How Old Is Too Old To Start Fighting?
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- čas přidán 27. 11. 2016
- I want to be able to fight forever. Many Muay Thai legends like Sagat and Samart Payakaroon are still in the gym to this day. But what if you start at a late age?
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I'm a firm believer that it's never too late to start training Muay Thai. When you begin your Muay Thai training not only will you learn a beautiful (and practical) martial art, but you'll also be improving the entire spectrum of your health, so why not give it a go?
Now training Muay Thai is one thing, but fighting and actually stepping in the ring to willingly get punched in the face is next level shit. That is when age becomes a real factor due to the high risk of being seriously injured.
Is it realistic to have a fight even if you picked up Muay Thai at a later age? What should a typical training regimen look like when preparing for a fight? These are the questions that Nak Muay Nation fan Chris Large asked me for this weeks Muay Thai Monday Q&A... and here are my answers.
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You're never too old. I'm 65 and I started training Muay Thai at 63. In March of this year, I attended one of Sean's Muay Thai retreats in Costa Rica. I'm hoping to have my first match sometime early next year. Obviously, a meaningful amateur career is not realistic (for me), but a smoker match or two is really all I'm looking for.
+skeeta006 Thanks! Much appreciated.
+tie oneon Will do, for better or worse! ;-)
Art Golden Dude, I want to be like you when I'm your age. Good on you mate!
+Laura Te Aho-White Not totally like me, trust me ;-)
Art Golden - Fuckin badass, much respect!
Hey just to let you know. I’m 47 years old and I’m still fighting. Conquer dream and fight if is that something that you like to do. My first fight was at 43!! You can do it!! #ageisjustanumber
Love it! That’s true inspiration right there 👊
Rebel and Fitness. Do you fight people in their 40s? I’m also in my 40s and started training muay thai about 12 months ago and would love to have a fight but not sure how it works.
marc dorfling well I could fight people around my age but there are not many fighters that still fighting on their 40’s so that’s why I been fighting younger people! And my coach is the one who finds me the fights. Just keep training and good luck
@@Rickylicious1 This is really motivating...I'm turning 30 on the 17th and was worried about my age...but this is a literal dream of mine. I'm getting back at it!
@@danielleharden3829 train hard and you’ll see the results of your training! Good luck on your journey
Just started at 41, waited and had an excuse for 10 yrs. I absolutely love it
I'm 38 and I've just now started going back to Muay Thai basics. I can't afford a coach and I don't have a training partner, so I'm doing this on my own and rebuilding from the ground up. I'm starting very late and I know that time is definitely against me and it's only going to get harder from here, but I really have to believe thst I can make it!
Mind blown! I'm a 49 year old mother of 4. I've been training Muay Thai for 2 years. I've never felt better. I love it, and although I'm not competing, I'll continue doing this sport for as long as I can, for the physical and mental conditioning it offers.❤️
I have started mma at 49 ,did not think i could do it ,but I love it , fair play to u for doing muay Thai
At 39 years old I had been training and competing on a martial arts national circuit in forms and sparring.
I was addicted to both, and was fairly successful as I was rated #1 & #2 in the nation.
I then had a surfing accident which caused me to become paralyzed and to have to learn how to walk again.
Martial arts helped me fully recover from my injury and today I still train and spar in the gym.
I’ve ventured back into the competitive arena again for a short period only to find it too political and not to my liking.
I brought home a few trophies though to replace mine that had been lost in Hurricane Sandy and that was satisfying enough.
I’ll be 64 in July, the lessons I’ve learned are that any martial art can save your life when it’s threatened even when the threat isn’t coming from a human being.
In my case it was the ocean and Mother Nature.
Finally, and probably most importantly, we’re not promised any tomorrow’s so go out and grab life by the balls despite any self doubt about whether it’s right to do because of your age.
George Foreman became Heavyweight Champ at 45
But that's George foreman.
@@rockybalboa4394 yes George Foreman that had a positive mindset
Yes I fought in MMA back in 2002, 25 or something, 43 is to old unless your a special build. I did a Muay Thai match at 28, had no business fighting 160 pounds, my MMA fight was at 140, the guy almost broke my arm, I was just to small. Finished the fight though.
