The Life of a Muay Thai Fighter - Part 1: The Early Years
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Muay Thai (aka Thai Boxing) is Thailand's National Sport and woven into the fabric of this country. Find out what the life of a Muay Thai fighter is like in Thailand. In Chapter 1, we will journey to a Muay Thai training camp to see and feel exactly what it's like for the life of a fighter during the early years. The dedication and work these kids put in on a daily basis will surely amaze you and hopefully show you a side of this sport that makes you think of it in a new light.
This is the gym my host (Khun Aek) has in Bangkok: www.fitfacmuaythai.com/en/
He's a great guy and I suggest you check it out!
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Can I learn Muay thai
@@AkashKhan-et9yh everyone can learn MuayThai.
@@AkashKhan-et9yh Lakhai S.Phanajueapet is a smallest boxer.
❤️ Muay Thai
I'm 21 and this video make me feel bad about myself. I need to be more disciple to myself, just like these kids. These Thai fighters are already my champions!
yeah they are true inspirations aren't they
Your comment is so inspirational in itself.❤️⭐️⭐️👼🏻
Discipline is a must!
Or you won’t succeed in life.
My dream is to brcome q fighter like them❤
Not everyone is born to fight. Everyone has different skills for different jobs. But these young men, deserve everyone's utter respect for training and going all out on muay Thai at a young age.
Wow!
Did not expect this.
As a Muay Thai enthusiast I love that you take the time to explain what Muay Thai means for the Thai people.
It is not only a sport... it is a way of life
amazing. glad you liked it man.
Remember it did not start as a sport.
Imagine if wars were fought without weapons, just pure hand to hand combat.. I think Thailand would be up in the top 3.
Yeah that would be cool.
Thailand, Holland, Russia and the Caucasus, Japan, Brazil, Myrama and even Mexico would do well. South Africa and Australia had/has a lot of good fighters too. There's more too.
Kali, Systema, Muay Thai, and Silat would be a strong alliance then
Not really, military fighting is better than Muai Thai, knows as Close Quarters Combat
Actually olders wars in thailand where fought with muay thai, there's a long tradition.
@Censor Tube It isn't an idea it's a reality, or, was a reality, because I'm talking of ancient wars, like the capoeira
thai culture is so human. so much respect and good will in the air. pretty much the opposite of western culture.
This documentary is excellent.
Thank you.
oiii manak
Wao! Superman was here
This storytelling is off the charts. Can't wait to see the rest of this series!
Agreed. The storytelling is spectacular. I’m learning so much about the Thai people and culture. I’m beginning to understand why you love Thailand so much!
Use this style while taking us to a Thailand mcdonalds
Couldn’t agree more. A great work!
More? I want it!
And the boy sends money home to his mother, A good son ,& and your Guide was a cool dude too.
yeah he's an awesome guy. a subscriber who reached out to me with this idea. and obviously....i loved the idea. more to come with him.
Also...He need muay Thai training. ASAP
Such good people. Love the Thais!
I was born in Bangkok and grew up in Toronto after 10 years old. Thank you so much for doing this segment on what Muay Thai really means to Thais.
James your the Thai guy in the video explaining?
Another really informative and interesting video. My 11 year old son just got his black belt in Tae-kwon-do in South Korea. He's been training 5 days a week since he was 7. Next step will be Muay Thai training in Thailand once the borders reopen.
wow....congrats on the Black Belt. that's awesome Sean!
You are what I aspire to be like when I'm a father one day
Awsome I used to do taekwondo when I we like 5 but I quit which I regret I could have been on that level if I didnt stop
blackbelt in 4 years no way
He's going to ace muay thai :) TKD to Muay thai is a good transition.
Bro best show ever! could watch it like a documentary!
i like to think of this type of video on my channel as a "vlog-u-mentary" ..... haha
Wow this is documentary standard......great insight into the background of this ancient tradition
man, thanks Harry.
Exactly my thoughts but better then a lot of documentaries...
Good one you are shaping to become a good director . I can feel your love you have for Thailand
i definitely love this country.
Having a keen interest in mixed martial arts & Mai Thai this was great to see. When I was in Thailand I was led to believe by locals that traditional Mai Thai was being adopted less & less by the younger generations & many fights are more theatre/WWE type affairs or children fights to entertain tourists rather than real bouts with young adults.
This was some very nice insight to the traditional fighters growth.
