The ego is the biggest hurdle. You'll think you have it under control and it'll leer it's head in all kinds of ways, unconsciously. But the healthier your ego, alongside discipline and the magic ingredient: passion can help someone improve with leaps and bounds. "Talent create's it's own opportunities. But passion can create it's own talents." -Bruce Lee
@@Muaythaiventura When it comes to fighting, a little arrogance is alright but confidence turns into arrogance when someone's confidence exceeds their competence.
Hey bro, I am Jabar from england and i have been watching you for almost 5 years. I love your videos and i wanted to tell you this for a really really long time. Your camera is not straight lil bozo. Stop making video's if your camera isnt even straight. This says something about you doesnt it? Do you want to tell us something? Are u coming out of the closet? Gayboy? trans? Bi? is you one of those wappies who cry on the internet about the "transgenocide" this is utter onzin gozer. Nihau gozer. Please stop making videos because you arent going anywhere with these stupid camera angles. Merry christmas brother ;)
This has nothing to do with us and everything to do with a guy who is brain dead that is in no way affiliated with us. The comments never cease to amaze me on the lack of empathy for people in situations like this. I hope it never happens to you or someone close to you.
I lost my Fairtext SP7s last week and had them for at least 7 years. Did not really spar much till like 2 years ago. They were amazing. Decided to say fuck it try out Hayabusa after reading and checking out aging guards. First impression of the T3 LX in crimson was VERY disappointing. They were fucking flat dawg. When I put them one they are so wide it’s ridiculous. They need breaking in. They have NO sense of solidity. Wish I had gotten the Top Kings instead or another Fairtext. But I did spar with them, and dam they were every thing they were advertised as. I never had to adjust them at all which is one of main reasons I bought them. I guess I’ll give ‘em a chance
that's awesome! You'll have a blast - what kind of experience are you looking for there? I'm glad you found the information useful, here is the link to the audio version of part 1: www.buzzsprout.com/607621/10139412
@@yehonatanwexler that's beautiful - I highly suggest you hit Bangkok for that to get the most out of your training time. Do you have any camps in mind?
AND.... one thing you kinda left out but you only had so much time... is that the sport of Muay Thai is exactly that Muay Thai. It MUST represent. From the beginning and not go the way of the Money grab children's tournament. Muay Thai is not semi contact on a mat. It is grossly misleading beginning fighters to believe that they have actual Muay Thai skills or experience. This is a dangerous false sense of well-being. This is clearly evidenced by the quality of the fighters that we've seen coming up through these new fight recitals over the past few years. It really is shameful to the sport and so so many have gone the money grab/dancing school recital model and then when a newbee fighter faces a real fighter... well, it usually doesn't turn out well. I believe, and it is only my belief. I speak for nobody else but myself, however, many other agree that this is actually hurting our beloved sport of Muay Thai although it may help gyms sell more memberships. How are we ever going to train and groom world championship level fighters if their "flight for life" type reflexes which are necessary for REAL Muay Thai, are slowed and dulled. This needs to stop. I believe that sponsors need to step up in the Muay Thai community and SPONSOR the Venue, the Ambulances, the Doctors and a Regulating Body that upholds real Muay Thai Standards. Frankly, with this trajectory... it's crumbling bro. Grow and sponsor fighters. Gyms and gym owners get together and form something that upholds and respects the sport. Maybe we need a rethink here. Just my thoughts. Chris Gregory VoiceOfTheRing Muay Thai and Kickboxing/Boxing and MMA Announcer for 32 years.
What do you think about steel cups that you don’t have to tie with a string? I mean the ones that are built with jockstraps like the benza steel cup with jockstrap? Search it on google and tell me please. I don’t like to tie the string.
I have my preferences after almost 2 decades in the sport. I work as professional ring official, instructor and former pro fighter. Fairtex, twins, sandee, topking, etc are all made in Thailand. I don’t really get your comment but just trying to give you context. Hope you have a good day. ✌️
@@anthonyhill5183 unfortunately a lot of people don’t understand the quality differences (you obviously do) which is why I made the video. 🙇♂️✌️ But I’ll keep passing on Yokkao- I like what they do to promote the sport just not a fan of their gear. Fairtex thai pads, twins shin guards, sandee gloves. That’s my kit 🤜🤛
Growth can go the other way really fast, like Pride. But no debt is good, the only worry is that they are no longer a Singapore company, but a Cayman Island company. Not sure how fight contracts are protected in the Cayman Island@@Muaythaiventura
@@steve5nash I miss Pride so I feel ya - Yeah no debt is good but they have a lot of assets that can drag down I'm sure. Interesting to hear about the Cayman Island thing. Thanks for sharing this!
They make great gear - I don't have personal experience with the shinguards but their gloves & focus mitts are some of my favorite. I'd give it a try as it's a durable brand!
Hey thanks for the comment - here is the full episode here on RU-vid: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MKqJuN41ezc.htmlsi=dwSoIREQ0z3Ug8QS Also available on all podcast platforms 🤙
I can see that for sure - but for striking at high intensity, you need striking specific shinguards. MMA people do stand up only rounds, use them then.