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rocky balboa i was waiting for this stupid comment
Had a guy in our gym who was in his 50s he had 3 fights and won against guys half his age he trained hard and ate well it was very motivating to see because i want to be as fit and strong as what he is in his 50s.
I'm 57 and going back to it today for the 1st time in 10 years. My 13 year old son has been training at my old school (adult classes!) and really wants me to train, so despite all my aches and pains I'm going to show up for him.
im 37 had my first muay Thai fight as an amateur. loved it.
mozmanag did you won ?
Phantom Assassin Mortred no lol
@@paoloshemlawas8981 that nigga dead now ok? bye lol
This video made me feel good about my age at 28.. The real deal is, its never to late, i could be complaining i didnt start fighting at age 20, when im 35 i could do the same about now.
I started training when i was around 40 years, had my first fight at 41, went to thailand at 42, had 2 other fights when i came home. I lost all my 3 fights, i'm now 49 and still training. It's fine to fight at 45. BUT be aware. that unless your really lucky your gonna fight guys the are 15-20 years younger that you. They usually punch and kick harder than you, and are a lot faster than you.
I can clearly feel the difference between now and 10 years ago. 10 years ago i had no problem what so ever taking punches to the head, but now a couple of hard punches will give me a severe headache and nausea the day after.
So that is also something you have to take into consideration.
Good Luck :)
TAL 12 did you listen to anything he said or even read the comment youre replying too? Sheesh
Brother You're a beast 💪 most men in their 40's sit on their couches drinking beer and can't see their toes while standing up. Who cares if you lost those fights. I'm motivated by you even starting. Well done brother 👏👏👏
@@implive17
Thanks bro.
Really appreciate it 😊💪
If you lost, at least it means you fought someone legit. Thanks for sharing your story
Wow
I'm 17 and I had my first interclub fight after 7 months of training and I'm definitely interested in more competition. I remember going into the toilet and there was a man around 50 years old , I assumed he was someone's parent so I didn't ask if he was competing too . Turns out he was and he absolutely whooped his opponent , not with raw aggression but skill and grace and from what I gather he hadn't trained for long . If you want to get out there and fight take the necessary steps and go for it!
Great question and response. Here I am at 35 asking myself the question about being too old to compete but the positive feedback by the community in the comments put my doubts to rest. Keep up the great work, everyone.
i am 46 years old woman, i've been taining muay thai for 2 and half years. I fight amateur and i love it. i do muay thai and jujitsu. i am in the gym 6 days a week working on something for 2 hours. (one hour learning and trianing then 1 hour conditioning.)
you rock!
Thats awesome!
I'm 43 and train Muay Thai......that sounds a pretty awesome training combo. Often go back and forth with should I go full in with Muay Thai or compliment it with ground fighting to be well versed.
Of all the comments yours has resonated the most thank you and gl
I started Muay Thai at 64, about 1-1/2 years ago.
Rikki West beast 🙏🏼💪🏼
I'm 68 and recently switched from bodybuilding to MMA. I spar with a guy in his 20's who has a black belt in Taekwondo. I love MMA and I will go where it leads me. Staying young is a mindset - fortunately, I've always had it.
Thanks for the inspiration today.
Video is spot on. I had my first amateur N Class fight (shin guards on) at 47. I lost but only because I gassed in the 3rd round. Nerves drained me in the first round plus my stamina wasn't where it needed to be. Things to note:
Your opponents will almost always be much younger than you (guy i fought was 24)
Your opponents will almost always be faster than you (my opponent actually was not)
Your recovery time will be a bit longer (took two weeks for bruises to go away)
Don't rush into your first fight (I had only been training for 2 months, skipped interclub/smokers and jumped into N Class [I'm in London])
Do competitive sparring. Technical sparring is great but competitive sparring is very close to the real thing
Step into a ring. My first time in a ring was during my first fight. It was surreal but that was not the time to not be clearly focused
If you're an orthodox fighter learn to kick with your left leg without doing a switch kick. Very good for inside leg kicks and blasting your opponents right arm.
