TMTG 056: An Interview with Dr. Doom, A Gold Medalist Thai Boxer with a PhD

Erin Jimenez is a West Coast girl that wanted to be a boxer ever since she was a teenager, but as in many cases she was limited by others, her dream was delayed until she reached the age of 24 before finally stepping foot into a Muay Thai gym.

In this week's podcast, Erin shares her inspiring story of success, once again proving that it is never too late, you are never “too busy” and even when life side lines you, you can make the come back of a life time.

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TMTG 055: Breaking Down The Different Levels of Muay Thai Skill

We all know the basic levels of Muay Thai. You start as a beginner, work your way to a more intermediate skill level, and then progress to the advanced stages.

In this weeks podcast, Paul and I discuss the different number of levels there are in Muay Thai, including topics like:

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TMTG 054: 5 Ways To Market Yourself in Muay Thai

Training and preparing for a fight is one thing, but marketing yourself and focusing on the business side of Muay Thai is something that is commonly overlooked by fighters, coaches and gym owners.

Now don’t get me wrong, marketing yourself does NOT automatically qualify you as a Muay Thai expert or as a top fighter.

However, developing and building your personal brand as you continue your Muay Thai career will help you share your story, reach a wider audience and open up opportunities that might have otherwise passed you by.

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TMTG 053: Fighting At 60 Years Old - The Muay Thai Guys Chat With Coach Jeff Smith

One of the "age old" questions when it comes to fighting is, how old is TOO old? This is exactly what we talk about in this week's podcast with 60 year old, active boxer, Coach Jeff Smith.

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TMTG 052: UFC 205 Chat and Conor McGregor Breakdown

Besides this being the first UFC card ever held at in New York after the state finally made MMA legal, we also witnesses the "Notorious" Conor McGregor become the first fighter ever to hold two UFC titles at the same time after he dismantled his opponent Eddie Alvarez. Love him or hate him, he put on yet another show on arguably the biggest stage in the world.

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TMTG 051: Scoring Styles: Muay Thai, Kickboxing and Western

Educating yourself on the different scoring systems will not only improve your knowledge of the sport, but it will also give you more appreciation for how the fighters are able to adapt to each style of scoring.

In this week's podcast, The Muay Thai Guys breakdown the main (and subtle) differences in scoring between the sports. Here's the basis of what the guys cover in the podcast:

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TMTG 050: A Little Perseverance Goes a Long Way | Muay Thai Stories

In this week's podcast, Paul breaks down all the events that have led him to where he is today - training on a beautiful tropical island at a top level training camp. Although on his Instagram stories and social media you'll mainly see positive posts, don't let that fool you into thinking that there hasn't been any adversity along the way... because there has been plenty.

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TMTG 049: Training Style Breakdown: Muay Thai, Dutch Kickboxing, & Western Style

It's important to know the pros and cons of each style so that you're able to constantly evolve and improve in all aspects of your fight game. In this weeks podcast episode, Paul and I discuss what our favorite styles of training as well as the benefits of each one.

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TMTG 048: 5 Things You Need To Know Before Fighting

Considering fighting for the first time? It's a great experience that will live with you forever, but there are a number of things that go on behind the scenes that you need to be aware of... and that's exactly what Paul and I talk about in this weeks podcast.

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TMTG 047: Why Traveling is Crucial To Your Training (and Life)

In this week's episode of The Muay Thai Guys podcast, Paul and I discuss how travel has played a crucial role in not only advancing our fight careers but also shaping who we are as individuals. We cover three main topics throughout the podcast...

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TMTG 046: Is Roadwork Essential? A Talk With The Muay Thai Guys

With there ALWAYS being a debate on roadwork inside the Muay Thai world, Paul and I decided to talk about this somewhat controversial topic in this week's podcast.

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TMTG 045: Visualization Training & Preparing for a Professional Tournament

Sean gets into the details of his training, how his training differs for a 4-Man Professional Tournament, how the weight cutting process happened, and his unique visual experiences with a mind coach.

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TMTG 044: The Resistance of Success

The Resistance of Success and how "the illusion of protection keeps us hidden". A philosophical talk between Sean and Paul about their life's circumstances, the Reaper's win at Super Muay Thai in Thailand, and Sean's upcoming 4-Man Tournament.

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TMTG 043: 10 Survival Tips to Training Muay Thai in Thailand

Training in Thailand can be a daunting task. Everyone who has done it has made a number of mistakes (including us) and our goal for this podcast is to get you as prepared as possible for the intense training that comes with Muay Thai in Thailand.

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TMTG 042: Thailand Training Camp | Week 2 Update

Training has been absolutely grueling at this Nak Muay Nation Training Camp at Khongsittha Gym. We talk about what training has been like so far with this incredible group of people in the most recent podcast... check it out below!

Click To Listen ===> Thailand Training Camp: Week 2 Update

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TMTG 041: Catching Up With The Muay Thai Guys in Thailand

Now that I'm settled in and training alongside my buddy Paul, we are BACK with a vengeance in this weeks podcast to catch up with everything that's been going on. So give it a listen to hear more about our training schedule and fight plans for the next month!

