Comments on: Muay Thai is Now Just a Business http://talkmuaythai.com/muay-thai-business/ All things to do with Muay Thai Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:44:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Jo http://talkmuaythai.com/muay-thai-business/comment-page-1/#comment-59 Jo Mon, 13 Apr 2009 06:35:07 +0000 http://talkmuaythai.com/?p=43#comment-59 I think that people betting on Muay Thai fighters goes way back. Money makes the world go round. Since Muay Thai has gone International, more people want to come to Thailand to learn from the Thai people. At least I did. I never wanted to train to fight in the ring. I did it to learn the techniques and get in shape. According to the article, that Tom posted in his article, the spiritual side is still being celebrated in Thailand. Alex Tsui, a Muay Thai master from Hong Kong, said 'Nai Khanomtom' (Thai youth who beat the odds with his strong spirit and boxing skill), was a key symbol for everyone, not just Muay Thai fans. Although an underdog, he never gave up on life or fighting. This embodies the universal spirit. I think that people betting on Muay Thai fighters goes way back. Money makes the world go round. Since Muay Thai has gone International, more people want to come to Thailand to learn from the Thai people. At least I did. I never wanted to train to fight in the ring. I did it to learn the techniques and get in shape.

According to the article, that Tom posted in his article, the spiritual side is still being celebrated in Thailand.

Alex Tsui, a Muay Thai master from Hong Kong, said ‘Nai Khanomtom’ (Thai youth who beat the odds with his strong spirit and boxing skill), was a key symbol for everyone, not just Muay Thai fans. Although an underdog, he never gave up on life or fighting. This embodies the universal spirit.

]]> By: Stack1 http://talkmuaythai.com/muay-thai-business/comment-page-1/#comment-57 Stack1 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:43:34 +0000 http://talkmuaythai.com/?p=43#comment-57 Wong and Lin are basically going to take money and attention wherever they can get it. The MMA factor I don't think bears much attention until the camps get known for it. At the moment training in a camp in Thailand is notable for their excellence in Muay Thai and not an awesome BJJ skill you can pick up there. I think to an extent the criticism that Muay Thai is losing some spiritual ground and roots is valid. But as you said people need to pay bills and eat. It's just a matter of maintaining a balance with your integrity in tact. Wong and Lin are basically going to take money and attention wherever they can get it. The MMA factor I don’t think bears much attention until the camps get known for it. At the moment training in a camp in Thailand is notable for their excellence in Muay Thai and not an awesome BJJ skill you can pick up there.

I think to an extent the criticism that Muay Thai is losing some spiritual ground and roots is valid. But as you said people need to pay bills and eat. It’s just a matter of maintaining a balance with your integrity in tact.

]]> By: Dennis http://talkmuaythai.com/muay-thai-business/comment-page-1/#comment-53 Dennis Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:00:13 +0000 http://talkmuaythai.com/?p=43#comment-53 I think there's a difference in talking about Muay Thai as a sport/business, and Muay Thai as an art form/tradition. It's not necessary to pit one against the other, and like you said, it's a choice for the guy training. I think there’s a difference in talking about Muay Thai as a sport/business, and Muay Thai as an art form/tradition. It’s not necessary to pit one against the other, and like you said, it’s a choice for the guy training.

]]> By: Tom http://talkmuaythai.com/muay-thai-business/comment-page-1/#comment-52 Tom Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:36:20 +0000 http://talkmuaythai.com/?p=43#comment-52 Haha. Fairtex. They do their best to be associated with as much famous names as possible. Judging from Jack's fight video... I don't think anyone can really lose to slow kicks like that. Haha. Fairtex. They do their best to be associated with as much famous names as possible. Judging from Jack’s fight video… I don’t think anyone can really lose to slow kicks like that.

]]> By: Jo http://talkmuaythai.com/muay-thai-business/comment-page-1/#comment-51 Jo Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:31:02 +0000 http://talkmuaythai.com/?p=43#comment-51 I trained at Fairtex for three weeks. I was told all about when Jack trained there. It may have been a set up for him winning. He also spent time in a detox program before he went into Muay Thai, and that helped him with his weight loss. Good for him though. I trained at Fairtex for three weeks. I was told all about when Jack trained there. It may have been a set up for him winning. He also spent time in a detox program before he went into Muay Thai, and that helped him with his weight loss. Good for him though.

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