In 2014, I started training at 30. I felt after almost 2 years I could finally train in Thailand. So I prepped myself for 6 months by doing a mix of pads, stretching, and cardio. Now that I'm here in Phuket, I can barely handle the humidity to last during sparring. I can't even make it through the entire class... How long does it take to get acclimated to Thailand's heat and humidity? I thought I was ready, but I guess I did not prepare that.
it's good to hear someone talk about the adrenal dump it's surprisingly not covered in combat sport very often. like your stuff Sean keep putting them video tutorials out.
thanks for this! My brother is 32 and he is giving me this spiel that he thinks he's too old to practice muay thai now. I am 29 and have been doing it for 5 months and i love it. I tell him he's not too old, if anything, having to work extra hard at it is motivating. When you're young everything comes so easy to you and I actually like the whole process of working hard at it (i train 3 days a week plus 1 day boxing), then resting and healing up, then jumping back into it....I think if you can just appreciate the process it makes it so much easier. :)
Most aged fighters problem is the accumulation of damage over the years.
I am 68. In the ring is not the best unless it is a Muay Thai lessons. I stay in shape by Muay Thai and self defense. Forever Muay Thai.
Awesome!
Awesome man , another great video. Thank you for sharing .
every single person is different.its mostly about what u been eating all your life. age is just a number and how u living,eating and treating your body and soul says how old u really are. wich means its a individual thing and cant be generalised.a alkalised body has way more stamina than a acidic. forget numbers and get ur nutrition right.
Send the fax.
Eat your nutrients, not just empty cals and dirty protein!
I played amateur rugby for many years under some of the best coaches especially fitness wise.... I am 65 now and always looked after myself fitness wise and thought I was fit until I took up muay thai training and it's absolutely blown me away, I go twice a week and wish I had taken it up years ago.... believe me your never too old...
Great vid man! I'm just over 40 and I started 2 years ago and I'll love it. And I'll kick ass, haha. Never felt better. Keep it up!
Hahaha "...smack them across the face".😅 Very true! Started training when I was 31 and it's been part of my life ever since. It does wonders to the mind and body. Become a warrior!
Chica Qwerty That's cool...any fights?
Thank you so much for this video, this is exactly what I needed. I'm 29 so I'm not old but my years in the Army have age my body more than a normal 29 year-old. And just like the gentleman in the video I started 9 months ago as a way to stay in shape but it has become a passion of mine. So knowing that there are people my age and older in the same situation who are going forward with it really gives me incentive. Also if anyone reads this I'd love to know if that guy ever did get his fight.
All these comments have really inspired me so THANK YOU ! And just for 2 months ive been training in a serious gym (went 1 year to kickboxing with kids). My dream is to be a fighter but i was very reluctant about it because i stopped going to Wrestling when i was around 8 and its just such a big regret that with which i think that i cant achieve anything in the sport, but this has given me a new outlook, so, thank you !!
Back training at thai after a 10 year gap and now 38. Always wanted to fight at least once and its been eating at me all these years. Thanks for changing my mindset that i cant do it.
My man, that was a SOLID opening to the video!!! 100% totally agree!!!!
I watch my son train and I wish I could be there myself and would love nothing more than to trian. I will get my fitness up more before training and see how i get on. I am 28. I'm a mum.but I would love to do this
Hi Guys! I train Muay Thai more then year now 4-5 times a week. I love it and it only that matters! Hard work makes me better person! I never been a fighter but I have a lot of passion for that sport, its my new way of life. I think age doesnt matter as long as you put your heart in to it. Its not only about fighting, in my opinion its about you- to push yourself abd overcome your limits, fears and learn that everything is possible. So good luck to everbody and guys just keep it SIMPLES , if you want to do something Just do IT!
I'm 46.... Hoping to improve my fight game... Never too late!
Awesome! Thank you so much. Inspirational Video.