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TMTG 040: 6 Life Lessons Muay Thai Has Taught Us

If you're anything like Paul and I, chances are that Muay Thai has had a HUGE impact on your life. 

Not only can Muay Thai help you create a variety of healthier life habits but it can also play a major role in developing strong characteristics through it's rigorous training and competition. These are the 6 things that Muay Thai has helped us with in other areas of life:

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TMTG 039: What NOT To Say To Fighters On Fight Week

Most of the time us nak muay have the patience to explain what "Moo Thai" or "Mai Tai" is and how it’s different from UFC fighting. However, on fight week it is a completely different story. Fortunately, the Muay Thai guys are here to show you the proper etiquette for talking to your Muay Thai friends when they have a fight coming up.

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TMTG 038: Tips For Dealing With A Long Break From Training

The Muay Thai Guys Podcast – Episode 38

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TMTG 037: 5 Risks to Take to Gain Respect, Success, and Happiness

The Muay Thai Guys Podcast - Episode 37

Muay Thai is a risky endeavor in itself, and as a calculated human beings it has taught us to take risks that have shaped us into who we are today. 

Risk is a reward in itself - despite the result you learn a lot about yourself, that you are willing to take a shot at greatness, at something better - no one has ever become extraordinary by playing it safe. Paul and I discuss the 5 risks we've taken to get to where we are today in our careers/life, which include:

1. Living off the Beaten Path - Living in a world without a set blueprint proves to be difficult, but it also proves to be truly fulfilling and rewarding in terms of happiness, success, and the respect you receive from others.
2. Short Notice Opportunities - You have very little time to think about this, as human beings we are able to place less of a burden on an event that we haven't had a lot of time to analyze or think about. ("It is not always the best in the world that day that wins, but the best who shows up")
3. Leaving Your Job to Pursue Your Passion - It can be a scary thing leaving a "stable" job to pursue your "crazy" dreams, but without taking the leap and truly going 100% in it will be extremely difficult to accomplish your ultimate goals.
4. Separating Yourself from the Old (Habits, Friends, and Relationships) - In order to evolve we must move forward, with this many of the habits, friends, and relationships you once held begin to dissipate. It is a risk as you may lose a connection you feel like you "owe", a coach who started you off, a friend who was there for you, and a relationship in which you once had something special.
5. Putting Yourself Out There - Being vulnerable and sharing your insecurities can be hard to do. But being able to share your story (whether good OR bad) is a great way to build a network of likeminded people who will help you stay on the right path towards your goals. 

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TMTG 036: Moving To Thailand To Travel, Train and Fight!

The Muay Thai Guys Podcast - Episode 36

It's the dream of every Nak Muay to travel, train and fight Muay Thai in Thailand... and that's exactly what Paul will be doing!

After both Paul and I spend time training and fighting at the Nak Muay Nation Training Camp at Khongsittha in August, Paul will begin is journey across the country to experience all the culture and beauty it has to offer.

This decision came after he wrecked his car by hitting a dear, but instead of crying about it Paul decided to turn a negative into a positive by making the move to Thailand to pursue his dreams and sharpen his Muay Thai skills. In this podcast we talk about why he's making this journey and HOW he plans on doing it:

• Why (after the training camp) he is going to spend some time away from Muay Thai.
• The logistics of tying up loose ends and getting set up for the new life in Thailand.
• Why NOW is the optimal time to travel, train and fight in Thailand.
• How purging all of your "things" and getting rid of all your "stuff" is such a freeing, amazing feeling.
• What type of visa he will be getting and how it works.
• Why traveling to other parts of Thailand is a MUST if you've been to the country multiple times.
• Why Paul is cutting himself off from the internet, tv, and phone for 60 days during his trip.
• How changing the atmosphere you're in is one of the best ways to get off your plateau (in life and in training)
• And much MUCH more!

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TMTG 035: The Thailand Fight Life with 150 Fight Veteran, Sylvie Von Duuglas-Ittu

The Muay Thai Guys Podcast – Episode 35

It's the dream of nearly every Nak Muay to drop everything their doing to live, train and fight Muay Thai in Thailand.

Although many have this dream, only a handful are truly willing to work hard enough AND make the necessary sacrifices to make the dream a reality. Sponsored Nak Muay Nation fighter, Sylvie Von Duuglas-Ittu, is one of the few people dedicated enough to actually move to Thailand to train and fight full-time... and with 150+ fights under her belt it doesn't look like she's stopping any time soon.

Since Sylvie is pursuing her passion and immersing herself in the culture of Muay Thai, Paul and I thought she would be the perfect person to have on the podcast to talk about a variety of topics, including:

• What made her decide to first travel to Thailand to train Muay Thai.
• How after her first trip to Thailand all she could think about was how to make it back.
• Why she decided to move her life to The Land Of Smiles to pursue her passion for Muay Thai.
• The steps she took to make her dream a reality... and the ups and downs that she's faced while pursuing it.
• How gambling plays a MAJOR role in fighting - and how she believes it's not as bad as most westerners believe.
• Gambling lingo and etiquette and how the "sidebet" is important for her making enough money to live.
• Why she initially lived in Chaing Mai but then decided to live in the infamous city of Pattaya.
• What her website (8limbs.us) and new podcast are all about and how they've been an integral part of her journey.
• Different types of logistics when it comes to living in Thailand, including visas, picking a gym and more.
• And much MUCH more!

