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MTG #002: Why You DON'T Need a Gym to Train Like a Fighter

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:41:00 -0700

In this podcast episode, we'll discuss why you don't need a gym to train like a fighter. Learn how to incorporate Muay Thai techniques into your workout routine from the comfort of your own home. Tune in now!

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MTG #001: Oooooweeeee... I'm Back!

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:30:00 -0700

Alright…We’re back!

It’s been a minute—so if you’re still subscribed or somehow found your way here again, I appreciate you.

Welcome (or welcome back) to The Muay Thai Guy Podcast—I’m Sean Fagan, aka The Muay Thai Guy.

I’m a retired pro fighter, amateur champion, coach, content creator, and full-time martial artist. I spent years living and training in Thailand, built an online brand around Muay Thai, and now I coach people all over the world—whether it’s training, mindset, or building a business rooted in this lifestyle.

And if you’re new here—this podcast is where I share the raw, unfiltered side of the fight life. Not just the training, but the stuff that Muay Thai teaches you about life, discipline, confidence, business, and becoming someone you’re proud of.

So yeah… this is the official comeback episode. Let’s catch up.

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MTG 106: Vegan Nak Muay Angela Chang Talks Living and Training at Sitsongpeenong in Thailand

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 02:30:00 -0700

It’s very rare when someone is willing to take a leap of faith and pursue their Muay Thai dreams full on, but Angela Chang took that leap and ended up living, training and fighting out of Sitsongpeenong Gym in Thailand.

Angela is one of the new writers for Muay Thai Guy and has been putting out quality articles about the training in Thailand. Not only that, but she’s been able to get interviews with top fighters like Sittichai and Dechsakda from Sitsongpeenong which have been awesome.

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MTG 105: Ognjen Topic Discusses Differences Of Training/Fighting in Thailand

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 04:00:00 -0700

When you fight top tier competition in stadiums like Lumpinee, Rajadamnern and MAX Muay Thai, you're bound to become an absolute savage... and that's exactly what Ognjen Topic has done.

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MTG 104: Training Chat With WBC Champ Brett Hlavacek from The Wat

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 04:30:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 104

Ever since I first started in Muay Thai, Brett Hlavacek's name was one that I recognized early on. He was one of the top dogs who trained under the great Kru Phil Nurse from The Wat, so I knew whenever I watched him I would be in for a treat. With his powerful roundhouses, calm composure and deadly counter skills, it was always fun to watch him fight.

Now Brett holds the WBC belt and has been racking up wins both locally in NYC as well as abroad. On top of that he will also be hosting the new Nak Muay Nation training camp in July and is looking to fight at one of Thailand's top promotions like MAX Muay Thai or Super Muay Thai. We talk about his upcoming trip plus much more including:

How his start in Taekwondo eventually led to his love for Muay Thai.
Why he decided to start competing at the early age of 12.
How the Muay Thai scene was much different when he was growing up in the sport.
His decision to move to NYC to train full-time under Phil Nurse at The Wat.
What made him want to pursue Muay Thai as a career rather than a traditional job his parents wanted.
What his past experiences in Thailand have been like and what he expects in his upcoming trip.
How he's developed into a coach and trainer throughout his years at The Wat.
What he and Kru Nurse look for when bringing up young fighters.
How he develops young fighters through training, interclubs and demo fights.
Why as he's gotten older he's decided to cut less weight for his fights.
And much, MUCH more!

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MTG 103: Living The Muay Thai Life with Pro Fighter D.J Miller

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 30 May 2016 04:00:00 -0700

The Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 103

Totally dedicating your life to Muay Thai can be a difficult thing to do, especially with it being so difficult to make a living. But the lack of extrinsic reward doesn't deter fighters like Nak Muay Nation sponsored fighter, D.J. Miller from creating a lifestyle that allows him immerse himself in the sport.

The first day D.J. stepped foot in a Muay Thai gym, he knew that Muay Thai was going to be a big part of his life. Since then he's had over 30 amateur fights, 12 championship belts and is off to a solid start in his professional career. I had a chance to talk with D.J. about his career including things like:

How the movie "The Protector" peaked his curiosity about Muay Thai.
Why even as a high school wrestler and experienced grappler, he chooses to stay away from MMA and focus solely on Muay Thai.
How his location makes it hard for him to get fights as both an amateur and a pro.
Why he chose to fight in so many Muay Thai tournaments throughout the states.
The ups and downs of his career and how he was able to overcome a tough KO loss.
Why he thinks Muay Thai needs more personality to grow in the U.S.
How he able to train in small spurts throughout the entire day with his job.
Why he takes it on himself to coach and lead a team of fighters.
How he's able to balance training his team and training himself.
His thoughts on weight cutting and why he would rather go up in weight than cut weight.
And much, much more!

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MTG 102: Tiffany Van Soest Talks GLORY, MMA and Dinosaurs

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Sat, 21 May 2016 04:30:00 -0700

The Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 102

Tiffany Van Soest is making HUGE waves in the combat sports world. Besides being a top level Muay Thai champion, she is hoping to also become a champion in GLORY kickboxing and Invicta MMA. We talk about all of that plus MUCH more in this weeks podcast, including:

Why the two words "who cares" helps her simplify things and lessen the pressure before fights.
What her preparation (mentally and physically) was like prior to her GLORY debut.
How she adjusted her game to fit the kickboxing style (hint: she didn't do much).
How she handles all the hype of all the media attention while being the first female fighter on GLORY.
Her decision to move to Bali and why it's been a great change of pace.
What a day in the life is like living and training in Bali.
What her favorite dinosaur is and why (it's a herbivore).
How long she's been training MMA and why she decided to make the move
What changes she plans on making in her striking when fighting MMA.
Her plans and goals for the near future.
And much MUCH more!

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MTG 101: Ashley Nichols Talks Training at Kaewsamrit and Reviving Her Passion

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Sun, 1 May 2016 04:00:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 101

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At one point or another, a majority of fighters have a lull in their career due to school, work and other life priorities. Ashley Nichols was at this point and had taken a year off from competing until she had the opportunity to fight Tiffany Van Soest for the Lion Fight title in early 2016.

With that fight, her passion for fighting Muay Thai was revived. With a new sense of purpose, she decided to take the leap to move to Thailand to train at Kaewsamrit gym and pursue her Muay Thai career full on. We discuss how she came to this decision plus more including:

How she initially got involved in boxing and other combat sports at the age of 15.
What it was like finding fights in Canada early on in her amateur career.
Why her and her team made it a point to compete at multiple tournaments to gain experience.
How her fight with Tiffany Van Soest was a huge factor in reviving her passion for fighting.
How she came to the decision to travel to Thailand to train full time.
What the training atmosphere is like at Kaewsamrit gym.
What a typical day in the life is like training in the heat of Thailand.
Why she feels it's important to keep a training and personal journal.
Her goals and aspirations for her Thailand stay as well as the rest of her career.
And much more!

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MTG 100: Vegan Fighter Victor Saravia Shares His Inspiring Story

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 07:37:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast – Episode 100

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Victor Saravia has quite the story to tell.

At a young age Victor was involved with gangs in Los Angeles and could've easily gone down the wrong path. Fortunately, after getting in trouble with the law and almost being sent off to juvy, he was able to change the direction of his life and become one of the most talked about prospects in Muay Thai today.

I had the chance to chat with this beast of a fighter and learn more about how he's been able to overcome adversity and avoid bad thanks to his family, friends and teammates at Muay Thai America gym in California. We chat about his career, training methods and much more including:

How he grew up in a bad neighborhood and used to fight his friends for money.
Why he decided to get out of the bad situations he was in and change his life for the better.
How football played a huge role in teaching him respect, discipline and work ethic
What a typical day of training is like for him.
Why he decided to turn pro after 15 amateur fights.
Why he eats a vegan diet and how it's affected both his mental clarity and physical fitness.
His goals for his career and why he wants to be one of the best ever.
Thoughts on his last fight against Daniel McGowan where he lost via cut.
How he needed some time off after that fight to reset, reflect and refocus on his goals.
And much, MUCH more.