Hey Sean, can't thank you enough for taking the time for such a detailed response. I definitely need to improve my cardio as i tend to avoid this where possible as it's a wholly different type of hurt! Loved the comments regarding adrenaline dumping as that hadn't occurred to me at all. That said, following your feedback and the comments everyone's posted I'm definitely going to start structuring my training towards my first fight . Can't wait! Once again my thanks brother
Christopher Large you’re a great inspiration, Christopher. 👍🏾
Thks for the vid bruh . Im 30 n started kickboxing 3 months ago . I plan on competing as an amateur in a year !!
Thanks for the motivation! I'm 43 female ex-football player and I've always wanted to learn Muay Thai. I'm healing from an Achilles rupture so it'll be a slow process but this gives me motivation to start getting back into shape and find a gym
I'm 45 and started training Muay Thai 5 months ago. I absolutely love it, would love to train for a fight but that's my mind my body says otherwise! Old bodybuilding injuries and a deformed hip. I love training and getting better at it. It's like a new lease of life....improved me mentally loads. I will train Muay Thai for as long as I can, love it!
I 200% agree. It about the individual’s physical ability, condition etc. Great advice 🥊🥊
Glad you agree!
Great video! I'm did my first in house with my MT school a couple months ago and I got thinking the same thing. For me now it's about more training and getting mentally prepared.
dude im diggin the Guantanamo Bay look
Thank you for this... now my mind is 100% made up .... I'm fighting!
I’m 45 been training boxing at home for 5 years joined a club a year ago now I’ll be fighting in the masters October yay 👊👊👊👊👊👊 have a go everyone thanks for the video mate
BL73 yes!
Awesome advice. Thank you, sir.
hi, new sub, I'm 68 and just started taking 1 lesson a week...and i love it, I was unfit and never done any sports.
This is fucking awesome. I'm 42, used to fight in my 20s, then work/life got in the way. I'm going to Thailand later this year for non-Muay Thai reasons, but will now take a few weeks at a camp and build up to fight again before I'm 44. Thanks.
I'm 22, 23 next month, and started training this month. Hella worried I'll be too old to be a serious competitor in two years, but I discovered I really enjoy training as a fighter. So im staying optimistic and pivoting my college career towards fitness and biology/kinesiology so that even if I cant be a pro, I can help others on their path and keep expanding my understanding of martial arts
Hi, love to see your involvment and all the things you share with passion, really helped me to improve. I'm 43, started Muay for the cardio and get in shape only, then get in to it and broke my wrist. So frustrating to loose all those months, and not sure when I'll get back my hand effective as before. I feel that over 40, you need to train twice more than the young ones, run everyday, between 25 and 40 minutes... hope to see you one day in Thailand as I'm living beside Bangkok.
olivdb23 im 32 and usually i run very far, all from 21 km too 11 km most of The time.
What a very good point.
I love watching your videos.
Thank you 😊☺️😊
Thanks for the love 🙏
Ive always heard that you must start in these sports early and naturally never took a liking to it now that im 20 years old I've been fascinated by ufc price and mma. Muay thai has really caught my eye. It seems the most practical self defence martial art in the world. High stance focusing on not dropping your guard keeping really solid. Keeping composed, keeping everything really solid. I've sparred with a few of my friends who have trained in muay thai and bjj and they have all said that i show quite a high fight iq. Ive recently become employed in the same area as a muay thai gym so its safe to say im joining asap👍🏻
Yo sean, you've got a lot of insight and I applaud you for everything that you do outside of yourfighting career with reaching out and motivating other people to become fighters and giving that realistic insight of things like saying you have to learn how to get punched because in all reality yeah like you say everybody knows how to throw a punch in every but he knows how to throw a kick but not everybody knows how to cut their ankles not everybody knows how to count or not everybody knows how to react to actually being hit comma so I applaud command and admire your professional and expertise with what you teach everybody out here.
I'm 34. Took up Muay Thai just this year. I will never be a pro fighter or anything, but I will happily do some amateur bouts.
That's what I wanna do. 38 yes old. Just a scrum or three. Not trying to be the next big thing.
