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My new resolution for 2025 is officially locked in-no more complaining, no more wasting my life! I’m already 51 and feel like I haven’t truly achieved anything… but that’s all about to change. Next year, I’m finally taking the epic bike tour I’ve been dreaming about for 20 years. Thank you for the spark of inspiration-this is exactly the right move!
And I am sure it will be tough, exhausting , you will sometimes hate yourself , you will feel every bone of your bit older body 😉- but you will at the end be happy over every step of your journey! Wish you all the best and most important have fun !!! 🙏
I as an old muay thay Guy from Holland , Amsterdam .. Must say , to every one who dare to stap into the ring , I respect.. takes a lot of courage to do so. You did a great job !
I Trainend together at punch it gym with Lukas in September 2024. I can say he is one of the most down to Earth people and Great to be around. He was always helpful when I asked him to Check my Form, he would take his time an Show me How its supposed to be. he is a Great teacher. If you read this, Even though you might not remember me I wish you all the best on your Journey Lukas!
I met Lukas when I visited Koh Samui for a week in January this year, I was a beginner to Muay Thai and after a class he spent about 90 minutes helping me with my technique even though it interrupted his training. Such a nice guy and I really appreciated that. Good luck Lukas 👌
He’ll be so happy to hear this wonderful feedback! Every day, he helps beginners with great passion, and everyone truly appreciates his caring and supportive nature. He’s such a blessing to our Punch it family and brings so much joy to everyone around him.
Thank you 🙏. You know what part of many Muay Thai Gyms and specially in Punch It is that you help each other. The same you experienced with me I also continuously experience somebody you don’t know conning over and giving you a tip or working with you. One if the big learning I had is that combat sport in the right cultural spirit is totally a team sport and a sport of respect and friendship. Never thought that when I started!
Respect brother. I’ve trained in Thailand in Koh Samui and know what you’re talking about. The Thai are great people and it does become an addiction. You’ve nothing else to prove , stay strong and keep inspiring those younger than you 🙏
I am so much with you -it’s just a great sport to do specially when you are older since it trains all dimensions of the body (strength, speed, endurance, power, flexibility and also the brain body connection). This is also why in “our” age fighting is not the goal but the daily improvement of your body and how you feel.
Thank you! I can again and again just repeat how many great people from all backgrounds, places and ages I meet on a daily basis. You are clearly part of that -I really hope to see you again!!
Very inspiring warrior. I'm 42 and i experienced first lesson Muay Thai last year when i travelled to Thailand for one week holidays. Since i continue my martial art journey, i just wish to go back there and train everyday. It's never too late. I don't care fighting others. Most important for me is to be better than my yesterday self. And this fight is the hardest. I often loose to myself. But i get up again and try to win over. Thank you for this video. Lot of strength, determination and good spirit. Peace & Happy coming new year to all life fighters and dreamers & good courage to all on your personal journey 🥊
Thank you for sharing your remarkable journey with us. We are certain it will lead you toward success, peace, and true happiness. Keep pressing on, rise a little taller whenever you stumble, and dare to go one step further each time. In embracing this onward march, you honor the boundless potential of your spirit. May each day bring you renewed strength, quiet wisdom, and the unwavering joy of a life in constant bloom.
Love your sentence “most important for me is to be better than my yesterday self”. And I think better does not just mean better performance it just means you ensure you feel better and make feel people interacting with you also feel better. The older I become the more rewarding it becomes to share.
Martial arts - Muay Thai at this age is a fantastic activity, particularly for improving coordination and flexibility. That is also why we recommend this sport for older adults. However, we do advise caution when it comes to actual fighting. The health risks after 40 are significantly higher because the body no longer recovers as quickly as it did at 20, and speed and reaction time are simply not the same. The likelihood of serious injury with lasting consequences is many times higher than at 20. For this reason, we strongly recommend limiting fighting to intense sparring sessions with experienced opponents. This way, you can still push your limits while staying much healthier and safer.
Oh my god! I started Muay Thai at 39. I had three fights. And before watching this video I doubted whether it was too late to fight and grow in this sport. But, looking at Lucas I am now a little ashamed of my doubts) He is unrealistically cool!
You're never too old to follow your dreams and make them come true. However, it’s important to be realistic. If you don’t have a long fighting history or years of experience, competing past 40 might not be the best idea. An occasional fight is fine, but multiple bouts over a longer period can be risky because the body no longer has the same reaction time, endurance, and recovery ability as it does at 20 or 30. If you enjoy having the occasional amateur match or attending regular sparring sessions, that’s wonderful. Yet, when it comes to active professional fighting, we have to say we don’t recommend it. Still, keep training and testing yourself against younger athletes. If, at 40, you realize you can keep up with-or even outperform-people in their twenties, that feeling is worth much more than risking an injury that could stay with you for the rest of your life.
Thank you -and you would agree it is just a great sport. Hope we can once train together. It is anyway great every year I see more “older” people, more kids and teens and more women doing Muay Thai because it really holistically trains all dimensions of doing sports (strength, endurance, agility, fast power, flexibility, resilience and actually also your brain).
Truly inspirational - I'm 44 in March and will hopefully going for Black Belt in Kickboxing towards the end of the year after a tough few years of training. Stories like this give me the motivation to really kick on this year and perhaps fight in the future myself. Thank you Lukas, keep living the dream 🙏
Thank you so much for your feedback! It really shows that this sport isn’t just for young elite athletes, but also for older enthusiasts with big goals. You don’t have to step into the ring to compete; you can practice it effectively and stay healthy well into old age. We even have a customer who’s been coming for three weeks every year for over six years, and he’s now more than 72. And this woman Sheena is just a other inspiring: th-cam.com/video/uP6XXzm7Oeg/w-d-xo.html
Thanks -not all went perfect in the fight mainly with the very short term replacement of the opponent who was then quite a bit heavier than me. But it is really about the journey and the people and from this Point of view it was a perfect evening.