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MTG 099: Muay Thai Chat with Marcus Oakley of Goblin Muay Thai

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 07:30:00 -0800

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 99

One of the most passionate, outspoken people I've come across online has got to be Marcus Oakley.

Going by the pen name Charlie Hustle, he has written a number of posts for Muay Thai Guy and has started a number of conversations about the sport that are crucial to it's growth and exposure. From his "Top 10 Most Influential Fighters" to the "Curious Case of the Phantom Casual Fan Offensive in Muay Thai", Marcus always has a unique perspective to share and that's why I had to get him on the podcast!

We talk a variety of topics including:

How he got his start in Muay Thai after watching Blood Sport and seeing Tong Po.
How he initially wanted to train for himself but gradually fell in love with coaching.
Why he decided to open up his own space and the challenges he's faced doing so.
The differences between fancy, high-tech gyms to the old school, bare bone gyms.
His thoughts on the fight scene in the midwest and how it's hard to find quality gyms to train at.
Why women competing in combat sports is such a big thing for him (hint, he has 3 sisters)
What's it like teaching and coaching his significant other.
His thoughts on the gyms who don't allow their students to train at other gyms.
What is means to be a "true" martial artist.
And much, much more!

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MTG 098: Fight Hypnosis and The Unconscious Mind with Joshua Manuel

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 08:48:00 -0800

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 98

As a fighter and competitive athlete, the power of the mind can NOT be overlooked.

We all know the saying "Fighting is 90% mental and 10% physical", but how often do we take the time to actually train our minds? If the mental side is such a crucial aspect to your success as a fighter, why aren't you having mental training sessions where you optimize your thought process, memory, focus and emotion?

Fighters are becoming aware of how important it is to train the mind, and that's where guys like Joshua Manuel come into play. Joshua is a fight hypnotist who specializes in helping fighters train their unconscious mind to eliminate doubt/anxiety and replace it with confidence/focus. In our interview we cover a whole range of topics including:

What initially drew him into wanting to learn more about hypnosis.
What type of benefits are expected after being hypnotized.
How he deals with skeptics and people who are hesitant to believe in this type of work.
Why he likes to work with competitive fighters and help them optimize their mind.
What the main objective of a fight hypnotist is.
How to pick a fight hypnotist and what to look for to avoid frauds.
The process in which fight hypnosis has become his career and how he went about pursuing it.
Some key techniques and concepts that he uses when doing coaching sessions.
And much, much more!

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MTG 097: 2x Caged Muay Thai Champion, Chris "AK 47" Bradford

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Sun, 6 Dec 2015 08:40:00 -0800

Muay Thai Guy Podcast – Episode 97

: Chris Bradford performing the ceremonial Wai Kru. Photo by W.L. Photography

Chris Bradford is a Muay Thai veteran who has been in the ring dozens of times against tough, game opponents. But he says that strapping on 4oz MMA gloves and stepping into a steel cage is quite a different feeling than fighting with the traditional 8oz boxing gloves in a ring... and I tend to believe him.

In this episode of the Muay Thai Guy podcast, Chris and I discuss his career, his retirement and what his goals are now that he's decided to step into the ring. We cover a wide variety of topics including:

How he got his start in martial arts in Kyokushin Karate and then eventually graduated to Muay Thai.
What is was like stepping into the cage for the first time with MMA gloves and how the feeling differs from a regular fight.
How he changed his game plan to fit the Caged Muay Thai style and why that was important to his success.
The feeling of losing a world title fight and how he was able to overcome the defeat.
His biggest triumph over a tough Thai fighter, Waytharan Sitsongpeenong that no one thought he could beat.
What it's like training fighters and training himself at the same time, and how it eventually lead to his retirement.
Why and how he decided to start the Prestige Fight Series promotion.
How he's able to balance all these different areas of his life.
And much, MUCH more.

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Chris Bradford's KO of Waytharan Sitsongpeenong

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MTG 096: UK's 19 Year Old Muay Thai Prodigy, Daniel McGowan

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 5 Oct 2015 06:49:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 95

In this episode of The Muay Thai Guy Podcast, I chat with UK's current #1 ranked Bantamweight (53.5 Kg/117 lbs.), Daniel McGowan. At only 19 years of age, Daniel has accomplished quite a bit for such a young farang in the sport. Besides being the youngest foreign fighter to win at legendary Rajadamnern Stadium, Daniel is also the first foreign fighter to ever get fully sponsored by Petchyindee Academy in Bangkok.

We discuss his evolution in the sport and a variety of other topics including:

How he initially got into the sport after starting off in other martial arts like Taekwondo.
What it was like growing up fighting when all of his schoolmates were focused on other sports.
When his first trip to Thailand was and how often he travels and trains there.
How he got sponsored by Petchyindee Academy in Bangkok.
What a typical day of training is like in Thailand compared to back in the UK.
What it was like balancing training full-time with other priorities like school.
His thoughts on his recent loss to Romie Adanza at the last Lion Fight card.
How he game plans and prepares both mentally and physically before a fight.
And much, much more!

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MTG 095: Fighting Depression and Returning To The Ring with Jay Matias

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 06:56:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 95

Professional fighter and podcaster Jay Matias has had his fair share of ups and downs in his career and life. Since his torn bicep injury that had him sidelined for quite some time, Jay has been taking time to recover not only physically, but mentally and spiritually as well.

In our chat, we cover a whole variety of topics including:

How he overcame serious depression by using the medicinal drug Ayahuasca.
Why he's decided to make his Muay Thai comeback now.
What it's been like dealing with the variety of challenges that has come his way.
The importance of love and how it translates directly into Muay Thai.
What his eating habits have been like and why he decided to go vegan.
How he got into podcasting and what kind of doors it's opened.
Why being yourself is the best way to be happy.
Why fighting is a love/hate type of thing.
And much, much more.

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MTG 094: A Chat with Dutch Kickboxing Legend Rayen Simson

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 13:03:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 94

Rayen Simson is one of the best kick boxers ever claiming 7 world titles in 3 different organizations and was ranked number 2 at the Lumpinee Stadium - which is a very difficult task for any farang (foreigner) fighter.

In our interview, Rayen shines some light on his career and chats about a number of topics including:

How he used to sneak out at night just to go to train at the local kickboxing gym.
Where his unique and explosive style of fighting came from.
How Andy Ristie originally trained at Simson Gym and uses a similar style as Rayen but a little more reckless.
Why he decided to make the voyage to Thailand to fight against the best.
How he changed his fighting style while fighting in Thailand to suit the judging.
What his daily routine was like in Thailand and how it's different than training in a Dutch gym.
What his training camps look like and what type of strength and conditioning he does.
How his gym is known as a tough gym due to the intensity that everyone trains at.
His thoughts on his fights against Ramon Dekkers, Ivan Hippolyte and other kick fighting legends.
And much, much more!

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MTG 093: Keys To Coaching, Running a Gym and More with Chris Clodfelter

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 7 Sep 2015 07:17:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 93

Making the move from professional fighter to coach was a natural part of Chris Clodfelter's progression as a Nak Muay. After fighting both Muay Thai and MMA (and making an appearance on The Ultimate Fighter) Chris has settled into his role as a coach and gym owner at Eight Points Muay Thai in North Carolina.

The passion and enthusiasm that Chris has for the sport is hard to match, so having a chat with him on the podcast about his career was a ton of fun since we covered a whole range of topics including:

What his journey was like as a martial artist and how he eventually found Muay Thai.
Why he believes Muay Thai is such a powerful tool for helping people change their lives for the better.
His fight career and how he transitioned from fighter to coach rather seamlessly.
Why he opened up his gym Eight Points Muay Thai and how it's evolved since the beginning.
What he looks for in fighters and how he knows when someone is ready to step into the ring.
The keys to making his gym a positive, family-like atmosphere where people love to train.
Why being "just a coach" isn't enough - you also have to be a friend, counselor and trainer.
How he's able to balance training, family and running gym gym.
Why he believes teaching Muay Thai to others his calling from God.
What it means to be certified through the USMTA and The World Professional Muay Thai Federation in Bangkok.
The most important qualities as a coach to have.
And much, much more!