@@cheshire_skatkat9093 I'm 34. Just signed up to a school. Looking for the same thing.
Problem is, I'm really REALLY out of shape and a smoker. Trying to make a lifestyle change.
@@grumpypoof9648 me too, same age n everything. Fuck it. Go hard. I've been outta shape n got fit as before so I know if you be disciplined n put in the work you'll become a beast. Can't wait to be a Muay Thai fighter
Had my first fight when I was 41 and had no problems with that lifestyle, Just have to be very conscious of taking great care of yourself and being realistic.
Did u won ?
Hey Sean. Thank you for giving that insight to the beginning of your fight career. I feel there's not much content in the world regarding starting out in the early competition fight game. Especially your feedback on developing mental practice, developing conditioning, and not just relying on your toughness
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Brilliant video.
Dude this is so crazy I just saw you at DMT two days ago, wish I had seen this video beforehand I would have asked you about all this! Will be back the 3rd or 4th hope your still there! Had my first class this week I’m 24.
J Rock nice man hope you liked DMT! 24 is definitely not too old so get your ass to training! 😉👊
Thank you,respect.😎
I took my first amateur fight in WKA at 38. Started training at 33. I think it would be good to test your skills at a demo where there isn't a lot of pressure. Would I take another fight? Probably not as I can't afford to take the time off to train properly and as well as any injuries that might happen. But will I keep training? HELL YEAH!!!
great vid very inspiring
The way it started with me was asking a friend at the gym how my kicks were. Since then, we’ve been training twice a week and I train alone whenever I can. Oh, I’m 59 years old and will turn 60 this year in December. Love your channel, bro.
Answered my question in the 1st 5 minutes. Going to be a cop and currently 25. Figured i should learn something
45 I'm 48 trying to get back into fighting shape again so don't give up my friend. If you can't find someone to fight I'll be happy to fix that. Good luck
I'm 18 and want to get my body in shape and start training. I'm tired of being weak and it's true I need to learn these tactial aspects of fighting
Thank you for this inspiring words muai Thai guy
I m 43, male. I took up muay thai 2 mths ago and in my class, most if not all are younger than me. Guess what, comparing to the other beginners in my class, i m much more fitter and i punch/kick harder than most of them. My schedule now are visiting the gym on Monday, Thurs and friday. Muay thai will be on Tuesday. And on saturday i will go for a swim. After taking up muay thai, i realised cardio workout are so so important, hence i started running on the threadmill on my 'gym days', which i rarely did previously.
I’m 49 a couple of months I’ll be 50. Started Brazilian jujitsu 2days a week with MMA 4 days a week. This is my 3rd day. A lot of soreness and some confusion with moves I haven’t done but if your up to it and it’s a dream for you, do it don’t let age be the excuse for not realizing a dream.
Im 38 starting Muay Thai classes soon
In order to help that adrenaline kick it's best to start breathing through your mouth, just don't show your opponent that you are tired or uncomfortable. The breathing exercises I use mid sparring or fight helps me regroup and get my thoughts together. Then focus only on technique. That should help you control the ring / opponent.
I'm 19, I want to start training for mma. Not thinking about a professional career right now, I just want to learn how to fight. I've been having a lot of bother with my shoulders for a few years and I just hope they will be able to heal properly so I can do this.
I am 51 and started training 3 months ago and cannot believe I waited so long. I have been training bjj, lifting and yoga for years and I am fit which makes it much easier than most my age. Lots of fun!
I fought several years ago. I put on weight, stamina went, now my body hurts all over...I think mainly on how much weight I put on. Well a light went off in my head. I've decided that I'm going back to the gym, loose what weight I can, and get back into the ring. I'll be 49 this July and I want to have a couple more fights by the time I'm 50. It's going to be a long road, but I'm ready.
"Hell fucking yeah." "Hit not get hit." Man, you have such an organic way of speaking. Good info related in simple terms. I love your content.
Great video!
Glad you liked it!
Just about to turn 65 and have so much energy to put into ....something. I want to FIGHT!!!!!