Thanks for that comment. I cannot underline more how thankful I am to the krus I met doing Muay Thai but also the staff working in the gym from cleaner to receptionist and finally all the great training partners which many of them became real friends over time you also stay in contact when they are back in their home country!
It was clear the opponent will be half of age but bad luck was that the original opponent on short term cancelled. The promoter found another guy but he had 14 kg more. In Muay Thai this is quite a challenge. Was also considering of not fighting but then I tried. I was not able to fully show what I can which was a bit disappointing but I don’t want tu use the weight difference as an excuse. Next one will be my weight and then we will see. But appreciating you recognised the difference …
Thank you so much! Age wasn't really the issue-it was more about weight and experience. But he'll keep living the Muay Thai life. After all, never giving up is part of it.
This is what you have been always looking for a very long time..yes looking to express yourself using your body instrument and movement...Yes you have arrived and your body and soul is very happy that you arrived at what the workplaces could NEVER give you. Never stop your body is a gift continue to learn more about it :) @lukasinheusler1342
Great video and a great guy. I remember training at Punchit last year and was really helpful teaching beginners and take the time to help other. I wish Lucas all the best and congratulations for this great triumph over one self.
It’s truly an asset for us to have people like Lukas in our team and gym. Good people naturally attract more great people, which is why we enjoy what we do every day and find so much joy in our work.
Big big respect from a 64 yo Danish guy.Trained Martial Arts for over 40 years and I have been concidering going to Thailand too…..And I can see that it is possible…..and again RESPECT to you…🤛😎👍
Respect. Motivation i needed. Started MT in my 30s. Trained for about 3 months now. Still lacking alot of course. Singaporean too! Heading back to Thailand in June!
Singapore is such a great place to live. But always great to hear when singaporeans come visit Thailand -specially for Muay Thai! Perhaps you come by on Koh Samui and I hope we can meet!
Crazy part i just been deciding to do this in 2 1/2 yrs at 55 since I took Muay Thai here in my 30s and loved it while listening to my Krus tell me of their stories in Thailand and this was in Virginia. Now I want to do this and this is first video I seen guy like me compared to young pups. Awesome!
Well then I would love to meet you when you are over here. I promise you you will have a wonderful time in Thailand in general and if you love Muay Thai even more!!
Keep getting after it Lukas. Don't let the status quo or societies limiting beliefs hold you back from what you are doing. Age is just a number and chronological is not physiological! While the masses are sitting on the bench saying "What if", you are doing it.
Thank you. I always have to highlight how great the support is I get from the whole Punch It crew and all the great people training in Punch It. Good people are the most motivating and valuable thing in life.
What a great documentary. This one for anyone who thinks it’s too late to start. If you have that fire in your heart and you are able to give it your all, you can do it !
I agree into never too late to start. And specifically in a sport like Muay Thai and in a great gym you will achieve great success and get to know great people.
Lukas, your opponent was 10-15 years younger and 20 kg heavier? you are a champion! You lost to a single man in the ring but you motivate thousands around the world! that's the real profit. keep going!
Thank you so much 🙏. It’s great to hear that you think I can positively inspire people. But I really want to be clear everything I do is only possible with the support of great people. The great punch it team, the interesting and open people with all their different backgrounds I daily meet in training and most important all the Thais welcoming me every day again and again in their country with openness and a smile. Sometimes we forget due to all the negative news how people are generally interesting supporting and just nice!
very inspiring, im curious at what age did he start precisely and did ever do any martial art before? so i can imagine that training arc, if he had zero experience and doing it for just a year that is extremely impressive, i hope he gets atleast 1 win against a 25 year old or so, i love these kinds of stories.
I always loved sports but I was always suspicious about combat sports and the people performing it (how wrong I was…-another learning). So never did combat sports before and I started it with 50 and doing it really intensively since 2 years.
Thanks such words are so inspiring. Now 0530 in the morning and waking up to go for the morning run which starts at 0700. .. but knowing the great peopleI I meet in a good hour is so motivating and when I finish at 11 I will feel so good and positive for the rest of the day.
Congrats! I can relate, as I started to train Muay-Thai at 50 and like it. It is mostly about non-analytics, sane control and subconscient optimization, somewhat reciprocal to Westerners ways.
One of the most wonderful things is sharing this sport together, no matter your age. It’s amazing that you can fully enjoy it without needing big ambitions or special skills. In Thailand especially, everyone is warmly welcomed, making it all the more magical to see people of all backgrounds come together and inspire each other. It’s a beautiful reminder that the joy of sport truly knows no boundaries.
Wow! How inspiring is this guy's??? I really hope to see you fight again. I'm 55 soon and been wanting to scratch my itch by training muaythai. Great video mate 😍👌😎👍
Thanks a million for the awesome feedback! You’re always more than welcome to swing by and join our training sessions-nothing like throwing a few punches and kicks to keep things interesting. We’re constantly in action and can’t wait to have you here, ready to rumble.
Thanks! One thing I see is that year by year there are more “older people”, families, teenies and women joining us. The sport is moving away from this very competitive combat sport cliche into a great opportunity to shape your body and mind together with great people who love to spend a tough but most importantly good time together!
I’m 56 as well, just attained my purple belt in BJJ., also do Muay Thai. It’s never too late to do, just get up and go and show up. It is inspirational to see all the older gentleman out there still giving their all.
Age is never a reason to avoid martial arts. It’s all about practicing within a normal framework and without extreme ambitions. Martial arts are one of the best forms of training for the entire body-physically and in terms of coordination. Great to see you’re involved with BJJ! Maybe you’ll give Muay Thai a try next. 😅🥊🇹🇭🔥
Simply awesome. I am coming to Bangkok in a week to try and follow in your footsteps for two months. Out of the hundreds and hundreds of videos watched; yours has connected with me the most. Sincerely thank you for sharing. Continue to dare.
