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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