Any art you want to train it's never too late . I've scene teammates obtain black belts in their mid 50s in various arts .
Man, I remember thinking I'm too old when I was 14... So I began boxing, was progressing great till I punched a glass (one of those very stupid moments in your life where you think you're a hero), tore a tendon and couldn't do any combat sports.
Started Muay Thai when I was 20, was the best thing I done but life came in the way and had to stop a year later. Now I'm 32, thinking of starting again! Hopefully I dont wait till past 40 and ask the same question, and hopefully whoever reading this doesnt either.
Start, screw the age, one step at a time, go with the flow and listen to what your body tells you in terms of going hard or easing up.
Goal is to reach old age with a strong heart and healthy mind.
Hell yea man, well spoken! Definitely start back up again and let me know how it feels to get back into it 👊
well... i'm 39. i practice martial arts since i was 16. with some break up of course... i only had i "fight" when i was 19teen or 20 in savate. now i'm training muay thai from about 8 years, i was training for some fights but an injury to my foot made it impossible. then my job took my time and i left training for a couple of years... now i'm training again, i am going to thailand in next february and i really want to fight.. i hope that in the training camp where i will go they can manage me some fights
You should come to my training camp ;) www.thailandtrainingcamp.com
awesome video! i d like to add that the older you get, bones tend to get more brittle. that said dont underestimate the importance of nutrition. strengthen your bones. make sure you're taken in adequate amounts of vitamin d3 to absorb the calcium to increase bone density. muaythai kicks are no joke. enjoy!!
e3d cell would you suggest drinking more milk to strengthen bones? I'm 41
Smash hi smash, it all depends. per my experience i would take 5000 iu of vitamin d3 the days i trained and about 2 to 3 full cups of milk. I no longer get shin splints. Per ur question, if you are vitamin d3 deficient. You can take lots of calcium but it wont benefit you because your not absorbing it. You can have ur doctor check you out for levels of d3 and go from there. Hope this helps
Well said
im 34 .trained will asaiwillkill and some other high level BJJ guys for a few weeks. Been away from it for 2 months and Im going back! fully committed
hoping to fight with in 90 days
mma
I'm 29 and am about to start,I've always wanted to do martial arts but quite frankly I could never afford it.now I can,and have been worried I'm too old and it kills me inside.fuck it,I'm going for it.
That dude from the beginning looks great for 45 !
I was a martial artist in my younger years...7 years Judo, 3 years Kyokushin Karate....now I am just shy of 55 and have had cardiac issues 7 years ago and both my shoulders reconstructed in last 2 years due to arthritis. You know what...I am doing as much conditioning as possible every day at home, one hour daily. My goal is to return to a dojo or gym and train for my own personal development and challenges. MMA gym would be where I would like to go to because I have done some grappling and striking. Now I need to learn to put it all together. I just need to get my Doctor to agree to let me do this. I believe I am ready.
You're an inspiration! Keep doing your thing and hopefully we'll see you back at the gym sometime soon 👊
when did you start muaythai coach? and how to strong the bone to reduce muay thai injury(ribs, shin)? should i drink much of milk? thanks :)
Thanks so much for this video, I am 17 and have been training for about a year now I’m interested in fighting. The only reason why I questioned if I was too old is because many of the legends start as kids
You’re at a perfect age to start 👊
Really? How are you doing now? I’m 16 wanna start to become a pro one day hopefully as good as others who started young young
@@seanfagan is 16 good to start training and go pro one day?... just asking so I don’t try to put all my sweat and tears into something and not accomplish anything
@@beenee5979 work hard, work smart
Mashallah Brother
I got back into training at 32. I'm fitter that I was at 21. I'm 34 now and still as good as I've ever been
Hi Sean,
My problem is my leg muscles andglute are so tight that i cant even touch my feet.
I am 43 yrs n before 6 months i did muay thai training of 80 minutes , 5 days a week with thai trainers but unfortunately my knees start pain.
Doctors told nothing bad with my knees but my muscles are too tight n they are pulling my joint.
Any special medicine or massage to make my muscles soft as i am dying to start my muay thai again.