Thanks
You know, while it's probably true to some degree that SOME younger generation of Thais doesn't actually get into Muay Thai like the generations before them. But, that really has more to do with the evolution of the modern world, people's interests, technologies, and life opportunities. In this video, one of the boys interviewed was sent there by his family from Surin province to study Muay Thai, go to school, earn a living as a boxer and send money home to help his family. Once he's older, more experienced, and feels that it is what he wants to do then that's probably gonna be his path. But no doubt that it's a spectator's sport so of course, you'll see people with some skills showcasing Muay Thai for tourists to make a living. But, if you want to see real fights in BKK, you should go to Lumpini Stadium for Muay Thai matches (after COVID).
Damn Chris, you're the man. this really came unexpected
i try to keep things fresh so you never know what's coming. a little bit of this....and a little bit of that.
@@RetiredWorkingForYou HAHAHA
The path of a Muay Thai champion usually begins almost entirely in his childhood.👍
What a story! Can’t wait to see next one. Very special
are you his wife? Hae Lee?
After thousands of years Muay Thai finally proved its real use in sports and real fighting....while Kung fu and shaolin drastically buried in shame
Another interesting video of a side of Thailand that most visitors do not get to see.
Keep up the great work Chris!
This is so interesting Chris, it goes to the real heart of Thailand, can't wait for the rest.
THANK YOU for this one
Looking forward to the rest of the series.
Will check it out next time I'm there
Chris, your many years' experience in the entertainment business is really evident here. This is almost like watching a documentary on TV. Great story to showcase about Thailand 👌😃 Amazed of all the work these kids put in before and after school. Can't wait to watch more in this series 👍
i like to call it a vlog-u-mentary.
@@RetiredWorkingForYou vlog-u-mentarty…I like it!
Have watched a number of your videos off and on but this one is on another level! Excellent tribute to the sport and so helpful in understanding this aspect of Thai culture.
"Brutal boy said he fought 300 times" my entire life I fought 4 times and I lost all of them!
4 is not bad tho, You know there are millions of men in the world that never had a single fight .
Same 5 fights and only one once but in the first fight I was too young in the second and the last they were 2 . Guess I missed my career in combats 😂😂
Not bad. Most Thai records have around 30-40 losses.
Same here ,i 26 Times,hurt me,i paralyze now
While watching this , I couldn't help but think of the over 2550 souls who have taken their own lives this year in Thailand , most between the ages of 15 to 29 , seeing these young people so dedicated and enjoying themselves , speaks volumes to the importance of belonging to something , learning a craft , making friends , all the while setting goals for oneself , even Grandmother dedicated her life to helping so many young people that have come thru this camp , finding purpose for her life by giving , it really is a shame more young people don't have an opportunity to participate in such activities , Chris , I heard you mention the camp faces an uncertain future , perhaps you can find out what the operating costs are for the year , miracles have been known to occur on the internet from time to time , 25k right over the horizon , and Chris , I'm Retired Watching For You , as always , Peace ...
shit man, i love what you add to this channel.
Awesome job! Looking forward to part 2!
Wow, this was something I never gave much thought to and now starting to gain a new appreciation for the sport. I really like how you documented it all and thanks for putting this together!
PS: found your channel after my friend , Todd, suggested I check out how you put your docs like this together since that’s what I’m into filming. He lives in Bangkok and told me that he met you at one of your meet ups. Sounds like you really know how to build a community! Very cool.
Just love the energy you put into you're amazing video's Chris.
I remember way back in the 80s or very early 90s once in a great while they would air fights from Thailand on US tv.
Sometimes the video rental stores would have VHS tapes of Muay Thai but they were hard to find. I'd watch them many times. It was a real treat to be able to see the fights in the US and many times they were even in black and white.
Now with youtube we can watch as much as we want!
Looking forward to the series... very cool idea and great way to showcase something so integrated into Thai life/culture.
I love Muay thai! 🤩 Fantastic as always Chris, can't wait for the next part of the series!
Wow Chris what a fantastic vlog today. Thank you 🙏
This is a really well done series. I will spread the word. Keep up the good work.
I'm loving your channel brother. Fantastic work!! 🙏🏽❤️
Looking forward to the rest of this series. Keep up the great work.
The best video on TH-cam at the moment. Captivating, informational, and most importantly has motivated me to support Muay Thai when I return to Thailand. This was really, really good. Give it time, I think this vid will get 1M views in the future.
thanks reeshard!
Wow ... just got home from work and see this documentary you have made, did not expected from your channel Chris! well done.