That’s brilliant! It’s exactly why we create these videos, and we’re even more grateful when they hit the mark. Enjoy your time in Thailand, and maybe one day we’ll see you on Koh Samui for a few Muay Thai lessons! 🥊🇹🇭🍀
Great fight, Lukas! Truly inspired by your dedication and lifestyle. It was awesome meeting you at Punch It two years ago, and I admire your courage and perseverance to step into the ring. Hope to catch up with you in a Muay Thai gym again soon. Respect!
absolutley,my two Kids Are the best Cards i have ever received!And maybe i am a little jealous😉 that i Cant keep up my Training as i want to. Keep up the hard work and stay safe brother👊
We understand each other 😉. And sometimes no question you know how much I would have loved your cards. But the goal is to not complain and think about what you miss but see and appreciate what great cards you have.
I am sure it was not a waste. Everybody knows that feeling and Everybody has waste periods. Just start to more look where the opportunities are and go for it. At the end that is the key Message of this video. There are always opportunities just have the courage to go for them. Must not be a life changing thing can be small but going for something new, perhaps even something everybody says you cannot do is what will make you happy and proud of yourself (independent of the success or not). In any case I wish you a great and happy 2025 !
That’s true but I have to accept that I have to work harder for the same result. But the harder you work the happier you are when you achieve a goal. Wish you a great 2025 🙏
@ you sure get me inspired. I am a French lawyer, 37 and doing Muay Thai on the side. Trying to be in shape to fight like you one day in Thailand. Best wishes for 2025
Live your dream rather than drifting through it. Seize each moment that brings you joy, for anything else is hollow. You need no riches to fulfill your vision-only the will and the resolve to follow it through. Live boldly now, and leave no room for regret.
That’s absolutely fantastic to hear, and he’s truly a heartfelt and valuable addition to our Punch it family. We appreciate his kindness and helpful spirit in the gym every single day!
Thank you It’s just so rewarding to be part of the Punch It family! Trainers, all staff and the customers -every day a professional and tough training in an environment of respect and most important fun!!
Win or lose, congratulations man it takes a big deal of courage to step into the ring plus from a certain point of view we never lose somehow we only gain experience.
Thank you! I so much agree. Even I clearly lost this one. The experience and the support of so many people before during and now again after the fight is the biggest win…
Thank you. So nice and motivating comments specially at 0530 where I fight to get up for the morning run starting at 0700 in the gym (old bodies need longer to start in the morning). But I know there will be great people trainers and customers I will meet in a good hour. We will have fun, we will be exhausted but when I finish around lunch time I will feel good and happy and have spent have a day with good friends. What can you ask for more…
Everyone has their own path and unique experiences, and it’s wonderful when we can share them with one another. At the end of the day, it’s all about learning, growing, and embracing different perspectives-no matter where we come from.
Thank you ! One of the most rewarding part of it all the great people from all over the world and completely different backgrounds you get to know. A great way to build up real friendships!
Let me tell you from experience, this man is a monster. To have a brain make it & then go to this sport so late in the game & be counted makes him an anomaly.
Thanks for the awesome comment! He’s an absolute beast in the ring, but the sweetest, most genuine person outside of it-living proof it’s never too late to break boundaries.
You're absolutely right! But even with two children, you can still make your dreams a reality if you stay committed. Of course, there are always limitations, but you can also set goals together with your kids. It’s not just about Muay Thai; sometimes you have to take action before it’s too late. Essentially, anything is possible if you invest the effort and keep pushing forward with unwavering determination.
I am 100% with you and I think I also say it in the interview. I miss(ed) a lot due to the fact I never had children. But I think what the Message can be that with the cards that are played for you ensure you also follow your dreams (and 2 kids are great cards).
Fair play to you. I'm just a few years younger than you, nice inspiring video for us fifty somethings and I'm sure others. On your opponent, he looked heavier than you. Surely it's classified by weight? Anyway well done 👍
The originally planned opponent with the same weight and skill level did not show up. However, just a few hours before the fight, a somewhat acceptable opponent was found. He had more experience, was younger and heavier, but barely prepared. Postponing the fight was hardly an option, as everyone was already at the stadium. Situations like these are always very challenging for fighter and promoters. So, to all fighters out there: please don’t cancel a fight just a few hours beforehand. If it’s not going to happen, you usually know that at least a day in advance. Unfortunately, this keeps happening!
Well done this guy. Tbh looked like a horribly unfair match up to me, fighting someone so much younger and heavier…the opponent looked at least 20 years and 10 kilos heavier, I’d be curious to know that actual figures? I margine there isn’t a deep pool of 50+ nak muays, but I thought you’d get same same for weight at least!?
The originally planned opponent with the same weight and skill level did not show up. However, just a few hours before the fight, a somewhat acceptable opponent was found. He had more experience, was younger and heavier, but barely prepared. Postponing the fight was hardly an option, as everyone was already at the stadium. Situations like these are always very challenging for fighter and promoters. So, to all fighters out there: please don’t cancel a fight just a few hours beforehand. If it’s not going to happen, you usually know that at least a day in advance.
Was 18 years younger and 14 kg more 😂😂. But it was not planned like this. I tried my best, clearly had to be more careful than I would liked to (he had just much more striking power) and at the end it was a clear call. But it was a great experience what I also need to focus on in training -there is a lot. 😂
@ that’s a huge gap! You are very brave - I think most people would have postponed and waited for a closer match. I hope you will get an opportunity to fight someone of a closer age and weight (if that is what you want) because you looked great on pads - thanks for the inspiration.
14 more -opponent canceled so the only replacement was heavier. 14 kg is a lot in Muay Thai since you just have so much power in punches and kicks. The loss was ok he was also experienced and good sad was just I could not really show what I can since you have to act very careful against an opponent so much bigger.
Sadly my planned opponent was injured so it was to cancel or fight a guy with 14 kg more. Tried it but yes it is tough to show a good fight since the opponents power was just not comparable. But it was a great experience, I had great support before during and after the fight and I learned a lot. Also what to make better for next time 😉. Started working on it 😅
Hard to believe you and your opponent were in the same weight class. He looked bigger. Anyways, don't buy into the age myth and be discouraged by losing. Once you win you feel like you can do this forever; why?- Because you CAN.