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MTG 092: Fighting Yodsanklai & The Kung Fu Mindset with Marco Tentori

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 04:00:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 92

Not many people would take a fight against Yodsanklai Fairtex without any hesitation... but Marco Tentori is not like other people.

With his background in Kung Fu, Marco has a number of unique advantages that most other fighters don't have. After training Kung Fu for years and having trouble finding full-contact fights, Marco transitioned to Muay Thai which eventually led him to fighting the pound-for-pound most dangerous fighter in the world, Yod. We discuss how this fight ended up being made plus...

How he initially got into Kung Fu by watching Bruce Lee movies.
How the mindset he's developed thanks to Lung Fu has helped him keep an open mind and "be like water".
What the transition from Kung Fu to Muay Thai was like and why he decided to take that route.
Why he believes Kung Fu has given him an advantage against a majority of his opponents.
What his career has been like up to his Yodsanklai fight.
How the fight between Yodsanklai came to fruition.
How he was able to go into the fight without being intimidated by the aura around Yodsanklai.
What his training camp was like leading up to the fight and how important his mental training was.
His thoughts on the fight including how he was able to deal with Yod's power left roundhouse.
How he was able to drop Yodsanklai with an elbow in the 2nd round.
A simple mistake he made prior to the fight that ended up tiring him out quicker than he expected.
Plus much, much more!

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MTG 091: Pedro Gonzalez Talks Fighting Pro Muay Thai, MMA and Boxing

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 19:34:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast – Episode 91

Pedro has beat 2 top prospects and lasted 4 rounds against top ranked Rungrat Sasiprapa.

Pedro Gonzalez has quite a unique story.

Starting by training at the YMCA, hitting the heavy bag and watching Youtube videos, Pedro jumped right into fighting MMA where he’s now 11-5 with multiple titles. Now he’s transitioned to Muay Thai and has beaten top prospects who had an extensive amateur career… Meanwhile he had 0 amateur fights.

Pedro talks about fighting in 3 sports while balancing life and more!

How he began training by watching Youtube videos.
What his initial goals were with MMA and how they eventually grew into what they are now.
Why he decides to take fights in MMA, Muay Thai AND Boxing.
How he’s able to find time to train even with a family and full-time job.
What he does differently in his training camps when preparing for different styles of fighting.
What areas he’s progressed in with his fighting and how he plans to continually improve.
Plans for his career and what he wants to accomplish through fighting.
The sacrifices he’s had to make to get to where he is today.
How other martial arts make him a better Muay Thai fighter.
And much more!

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MTG 090: Thailand Training Tips and NEW Podcast!

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 3 Aug 2015 04:00:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 90

A TON of new things have been going on at Muay Thai Guy recently and I've got even more to share with you.

If you haven't heard yet, Paul Banasiak (from Muaythaiathlete.com) and I have created a new Muay Thai podcast to feed your addiction even more. The idea for this podcast is to cover more of the ins-and-outs of the Muay Thai scene and talk about training tips, technique advice, upcoming fight cards, strength and conditioning etc.

In this first episode of The Muay Thai Guys Podcast, Paul and I discuss the logistics of traveling, training and fighting in Thailand. We share our stories of training camp, fighting, the food and all the logistics that go into planning a trip to the mecca of Muay Thai. We also discuss how traveling to Thailand was a life-changing experience and how important it has been to their careers so far.

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MTG 089: The Parallels Between Muay Thai and Life with CROM Chris Romulo

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 04:00:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 89

I usually get inspired by every single interview I do for the podcast, but talking with Chris Romulo of CROM Physical Culture took my inspiration to a whole other level.

Chris has always been a popular figure in the NY Muay Thai Scene. He was a successful amateur and pro Muay Thai fighter who held the WKA Super Middleweight Title before retiring and opening up his own gym.

Since then Chris has given back to the community and sport (he's been a huge help with The Muay Thai Project and Liam Tarrant) that he loves so much and continues to do so even when faced with extreme difficulties... like when Hurricane Sandy destroyed his gym and left him homeless for months on end.

We discuss how he was able to overcome such adversity and much more:

How he found Muay Thai after taking a beating in a street fight.
What made him decide to begin coaching/owning his own gym after his fight career.
Why heart is so important not only in Muay Thai, but in life.
His story about opening up his gym in Rockaway Beach and then having it destroyed by Hurricane Sandy.
What made him decide to try opening up again in Rockaway (which is notoriously known for flooding) and not move to Manhattan where he has more of a following.
What changes he's made as a gym owner to help get more members, including his newest edition called "SHREDbyCROM".
What SHRED is and why he thinks it's been such a huge driver in memberships while also catering to the Muay Thai fighters.
His thoughts on Crossfit and why he thinks it didn't work well at bringing members into his gym.
The importance of having a base of fitness members to keep the lights on for the fighters.
How his 16 years in the sport helped him create SHREDbyCROM.
What the workouts and exercises of SHREDbyCROM consist of.
His thoughts on bullying and why learning Muay Thai is so important for the youth
How important the Muay Thai Project has been to kids in his community.
The stories of how these kids came from difficult life situations and have been able to turn them around thanks for Muay Thai.
How Muay Thai has gotten him prepared for life's hardships.
And much, much more.

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Make sure to follow Chris and his gym!

Find out more about CROM and SHRED at his website – www.CROMpc.com

Like his fan page on Facebook – Chris Romulo AKA "CROM"

Follow his gym on Facebook – CROM Physical Culture

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MTG 088: MAX Muay Thai Tournament Champ, Mathias Gallo Cassarino, on Fighting and Life in Thailand

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 04:00:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 88

At 22 years old, Mathias Gallo Cassarino has accomplished quite a lot for a "farang" in Thailand. But even as a MAX Muay Thai tournament champ and veteran of 60+ fights, Mathias is still striving for more and hopes to one day hold a belt at Lumpinee.

Besides fighting, Mathias also is owner of MuayFarang.com and just recently opened up a gym with his father called 7 Muay Thai Gym. We discuss everything that's going on in his life/career including:

How at first he avoided Muay Thai but then eventually fell in love with the art.
What he's learned from 8+ years of living, training and studying in Thailand.
Some tips and advice for people/fighters who are looking to come to Thailand to train.
How he changes up his fighting style against foreigners compared to Thai's.
What is was like fighting in the MAX Muay Thai tournament and winning.
The sacrifices he's had to make in order to be where he is at only 22 years old.
What a normal day of training consists at his gym.
How him and his dad ended up opening up their own gym, 7 Muay Thai Gym and Beach Resort and the difficulties of opening a business in Thailand.
What his plans are for MuayFarang.com and how he initially started the website.
What his biggest accomplishments have been so far in his career and what he wants to accomplish next.
What his toughest fight has been to date.
And much, much more!

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Make sure to follow Mathias through…

His Website – www.MuayFarang.com

His Gym - www.7MuayThai.com

Facebook – MuayFarangOfficial

Instagram – @muayfarang and @7muaythaigym

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MTG 087: The State of Muay Thai & Kickboxing with Eric Rivera of The Striking Corner

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 04:00:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 87

Eric Rivera has been involved in the Muay Thai scene in one way or another since before I ever even knew what Muay Thai was.

With his new podcast and website, The Striking Corner (formerly known as Muay Thai is Life), Eric does an amazing job interviewing some of the biggest names and influential people in the sport today. This time around, I get a chance to interview Eric for a change to talk about how he got involved in Muay Thai plus a whole range of topics including:

How after training in numerous other martial arts, Muay Thai stood out above all the rest.
What the Muay Thai and kickboxing scene was like in the US when he first started in the sport.
How he ended up on the Anthony Bourdain travel show where he went to Thailand to learn Muay Thai.
The whole idea behind the Muay Thai is Life brand and website and how he's transitioned to The Striking Corner.
What his goals and plans are for The Striking Corner.
His thoughts on why Muay Thai/Kickboxing hasn't reached the popularity of the UFC and the factors holding it back.
How important it is for fans and practitioners of the sport to support the promotions, media and fighters involved in helping the sport grow.
Why it's so difficult as a promoter, fighter and media source, to make enough money to pay the bills.
Our thoughts on the upcoming Lion Fight 23 card in Vegas.
A discussion about the marketing tactics Glory has used and why we think they should've done a few things differently.
Why we aren't too excited about the Holzken vs. Daniels fight but why we understand why it's the right fight to make.
And much, much more!