Thanks in advance.
Not really in the know about Muay Thai but mma wise. Jared Cannonier, Jimi Manuwa, Francisco Trinaldo, Marina Rodriguez, Derick Lewis. All of them started late and made it to a pretty high level.
Bin training for 8 months or so now im 29 I plan on competing in kickboxing by 31 or 32.
Sean what are common stretches you do for getting the most out of knees?
My Muaythai journey has started at 45yr old.. started at Kruya Muaythai lopburi..
I'd love to know if the guy is still training now at 48 and how he's getting on?
Lol. I started learning muaythai at 57. I'm not athletically gifted; never represent my school in any sport. I'm a true desk jockey. BTW, I'm a Thai, living in Thailand. Forty years ago, no muaythai camp would accept a non fighter for training. Now I train three times a week, 3 rounds of four minutes pad work. I alternate fourth round between sparring and clinch work. I trained muaythai solely for self defense. If you've lived in Thailand, you'll know that there are bullies who will make your life unpleasant. As for real fight? I just had an owner of ancient muaythai school challenged me to a fight. I accepted his challenge, and he backed off. He knew me as I was his student when I first started muaythai. He knew that I am at least 6 years older than him. I'm 77+now. This ancient muaythai teacher is also > 15 kilograms heavier than me. He was owner of ancient muaythai school even before I started muaythai. Here is a clip of yours truly, doing padwork. about 8 months ago
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I’m 20 years old and have been on and off kick boxing training I’ve been busy with school and what not I want to compete and go to ufc and the win championships it’s a lot to dream about but I’m still asking myself will I be any good? I don’t know how to get that self confidence but this video helps
Im 29 and im going to Amsterdam to train dutch kickboxing
A big question that would need to be answered is do mauy Thai promotions allow Testosterone replacement therapy. I would love to get into competitive mauy Thai but don't know if I could complete with 25 year-olds . I m 44 and in great shape ,low body fat and i m still athletic and explosive. I m very new to mauy Thai, but i m already getting addicted to the workouts and want real competition soon . So my specific questions is / when the Ufc/Bellator /glory /Fc1 banned Testosterone replacement therapy did all Mauy Thai promotions do the same.
Go for it I am! I am 48 yrs old and I am going to be fighting in my first Muay Thai event in May of 2017. I love training like you do and I go about 3 times a week as well but I miss the competition in my life that I used to have in my younger years so I figure this is a good way to do. I am a little concerned about fighting someone half my age only because of the speed aspect but I am counting on my age as an advantage to keep my cool and not get all amped up and gassed out. Good luck and great question as I was wondering about all your questions as well.
Hey Michael, awesome your set for your first fight in May, kudos to you!! I'd been thinking about this for a while and was a little to embarrassed to ask my coach with everyone else around as I'm at least twice as old as everyone else in my gym. Was glad Sean started these Q&A sessions so thought I'd use it to get the answers I needed. Chok dee my friend
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Are you fighting in a smoker/interclub or actual amateur fight? If it's a smoker/interclub the ref will ensure you finish the fight and even allow a break if you gas. He will also ask you both to tone it down if he feels you are doing to much in the fight. What weight class? That makes a HUGE difference. As I said above i had my first amateur fight at 47 and fight at 90kg (200lbs heavyweight). At that weight the guys are slower, gas faster but hit much harder. I gassed in the 3rd round and lost against a 24 year old opponent.
If you're an orthodox fighter learn to kick with your left leg without doing a switch kick. You can throw inside leg kicks and blast your opponents right arm once you add this to your toolbox. switching will give him time to react but minus the switch the kick is two fast to dodge.
Also learn the Taekwondo version of the push kick. Kwonkicker has a great video on this. It's called the push/stomp kick. it's like a running teep. Learn it and try it during sparring.
Don't forget your angles
Don't worry so much about brain damage. Younger guys can attack your lead leg much easier than getting in close enough to punch you in the face. If you forget to check those leg kicks be prepared not to walk then next day. Good luck!
How did your first fight go?
He must have lost...oh well