I tried Muay Thai for a month...just to write THIS.

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I trained at a Muay Thai gym in Chiang Mai just so I could write this. Huge thank you to Wildcat Muay Thai Gym for the incredible experience: / wildcatmuaythai
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@MelTorrefranca 2 года назад

I post a new video on the 8th day of every month! Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss the next episode.

@sonchik6324 2 года назад

This is so cool!! I’ve been doing Muay Thai for three weeks now. Being a 5’3 girl with no martial arts experience whatsoever and too afraid to even hurt a fly, it was really tough. I used to go to every session with anxiety but I never came back home disappointed or upset. It’s getting easier every day. I really want to push myself further, not only physically but mentally. Thanks for they video, you’re really inspiring!

@MelTorrefranca 2 года назад

Keep it up!!

@matthewsilva5598 2 года назад

That's awesome 👌

@alanismarie5916 2 года назад

Hey how is Muay Thai going?

@sonchik6324 2 года назад

@@alanismarie5916 nice. I just fell sick so I had to skip a bit but I feel like I’m becoming more confident. The only problem is that I still have this psychological barrier on punching people, like I’m afraid to do full force on them even if this force is little. That’s exactly why I want to keep going, to tear down that barrier

@sanaabdulla279 Год назад

did you lose weight?

@isaiahtrevino7794 2 года назад

I really like what Mel commits to, to create the stories she creates. Learning martial arts to understand it more for your story is a true commitment. Keep up the good work Mel and I can’t wait to see how this story comes out!!

@cecemozz 2 года назад

Mel, you are so inspiring. As an aspiring writer, you are definitely the one of the people online that inspire and motivate me (and others). I hope you have a great rest of the week!

@eadgbenis 2 года назад

I love muay thai, been doing it for the past couple years+helping coach at my gym. Recently started messing around with writing about a week ago which led me to your channel, so seeing this was such a cool intersection/coincidence for me given the timing. I hope you stick with it, I'll take this video as a sign to start writing more.

@MelTorrefranca 2 года назад

Crazy coincidence! Good luck with all of your projects :)

@lazerrhino 2 года назад

As someone who was just trying to find some muay thai fights and found your video instead. This is very impressive and I actually really enjoyed this! Not alot of people would go out of there way to do this. Its very smart of you to seek real world experience to boost your writing Edit: After watching more of your videos I just had to subscribe and I'm also going to be reading your book as well.... And well shit, I'm not the brightest 23 year old boy. But you're even starting to inspire me to start writing. So well done, keep the videos comin!

@MelTorrefranca 2 года назад

You literally just made my day

@lazerrhino 2 года назад

@@MelTorrefranca Well shucks, im glad to hear that ☺️ I'm gonna sleep well knowing that I managed to give a lil something back. Cheers!

@nidhiii2 2 года назад

I'm in love with the concept, editing and the overall presentation of this video.❤️✨

@joyeetabiswas3908 2 года назад

As a writer, i've always wanted to have different kinds of experience to help me write about it and i am so happy to see you do that Mel. You truly are an inspiration, 🥺. This trilogy is going to be amazing ❤

@mcdonuts2017 2 года назад

What! My heart just exploded. This is so cool to watch you in action. I can’t wait to get my hands on this book but I’m also glad I didn’t sign up to beta read because I don’t want to have to think about it that critically. 😆 I can already tell it’s going to be incredible!

@jennat.c.287 2 года назад

As a beginner in martial arts, I absolutely LOVED this video! I love your editing style and seeing your train muay thai was super cool (it's something I'd like to try some day...right now I do BJJ). I don't know a whole lot about your Belladonna series but now I am very intrigued. :D

@NathaniaDemecillo 2 года назад

This is so brilliant! Experiencing what your characters go through in the book is an excellent way to write the story. Imagine writing something you have no knowledge of! I'm so glad that you made this decision to experience something and gain knowledge of it and apply it to your book.