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Make sure to follow The Striking Corner…

Website - www.StrikingCorner.com

Facebook – The Striking Corner

Twitter – @strikingcorner

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MTG 086: Champ Tiffany Van Soest Discusses Her Training Camp For Lion Fight 23

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 6 Jul 2015 04:00:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast – Episode 86

: Photo by Bennie E. Palmore II of www.BenniePalmore.com

Tiffany Van Soest is arguably one of the most recognizable names in Muay Thai today.

With a third round TKO, Tiffany reclaimed the Lion Fight featherweight title against Bernise Alldis at the last Lion Fight 22 card. With the championship belt strapped around her waist, she is more hungry than ever to continue improving your fight game and defend her title on July 31st at Lion Fight 23.

We discuss what her training camp has been like so far and much more, including:

About how long her fight camps are and when she starts becoming more strict with her diet.
How her strength and conditioning has evolved throughout her career and what it's like now.
Why her Kru, Alexander Palma, has been an integral part of her success in the ring.
What makes Kru Palma different than other trainers.
How soccer has influenced her fighting style and how her training is more tailored towards footwork.
Her thoughts on fighting from both southpaw and orthodox.
What her sparring sessions usually consist of and how often she spars hard.
What a California Burrito is and why it's her favorite cheat meal.
Her thoughts on her opponent Martyn Krol from Poland.
And much, much more!

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Facebook - Tiffany TimeBomb VanSoest

Twitter - @TiffTimeBomb

Instagram - @TiffTimeBomb

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MTG 085: The Importance of Team Chemistry and Building an Amateur Career with Gaston Bolanos

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 04:00:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 86

: Feature photo by Bennie Palmore of www.BenniePalmore.com

Chances are you've either seen or heard of the spectacular spinning back elbow knockouts by young professional fighter Gaston Bolanos. Gaston has been making a name for himself in the pro ranking of the Lion Fights Promotions and doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon. We discuss how he's gotten to where he is today plus much more including:

How he initially became involved in Muay Thai as a youngster in Peru.
What his amateur career was like and why he decided to turn pro.
What is was like having to fight adults when he was a teenager because there was no one else to fight.
Why he feels like his team at CSA and coach Kirian Fitzgibbons have had a major impact on the direction of his career.
What a typical day of training consists of.
How having a motivated team of fighters surrounding him helps him sharpen his skills.
What his strength and conditioning routines generally consist of.
How nutrition and clean eating is an important part of his lifestyle.
His philosophy on cutting weight and how he's fought guys who've missed weight on some occasions.
If he does any type of video research on his opponents.
What his goals are for the rest of his career and where he sees himself going.
Plus much more.

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Make sure to follow Gaston (@dreamkiller_bolanos) CSA Gym (@csagym) on Instagram to keep up with Gaston's training.

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MTG 084: Building A Muay Thai Gym in Issan, Thailand with Frances and Boom Wattahanaya

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 04:00:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 84

Muay Thai and martial arts can be a powerful tool to help people overcome life's adversities. In the effort to help the less fortune kids of rural Issan, Thailand, Frances and Boom Wattahanaya have been working tirelessly to finish building a Muay Thai gym to in Boom's hometown. It's been quite a journey so far with it's share of ups and downs, but they feel they are on the right path and talk about it during our interview.

We go into detail about their charitable project and discuss the intricacies of owning and running a gym in Thailand, including:

How Frances and Boom met and eventually ended up getting married only 6 months later.
What initially gave them the idea to try and open up a gym in Thailand.
The steps they've been taking to make their gym a reality.
The challenges they faced prior to opening up a gym and how those challenges ultimately led to their decision to try to build a gym.
What type of kids and adults they see coming to the gym on a regular basis.
How they believe that the kids are benefiting from training Muay Thai in a positive, supportive environment.
What the life situations of these children are and why Muay Thai is such an important tool to give them a chance at life.
The unseen costs that go into opening and running a gym.
Why taking the kids to fights are the biggest expense and how it's important for them to continue to bring the kids to fights.
Their main goals for the gym and what their plans are for the immediate future.
How amazingly supportive the Muay Thai community has been in helping with their mission.
And so much more!

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Support a good cause and donate to the Wor Wattahana Gym project created by Frances and Boom!

Check out their GoFundMe page here ===> www.gofundme.com/worwattahana

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MTG 083: Strength & Conditioning Chat With TJ Lopez of AMP Athletes

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 8 Jun 2015 05:00:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 83

: Wayne Barrett (left) and TJ Lopez (right) doing some functional movement exercises.

TJ Lopez is the founder of AMP (Athletic Movement Protocol) and knows his shit when it comes to strength and conditioning. TJ has trained a variety of athletes from professional fighters like GLORY fighter Wayne Barrett and Bellator Fighter, Lyman Good, as well as, pro athletes like NY Yankess pitcher CC Sabathia. During this chat we cover a variety of topics related to strength and conditioning for Muay Thai, including:

How to balance strength and conditioning with skill-related training.
Why having a coach and team around you is crucial if you plan on taking your career seriously.
What overtraining is, how to avoid it and how to deal with it.
The general breakdown of what most strength and conditioning sessions look like, and how it's completely dependent on the individual and the day of the workout.
The importance of periodization and having different phases leading up to a fight.
What the "strength, "power" and "speed" phases consist of and why having a solid foundation of strength will help with all other aspects of your conditioning.
How to optimize the relationship between big muscles and speedy reactions.
Why monitoring your heart rate is super important when it comes to knowing how hard to push yourself and when to relax.
Why rest and recovery are so important to athletes who train to compete.
What Crossfit is good for and why it's not necessarily the best choice of workout if you're a fighter.
The importance of evaluating athletes and checking out their movement patterns.
And much, much, much more!

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To find out more about TJ on his website www.athleticmovementprotocol.com

Also make sure to check him out on Facebook and to follow him on Twitter @AMP_Athlete

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MTG 082: "Stone Cold" Steve Moxon Talks Upcoming Fights vs. Robin Van Roosmalen and Mike Zambidis

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 1 Jun 2015 05:00:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 82

"Stone Cold" Steve Moxon will fight anyone, anytime, anywhere.

Whether it's GLORY champ Robin Van Roosmalen in New York or Mike Zambidis in Greece, Moxon is always willing to throw down and loves to fight. With these two big fights coming up, he's looking to take his game to next level and make a statement during the month of June. We discuss these fights in detail plus much more:

How the fight with Van Roosmalen happened and why it's not for GLORY.
Does fighting for a charity event make it any different than fighting on a GLORY card?
What his game plan and strategy is against Van Roosmalen.
What he thinks might happen in GLORY if he is able to beat Van Roosmalen in this charity event.
How his training camp has differed from previous fights.
What his strength and conditioning workouts usually consist of.
How he balances out skill training, strength training, teaching classes, running a business and family life.
How the travel from Australia to NY has been and how he's able to cut weight while traveling half way across the world.
His thoughts on his fight against Mike Zambidis in Greece.
How the Zambidis fight came to and how he plans on beating him.
How long he plans on taking off between the fights to rest and recover his body.
Why it's important to build your brand as a fighter so you can get better fights and make a better living.
And much, much more.

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To find out more about Steve and mind coaching, go to www.SteveMoxon.com

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MTG 081: A Therapy Session with Mind Coach Vinny Shoreman

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 25 May 2015 04:00:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 81

This is one of those interviews that you are going to want to pay extreme attention to... Why?

