Phuket's Legendary Fitness Street 🇹🇭

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  • čas přidán 2. 05. 2023
  • It's been over 10 years that I've been back to Soi Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand and wow have things changed. There are so many new gyms, supplement shops and businesses catered to them, people have started to refer to the soi as Fitness Street. Take a look to see how it looks nice, verses what things were like in 2010 when I was living and training there.
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Komentáře • 88

  • @imaginaryuser
    @imaginaryuser Před rokem +7

    That was really cool and fun to see your historical footage. You had dreams and goals back then, and in a relatively short amount of time it all changed and look where you are now!

  • @dougsmuaythai
    @dougsmuaythai Před rokem +8

    Great to see you back at Muay Thai. Amazing how far Muay Thai tourism has grown from when I first went to Thailand in 1984.

  • @CallieMasters5000
    @CallieMasters5000 Před rokem +20

    I think the "She's 46!" refers to Johnny's waistline in inches. 😂

  • @northernstar4811
    @northernstar4811 Před rokem +4

    That English lady looked in great shape. Very, very fit.

  • @tompa86lindberg
    @tompa86lindberg Před rokem +2

    This is so heartwarming in so many ways. Thanks for the video!

  • @doridez1647
    @doridez1647 Před rokem +4

    Excellent video Johnny!!!really enjoyed this one 👍 👌

  • @jepolch
    @jepolch Před rokem +1

    Johnny, I really enjoyed this video because you were so happy and excited to revisit your old muay thai stomping grounds and Tony's restaurant. Have fun!

  • @england8331
    @england8331 Před rokem +2

    Awesome walk down memory lane

  • @mr.g1683
    @mr.g1683 Před rokem +1

    Sir wonderful video content. To hear you takes us through the history of this place and your personal connection. Plus cool hearing your voice at the younger years and seeing you at them young years. Hope you make more of these history videos of places you been at 10- years or long before..

  • @danielcargill8019
    @danielcargill8019 Před rokem +2

    Awesome gym, we need one of those in the Boston area.

  • @bigbaza30
    @bigbaza30 Před rokem +1

    Awesome video Johnny, enjoyed watching

  • @Brendanno100
    @Brendanno100 Před rokem +2

    This is a great video Johnny, nice memories for you

  • @roseadibpour7766
    @roseadibpour7766 Před rokem +1

    So nice to be able to see Soi Ta-iad again. It's been four years since I've been there and I see the changes therefore I can only imagine how you feel. Great video.

  • @irmakalember3709
    @irmakalember3709 Před rokem +1

    That lady looks great. Johhyn it’s never too late to join again ans to become healthy.

  • @mixalis6168
    @mixalis6168 Před rokem +2

    You spend enough time in tiger, for trainer to always remember you, i trained in Bkk, and did not see my trainer until 15 years later, as gym closed down and he retired.. I bumped into him at a market and at 70 came of and hugged me, calling my name ! 10 years, 7 full time, and 3 on and off, awesome ! Unit 27 opened in 2011!

  • @flysky6248
    @flysky6248 Před rokem +2

    Thanks Johnny,another great content from Thailand.

  • @bigmil1
    @bigmil1 Před 11 měsíci

    Wow cant believe you went back..i drove down that street last year and its crazy how much its developed.

  • @JJ-lq1lg
    @JJ-lq1lg Před rokem

    Literally heading here next month so perfect timing

  • @pepe4rock
    @pepe4rock Před rokem +1

    What a cool Video, so enthusiastic about the past.....top-class!

  • @Leo-lj6vs
    @Leo-lj6vs Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing your life Johnny. Reminds me of the time I did Muay with my teacher Sakat. It was a great experience and Thai people are lovely.

  • @davidomalley926
    @davidomalley926 Před rokem +2

    Super video, the nostalgia was palpable.

    • @JohnnyFD
      @JohnnyFD  Před rokem

      I had to look up that word, but thanks! It was exactly how I was trying to show it. "(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible, able to be touched or felt."

  • @garryc8744
    @garryc8744 Před rokem

    Great footage Johnny, do you remember prethemps muay thai gym in Rawai back in 2010?

  • @shakpro4296
    @shakpro4296 Před rokem +5

    Wow, Johnny looked different back then. You NEED to trim down. Shred weight.

    • @sonicmoj1
      @sonicmoj1 Před rokem +1

      Not when he's eating every 5 minutes and downing Long Islands.

  • @Gemelli2906
    @Gemelli2906 Před rokem +1

    Theres an american lady named Lily who has a youtube channel, she lives in thailand and has a restaurant.

