Muay Thai referee, Peach, talks about how she began working as an official and some of the ins and outs of working in the ring. She is one of the pioneers of female Muay Thai and female officiating in Thailand.
Feb 02, 2022•29 min•Season 4Ep. 2
ONE Championship referee and judge, Elias Dolaptsis talks about his time learning how to score and what scoring is. He notes when fighters and damaged and the importance of following a sense of duty. Learn more about scoring Muay Thai in this episode.
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 1
This episode goes over some of the highlights of the year and what was learned in this season of the podcast and my travels. Learn about statistics for Instagram, traveling to the states for seminars, the future of Muay Thai and more.
Jan 04, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Bia has built a career in Muay Thai. The Thai began in graphics but when he began at the famed Max Muay Thai he acquired a host of new skills. He mc'd, photographed, created sounds and the design for the show. Bia then went on to work for GSV, one of the biggest Muay Thai companies to date. Learn how he built his career in Thailand
Dec 03, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Photographer, journalist and Muay Thai story teller, Pari Aryafar talks about her career. She reveals how she began and how she's grown. She shares how she grew her career, traveled around the world and become internationally recognized.
Nov 18, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 18
8 Limbs Academy head trainer and gym owner talks about his development as a coach, what it means to be successful, and how to build skills to grow. Learn from the best!
Nov 03, 2021•56 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Former Pro Muay Thai fighter, Greg Wooton talks about his storied career and the growth of UK Muay Thai.
Oct 06, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Former professional Muay Thai fighter, Julie Kitchen talks about her storied career. After capturing a host of titles she went on to have a successful post fight career. Kitchen talks about her journey and the way it's shaped UK Muay Thai.
Aug 05, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Professor and Muay Thai expert, Tony Myers talks about the beginnings of officiating in Thailand and the growth of the sport in the UK. Myers has refereed throughout the country, cornered for high level athletes, and has produced a host of academic papers on the sport.
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 14
In the first part of our series on the history of the Muay Thai in the UK, Damien Trainor talks about his career and the legacy of K-Star gym. Learn about the sport and it's legacy.
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Liam “The Hitman” Harrison has built a successful career in Muay Thai. In this episode we talk about how he accomplished it. We go into the importance of fighting in Thailand, building a brand, networking and the importance of being a good person.
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 12
CEO of Fairtex Equipment in Bangplee Thailand talks about working for the company and in the Muay Thai industry for over 19 years. He talks about the importance of branding, product innovation, using fighters as brand ambassadors and the different sectors of the Muay Thai industry in Thailand.
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Valor Training Center owner, Patrick Rivera, gives some keys about the business of Muay Thai including: The Importance of Clarity, Congruency, Consistency Why Muay Thai is a sport and not a fight Adapting Coaching methods Having professionally trained coaches and fighters And how to grow the business of Muay Thai
May 18, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Sumalee Boxing Gym owner, Lynne Miller comes and talks about the business of the sport. With over a decade in the Muay Thai industry she talks about business practices, promoting shows, building a new gym, the focus on fighters, developing new markets and more. Learn about what the Muay Thai world go round.
May 05, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Australian Muay Thai female legend, Caley Reece, talks about her career, her trips to Thailand, and the growth of female fighters in her home country. Learn about the history of Australian Muay Thai
Apr 16, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Australian legend Nugget McNaught talks about his time in the game. His talks about fighting in Australia and Thailand, his fight promotion, Evolution, traveling the world and training people opening his gym and the current state of Australian Muay Thai.
Apr 01, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Australian Pioneer Darren Riddler Reece talks about his early career in the sport fighting on Phon Martdee’s shows, fighting out of Saengmorakot in Bangkok and eventually opening a gym. Having been in the sport for over two decades he talks about the changes in the sport and how it’s developed. Learn the history of Australian Muay Thai
Mar 19, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Australian pioneer Mark “The Hammer” Castagnini talks about life in the sport. He hits on his career, commentating, his time with Blitz, and more. Learn about the history of the game in Australia from an experienced pro.