@danamoo. 2 года назад

i discovered your channel a few days ago from the music to listen to while reading video. i just ended up subscribing and watching a bunch of your videos AND i just ordered your book called ‘Capsule’ off of amazon, it comes in the mail tomorrow and I AM SO EXCITED to start reading it!!

@MelTorrefranca 2 года назад

Thank you for being here

@anjalidh2010 2 года назад

You're just the most awesome person I have ever known. You try so hard at things. I mean, I love your energy and passion for things you love.

@kayleighhang3447 2 года назад

Amazing video! It’s obvious you put so much hard work into this! Thank you!

@poselikeangels12 2 года назад

This is so dope! As both a writer and someone fairly experienced in Muay Thai (started in high school, I'm 31 now) I love your commitment to research! I've always enjoyed when stories include fighting as a culture and craft that extends beyond just the fight, and when they ground the scenes with body focused sensations (like on days I feel tight, or when my left kick is weirdly better than my right). Really excited to check out your books, keep it up!!!

@Sunyayana 2 года назад

I found your video looking up Muay Thai content. I've been doing this stuff for a while now, and I always enjoy seeing a brand new student jump in. It was really interesting to see your progression from zero, and I'll be sure to use your experience as insights on how to approach and teach new students under me. Now I see you're a writer of dark fiction. Very cool indeed. I'll be sure to check out your work. I hope you continue on the Muay Thai journey, as it's really unlike anything else. You might find that as your body becomes hard and your bones densify, your mind sharper and more predatory, your spirit becomes not only more powerful, but elevated and often kinder and more compassionate.

@MelTorrefranca 2 года назад

Aw I'm so glad to hear that, and thank you for the support :) Yes, I'm still doing Muay Thai at the moment. I have another martial arts video coming on June 8 that I'm so excited about!

@MillieFlorenceAuthor 2 года назад

AHHHH MEL!! I'm so excited about this video series!! This was awesome and I can't wait to see what you come up with next!

@bluemacaroons 2 года назад

Omy gosh this is so cool! I feel like ur editing just keeps getting better and better!

@Tchootch 2 года назад

The ending of the video gave me goosebumps and I don't know why.

@eddieram8282 2 года назад

This video is so inspiring Mel! You improved so much in your muay Thai. It's my favorite video so far. Looking forward to reading your new books. I read Leaving Wishville and it was awesome

@ifalademahluli9682 2 года назад

Mel thanks for this vid. I feel like I'm watching a movie/short flim. Love how u connected with your characters💖

@winterwolf6205 2 года назад

I just read memory minefield and it's amazing it's unexplainable how amazing it is I loved it's really worth reading your books are the best and I really like your channel growth I'm a very old subscriber your my fav author mel. Keep up the good work ♥️♥️♥️♥️

@MelTorrefranca 2 года назад

Thank you!

@BrianMcBrideOfficial 2 года назад

Mel! This is so cool! So proud of you for taking on such a challenge! Can’t wait to hear more about this journey!

@strystyl 2 года назад

This was a really cool idea to see in action. I stumbled onto this video but as a writer myself seeing someone jump all the way into an expletive to add depth to their writing was really dope. Also the video was paced well too. Nice work

@Joyxiee 2 года назад

I FRICKIN LOVE THE ENDING AHHH

@DRW-808 2 года назад

Stumbled across this video. Absolute fair play to you throwing yourself into this! All the best

@lesna5737 2 года назад

I just got goosebumps at the end. I really watch it more than 2 times .

@faded.sk1es196 2 года назад

I'm a teenage girl who's been doing muay thai for a few years and ur dedication to ur writing is very impressive! Keep up the good work :)

@deluge8962 2 года назад

Was watching muay thai stretches and came across this video. Your video is really well made. 😊

@RizztrainingOrder 2 года назад

Happy to see the commitment to your craft, I hope you continue your martial arts journey as well, the benefits to mind and body are numerous and worth it!