Hey @ChefNutter - thanks for your question and that's great you listen to the podcast! If you have any questions - you can always submit via our question form at podcast.puumuaythai.com Yokkao makes decent stuff, it's not my favorite but they've gotten better over the years. I prefer the time-tested brands that have been around and have a proven track record. Yokkao is getting there but not quite there yet - maybe in a couple of more years. They are a heck of a lot better than the generic sanabul, better than Hayabusa as well.
Hey, thanks for the reply. I ended up going with Yokkao Matrix gloves/shins. They had 30% off and being leather/hand made in Thailand I think I will be happy. Gloves are pillows and the shin guards are solid from the research I did. If i'm ever feeling social I shoot you a email.. Keep up the good work and thanks for the free audio book of your training program to prepare for a fight. @@Muaythaiventura
Hi Jonathan & fellow MT practitioners, Jonathan, you’ve got me WORRIED, man! I’ve been using Hayabusa’s T3 full back shin guards ($170 Canadian) for 1 year (drills 2x/week). I haven’t used any other shin guards, so I have no basis of comparison. I’ve hit shin-on-shin Hard a few times, & it’s a dull pain, which dissipates (normal?). Moderate impacts I don’t feel. Construction on these Hayabusa T3s seem good. Materials are decent. Padding is thick & adequate (Maybe?). Tops of feet are well covered, even toes. Fit is slightly clunky, but tolerable (I Wish companies made Custom-measured shin pads!!) Even With a full back stretch sleeve, and a Velcro strap under the knee, I STILL have to push the Foot pads back into place at times. (I chose the Hyb T3 specifically BECAUSE on the back sleeve …. I figured they wouldn’t move at all …. Nope….the feet still move a bit.... the shins stay in place, though)….I seem to have good mobility in them, & can get kicks off relatively quickly. *** JONATHAN, Will I need new shinguards for Intense Sparring (fight camp) ?? The T3 is advertised for Muay Thai and MMA ….. MMA fighters deliver muay Thai-style kicks, so wouldn’t the Hyb T3 perform OK ?? (…. I guess I’ll find out soon enough ?? !!! ) IF I need to buy another pair, at least they’ll all be Cheaper than Hayabusa…. (Rival $150, Fairtex $100-120, Venum $100, etc., all in Canadian $$). Good luck to you all in your training : ))
Hey these are all great points! So for shin to shin it should t be too bad with good quality shin guards. But shin to knee? It will feel how you described no matter what 🤣👍 As you described “clunky” is awkward to move around in. I’d highly suggest looking at other shin guards, particularly a thai brand. Combat corner makes some great equipment as well and they ship out of Milwaukee I believe. I make these videos in hopes people see it before they dish out their hard earned cash for equipment that is heavily marketing (like Hayabusa) but isn’t necessarily the best bang for your Buck…. Or just not even the best quality. I wouldn’t stress too much about the protective properties in particular but the comfort, ease of movement (I could argued that’s a safety thing to prevent injuries), and overall durability are what you want. Fairtex, Topking Twins (they have new logo/branding due to IP issue here in USA now), Combat Corner & InFightStyle are the brands I’d look at and recommend to anyone.
i use these types of shin guards every day.. not a problem bros yappin for no reason yeah they don’t have the best padding but they don’t move an inch during sparring.
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Yokkao makes decent stuff now - wasn't always the case - but I'll tell you, the stuff being made by big brands in Thailand isn't made to last like it used to be. They realized if shinguards last too long, then you don't buy again. So choose wisely.
Muay Thai 😊 also known as "The Art of Eight Limbs", a traditional martial art and national sport of Thailand that has its roots in ancient Thai military training and was developed as a form of unarmed combat that utilizes fists, elbows, knees, shins, and feet for strikes. I so need this
DIAMOND cups aren't good either - they don't offer the same protection as steel cups. This comes with working as a professional ring official, former pro fighter, and instructor - in the industry for 16+ years. Though, they are better than the regular McDonalds cup - but might as well just bite in and get the Thai Steel Cup! It will save you...
@@Muaythaiventura Diamond cup is really good. Stays in place and absorbs a lot better a hit. There’s no way a knee or kick can make the hard shell of the diamond cup to deform. Steel cups protect good but Diamond cup is really a superior and more advanced product. Steel cups are medieval and can’t absorb much of the hit. Also very unconfortable.
@@MasterBlasta I’ve officiated 1000+ bouts as a referee, not to mention as a coach and fighter, and I’ll respectfully disagree based on what I’ve seen during this time. That’s a lot of volume to see what works and what doesn’t. Not saying you’re wrong but that’s why I made this conclusion.
Venom elites over everything. I have thick boy calves so i appreciate the really thick overlay straps rather than hook and loop that don't always fit and no metal rings to catch you on calf kicks.
Terrible product and shinguard - especially for the price point! That's literelly the same style shinguard in the thumbnail that has "X" over it. Do not buy.
@@monkoko6441 they're overpriced, bulky, and not made for high intensity striking. They do make some decent gloves though depending on the models they have.
@@Muaythaiventura i am fine with that they are not very slim, I have also heard that they are very lightweight comfortable and sit on very well. Is it the size that makes them not meant for intense sparring?
@@monkoko6441 by intense, I mean you're kicking more in Muay Thai than in MMA my friend. They aren't made with good materials that will offer best protection, durability, and movement, as something that's made specifically for striking.
