Check it out!MTG 029: Salah "The Beast' Khalifa, Team Salah, UKCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
It's always awesome interviews guys who don't take themselves too seriously but are still one of the best in the game. Justin Greskiewicz might joke around but it dead serious when it comes to his training and passion for Muay Thai. His insights as a fighter, ref and judge is something you can't miss!MTG 028: Justin "The Purple People Eater" GreskiewiczCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Anthony from MuayThaiMovement.com has been doing great things with his website, most notably making awesome technique instructional videos. Find out how Anthony balances a busy life with Muay Thai along with his philosophy on training his students!MTG 027: Anthony Williams - MuayThaiMovement.comCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
In this episode of The Striking Corner we sit down with up and coming fighter Sean Fagan who also runs www.muay-thai-guy.com, one of the biggest online Muay Thai communities on social media. Check out what he had to say about the growth of Muay Thai, his projects, Lion Fight Promotions recent event, and much more!
Damien Trainor has done big things in the sport including fighting top competition, winning world championships and sharing his knowledge and passion for the sport at damientrainor.com. Don't miss out on the insights and advice from this legend!MTG 026: Damien Trainer - Pro Fighter, K-Star Gym UKCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Jay Matias always puts on an exciting show with his dynamic, explosive striking. My interview with him was truly insightful and I picked up a bunch of great tips on weight cutting, mentality and general training. Dude is a top ranked WBC fighter, don't miss it!MTG 025: Jay Matias, Pro Fighter - Sitan Gym NYCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Having a routine during fight week is essential to getting your mind and body prepared for stepping into the ring. In this episode I go over my typical fight week and what I do in order to make weight, mentally prepare and celebrate my win!MTG 024: Fight Week PreparationCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Jason Andrada has looked awesome his first 2 pro fights and is looking to keep it up at Lion Fights 10. We talk his food fetish, positive mindset and general training advice that is sure to help you in one way or another!MTG 023: Jason AndradaCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
If you want to take your Muay Thai seriously you will have to make a few sacrifices along the way. Fortunately all these "sacrifices" can be good things if you look at them in the right light. Are you willing to make these sacrifices?MTG 022: Top 5 Sacrifices Successful Fighters MakeCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Ty Pilgrim has been involved in kick boxing and Muay Thai for longer than I'v been alive. His passion, knowledge and insight shines through this interview. If you are an amateur fighter or want to know how to start a promotion, listen to this episode!MTG 021: Ty Pilgrim, "Striking" PromoterCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Wayne Barrett made a mark at Glory 9 NYC with an impressive KO. We discuss his transition from amateur to fighting on Glory and his mindset for fighting on the big stage. He also talks about his faith and how it has helped him get to where he is today.MTG 020: Wayne BarrettCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Everyone gets in a funk now and then so it's super important to know how to get out of it before it drags you down into a deeper slump. These tips and methods I share have helped me get out of funks and will help you get back on track!MTG 019: 5 Tips To Get Out Of A FunkCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Always good to catch up with old training buddies. Erik is a workhorse who puts in the time even being a new dad and working a demanding construction gig. He's climbing the rankings in the Australian fight scene and it's exciting to see where he'll go next!MTG 018: Erik MiskleCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Throughout the interviews with Muay Thai champions I've gotten a good idea for what type of qualities separate average fighters to elite champions. Do you have any of these qualites? Which ones do you think you need to develop better?MTG 017: 9 Qualities You Need To Become A ChampionCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Phoenix Carnevale is one awesome chick. She is a ring side commentator for Take-On, MMA Journalist and an amateur Muay Thai fighter training under Phil Nurse. She has great insight on motivation, focus & having a positive attitude. Definetly a can't miss!MTG 016: Phoenix CarnevaleCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Injuries suck. Dealing with bruises, sprains, swelling and fatigue sucks. Luckily you can treat your injuries with these recovery methods that are sure to help you get back into training in no time!MTG 015: Best Recover Methods For Muay ThaiCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
Always awesome to talk training with my friend and old training partner Chris Mauceri. Chris is 4-0 as a pro and will be fighting on the undercard for Glory 9 in NYC. He shares his insights about weight cutting, motivation and much more!MTG 014: Christian MauceriCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!
No big deal but I just talked Muay Thai with a living legend. In all seriousness though, John Wayne Parr is an icon of the sport but remains humble, down to earth and funny as hell. Listen to his great insight, advice and stories from his amazing career!MTG 010: John Wayne ParrCheck out all the podcast episodes and more of Muay Thai Guy here!