@MelTorrefranca 2 года назад

Thank you! I have another martial arts video coming on Wednesday ;)

@RizztrainingOrder 2 года назад

@@MelTorrefranca looking forward to it! I pray that this message finds you well!

@prakhar7042 2 года назад

the editing is amazinggggg

@kittyr 2 года назад

I love how this video is structured oml, your dedication and persistence is really admirable! Your videos are always so engaging I swear-

@shefali9843 2 года назад

Wow I really like the editing style of yours ✨😇

@leowaves7513 2 года назад

This girl is amazing, I stumbled upon her cause I was looking for book writing advice and.. I love her. YOU DESERVE TO BE A POPULAR RU-vidR

@briantellstales 2 года назад

Yeah! I made it in the vid!

@anurfarah 2 года назад

YAY MEL POSTED

@Sincerelyiman 2 года назад

The ending was everything

@rgp7522 6 дней назад

when they started kicking you out of frustration, like a sibling. That reminds me of that toddler trying break the board with his kick but kept failing to understand what the instructor is saying, he even jumped on the board, and just kept doing aah! ahh! hayeeeahhhh!! XD. This Video was funny yet motivating. Thanks..

@hunah444 2 месяца назад

This is cool! Muay Thai is train so hard🇹🇭

@johnadams7145 2 года назад

An impressive video, I’m really excited to read the trilogy when it is released!

@RossSterling 2 года назад

Wow, this video is so incredible Mel! You put so much effort into everything you do and it inspires me on a great level! You have a lot of talent and are doing so much at such a young age, and I know you're going to go even farther in life. I also had so much fun being a beta reader and participating, and I'm excited to see the draft continue to improve until it's published! Thank you for giving me the opportunity!

@MelTorrefranca 2 года назад

Thank you for being a part of this!

@RossSterling 2 года назад

@@MelTorrefranca Of course!

@kuya5000 2 года назад

been following your channel for productivity and writing and was pleasantly surprised to see you doing martial arts!!! super cool to see

@domenicacorral9175 10 месяцев назад

I loveeee the editing in this!! Very cool vid 🕴🏻🫶🏻

@MelTorrefranca 10 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@ly-on1013 2 года назад

that's so awesome i do muay thay in Brazil it's an awesome sport hope u like it a lot.

@MarinaElektra 2 года назад

LOVE LOVE LOVE! You’re an inspiration!

@kongkridakornboonyasurat6501 2 года назад

Am Thai and my english skill is not very well but the thing is I'm feel great when you learn my culter martial art {yeah amd it's very simillar to another contry } and As a writer I relly like how you doing your best for the information that you need for write That's incredible God bless you

@mercyhensley7449 2 года назад

I’m so proud of you!! Keep up the good work.

@xAydenChrisx 2 года назад

Mel’s videos are next level y’all 😌🖐

@darkestnightproductions 2 года назад

Being a beta reader for this book is just absolutely amazing, all of the people there have really good suggestions that make so much sense. I myself am very happy and surprised with the way Mel can write and make the story just feel very real. She’s a true storyteller. I can confirm that you all are going to love Belladonna once it’s here.

@leowaves7513 2 года назад

46K CONGRATS MEL!!

@MMAShredded Год назад

awesome job!!

@mortalkomment8028 2 года назад

You can be proud of yourself! Well done.

@lesna5737 2 года назад

I was waiting for this video 💫😗

@caramelgirl6962 2 года назад

You are wonderful, it's an honor to be a subscriber to your chanel

@daveslater2858 Год назад

Thank you that was a joy to watch , when it comes to any techinques like the jump push learn with your opposite side first to create a much stronger neural plasticity pattern " in short the mind and body connection " Then learning with your dominate side will be five times more easier. Even this message is a few months late good luck on your final goals 🙂

@MelTorrefranca 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for the tips!

@ernestamar8885 2 года назад

Hope you continue to train. 🙏

@tonykaewmanee5348 2 года назад

Yes the first week or two I get sore muscle, cardio is the most important, you need to have good cardio to learn more and to keep going, then skills and techniques will come along.