Well, Vinny Shoreman has been involved in the world of Muay Thai for over 30+ years and shares a wealth of knowledge. He had a solid fight career, trains champion fighters, commentates on top level promotions and is a mind coach of elite level fighters like Joe Schilling, Liam Harrison, Jordan Watson and a number of others. In this interview (or therapy session), we cover a range of topics including:

His beginnings in Muay Thai and how it has become an integral part of his life.
How he was able to make it into commentary with top promotions like Yokkao, Smash Muay Thai, and Enfusion.
How he deals with the negative critics and haters.
What initially got him into mind coaching and how he started.
Why his client demographic isn't just elite fighters like Joe Schilling and Liam Harrison.
What it means to be a "mind coach" and how you can get trained for it.
The most common challenges he sees fighters go through during a training camp.
Why he feels that confidence and belief in yourself is how to unleash your full potential.
How he helps fighters overcome limiting beliefs and past injuries.
A few mental exercises to try out to become more aware and conscious.
How to separate the stresses of life before stepping into the ring to fight.
And much, MUCH more.

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To find out more about Vinny and mind coaching, go to VinnyShoreman.com.

Also make sure to check him out on Facebook and to follow him on Twitter @VinnyShowtime69

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MTG 080: Liam "Hitman" Harrison Discusses His Next Big Fight, Toughest Thai Opponents, and Turning Pro at 14

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 18 May 2015 04:00:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 80

: Photo Courtesy Scott Hirano of Muay Thai Authority

Liam "The Hitman" Harrison started fighting professionally at 14 years of age and hasn't looked back since. By fighting top Thai opponents like Saenchai, Pakorn, Anuwat and a number of others, Liam has built his reputation as one of the toughest, most skilled foreign fighters in the world.

In my interview with Liam, we discuss a variety of topics including:

How he started training at age of 13 and then began fighting shortly after.
Why Bad Company Gym in Leeds, UK is one of the top gyms in the world with multiple world champion fighters.
What his first trip to Thailand was like and how he has been returning regularly to train and fight at the mecca of Muay Thai.
What his day-to-day training was like while in Thailand.
Why he took days off during training camps even though his Thai training partners would laugh and make fun of him.
His toughest opponents that he's fought and what made them so tough.
His thoughts on his recent fight against Pakorn at the Yokkao show.
Why he doesn't think he'll fight for GLORY again unless the offer/opportunity is right.
His thoughts on the judging and general fighting style that GLORY offers.
Who his next opponent is and what promotion it is on!
How Muay Thai has become a more household name in the UK.
And much, much more!

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MTG 079: The Warrior Spirit and The Power of Martial Arts with Chatri Sityodtong

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 11 May 2015 06:51:00 -0700

It's been quite an incredible journey for Chatri Sityodtong.

From living off of one meal a day in Thailand to managing million dollar hedge funds on Wall Street, Chatri has gone through ups and downs to be where he is today. However, there has been one constant thing that has helped him overcome adversity and succeed in unimaginable ways... muay thai and martial arts.

Chatri is such a passionate ambassador for muay thai and martial arts because he truly believes that they are the best tools to unlock human potential. We delve deep into this philosophy and talk about a whole lot more including...

His humble beginnings as a youth in Thailand training at Sityodtong camp.
How he managed to overcome serious poverty to go to Harvard Business School in the USA.
How his muay thai training helped him overcome life's challenges and instilled in him "The Warrior Spirit".
Why he believes that training martial arts is the key to unlocking human potential.
What caused his mindset shift to retire from Wall Street and pursue his passion of muay thai and martial arts.
Stories of his mentor and old trainer Kru Yodtong Senanan
How Evolve MMA began and what his goals are for the Evolve brand.
Why he feels it's so important to have a place like Evolve where former fighters and Lumpinee champions can make an honest living to support their family.
What he looks for when he hires new fighters to become instructors at his gym.
His thoughts on the common misconception that great fighters don't make great trainers.
The importance of finding a mentor in the area of life that you want to succeed in.
And much, much more.

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Make sure to follow Chatri through all his social media and websites:

Follow him on Facebook and Twitter (@YodChatri) and check out Evolve-MMA.com

Chatri's Interview with Kru Yodtong Senanan

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MTG 078: Metabolic Conditioning, Nutrition Basics and More with Funk Roberts

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 4 May 2015 06:19:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 78

Funk Roberts is the man!

Before I even began blogging, Funk Roberts has been releasing a variety of strength and conditioning workouts related to muay thai, MMA and other combat sports. If you were to check out his youtube channel, you'd find interval training, bodyweight circuits, kettle bell workouts, core conditioning and a ton of other types of workouts.

When Funk and I set up this podcast I was super stoked to chat with him because I knew he would be a great person to interview. We covered a whole range of topics related to strength and conditioning and muay thai such as:

How he originally was a professional beach volleyball player and made the transition to martial arts and MMA.
What it was like for him traveling, training and fighting in Thailand (at the tender age of 40)
His thoughts on Tiger Muay Thai and how it will always be one of the gyms he visits when he travels to Thailand.
What gave him the idea to start his Youtube channel.
What his favorite type of strength and conditioning is and why it's so important as a combat sport athletes.
His thoughts on various types of workouts including kettle bells, metabolic conditioning, plyometrics and more.
What he sees most fighters neglect in their strength and conditioning training.
The basics of nutrition and what you should be eating before and after your workout sessions.
Why nutrition is so important if you want the best results possible.
How at 46 years old he's in the best shape of his life.
Why he feels like the "I'm too old" to train/workout is a lame excuse and how to overcome it.
Why you should start a strength program regardless of your age and background.
Plus much, much more

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Make sure to follow Funk on his Youtube Channel and on his website FunkMMA.com

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MTG 077: Thailand Stories, Muay Thai Blogging and More with Laura Dal Farra of MilkBlitzStreetBomb.com

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 05:59:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 77

Laura Dal Farra has been an influential voice in the muay thai blogging community waaaaay before I even started training muay thai. She started off as a contributor at MyMuayThai.com and eventually decided to make her own blog (www.milkblitzstreetbomb.com) to share your experiences, insights and thoughts with the entire muay thai community.

We talk about her evolution as a blogger and muay thai practitioner, plus much more including:

What the hell "milk blitz street bomb" means.
The beginnings of her muay thai career and how she ended up traveling and training in Thailand.
What her aim is for her blog and what kind of controversial topics she writes about.
Why she decided to spend a majority of her time in the rural parts of Issan, Thailand as opposed to the more touristy areas.
The dangers and challenges she faced as a woman in the Thai culture and how she was able to overcome them.
Her advice to solo female travelers who are looking to spend some time training muay thai in Thailand.
Why she decides to write about "controversial" and "taboo" topics on her website.
What the response has been like to her blog posts and how she's been able to handle the haters.
Her general philosophy on life and muay thai.
Why nothing should stop you from pursuing your dreams and what it takes to make your dreams a reality.
And much, much more!

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Make sure to follow Laura on her blog, www.milkblitzstreetbomb.com

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MTG 076: Simon "Bad Bwoy" Marcus Talks GLORY 21 Title Fight Against Artem Levin

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:10:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 76

Simon Marcus is one of the most dominant Muay Thai fighters in the world. With numerous championships under his belt, he's looking to add another in his next fight against Artem Levin at GLORY 21. I personally can't wait for this fight because these are two of my favorite fighters to watch and their first fight was awesome!

Anyway, we talk his training leading up to the fight plus much more:

How he used to be hard into WWF wrestling and then eventually found Muay Thai.
Why it's been such a great experience training at Siam No.1 with Ajahn Suchart.
What it's been like having a training partner like Matt Embree to train alongside with.
His thoughts on his 2 fights at the GLORY contender tournament.
What his mindset and game plans were like going into the fight and how he felt afterwards.
How he's adjusted from Muay Thai rules to GLORY rules and what tactics/techniques he's found more useful.
What his training camp with Buakaw was like in Thailand and how he feels it got him prepared for his fights.
His mental preparation before fights and how positive, but realistic thinking has helped his career.
How he's recovered from his past 2 fights and how he's feeling going into his title fight against Artem Levin.
What he thinks about rematches and how his training differs depending on the matchup.
And much, much more!

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MTG 075: Living The Dream, Muay Thai Camps and More with Robert Garza of The Pursuit Podcast

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 06:32:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 75

In this special episode of the Muay Thai Guy Podcast it's my turn to be interviewed by my friend Robert Garza of The Pursuit Podcast.