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TMTG 034: Fighting In A Muay Thai Tournament: Tips, Tactics and Strategies

The Muay Thai Guys Podcast - Episode 34

One of the biggest tests of courage, toughness and heart is when you are scheduled to fight multiple times over the course of a few days... needless to say, it is NOT easy!

When it comes to preparing for a tournament (both mentally AND physically) there are a lot of things to consider if you decide to test yourself in this type of competition. Paul and I discuss our training methods the fight strategies we've used in past tournaments as well as:

• The benefits of fighting in a tournament (i.e. gaining experience, improving your technique etc.)
• What tournaments to consider fighting on in the US.
• How to choose which type of ruleset/division you want to fight in.
• Why having a solid aerobic base will be crucial to your success in a tournament.
• Why training multiple times a day is one of the best ways to prepare yourself for multiple fights.
• The importance of cooling down, warming up and taking care of injuries.
• Strategies and tactics to consider when fighting in a Muay Thai tournament.
• Why the most technical fighters tend to come out on top at the end of the day.
• How having a strong clinch game can help you win fights AND avoid injuries.
• What type of food/nutrition you should be eating before, between and after fights.
• And much MUCH more!

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TMTG 033: Muay Thai Supplement Chat with Jerry Teixeira of PNP Supplements

The Muay Thai Guys Podcast - Episode 33

Early on in my career I avoided taking supplements for my Muay Thai training because I used to be HARD into the type of shitty supplements that destroy your body and get you killed, i.e. Jack3d, NO xplode etc. I was also a believer in getting all my nutrients directly from natural foods, but after doing more research I decided it'd be beneficial to my training if I added healthy supplements to my routine.

And that's where I found Jerry Teixeira of PNP Supplements.

If you've been following Muay Thai Guy you've probably heard of Jerry and PNP Supplements before, but this time we get to chat with him about his company and supplements to pick his brain on a few things:

• How and why he got started creating supplements.
• Why "Cardio Surge" was his first supplement and how it became a big hit with athletes.
• Why he believes having a good, healthy diet is important before supplementing.
• What made him decide to work on this business full time and escape the 9-5.
• What his goals are for PNP Supplements.
• And much more!

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TMTG 032: 10 Mistakes Made When Training Muay Thai in Thailand

The Muay Thai Guys Podcast – Episode 32

Everyone makes mistakes when they first make the voyage to Thailand to train Muay Thai, but you can avoid some of these common mistakes by learning from people who’ve already made them… like myself and Paul.

In this most recent podcast episode, Paul and I discuss the most common mistakes we made (and still continue to make) whenever we make the trip to Thailand. If you’re heading to Thailand in the near future, this podcast is a MUST listen to because it covers the top 10 mistakes including:

1. Not Doing It Sooner – Putting off your trip to Thailand can result in you NEVER making the trip. The sooner you go the better because it will open new doors of opportunity for you and open your eyes to new possibilities.
2. Not Planning Ahead – Although you want to do it as soon as possible, you do need to plan accordingly in order to make sure you have enough money and plan the proper itinerary for your trip. Taking time off work, saving money and putting everything in order is key in order to have a successful trip abroad.
3. Overpacking – It’s going to happen. Try to avoid packing excess clothes, books and memorabilia that won’t be necessary for your trip. More often than not, you can pick up extra clothes and accessories while in Thailand for MUCH cheaper than back home. Plus, carrying extra luggage around while your traveling throughout Thailand is a major pain in the ass.
4. Falling Into The Sexy Trap – The nightlife can consume you with exotic dancers, ladyboys, ping pong shows and the crazy raves.
5. Not Falling Into The Sexy Trap – Although you don’t want to succumb to temptaion on a regular basis, it is important to enjoy your time in Thailand by making sure you experience the culture and other things it has to offer other than the training… just keep it balanced!
6. Drinking The Tap Water – JUST DON’T DO IT!!!
7. Not Taking Your Shoes Off – It’s customary to take your shoes off when entering peoples homes or places of worship. If you see a line of shoes on the outside of a store, you should take off your shoes to show respect.
8. Scams – There are all types of scams from motorbike renters to tuk-tuk drivers and more. Do your research and go to Thailand with an idea of what type of scams most tourists fall trap to.
9. Not Taking Photos Of Rentals – Like I mentioned, it is very easy to get scammed by motorbike (and other) rentals if you aren’t careful, so make sure you take pictures of whatever you rent so you can prove that there was no damage done when you return your vehicle.
10. Becoming Frustrated/Angry – The Thai’s are mild-mannered people and they see it as disrespectful if you show too much emotion or anger when out in public or during training.

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