@@punchitmuaythai But I hope you believe it too? Because you trained hard and fought well. But to hear you say "my age"...it's not the case, it's just your FIRST fight. You're only just getting started
Yes, that’s how it sometimes goes: the original opponent canceled just a few hours before the fight, so this replacement stepped in at the last minute. He had less time to prepare but more experience and a heavier weight. These unexpected challenges are part of the sport, and I see them as opportunities to learn. Usually, of course, weights are measured to keep things fair.
As stated above he was nearly 14 kg more and had also already many fights. So I tried my best which was clearly not enough but the people supporting me before during and after the fight made it a great experience. But yes it was tough to also perform on the level I learned since you have to fight very different against somebody who has just so much more power behind every kick and punch than you have.
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My new resolution for 2025 is officially locked in-no more complaining, no more wasting my life! I’m already 51 and feel like I haven’t truly achieved anything… but that’s all about to change. Next year, I’m finally taking the epic bike tour I’ve been dreaming about for 20 years. Thank you for the spark of inspiration-this is exactly the right move!
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And I am sure it will be tough, exhausting , you will sometimes hate yourself , you will feel every bone of your bit older body 😉- but you will at the end be happy over every step of your journey! Wish you all the best and most important have fun !!! 🙏
Sounds like a awesome plan
Great Resolution
Living a complaint free life is a life worth living
Good for you!
Good luck brother 👍
I as an old muay thay Guy from Holland , Amsterdam .. Must say , to every one who dare to stap into the ring , I respect.. takes a lot of courage to do so. You did a great job !
Thank you for your kind words about Lukas. And we are glad he inspires you
Doing Muay Thai at 60 , keeps me feeling fit and healthy!
This is exactly the way and the right thing! 💪🏼🥊🔥
I am so much with you. And it makes me on top to get to know great people.
I Trainend together at punch it gym with Lukas in September 2024. I can say he is one of the most down to Earth people and Great to be around. He was always helpful when I asked him to Check my Form, he would take his time an Show me How its supposed to be. he is a Great teacher. If you read this, Even though you might not remember me I wish you all the best on your Journey Lukas!
Sound fabulous! Thank you to share your great experience with Lukas! 🤩💪🏼🍀
I met Lukas when I visited Koh Samui for a week in January this year, I was a beginner to Muay Thai and after a class he spent about 90 minutes helping me with my technique even though it interrupted his training. Such a nice guy and I really appreciated that. Good luck Lukas 👌
He’ll be so happy to hear this wonderful feedback! Every day, he helps beginners with great passion, and everyone truly appreciates his caring and supportive nature. He’s such a blessing to our Punch it family and brings so much joy to everyone around him.
Thank you 🙏. You know what part of many Muay Thai Gyms and specially in Punch It is that you help each other. The same you experienced with me I also continuously experience somebody you don’t know conning over and giving you a tip or working with you. One if the big learning I had is that combat sport in the right cultural spirit is totally a team sport and a sport of respect and friendship. Never thought that when I started!
That’s insane-exactly how it should be. Drop everything and chase your dream before it’s too late. You totally nailed it!
Thank you 🙏
Respect brother. I’ve trained in Thailand in Koh Samui and know what you’re talking about. The Thai are great people and it does become an addiction. You’ve nothing else to prove , stay strong and keep inspiring those younger than you 🙏
Thank you so much for your kind and motivational words! 💪🏼👌🏼🥊🔥🇹🇭
Wow! Truly appreciate you sharing your journey, and what an incredible one at that! Respect!!! Much Love from USA!
Thank you so much! All love back from 🇹🇭
I started with my son at 52 and I super fit and it has totally changed my life you are never too old 😊
That’s exactly what you did-perfectly executed! Congratulations! 🤩💪🏼🔥🇹🇭🥊
I am so much with you -it’s just a great sport to do specially when you are older since it trains all dimensions of the body (strength, speed, endurance, power, flexibility and also the brain body connection). This is also why in “our” age fighting is not the goal but the daily improvement of your body and how you feel.
@lukasinheusler1342 thanks for your reply I can say it truly saved my life and I have met some amazing people.
Great Lukas, I loved to work for you year back in London. You are a person full of passion. Great story! Keep up!
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Love this story so much. Respect
Thank you so much!
Lukas is THE MAN!!!! He trained me during a beginner class and was an amazing instructor! Combos, mechanics, respect. Stay well brother!!
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Thank you! I can again and again just repeat how many great people from all backgrounds, places and ages I meet on a daily basis. You are clearly part of that -I really hope to see you again!!
This dude is the man. Absolutely inspiring.
Dude… 😂🙏🏼🔥🥊
I can only agree with you!!! He is great inspiration 💪🏻😊
@@punchitmuaythai😂
Very inspiring warrior. I'm 42 and i experienced first lesson Muay Thai last year when i travelled to Thailand for one week holidays. Since i continue my martial art journey, i just wish to go back there and train everyday. It's never too late. I don't care fighting others. Most important for me is to be better than my yesterday self. And this fight is the hardest. I often loose to myself. But i get up again and try to win over. Thank you for this video. Lot of strength, determination and good spirit. Peace & Happy coming new year to all life fighters and dreamers & good courage to all on your personal journey 🥊
Thank you for sharing your remarkable journey with us. We are certain it will lead you toward success, peace, and true happiness. Keep pressing on, rise a little taller whenever you stumble, and dare to go one step further each time. In embracing this onward march, you honor the boundless potential of your spirit. May each day bring you renewed strength, quiet wisdom, and the unwavering joy of a life in constant bloom.
Love your sentence “most important for me is to be better than my yesterday self”. And I think better does not just mean better performance it just means you ensure you feel better and make feel people interacting with you also feel better. The older I become the more rewarding it becomes to share.
@@punchitmuaythai A very beautiful and encouraging comment!