If you haven't listened to The Pursuit Podcast, I highly recommend you do. It's loaded with motivation, inspiration and great interviews of a variety of people (a lot in the martial arts niche) who are pursuing their passions and trying to make the most out of life. I was fortunate enough to be on the podcast about a year ago while I was in Thailand... it was a blast!

This time around Robert and I catch up with each others lives and discuss a whole variety of topics including:

What it's been like coming home from Thailand and living back in upstate NY.
Why I decided to come back to my home town even though I was loving life in Thailand.
Some of my unique experiences and fights in Thailand.
My last fight against Turan Hasanov and how that loss made me reflect on my life and fight career.
The difficult decisions I had to make following the TKO loss but how I feel it's made me a better person and will ultimately make me a better fighter.
My Costa Rica Retreat and Thailand Training Camp plans for early 2016.
What it's been like on this wild journey since I began Muay Thai Guy and what I plan on doing with it as it continues to grow.
The importance of meditation, being in nature, traveling and why they've all helped me figure out my life's priorities.
Why you should stop hanging out with certain friends/family members and how to do it.
The importance of surrounding yourself with positive, like-minded people who are following a similar path to yours.
And much MUCH more!

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MTG 074: Kru's, Ajarn's, Thailand and More with Brian Sargent

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 6 Apr 2015 05:20:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 74

After having his blog post on kru's and ajarn's go viral in the Muay Thai world, it seemed necessary to have Brian Sargent on to talk about the controversial post. Besides that we discuss training in Thailand, battling food addiction and much more:

What his initial start in martial arts was and how eventually found a Muay Thai gym.
How his first 7-month trip to Thailand was a life changing event.
What it was like training at a wide variety of gyms, including the gym from "Chok Dee", Lukbarnyai.
Why and how the training differed so much from gyms in Thailand to the gyms back in the US.
How to win over the Thai people with humor and goofiness.
His thoughts and opinions on the whole "Kru" and "Ajarn" fad where people are labeling themselves high-level teachers after a short training course.
What initially drove him to write a piece on this topic and how it grew in popularity shortly after he posted it.
Why he originally started his Muay Thai blog and where he sees it going in the future.
His battles with weight loss and how he lost 100lbs.
Why food addiction and depression can be major factors in someones weight gain and how it should be taken into consideration before judging people.
What his plans and goals are for his website, training career and future trips to Thailand.
And much more!

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MTG 073: WKA Tournament, Visualization, Thailand and More with Paul Banasiak

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 04:00:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 73

Paul Banasiak is the man. After getting to know him by hanging out and training with him in Thailand at Diamond Muay Thai, I could tell that his drive and passion for the sport would take him far.

Shortly after training in Thailand, Paul went through some rough patches in regards to his fight career, relationships, work, and his entire life in general. Fortunately, he feels that he's on the rise and has refocused and reignited his passion for fighting. In this podcast with catch up with each other and talk about a whole range of topics including:

The WKA tournament and how the weight cutting procedures used to be horrible, but now are much better.
What was going through his mind through the tournament and what it was like both fighting AND coaching his fighters.
His thoughts on the recent Lion Fight 21 fight card.
Why shadowboxing is one of the most important aspects of his training and why he makes all his clients and fighters do it every session.
How fighting has become a form of moving mediation for him.
How before Thailand he wasn't a "spiritual" person, but after experiencing the Thai culture he is much more in tune with his body, mind and spirit.
The difficulties he faces after coming home from Thailand and losing a fight in a rematch against an opponent who beat him the first fight.
His plans for the future and how he's been working on balancing out all areas of his life.
Upcoming predictions for the GLORY 20 card in Dubai.
And much, much, MUCH more.

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To follow along with Paul, check out his new website PaulLeeFitness.com

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MTG 072: Maximizing Movement, Injury Prevention, Flexibility and More with Geoff Girvitz of Bang Fitness

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 08:16:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 72

It's sexy to talk about power, strength, and speed when it comes to Muay Thai training, but with each of those areas of strength and conditioning, some of the most fundamental aspects are commonly overlooked.

Geoff Girvitz specializes in strength and conditioning for combat sport athletes and focuses primarily on developing proper movement patterns, preventing injury and sticking to the basics. In this podcast interview, we discuss those topics as well as:

The importance of developing proper movement patterns to maximize your training output.
Why the Functional Movement System is a great tool to figure out your bodies imbalances so you can fix them and become a more well-rounded athlete.
How improving your basic body mechanics play a HUGE role in preventing future injuries.
What other forms of recovery and injury prevention can help athletes continue to train with high intensity,
What types of stretches, movements and exercises go into a quality warmup.
Why static stretching is overrated and how you can improve your flexibility with other forms of training.
The different types of energy systems and how each one needs to be trained by Muay Thai athletes (and which one is commonly overlooked).
What forms of working out tend to be his favorite and why these forms of exercises are so beneficial.
The importance of cooling down after a training session to allow your body to recover and take in the benefits of your workout.
What type of foods and nutrients are most crucial both pre & post-workout.
And much, much more!

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MTG 071: Kevin Ross Talks Title Defense Against Yamato at Lion Fight 21

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 04:00:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 71

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Kevin Ross is arguably the best Muay Thai fighter in the US and one of the top fighters in the world. He'll be defending his Lion Fight title in a rematch against Tetsuya Yamato on March 27th in California and talks about his training leading up to this highly anticipated fight plus much more including:

How his recovery from knee surgery a few years back has been going.
His philosophy on fighting with injuries and why he'll never back out of a fight.
Why he's decided to take fights on short notice and then benefits/dangers of doing so.
How he was able to overcome his TKO loss in the first round of his first fight.
What makes his trainer Kirian Fitzgibbons such an invaluable person to have in his corner.
Why Kirian decided to bring Kru Dam over from Sitmonchai Gym in Thailand to help train Kevin.
The importance of having quality training partners, especially his size.
His thoughts on his first fight against Yamato and what he plans on doing differently in the rematch,
What it's been like signing autographs, doing TV interviews and dealing with media leading up to fights.
His thoughts on the judging and rules related to Lion Fights and other top promotions.
And much, much more.

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MTG 070: Deep Thoughts with Liam Tarrant from The Muay Thai Project

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 9 Mar 2015 04:30:00 -0700

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 70

Liam Tarrant is a man of many talents and it's hard to label him just as one thing. He's a retired undefeated pro-fighter, fight commentator, and organizer of the charity The Muay Thai Project. I've known Liam since early on in my career and he's always been a sincere, funny guy who has a lot of knowledge to share. In this podcast episode (which is over 2 hours long) we discuss a wide variety of things including:

What initially drove him to start The Muay Thai Project.
Why Muay Thai is such an important learning tool for younger kids and adults.
How Muay Thai has changed our lives and made us better people.
What the feeling is like stepping into the ring in front of a screaming crowd.
How commissions, promoters and coaches need to work together to ensure the fighters safety.
The politics being running a charity and the struggles he's faced in order to keep it running.
Match-ups on upcoming shows like The Warrior Cup and Victory Combat Sports.
How far the sport has come in the past few years and where he sees it going.
And much, much more!

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More importantly, check out The Muay Thai Project to help at-risk youth develop discipline, confidence and respect.

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MTG 069: Strength & Conditioning For Muay Thai Breakdown with Don Heatrick of Heatrick.com

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 07:59:00 -0800

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 69

There's a lot of stuff out there on strength and conditioning, but not a lot specifically for Muay Thai. Fortunately, Don Heatrick is filling this void with his top quality content from his website heatrick.com. In this podcast Don discusses a variety of topics that I guarantee will help you improve your strength and conditioning for Muay Thai... so take notes!

Where is initial passion for strength and conditioning came from and how it evolved into the Muay Thai world.
The main reasons why every fighter and Muay Thai practitioner should be implementing strength and conditioning programs to their training.
His thoughts on Crossfit and why he believes having a specific S&C regimen is much more beneficial.
The difference between "working out" and "periodization" and why one is far better than the other.
The different levels of S&C including the strength, power, and speed phases.
Why keeping a training journal/training log is super important to improving your fitness levels.
How heart rate monitors should be utilized by serious athletes looking to get the most out of their training sessions.
The effects of overtraining and how to avoid burnout.
The best types of recovery including foam rolling, nutrition, sleep and much more.
What type of core training is the best type for Muay Thai athletes.
Why Muay Thai fighters should focus on training and weight lifting on one leg.
How to avoid feeling overwhelmed with S&C choices and what types of exercises he feels are the best to do.
The difference between the S&C Thai fighters do compared to westerners/foreigners.
And much, much more!