  • @jaypee7440
    @jaypee7440 Před rokem

    Finally a quality video

  • @Bighugz75
    @Bighugz75 Před rokem +1

    that was awesome when your trainer saw you

  • @gazmix589
    @gazmix589 Před rokem +2

    Lovely lady from my city of Sheffield @3:21

  • @korallrev3497
    @korallrev3497 Před rokem +1

    i actually watched your old fights here on YT and i always thought what happend to that haha! You should do a session again

  • @stevegorel
    @stevegorel Před 7 měsíci +1

    Hi J,
    I was wondering if you know some places in phuket (fitness street maybe?) where they teach children muay thai (my daughter is 5,5), my wife can take fitness classes, and I could do some amateur muay thai for a fit 42 year old who just uses muay thai to stay in shape....
    Kind regards from Belgium

  • @bgd73
    @bgd73 Před rokem +1

    that is really cool to have memories like this, and recorded. I was sized up simply working out at a gym.. I guess I am a boxing shape of a human. LOl.I still am a fan today. I was way too busy. You are big enough, where you don't look 5 ft 11. Psychology by appearance. My grandpa was 5 ft11 3/4 .. worked as a bouncer. Skinny guy with 2x large to cover his shoulders bones.

  • @michaelgarn5330
    @michaelgarn5330 Před rokem +1

    Good to go home again.

  • @MrSchijtzooi
    @MrSchijtzooi Před rokem

    Great !

  • @chrisbos101
    @chrisbos101 Před rokem +3

    Also, use your platform to expose this problem in San Fran. You have a duty to uphold mate.

    • @JohnnyFD
      @JohnnyFD  Před rokem

      Watch my “SF is a Ghost Town” video from my last trip.

    • @chrisbos101
      @chrisbos101 Před rokem +1

      @@JohnnyFD Mate, I follow your channel. I did see it 🙄 But did you do anything about it? If you did can you let us know please 🙂

  • @Lowkicksfordayz
    @Lowkicksfordayz Před rokem +1

    More Muay Thai / mma stuff . I love it ! Imagine a life without it … that’s called hell

  • @jacobsanders9167
    @jacobsanders9167 Před rokem +1

    Johnny always remember always go for the trunk of the tree. Muay Thai has no ranking.

  • @kayflip2233
    @kayflip2233 Před rokem +6

    She looks like 16 years younger than her age. Really good shape. Lots of Brits and Russians love to train Muay Thai in Thailand I find. Also, this rapid development is happening all over SE Asia. I go the Puerto Princesa, Philippines every year and each year it keeps expanding with Western hotel chains, new restaurants and shops and more and more tourists are everywhere. Asia in general is booming with tourism, expat and business demand.

    • @yuryhalim3733
      @yuryhalim3733 Před rokem +1

      Johnny's probably just complimenting her. In my standards, I wouldn't give her a day less than 46

    • @kayflip2233
      @kayflip2233 Před rokem +1

      @@yuryhalim3733 come on at least give her 38. I know 46 year old women that look absolutely wretched. she doesn't look that old.

  • @haakonchristensen2880

    I think you were doing great in the fight you showed clip of, Jhonny. Looks like you had some hard forward punshes 👍

  • @twinlamps
    @twinlamps Před rokem

    Cool seeing your old digs. How did you cope with the heat?!

  • @mr.g1683
    @mr.g1683 Před rokem +1

    Sir what work did you do for income to save and travel when you had first visit Thailand?

    • @JohnnyFD
      @JohnnyFD  Před rokem +1

      I wrote about the savings and moving process in my book “12 weeks in Thailand by Johnny FD.” You can find it on Amazon.

  • @bahionic
    @bahionic Před rokem +1

    Nice liver shot!

  • @cannondale514
    @cannondale514 Před rokem +3

    There's nothing like a trip down memory lane...

  • @khin77ify
    @khin77ify Před rokem +2

    Johnny, I didnt follow you 10 years ago.. but after watching this vid (the Johnny now vs the Johnny 10 yrs ago), I feel old ;) I hope you enjoyed going through this memory lane. Very touched to see you meeting nice folks again after many years!

    • @JohnnyFD
      @JohnnyFD  Před rokem

      You feel old? I felt super old seeing my old self. 😂

  • @ZonDog
    @ZonDog Před rokem +3

    Its nice to visit the past times Johnny! 😊👍♻️

  • @Hamza-xc9kb
    @Hamza-xc9kb Před rokem +1

    Johny you are the BEST STORY TELLER!! I'm feel so happy after I watch your videos

  • @karLcx
    @karLcx Před rokem +2

    you def had some 'straight outta compton' twinge to your accent in those days. lol

  • @bigmil1
    @bigmil1 Před 11 měsíci

    Man tonys looks so different

  • @inquisitvem6723
    @inquisitvem6723 Před rokem

    Just curious..is jiu-jitsu growing there in Thailand?