Thank you for encouragement I'm.off to Thailand to train I'm 55 .hopefully I get a fight also
Martial arts - Muay Thai at this age is a fantastic activity, particularly for improving coordination and flexibility. That is also why we recommend this sport for older adults. However, we do advise caution when it comes to actual fighting. The health risks after 40 are significantly higher because the body no longer recovers as quickly as it did at 20, and speed and reaction time are simply not the same. The likelihood of serious injury with lasting consequences is many times higher than at 20. For this reason, we strongly recommend limiting fighting to intense sparring sessions with experienced opponents. This way, you can still push your limits while staying much healthier and safer.
Oh my god! I started Muay Thai at 39. I had three fights. And before watching this video I doubted whether it was too late to fight and grow in this sport. But, looking at Lucas I am now a little ashamed of my doubts) He is unrealistically cool!
You're never too old to follow your dreams and make them come true. However, it’s important to be realistic. If you don’t have a long fighting history or years of experience, competing past 40 might not be the best idea. An occasional fight is fine, but multiple bouts over a longer period can be risky because the body no longer has the same reaction time, endurance, and recovery ability as it does at 20 or 30.
If you enjoy having the occasional amateur match or attending regular sparring sessions, that’s wonderful. Yet, when it comes to active professional fighting, we have to say we don’t recommend it. Still, keep training and testing yourself against younger athletes. If, at 40, you realize you can keep up with-or even outperform-people in their twenties, that feeling is worth much more than risking an injury that could stay with you for the rest of your life.
@@punchitmuaythaiThat’s quality advice. Much respect. I wish you the best on your journey! 🙏🏽
Luka thought me so much for my fight, absolute wonderful person ❤️
Amazing guy, always here to support and inspire everyone!
Thanks. Hope to see you soon again here!!! In the meant time I wish you a great new year and all the best for 2025
I’m 53, train in Muay Thai and jits, never had a fight, and this dude is my friggin hero!
Thank you -and you would agree it is just a great sport. Hope we can once train together. It is anyway great every year I see more “older” people, more kids and teens and more women doing Muay Thai because it really holistically trains all dimensions of doing sports (strength, endurance, agility, fast power, flexibility, resilience and actually also your brain).
@@lukasinheusler1342 making it to Thailand is my dream. If it ever happens I’ll look you up beforehand
Truly inspirational - I'm 44 in March and will hopefully going for Black Belt in Kickboxing towards the end of the year after a tough few years of training. Stories like this give me the motivation to really kick on this year and perhaps fight in the future myself. Thank you Lukas, keep living the dream 🙏
Thank you so much for your feedback! It really shows that this sport isn’t just for young elite athletes, but also for older enthusiasts with big goals. You don’t have to step into the ring to compete; you can practice it effectively and stay healthy well into old age. We even have a customer who’s been coming for three weeks every year for over six years, and he’s now more than 72. And this woman Sheena is just a other inspiring: th-cam.com/video/uP6XXzm7Oeg/w-d-xo.html
Congrats!
Tough guy with the discipline of a warrior. the next fight is yours!👍🏾
OSU from Germany!🙏🏾
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Thanks -not all went perfect in the fight mainly with the very short term replacement of the opponent who was then quite a bit heavier than me. But it is really about the journey and the people and from this Point of view it was a perfect evening.
Huge respect. What an inspiration. I’m 52 and train both Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Thank you for sharing your story 🙏💪👍.
Thank you too watch and comment your passion! 🙏🏼
Very nice you also like it!
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A lot of Respect for you Mr. Lukas
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Thank you 🙏
Was für eine Story !!! Für mich extrem motivierend !!!
Danke für das positive Feedback! Das motiviert auch uns, wieder weitere Videos zu machen.
Danke 🙏 wünsche dir ein super 2025!
Big respect to you Lukas and the team that coached you 👏
Thanks for your kind feedback!
Thanks for that comment. I cannot underline more how thankful I am to the krus I met doing Muay Thai but also the staff working in the gym from cleaner to receptionist and finally all the great training partners which many of them became real friends over time you also stay in contact when they are back in their home country!
Respect, Lukas, you're the man👍.
The best for you in the future❤
Thank you 🙏
Thank you so much for your kind feedback!
Much respect sir, not only was he younger than you but also looked to have a few pounds on you. Keep following your dreams.
It was clear the opponent will be half of age but bad luck was that the original opponent on short term cancelled. The promoter found another guy but he had 14 kg more. In Muay Thai this is quite a challenge. Was also considering of not fighting but then I tried. I was not able to fully show what I can which was a bit disappointing but I don’t want tu use the weight difference as an excuse. Next one will be my weight and then we will see. But appreciating you recognised the difference …
Thank you so much! Age wasn't really the issue-it was more about weight and experience. But he'll keep living the Muay Thai life. After all, never giving up is part of it.
This is what you have been always looking for a very long time..yes looking to express yourself using your body instrument and movement...Yes you have arrived and your body and soul is very happy that you arrived at what the workplaces could NEVER give you. Never stop your body is a gift continue to learn more about it :) @lukasinheusler1342
Much respect to Lukas.
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Thank you! 🙏🏼🇹🇭🥊
Great video and a great guy. I remember training at Punchit last year and was really helpful teaching beginners and take the time to help other. I wish Lucas all the best and congratulations for this great triumph over one self.
It’s truly an asset for us to have people like Lukas in our team and gym. Good people naturally attract more great people, which is why we enjoy what we do every day and find so much joy in our work.
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Big big respect from a 64 yo Danish guy.Trained Martial Arts for over 40 years and I have been concidering going to Thailand too…..And I can see that it is possible…..and again RESPECT to you…🤛😎👍
Thank you so much and all the best back to Denmark! 🇩🇰🇹🇭🥊🔥💪🏼
Respect. Motivation i needed. Started MT in my 30s. Trained for about 3 months now. Still lacking alot of course. Singaporean too! Heading back to Thailand in June!
That's wonderful! Just keep at it and always give 100%! 🥊🇹🇭🔥
Singapore is such a great place to live. But always great to hear when singaporeans come visit Thailand -specially for Muay Thai! Perhaps you come by on Koh Samui and I hope we can meet!