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MTG 068: Robin Black from The Fight Network talks Silva vs. Diaz, Analyzing Fights, The Mental Game and Much More

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 9 Feb 2015 09:46:00 -0800

Muay Thai Guy Podcast – Episode 68

Robin Black knows his shit when it comes to breaking down and analyzing fights. He shares some priceless insight from his experiences in the cage AND gives us some practical advice on dissecting fights. This is a great interview you won’t want to miss! We also discuss:

How he started as a Rock Star and then moved into the MMA world.
Why martial arts has always been such a major part of his life and why he decided to pursue it later on in his career.
How he dealt with the criticism and haters who thought he didn’t belong in the cage.
His thoughts on the recent Anderson Silva vs. Nick Diaz fights (plus many others)
Why the philosophical and analytical aspects of fighting really catches his attention.
How through hard work and sacrifice he was able to land a job at Fight Network breaking down fights.
The mental ups and downs of training camps and how he was able to
most past and learn from his losses.
And much, much more!

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MTG 067: Robert "White Dragon" Thomas talks upcoming matchup vs. Joe Schilling at GLORY 19

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 06:36:00 -0800

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 67

At only 22 years old, Robert "White Dragon" Thomas has a bright future ahead of him. Fighting since he was 14 he has a good amount of experience under his belt already fighting top guys like Artem Levin and Alex Pereira. His upcoming fight is against another top contender in Joe Schilling at GLORY 19. We discuss that plus:

How his love for fighting and Muay Thai stemmed from his hockey and lacrosse background.
How at 14 he already knew what he wanted to do with Muay Thai and kickboxing.
What the transition was like going from traditional Thai boxing to GLORY rules kickboxing.
Why he's been swimming more and more during his training camps.
How at 14 he traveled to Mexico to fight a 25-year old champion.
The story of how he fought in Iran and what that experience was like.
What it was like making his GLORY debut against Artem Levin.
His thoughts going into a top contender fight against Joe Schilling at GLORY 19.
What he training camp consists of and what he believes are the most important aspects of training.
How he mixes strength and conditioning with his kickboxing training.
His plans and goals for his career and how he envisions becoming a champion in the near future.
And much more!

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MTG 066: Richard Abraham Shares His Inspiring Story and Unbreakable Mindset Leading Up To Lion Fight 20

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 04:00:00 -0800

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 66

I've done my fair share of interviews now, but I think this one was the most inspiring one I've done to date. Richard Abraham is a professional Muay Thai fighter who has fought all over the world including Russia against #1 ranked Russian champ, Africa against a Ugandan champ, and was the first American to fight and win at the new Lumpinee Stadium.

After making the sacrifices and putting in the hard work, Richard is now making it to the Lion Fight stage and taking on against Jo Nattuwat at Lion Fight 20. We discuss his journey leading up to this point in his career plus much more:

How he started fighting at a young age and took part in underground fighting before finding the Muay Thai ring.
The amount of sacrifice he's had to put in away from his family in order to accomplish his dreams.
How he's able to wake up at 4am every morning, work a full-day, and train hard at night almost every day.
Why he loves to fight and embraces the day-to-day grind of training.
His general training routine and how it's changed over time with experience.
How nutrition places a crucial role in his training and how it also is important for cutting down to 155lbs from 190lbs.
His experiences fighting abroad in Africa, Russia and in Thailand and how each one of them was crazier than the next.
His thought process before entering the ring and how he goes into every fight with a clear mind.
Why he's so excited to be fighting at Lion Fight 20 against an experienced Thai fighter in Jo Nattuwat.
And much, much more.

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MTG 065: Ajarn Buck Grant Discusses The Spiritual Side of Muay Thai, Kru Certifications and Muay Thai Retreats

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 5 Jan 2015 04:00:00 -0800

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 65

Ajarn Buck Grant has had quite a journey in the martial arts world and is now a top level coach as well as an official on the national and international levels. The interview with him was amazing and we touched on a number of topics surrounding the spiritual side of martial arts, and Muay Thai. Besides that, we also delve into:

The law of attraction and how it has affected his career as a fighter and coach.
How Bruce Lee had a major impact on his training and general life philosophy.
The spiritual side of Muay Thai and martial arts and how closely related ring sports are to everyday life.
Why he decided to move to Las Vegas to pursue his fight dreams and the lessons he learned in Sin City.
Key pieces of advice that MMA legend Randy Couture gave him during his stint in Las Vegas.
How meditation has helped him have more focus, intention and awareness in his day-to-day life, as well as his training.
How he began yoga as a physical practice and how it's turned into much more than that.
The importance of a morning ritual and creating success habits.
His take on Muay Thai certifications and ranking systems.
The Muay Thai retreat he held in Costa Rica this past month and when he plans on doing it again.
Why spending your vacation time doing a Muay Thai retreat is one of the best ways to take some time off.
And much, much more.

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To find out more about Ajarn Buck Grant you can check out his website at www.buckgrant.com and find him on Facebook as Ajarn Buck

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MTG 064: Gabriel Varga Talks His Upcoming K-1 and GLORY Title Fight in 2015

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 04:00:00 -0800

Gabriel Varga has been a force in the featherweigh division for a little while now. With his recent tournament win at GLORY 17, he's set to fight for the featherweight title in 2015. But before he does that, he's fighting on New Years for K-1 in China. Listen in to his interview where he discusses...

How he started in Shotokan karate and how he made the transition to kickboxing.
What he attributes to his success beating more experienced fighters than himself.
What a normal day in the life is like for him in regards to his training schedule.
His thoughts on roadwork, interval sprints and general conditioning.
How his training differed for his first tournament and why he decided to go back to his normal way of training for the GLORY 17 tournament.
What his weight cutting process is like.
Who he'll be fighting for the GLORY title and what he thinks GLORY has in store for him.
His thoughts on the growth of GLORY kickboxing and Muay Thai in North America and where he sees it going in the future.

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MTG 063: Duane "Bang" Ludwig Drops Major Knowledge Bombs

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 04:00:00 -0800

Let me just start off by saying that I've been a huge fan of Duane Ludwig since I got started in Muay Thai and kickboxing. He's fought some of the best in the world including John Wayne Parr, Masato, Ramon Dekkers, Albert Kraus, Malaipet and others. Not only that, but he also coached Team Alpha Male to their first UFC title by helping TJ Dillashaw defeat Renan Barao... needless to say, Duane knows his shit.

Also, I just wanted to give a shoutout to Rachel who first planted the idea in my head to reach out and interview Duane. Thank you for that idea and for the review of the podcast, you're fucking awesome!

Anyway, in the podcast, Duane discusses a variety of topics including:

How his new academy Ludwig Martial Arts is doing in Denver, Colorado.
Who is toughest opponent was (besides himself) during his kickboxing and K-1 days.
Why he decided to make the switch from kickboxing to MMA.
What type of adjustments he had to make going from K-1 to the UFC.
What his general philosophy on striking is and what he believes are the most important aspects of being a good striker.
The benefits of fighting from both stances and why everyone should learn to do it.
What is was like coaching Team Alpha Male and the challenges he faced training all these beasts at once.
His thoughts on smoking weed and how it's helped him after his career.
How smoking isn't for everyone but if used in moderation could be beneficial to some people.
What tips he would give to up and coming fighters trying to make it in the fight world
And much, much more!