@seulgi1211 2 года назад

Just a while ago, I learned that to be better in giving the image of what you want to convey in writing is to know it yourself. how it feels, how you experienced it, etc. then I saw you actually go out of your way to know it yourself "how".

@birblover6782 2 года назад

As a fellow writer who does a sport very similar to Muay Thai, this was so much fun to watch you learn and improve!! Have u done any sparring yet?? :P

@ninjamaster7724 6 месяцев назад

Joy looks like she has never experienced a moment of joy in her life.

@Maruwane 2 года назад

this was amazing !! keep going !!

@imtotallynotblaze 2 года назад

You're so inspiring, I'm thinking of writing my own book and I'm 10!

@tombotzero6253 2 года назад

Man you're like a method writer. Good stuff 🤙

@ethanol26 2 года назад

Haven’t even watched the video yet but I can tell it’s gonna be great ❤️

@micahwiley9254 2 года назад

ur pretty cool lol. edits lowkey funny too... specifically the swollen throat edit

@WawanIhwaniMediaCentre 2 года назад

So inspiring this video, really !

@JamoJobs 2 года назад

Very cool! I'll have to check out your book.

@shafiqrahman7769 2 года назад

Beautiful Video Editing 🔥🔥

@EmilBlueMan 2 года назад

I love doing Muay Thai, but I don’t skip rope. The only thing I have issues doing. Other than that I love Muay Thai very great martial arts to learn.

@giada20 Год назад

I really liked this video :)

@rainmyst Год назад

Respect

@evelynortega4012 10 месяцев назад

Today I start my first sesión I’m a little nervous I’m 44 years old and I want to get in shape and become more healthy ❤

@MelTorrefranca 10 месяцев назад

Congratulations on getting started!! I’m still doing Muay Thai today and it’s definitely improved my everyday mood and health 10x. I hope you love it too!

@Zero-Wolf 2 года назад

This is really cool. I was just checking out boxing and muay thai fights and your vid showed up. I'm not your target audience but it was an interesting watch.

@collin613 2 года назад

This is such a cool video!

@cringeyidiotterry 2 года назад

3:59 WOAH, NICE HIGH KICK (YOU GOT REALLY GOOD)

@solikeguyz 4 месяца назад

4:27 kicked her butt looooool 🤣🤣🤣

@emperor8716 2 года назад

omg how funny, im also researching muay thai for a story im writing 😂 edit: lol Nuk is funny

@Wolfsbane909 Год назад

you should buy an click counter, so you can keep count how many kicks you swing. then condition yourself only an minutes rest in between as official bout will give you twice as much rest period in between bouts. after 60 seconds you should have recovered 30% of your total strength. so you wanna train for that quick burst KO rather than have it go to an decision.

@ryanr2986 Год назад

Love Muay Thai and great editing and production thats a sub from me

@na_rator 2 года назад

That's pretty cool!

@Prodigyfer 2 года назад

This was a nice video. Keep it up

@faisalmohammed5167 2 года назад

I'm 17 and I'm writing a book too. Got any advice?

@stemstudentph9246 2 года назад

Is great that you get to feel what your "characters" are going through but if you want realistic fight scenes then its better to watch some muay thai fights theres tons in youtube. My suggestion to learn the jump teep is dont move forward when starting out. Start with the basics just the stationary teep and work from there.

@zachariahs.1112 2 года назад

I will be in Thailand this summer. I will also train muay thai

@shredvansshredquarters 2 года назад

Is that piano piece at the end of the video your composition?

@nadiaisghost Год назад

4:13 I'm sorry but this entire sequence had me laughing 😭

@ZeroThree31 2 года назад

Come train at the gym I train at 🙂. The JiuJitsu there is much much much better than the Muay Thai classes, so I train on my own or with partners. We need more nerdy, “boring” people there 🤓🥰