Crazy part i just been deciding to do this in 2 1/2 yrs at 55 since I took Muay Thai here in my 30s and loved it while listening to my Krus tell me of their stories in Thailand and this was in Virginia. Now I want to do this and this is first video I seen guy like me compared to young pups. Awesome!
Well then I would love to meet you when you are over here. I promise you you will have a wonderful time in Thailand in general and if you love Muay Thai even more!!
Keep getting after it Lukas. Don't let the status quo or societies limiting beliefs hold you back from what you are doing. Age is just a number and chronological is not physiological! While the masses are sitting on the bench saying "What if", you are doing it.
Thank you 🙏 really appreciate these words.
What an inspirational story.
Lukas seems like a great guy and I’m glad he has found some peace of mind and a passion.
Thank you so much for the feedback! 💪🏼🫶🔥
Absolutely inspiring and all the respect you deserve…
Thank you 🙏
Thanks for your generous response! 🍀💪🏼
ลูคัส คุณสร้างแรงบันดาลใจมากๆ ฉันรัก Punch it! เอากำลังใช่ช่วย เลิกซ้อมมวยแล้ว ว่างๆ ไปนั่ง Black Pearl 😊😅
A cold beer at black pearl after a nice training is always nice -cheers!
What a legend a true warrior!
You said it! This one’s a total legend, carrying that true warrior spirit all the way!
Well realistically the “warrior” got his ass beaten 😂😂. But not giving up yet 😅😉
@lukasinheusler1342 🤣your a absolute legend. Keep going, bro. 👊🏽
You WON 🥇 I WOULD IMAGINE IN ALL OUR EYES
Thank you 🙏
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Absolutely 🥇
Sehr inspirierend!
Very inspiring!!
สร้างแรงบันดาลใจอย่างมาก!!!
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Thank you and all the best for 2025!
What a guy! All respect to him
Absolutely! Thank you! 🙏🏼
Thank you. I always have to highlight how great the support is I get from the whole Punch It crew and all the great people training in Punch It. Good people are the most motivating and valuable thing in life.
A very inspiring video thank you and also wishing Lukas all the very best in future!
Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated!
Excellent video & very inspiring Lukas - congrats on your journey 👏
Thank you so much! 🙏🏼🔥🇹🇭🥊
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What a great documentary. This one for anyone who thinks it’s too late to start.
If you have that fire in your heart and you are able to give it your all, you can do it !
We hope we can inspire a lot more with this amazing story from Lukas.🍀🙏🏼🇹🇭🔥🥊
I agree into never too late to start. And specifically in a sport like Muay Thai and in a great gym you will achieve great success and get to know great people.
Lukas, your opponent was 10-15 years younger and 20 kg heavier? you are a champion! You lost to a single man in the ring but you motivate thousands around the world! that's the real profit. keep going!
100% agreed! 💪
Thank you so much 🙏.
It’s great to hear that you think I can positively inspire people. But I really want to be clear everything I do is only possible with the support of great people. The great punch it team, the interesting and open people with all their different backgrounds I daily meet in training and most important all the Thais welcoming me every day again and again in their country with openness and a smile. Sometimes we forget due to all the negative news how people are generally interesting supporting and just nice!
🔥very well said!!
very inspiring, im curious at what age did he start precisely and did ever do any martial art before? so i can imagine that training arc, if he had zero experience and doing it for just a year that is extremely impressive, i hope he gets atleast 1 win against a 25 year old or so, i love these kinds of stories.
I always loved sports but I was always suspicious about combat sports and the people performing it (how wrong I was…-another learning). So never did combat sports before and I started it with 50 and doing it really intensively since 2 years.
@@lukasinheusler1342 thank you, best of luck to you!
All the respect to Luka and his bravery 💪🏻💥 It was such a pleasure to capture this!
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Thanks such words are so inspiring. Now 0530 in the morning and waking up to go for the morning run which starts at 0700. .. but knowing the great peopleI I meet in a good hour is so motivating and when I finish at 11 I will feel so good and positive for the rest of the day.
Congrats! I can relate, as I started to train Muay-Thai at 50 and like it. It is mostly about non-analytics, sane control and subconscient optimization, somewhat reciprocal to Westerners ways.
One of the most wonderful things is sharing this sport together, no matter your age. It’s amazing that you can fully enjoy it without needing big ambitions or special skills. In Thailand especially, everyone is warmly welcomed, making it all the more magical to see people of all backgrounds come together and inspire each other. It’s a beautiful reminder that the joy of sport truly knows no boundaries.
Wow! How inspiring is this guy's??? I really hope to see you fight again. I'm 55 soon and been wanting to scratch my itch by training muaythai. Great video mate 😍👌😎👍
Thanks a million for the awesome feedback! You’re always more than welcome to swing by and join our training sessions-nothing like throwing a few punches and kicks to keep things interesting. We’re constantly in action and can’t wait to have you here, ready to rumble.
Thanks!
One thing I see is that year by year there are more “older people”, families, teenies and women joining us. The sport is moving away from this very competitive combat sport cliche into a great opportunity to shape your body and mind together with great people who love to spend a tough but most importantly good time together!
I’m 56 as well, just attained my purple belt in BJJ., also do Muay Thai. It’s never too late to do, just get up and go and show up. It is inspirational to see all the older gentleman out there still giving their all.
Age is never a reason to avoid martial arts. It’s all about practicing within a normal framework and without extreme ambitions. Martial arts are one of the best forms of training for the entire body-physically and in terms of coordination. Great to see you’re involved with BJJ! Maybe you’ll give Muay Thai a try next. 😅🥊🇹🇭🔥
I'm 63 and had a stroke 4 years ago. I run 1/2 marathons , 5ks and practice combatives. I want to be functional until I'm 100.
@@RonFitCoaching Fantastic effort and exactly the right main set! 💪🏼🔥🍀
Really impressive specially after having experienced such heavy health “crises” (sorry my English). Anyway just congrats!
What a motivational video I’m 37 and I just got into Muay Thai I thought I was to old but after seeing this video his 56 well done 🙏🏻
it's never to late! You are welcome anytime!