Thank you very much for showing our way of life not just a sport kidda thing. Kob Khun Krub 🙏🏼🇹🇭
Europe: a 25 year old beating up a 15 year old = 10 years in prison.
Thailand: its normal.
sometimes the 15 year old beats up 25years old
HåmåPeter that’s what I was thinking 😂
@Ghosty NY its normal
@Ghosty NY if the 25 years old is an antifa that is possible
@@nonobstant851 LoL
This first of the series is very good. Looking forward to the next one.
As a Thai person, i didn't even know their world as you show us. When i see young boys boxing in the ring, I used to feel bad for the kids. But this brings things into perspective. It's their world, their way of living. Most importantly, their way to earn money to support their families.
How did you ever come up with such an interesting subject?!?! Wow, wow, wow. I just loved it.
These kids are very dicipline and humble thru their soft spoken and full of respect to each others. Very inspiring video and very good job to the admin for producing such a mavnificent content. Keep it up and good job
Awesome awesome awesome! God I miss Thailand so much. 😢😢
Hey Chris! I've always loved your food, travel, and price vlogs, but this one--this one is especially powerful! I was once a Muay Thai student here in the Philippines, and I can tell you the dedication that it demands from each fighter to be able to throw those devastating strikes is astounding! Much respect to you and the Muay Thai fighters in that gym! Keep it up, sir!
Wow. Your reporting is so honest and refreshing. The world could take a lesson from your journalistic skills. And I get you don't have a day of training in it, yet you deserve some national awards. Fantastic. Simply fantastic!
hahahah....cool comment man!
Great documentary work! Blowing me away more and more with your work on this channel. I can see your dedication through these videos and you have my greatest respect!
thanks AJ!
Great Content Chris, Love it, keep up the good work!!!!! If I ever get back to thailand i will visit this gym!!
Wow! Chris, this was phenomenal! Best channel on TH-cam. I am so glad I found it! Can't wait to see the next part.
holy crap, that's some high praise....it's got me all fired up.
Thank you for making this really interesting VDO clip. Love watching it.
Love the new insight of the muay thai culture! Eye opener for sure!
R: "The sport of Mai Tai"
*5 mins later
R: "How do u pronounce?"
T: "Muay Thai"
R: "I see Muay thai"
*5 mines later
R: "These amazing Mai Tai fighters!!!"
*facepalm
haha great commentary.
First thing I noticed lol I was like what..
Amazing kind of documentary makes me wanna go back there to learn and train those guys are incredible, the culture is so fascinating
Keep up the good work Chris! Your channel is amazing and can’t wait to see your upcoming vlogcumentories.
thanks Nick!
i'm in my first year of muay thai and watching this has given me more perspective on the whole culture of this and different views related to it, good work on this series
Thank you for doing this and shedding light on the life of these people and the hard life they have to provide for their families and build a better future for themselves
Great idea topic Chris looking forward to the rest great job..humbling experience I bet seeing and finding out real life experience of the sport 👍
Quite eye opening, after spending much time in Thailand over the past 15 years i never new this is how it starts training that is, i think at the very least it shows dedication on the boys part which lead to most likely to good study habits when they are in regular school.. mind over matter.. very interesting ..L.A Rob ( Who New )
That’s why a lot of Thai men are good men and raise strong boys that will have great women in the future to create even stronger men. Thais are just basically super saiyans
My word. This is encyclopedic. I like your style. The footage, the storytelling, the respect of the tradition of Muay Thai.
You have a heart of gold, thanks for opening our eyes to different aspects of Thailand
thanks goes to all of you for inspiring ME to get out there and open my eyes to these things.
They were 9 weapons. Head was cancelled when it became modern sport,sorry my English
@Num 3ns Absolutely agreed.
Lethwei
@Num 3ns it was also used as a defensive block using the hard top area of your forehead and moving it a fist before following up with a counter hook or uppercut
Started at the grand old age of 28. Watching these young kids move their bodies with ease and JOY gives me hope. Thank you.
You did it again! Another quality and interesting upload. Thank you so much for your contribution to a better understanding of Thailand and it’s people and culture.
that's what it's all about.
You are going to make us experts. I didn't know they trained in camps 6 days a week. I don't think most kids could keep up with these boys. They are tough and rough.
This was great. You stand out from other vloggers in Thailand. I think it’s your respect for others and those in your videos. Keep it up.
Well done!...Muay Thai is the first thing pops in my head when I hear word Thailand.