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Michael Chase Corley, President of the USMF and owner of Heritage Muay Thai, talks about the release of his latest book Muay Thai Grit: Stories Of An American Muay Thai Fighter. Corley spent an extended period of time in Thailand where he worked and trained and fought out of Fairtex Bangplee. He moved on to fight in some of the biggest tournaments and opportunities in Thailand and internationally. He talks about the book making process, his aim, and talks about why it’s important to stick with t...
Feb 10, 2021•28 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Danielle Marie, American fighter currently active in Thailand, interviews Bria Lace. Lace owns and operates a gym in France. The Canadian also lived and fought in Thailand for the last two years. The two boxers talk about family, their careers and more. Make Stronger Fighters Make Stronger People
Jan 29, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Somsurat Rangkla, Thai Fighter in Australia, talks to rising ONE Championship star Wondergirl Fairtex. The two talk about Thai culture, fighting in Thailand, and what it means to be Thai living abroad. Make Stronger Fighters Make Stronger People
Jan 19, 2021•29 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Rising star, Smilla Sundell, interviews the very experienced Teresa Wintermyr. The Swedish fighters talk about being nervous before fights, old school ways of training, and the sport. Learn About Thailand's experienced Nak Muay Ying.
Jan 10, 2021•44 min•Season 3Ep. 1
The world of Muay Thai has changed. Covid-19, the internet, the ongoing evolution of the sport. This episode reviews all the different changes in the game. Specifically, the impact of the podcast, stats on cornering, the future of the podcast and much more. Learn about the contemporary moment of Muay Thai and stay present!
Dec 31, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Omar Halaby works hard for his passion, Muay Thai. An experienced fighter in Thailand he’s now sponsored by Fairtex. He’s fought at Lumpinee, Rajadamnern, and Max Muay Thai. The Lebanese fighter fights at a very competitive weight of 60kg and has no plans on stopping anytime soon. Learn about his background and why he’s been so successful.
Dec 09, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Brogan Stewart Ng is a true martial artist. The Muay Thai and MMA fighter has flown around the world to train with the best. He’s lived in Russia, Australia, America and now Thailand in the pursuit of developing his skills. Now sponsored by Pryde, Muay Thai Gram and ONE Championship he is breaking through with his model moves. Learn about his philosophy, and the way Martial Arts has shaped him.
Dec 02, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Angela Chang has grit. Staying in Thailand long term isn’t easy. Getting in the ring continually is even harder. The Queens Native has a passion for perseverance. Her steadfast commitment to the sport and improving herself is paying off. Learn about her journey in Muay Thai, the growth of the female Muay Thai scene and more. Understand The Sport www.muaythaigram.net
Nov 18, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Jalill Barnes has torn through the competition in the USA. The Green Lotus has moved to Thailand and is one of the few officially sponsored athletes for Muay Thai Gram. In this episode Buakieow talks about his goals, his ambitions and his sponsors. Find about the future of an American star in the making. Learn The Game
Nov 11, 2020•58 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Muay Thai Gram is the largest Muay Thai only Instagram account. Get a look behind the scenes as Brett Hlavacek, Alfredo Perez and Matt Lucas talk about the companies inception and it’s goals. Find out how they are changing the Muay Thai media landscape and the business of the sport. Learn About The Game
Nov 05, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Angie Parr is one of the hardest working people in the business. The American relocated to the Gold Coast of Australia to stay married to the game. She helps run Boonchu gym, promotes, and corners fighters including her children. An experienced ring veteran, Parr talks about the emotions of being in the corner and what it’s like standing ringside. Learn About The Game From The Best
Oct 20, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Tony Manoharan of Diamond Muay Thai in Calgary Canada talks what it takes to be a cornerman. Dealing with the ups and downs of fight life can be hard, and Manoharan talks about his journey both abroad and in North America. Learn about the people that always have your back and are in your corner.
Oct 07, 2020•59 min•Season 2Ep. 17