Simply awesome. I am coming to Bangkok in a week to try and follow in your footsteps for two months. Out of the hundreds and hundreds of videos watched; yours has connected with me the most. Sincerely thank you for sharing. Continue to dare.
Thank you 🙏.
I wish you a great time in Thailand.
That’s brilliant! It’s exactly why we create these videos, and we’re even more grateful when they hit the mark. Enjoy your time in Thailand, and maybe one day we’ll see you on Koh Samui for a few Muay Thai lessons! 🥊🇹🇭🍀
Great fight, Lukas! Truly inspired by your dedication and lifestyle. It was awesome meeting you at Punch It two years ago, and I admire your courage and perseverance to step into the ring. Hope to catch up with you in a Muay Thai gym again soon. Respect!
absolutley,my two Kids Are the best Cards i have ever received!And maybe i am a little jealous😉 that i Cant keep up my Training as i want to. Keep up the hard work and stay safe brother👊
We understand each other 😉.
And sometimes no question you know how much I would have loved your cards. But the goal is to not complain and think about what you miss but see and appreciate what great cards you have.
im 51 and my life has been a waste. pretty hopeless, but this is amazing.
Never too late to make a change! 💪🏼🔥🇹🇭
I am sure it was not a waste. Everybody knows that feeling and Everybody has waste periods. Just start to more look where the opportunities are and go for it. At the end that is the key Message of this video. There are always opportunities just have the courage to go for them. Must not be a life changing thing can be small but going for something new, perhaps even something everybody says you cannot do is what will make you happy and proud of yourself (independent of the success or not).
In any case I wish you a great and happy 2025 !
Great story & lesson for us all to see what we have & be thankful .. stay humble !!
Thank you so much! 🙏🏼
Amazing. Age is just a number.
That’s true but I have to accept that I have to work harder for the same result. But the harder you work the happier you are when you achieve a goal. Wish you a great 2025 🙏
@ you sure get me inspired. I am a French lawyer, 37 and doing Muay Thai on the side. Trying to be in shape to fight like you one day in Thailand. Best wishes for 2025
Absolutely amazing! Life rewards action and you my friend have taken action. I appreciate you sharing your story, it’s a beautiful one.
Thanks for watching and for the kind words, I appreciate it! 🙏
Thank you 🙏
Awesome watch Lukas, great job 💪
Thank you for the support. We value your feedback!
Thank you and all the best for 2025
Great respect from Thailand.
Thank you! 🙏🏼🍀🇹🇭
Thank you 🙏
Great documentary! Keep the stories and content going 😊
We try to keep going! 😅 Thank you so much for your positive feedback! 🙏🏼
Thank you 🙏
Cool guy! Good for him, follow your dream!
Thank you, hope you too! take care and maybe we see you once on Koh Samui!
Thank you 🙏
very inspiring 🔥🔥🔥
So happy you enjoyed it! Appreciate your feedback and support!
Live your dream rather than drifting through it. Seize each moment that brings you joy, for anything else is hollow. You need no riches to fulfill your vision-only the will and the resolve to follow it through. Live boldly now, and leave no room for regret.
@@PunchitUnboxed so true 🙏ขอบคุณมาก
Punchit legend. Always helping out always very kind, a big inspiration, respect❤
That’s absolutely fantastic to hear, and he’s truly a heartfelt and valuable addition to our Punch it family. We appreciate his kindness and helpful spirit in the gym every single day!
Thank you
It’s just so rewarding to be part of the Punch It family! Trainers, all staff and the customers -every day a professional and tough training in an environment of respect and most important fun!!
Love It Mate - 100% RESPECT ❤
Thank you! 🙏🏼🔥💪🏼
Thank you 🙏
Win or lose, congratulations man it takes a big deal of courage to step into the ring plus from a certain point of view we never lose somehow we only gain experience.
This is absolutely the truth! 👌🏼💪🏼🥊
Thank you! I so much agree. Even I clearly lost this one. The experience and the support of so many people before during and now again after the fight is the biggest win…
I absolutely love this!! 🙌🏼🙏🏼 keep at it brother and keep the content up Punch it Muay Thai! I’ll be we will be visiting soon!
Thank you so much, we already looking forward to meet you here! 🤩🇹🇭🏝️🥊
Thank you. So nice and motivating comments specially at 0530 where I fight to get up for the morning run starting at 0700 in the gym (old bodies need longer to start in the morning). But I know there will be great people trainers and customers I will meet in a good hour. We will have fun, we will be exhausted but when I finish around lunch time I will feel good and happy and have spent have a day with good friends. What can you ask for more…
@@lukasinheusler1342 amazing! I’m officially retired but still to train! Love the environment and training with good people and family
Totally cool🤙
Thank you! 🫶💪🏼🔥
Thank you 🙏
Much respect !
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Very good video and respect for Lukas you are the man!❤️
Thank you for your lovely comment and Lukas will be happy to see such kindness! 💪🏼🍀🔥
Thank you and all the best in 2025 🙏
Congrats! Great story and great fight!
Thank you so much ☺
So european, so western type of “extraordinary” experience. Outworldly secure, even while displaying courage :)
Everyone has their own path and unique experiences, and it’s wonderful when we can share them with one another. At the end of the day, it’s all about learning, growing, and embracing different perspectives-no matter where we come from.
@@punchitmuaythai Of course so, otherwise you wouldnt get paid :)
Wow at 56 that is impressive
Thank you 🙏
Yes he is impressive and it's never to late!
This guy is a badass.
He is💪🏻
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Grössten Respekt an Lukas🙌💪👍
Danke Lovre, nächstes mal bis du an der Reihe! 💪
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Danke 🙏
What an inspiration ❤ making ur own dreams and goals in life coming true.❤❤❤
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Thank you !
One of the most rewarding part of it all the great people from all over the world and completely different backgrounds you get to know. A great way to build up real friendships!
Real super man.
Ohh thank you for your kind words!
Go Lukas!!!!!!!!!!