To be a pro boxer is not easy, you need to be discipline and dedicate yourself to this career. You win some, you lose some. But you live , you live to fight another day! I salute all the fighters.
Thanks for the behind the scenes look.
Oh man, what an amazing channel I've bumped into. Great video!
I've spent 3 years in Thailand, came back home in August and can't wait to get back :)
Welcome aboard!
Can't wait to see you next episode. Good job!
Great storytelling Chris! And thanks for shedding light on muay thai for folks outside Thailand as well. I can't wait to get back there to be honest. And this time like you said, I'll definitely consider going to see a muay thai fight too. Love your channel too! Sending much laughter from here in Singapore!
thanks so much. i have lots of viewers there in singapore.....so cool!
Fantastic! Can't wait for the rest
Gday mate been in Muay Thai for 30 years and trained, taught and fought in the land of smiles. Your story is a fantastic and realistic portrayal of the true spirit of a Muay Thai camp.
Now this.. this is a perfect documentary of what got stuck in my mind the moment I joined a Muay Thai gym. One of the trainers mentioned it. It's not just some sport.
The routine before and after school would make spoiled a** kids cry. Those little ones are definitely strong-willed and strong-minded.
@Retired Working For You... Once Again Our C.E.O Has Found Another ♠ Up His Sleeve, Great Idea For A Mini - Series , What Dedication For So Little Reward, Looking Forward To The Rest Of The Series,
cheers, as always!!
Wow!!!what an unexpected surprise..good job Chris..waiting eagerly for the next part.I'm sure it's gonna be one damn good series.All the best.👍👍👍
i like to mix it up on this channel.
Very impressive. I do have a lot of respect for the dedication of these kids.
That was awesome Chris....great job covering this and sharing....I'll definitely look at it differently now...I trained for 6 weeks 2 years ago and learned enough to know that I know nothing....lol
🤣👣
Chris.
What a total pro.
Awesome, in-depth insight into a fascinating subject.
Well done and thanks.
thanks so much.
Loved the video give me more ,this is what got me travelling to Thailand in the first place
Sweet as always! Thanks!
thanks TD!
This is awesome man! Im watching it all
Another superb video ! Just fantastic cant wait for the next video ! You are far and away the best Vlogger on TH-cam ! Some of the other over fed Vloggers could do with a day or 2 of Muay Thai . Maybe then they might learn about giving something back to Thailand. Thanks Chris.
You never dissapoint man, yet another gem. It is a brutal training they get, but it is nr 1 sport in Thailand and every day on TV. A way of living and for some a way out of poverty. I have witnessed some awesome fights in the stadiums and enjoyed the vibe there, a mix of exotic smells, that mystical flute music, people gambling, shouting and two blokes punching and kicking eachother. I loved it. Too bad they suffer from current situation...
Thanks a ton for your comment. I really appreciate you taking the time, and every comment helps the channel out. So it's much appreciated....cheers!!
Super cool! That's my kind of tourism! Thanks for taking me with you!
Excellent Excellent job Chris. I can't wait to see the next one!
Great video Chris this video was awesome! 😎🙌
cheers julian. see you next week!
This video is such a privilege to watch
Thank you for documenting real life sport. You have show the different dimension on this sport and Thai attitude. Thank you. And I truly respect the thai spirit
thanks for the comment!
I'm not one to normally bother commenting on videos - but my God, what an absolute emotional rollercoaster of a vlog. Top top work, and it's only pushed me to get out there and experience Thai culture away from the busyness of Bangkok.
Thanks man!
Your channel has been so helpful for me.
I'm so glad!
Awesome series sir! Keep the videos coming! Cheers!
Brilliant brilliant stuff, always a pleasure to watch your stories. 🙏🙏
thanks Mark!
Love the full coverage of the sport. Thank you!
More to come!
Superb message in your this video Chris ❤️.. love for Thailand is amazing 🙏👍
what? new series!! ? love it!
Great video Chris. Look forward to seeing, more Muay Thai videos.
cool Rob. thanks
A very nice and informative video as always, cheers mate!
Its incredible for me to see how humble this people are. even though they can knock you out in a second they keep being normal human beings
this is the first time I see this style of fighting and is the only one so far that I can see being useful in a real fight almost 100% of the time
Great vlog mate i look forward to the series . Real insight in to proper Thailand
cheers Wayne.
Ever perfect document about Muay Thai. Thanks to all dedications of every person in your work.
Wow, thank you