    • @JohnnyFD
      @JohnnyFD  Před rokem

      It’s always existed, but it’s not huge like MMA or Muay Thai.

  • @brianoc6057
    @brianoc6057 Před rokem

    Wish I would of known you where here iam on the street now

  • @AUSSIEBLOKE76
    @AUSSIEBLOKE76 Před 7 měsíci +1

    It only use to be tony’s and Jaja house top,team is gone now as well

  • @ludfx4yyc403
    @ludfx4yyc403 Před rokem

    💡👍

  • @Lucky14970
    @Lucky14970 Před rokem +1

    I knew you did Muay Thai and everything... But man, like so many of the UFC's world champs and contenders train/have trained at Tiger! How amazing to see how far that gym has come and what it has become! That's so f'n rad that you were there "before it was cool!"
    Do you still ever watch the UFC or want to? I could help you with that if necessary. Anyways man, super cool that you trained at Tiger before it was even known like it is today. I mean for f'n god sakes, Alex Volkanovski trains there when leading up to fights!!

  • @irmakalember3709
    @irmakalember3709 Před rokem

    Hello hello Johhyn how one to get fit. Nice nice. I love fitness. 😂😂😂😂

  • @__hannibaal__
    @__hannibaal__ Před 9 měsíci

    Where these place?

  • @bydeena
    @bydeena Před rokem

    Your kick so fast.

  • @oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078

    Thai ladies never forget a face!! I’ve had some recognize me from years ago and I’m like wow!!

  • @jerrykorolchuk6114
    @jerrykorolchuk6114 Před rokem +1

    Jonny I really like this vedio.

  • @vitaliylyakh
    @vitaliylyakh Před rokem +2

    Johnny you are the beast

  • @DougPoulton
    @DougPoulton Před rokem

    Johnny, you remind me of the MMA fighter Randall "Tex" Cobb. He trained on submarine sandwiches and pitchers of beer and still managed to go 15 rounds with Larry Holmes. In an interview later he said he was starting to wear down Holmes and could have beat him if they went another 10 rounds. He asked Holmes for a rematch and Larry said ABSOLUTELY NOT.

  • @ianwalsh5610
    @ianwalsh5610 Před rokem

    people still remember you johnny awesome you must of made an impression then

  • @1ditorial
    @1ditorial Před rokem

    I am wondering if Johnny's muscly arms are available, just in case someone might be interested in leaning on them!

  • @hokimoki3677
    @hokimoki3677 Před rokem

    Cool video, i have a question, how does it all work if u wanting to fight, do you become a sponsored fighter? Do u still have to pay training fees? Does the gym take a cut of the purse? Thanks bro

    • @JohnnyFD
      @JohnnyFD  Před rokem

      The first fight is always as a paying customer, they may take some fees for hand wraps, cornerman, etc. After that, if they ask you to fight under the gym banner in the future, you can negotiate free training for a cut of the purse, etc.

  • @dermotlynch9779
    @dermotlynch9779 Před rokem

    Johnny ,love the channel ,great content ,love following your journey around the globe ,you should meet up with irish partizan in belarus ,like Bald did ,jesus wept ,love to see both of yous arguing any point . 😢😢😢

  • @amazingukraine.irynagegelska

    Hello Johnny!
    I found your CZcams through Orest Zub channel
    I also have a channel
    It would be nice to meet you one day
    Thank you for support Ukraine ❤

  • @rorybee9482
    @rorybee9482 Před rokem +1

    Джоні - машина ❤ Thanks for sharing!

  • @curiousnomadic
    @curiousnomadic Před rokem +1

    Why do some asian countries have so many dangerous wires tangled all over the place?

    • @JohnnyFD
      @JohnnyFD  Před rokem

      It's just cheapest and easier to wire that way.

  • @jjamericanbulldogsander6718

    Come on Johnny use the helmet you are in the most dangerous place driving a bike in Thailand my advice use it my friend!

    • @JohnnyFD
      @JohnnyFD  Před rokem

      I wear it on the Main Streets, just hit the Soi.

  • @MistyMcLane7985
    @MistyMcLane7985 Před rokem

    Im 47 and move around like a sloth

  • @chrisbos101
    @chrisbos101 Před rokem +8

    What are you actually contributing to your own society mate. Think about it.

    • @JohnnyFD
      @JohnnyFD  Před rokem +2

      Same question to you mate…😂

  • @brianodonnell1664
    @brianodonnell1664 Před rokem

    MMMMMMMAAAATEEEEE!!!! get back ta lanka🍉

  • @Kotiara123
    @Kotiara123 Před rokem +4

    This is actually a great video. Johnny only mentioned Russians once, not every minute or two as usual