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Thank you 🙏 I am not giving up yet 😉
Great story.
Thank you!
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Let me tell you from experience, this man is a monster. To have a brain make it & then go to this sport so late in the game & be counted makes him an anomaly.
Thanks for the awesome comment! He’s an absolute beast in the ring, but the sweetest, most genuine person outside of it-living proof it’s never too late to break boundaries.
when you have the Money,then you can do ...imagine a guy with two Kids and Lack of money...who have really to fight in Life!!This is a Hobby...
You're absolutely right! But even with two children, you can still make your dreams a reality if you stay committed. Of course, there are always limitations, but you can also set goals together with your kids. It’s not just about Muay Thai; sometimes you have to take action before it’s too late. Essentially, anything is possible if you invest the effort and keep pushing forward with unwavering determination.
I am 100% with you and I think I also say it in the interview. I miss(ed) a lot due to the fact I never had children. But I think what the Message can be that with the cards that are played for you ensure you also follow your dreams (and 2 kids are great cards).
such a great inspiration!
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fuk yeah , love it
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Inspirational
Thank you! 🙏🏼💪🏼🇹🇭
Fair play to you. I'm just a few years younger than you, nice inspiring video for us fifty somethings and I'm sure others.
On your opponent, he looked heavier than you. Surely it's classified by weight?
Anyway well done 👍
The originally planned opponent with the same weight and skill level did not show up. However, just a few hours before the fight, a somewhat acceptable opponent was found. He had more experience, was younger and heavier, but barely prepared. Postponing the fight was hardly an option, as everyone was already at the stadium. Situations like these are always very challenging for fighter and promoters.
So, to all fighters out there: please don’t cancel a fight just a few hours beforehand. If it’s not going to happen, you usually know that at least a day in advance. Unfortunately, this keeps happening!
Ah, that explains it. Good of him to jump in then. Well done to you again!
Amazing
Thank you, we happy to share more inspiring stories. You saw also Selena? th-cam.com/video/-Vwz72vGGIk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=VGmDk1TUGR0Uc_xP
Thank You !
What's the song at the end?
All the music we use from audiio.com but not sure the title of this song.
inspiration
Thank you for watching and get inspired!
Thank you 🙏
Where is the Will there is the Way 👏
That’s the key! 👌🏼💪🏼🔥
Yes and I must add where there are the great people around you. Punch It family is exceptional specially for a combat sport.
Well done this guy. Tbh looked like a horribly unfair match up to me, fighting someone so much younger and heavier…the opponent looked at least 20 years and 10 kilos heavier, I’d be curious to know that actual figures? I margine there isn’t a deep pool of 50+ nak muays, but I thought you’d get same same for weight at least!?
The originally planned opponent with the same weight and skill level did not show up. However, just a few hours before the fight, a somewhat acceptable opponent was found. He had more experience, was younger and heavier, but barely prepared. Postponing the fight was hardly an option, as everyone was already at the stadium. Situations like these are always very challenging for fighter and promoters.
So, to all fighters out there: please don’t cancel a fight just a few hours beforehand. If it’s not going to happen, you usually know that at least a day in advance.
Was 18 years younger and 14 kg more 😂😂. But it was not planned like this. I tried my best, clearly had to be more careful than I would liked to (he had just much more striking power) and at the end it was a clear call. But it was a great experience what I also need to focus on in training -there is a lot. 😂
@ that’s a huge gap! You are very brave - I think most people would have postponed and waited for a closer match. I hope you will get an opportunity to fight someone of a closer age and weight (if that is what you want) because you looked great on pads - thanks for the inspiration.
@@lukasinheusler1342respect
Credit Suisse for sure
No sorry. But what would it matter. Anyway wish you a great day.
No matter the kind of bank, it’s the decisions along the path of life that shape your peak.
Wait his opponent weighed double what Lukas weighed?
Not double but few more…😏
14 more -opponent canceled so the only replacement was heavier. 14 kg is a lot in Muay Thai since you just have so much power in punches and kicks. The loss was ok he was also experienced and good sad was just I could not really show what I can since you have to act very careful against an opponent so much bigger.
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We can share an update from you soon, since your first trip has already been recorded.
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Thank you 🙏
Sometimes in life you gotta say “F it” Time to go to fight club.
😂let's go! 💪
@ PS- I’m a 50 year old white belt doing BJJ. I’m living my dreams man!!
Love your comment 😂😂. Today I was in this mood - but the only thing i got was a great and heavy sparring beat up by one of our Krus 😂😂.
Yoooo who matched them up!! 🤣 most definitely not the same weight class 😂😂
Was unfortunately a last minute change, but Lukas was man enough and take also this challenge. Real warrior stuff.💪🏼🔥🥊🇹🇭
Sadly my planned opponent was injured so it was to cancel or fight a guy with 14 kg more. Tried it but yes it is tough to show a good fight since the opponents power was just not comparable. But it was a great experience, I had great support before during and after the fight and I learned a lot. Also what to make better for next time 😉. Started working on it 😅
Hard to believe you and your opponent were in the same weight class. He looked bigger. Anyways, don't buy into the age myth and be discouraged by losing. Once you win you feel like you can do this forever; why?- Because you CAN.
Anything is possible if you want! 🤩💪🏼🔥🇹🇭
@@punchitmuaythai But I hope you believe it too? Because you trained hard and fought well. But to hear you say "my age"...it's not the case, it's just your FIRST fight. You're only just getting started
They look like not in the same weight class!
Yes, that’s how it sometimes goes: the original opponent canceled just a few hours before the fight, so this replacement stepped in at the last minute. He had less time to prepare but more experience and a heavier weight. These unexpected challenges are part of the sport, and I see them as opportunities to learn. Usually, of course, weights are measured to keep things fair.
As stated above he was nearly 14 kg more and had also already many fights. So I tried my best which was clearly not enough but the people supporting me before during and after the fight made it a great experience. But yes it was tough to also perform on the level I learned since you have to fight very different against somebody who has just so much more power behind every kick and punch than you have.
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