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MTG 062: Reffing, Judging & The Over-saturation of the UFC with WKA Official Joel Bekker

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 04:00:00 -0800

Joel Bekker and I covered a whole shitload of topics during this podcast interview that I know you're going to love. With decades of experience in martial arts and being a ref in combat sports for 18 years, Joel is able to shine some light on a lot of what goes on behind-the-scenes with refs, judges and promoters. Not only that but we talk about a whole plethora of other things:

Why he decided to become a combat sport ref, judge and official.
The differences between good refs and bad refs and how there aren't many requirements to be an official in the US.
How he deals with the constant criticism that all refs get during the context of a fight night.
What he looks for in fighters who are dazed and how he decides whether to call a fight or let it continue.
How many fight shows go on without doctors and without qualified referees.
How being a judge is a non forgiving profession and how no matter what he does he'll end up pissing off 50% of the people involved.
What he looks for when judging a fight and why he uses earplugs whenever he judges.
How the scoring system works and why the US scoring system should stay different than the Thai way or scoring.
His thoughts on the UFC signing a pro wrestler in CM Punk and how the UFC brand has become over saturated.
The general evolution of fighting and the UFC and where he sees it going in the future.
And much, much, much more.

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MTG 061: Self Defense, Learning Martial Arts Online and Dealing With Bullies with Shane Fazen from FightTips.com

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 8 Dec 2014 04:00:00 -0800

I really enjoyed doing this podcast with Shane Fazen from fighttips.com because we both have a lot in common. Our names sound alike, we love Muay Thai, we're both ravishingly handsome and we're both online bloggers who have to deal with a lot of the same challenges.

Needless to say, I've been following Shane Fazen's youtube channel for a little awhile now because his videos are badass and edited extremely well. Oh, and of course, they're loaded with practical tips that cover a wide variety of topics including Muay Thai, self defense, Taekwondo, Jiu Jitsu, and much more. In my interview with Shane, we talk a whole range of topics including:

His start in martial arts and his gradual evolution from Taekwondo to Muay Thai to Boxing and a handful of other disciplines.
What martial art he thinks is most effective in a self defense situation.
Why he began his Youtube channel and how it's grown to nearly 30 million views and 250k subscribers.
How he's able to find the time to make all of these videos while not skimping on quality.
His online classes and why he believes online learning can be beneficial to anyone's training.
The online trolls that are rampant on Youtube and how he's been able to take the hate in stride.
How awesome it's been inspiring younger kids who have been bullied to stand up for themselves.
Why bullying is such an epidemic and the best ways to approach a bully.
The difference between self defense and a fighting sport.
And much, much more!

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MTG 060: Stephane Smarth Discusses His Military Mindset, New Training Equipment, and Fighting at MSG

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 1 Dec 2014 04:00:00 -0800

It's been awesome watching Stephane Smarth climb the amateur rankings here in the US and fight on some of the same cards as me. Not only is he a badass in the ring, but he's also a great trainer and knows his stuff when it comes to strength and conditioning, weight cutting and having a strong mindset.

In this podcast episode we go discuss a number of topics including:

How having a military background helped him transition seamlessly into a combat sport like Muay Thai.
How he is able to balance fighting, training his clientele, and owning a new business.
Why he works at one gym but chose to train at another for his fight at Madison Square Garden.
What the day-to-day life is like when he's training for a fight, including what type of training he likes to do.
How he balances his strength and conditioning with his skill-specific training.
The importance of having other passionate, driven people to train with leading up to a fight.
What is was like fighting at MSG and how he was able to deal with his fight being a draw.
His weight cutting process and how he's able to go from 160 to 135.
What gave him the inspiration to start his own equipment company, VSL Fighting, and the steps he took to make it a reality.
His goals for VSL Fighting and why he thinks his company and training gear will stick out.
What Hit Stix are and why they are a great training tool not just for fighters, but for trainers too.
And much, much more!

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MTG 059: "Lucky" Lloyd Walton and I Discuss The Muay Thai/Kickboxing Divide, Balancing Life With Training and More!

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 04:00:00 -0800

Talking with passionate guys like "Lucky" Lloyd Walton always gets me amped up! After Lloyd reached out to me with a passionate email about his love for Muay Thai and how he enjoyed the podcast, I knew I had to have him on the show.

It was great chatting with Lloyd because as an amateur champ, fight team trainer and father of two, he has a unique perspective on things. We discuss a whole range of topics including:

His journey from Taekwondo, to basketball, to MMA and finally to Muay Thai.
How Muay Thai brings out the truth in people and how that relates to life.
The challenges of balancing being a father of two, an amateur fighter, and the head coach of a fight team.
How he was able to build a solid fight team environment of passionate people looking to better themselves through Muay Thai.
His plans for turning pro in the near future at age 42 and the "resistance" that holds him back.
How far Muay Thai and kickboxing in the US has come and what steps need to be taken in order to see if grow even more.
What Joe Schilling told him about growing the sport of America and what needs to be done.
Why there seems to be a rift between Muay Thai and kickboxing.
And much more!

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MTG 058: Chris Mauceri Talks Lion Fight 19, Coke Chanuwat & Kevin Ross

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 04:00:00 -0800

My training partner Chris Mauceri is a beast. He started off his pro career 6-0 before losing to current Lion Fight champ Kevin Ross. Now, he looks to get back in the win column against another experienced opponent in Coke Chanuwat at Lion Fight 19. In this interview with Chris, he discusses:

How his training camp has been leading up to his fight this upcoming Friday night.
What his thoughts are on Coke and how he isn't intimated by his number of fights or experience.
How he envisions the fight playing out and what he'd like to do to beat Coke.
Why he isn't allowed to bring a banana into Foxwoods casino prior to a fight.
His thoughts on his previous fight with current Lion Fight champ Kevin Ross.
What his original game plan was against Kevin and how it changed after he got cut early in the 1st round.
What he learned from his loss and how he plans on using it as motivation to improve.
How keyboard warriors piss him off.
His predictions for other fights on the Lion Fight 19 card.
What he plans on accomplishing in 2015 and future years.
And much more!

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MTG 057: Overcoming Addiction, Learning From Losses and The Paleo Diet with James Gregory

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 03:00:00 -0800

Muay Thai Guy Podcast – Episode #57

Have you ever hit a point in your life where things are going shitty and you finally make the decision that things need to change now? Well, after years of substance abuse and addiction, James Gregory decided that his life style needed to change before he headed down an even more self-destructive path... and that's how he found Muay Thai.

James has had his fair share of amateur fights and is always dropping some major knowledge as a contributor on MuayThaiIsLife.com. Throughout this podcast we talk about a whole range of topics including:

When he initially became aware of his detrimental lifestyle and decided to make a life change.
How he fell into Muay Thai after just lifting weights at the local YMCA.
How training Muay Thai has been an important tool in keeping him healthy, focused, and disciplined.
Why he decided to go Paleo and how he feels it benefits his training and overall lifestyle.
How he started fighting at a older age and how age shouldn't stop anyone from training Muay Thai.
His struggles in the ring and how he's been able to use his struggles as a tool to learn more about himself and his fighting style.
How he's able to keep motivated and training hard after losing multiple fights.
How blogging and using the internet as a business tool has helped him live a more flexible and free lifestyle.
Why he decided to train with the Thai boxing legend, Coban, in NYC and what it's like training underneath one of the best fighters of all time.
His plans for the near future and what his goals are with his training.
And much more!

MTG 057: James Gregory

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MTG 056: TUF 20 Fighter Angela "Overkill" Hill Discusses Her Journey From Muay Thai to MMA

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 3 Nov 2014 05:30:00 -0800

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode #56

Angela Hill is a badass. Plain and simple.

She's a dominant, undefeated Muay Thai fighter who decided to give MMA a try and found herself being a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter season 20. Needless to say, a lot has happened in her life and career throughout the past year or so, so we cover a whole range or topics including:

What triggered her transition from Muay Thai to MMA.
How she had to alter her fighting style and adapt to a new form of fighting.
The subtle differences from striking as a Muay Thai fighter vs. a MMA fighter.
Her thoughts on the risks she had to take in order to try out for TUF 20.
How literally living in a gym got her mentally and physically prepared for fighting in the UFC.
How her lack of experienced played numerous roles and how she was able to use it as a positive.
What it's like being the first African-American woman in the UFC, as well as her thoughts of being a role model to little girls.
The difficulties of taking a loss after never tasting defeat before, and using it as motivation to become a better fighter than before.
What type of changes she's gone through personally and as a fighter since living in the TUF house.
Her ultimate goals and plans for the near future.
And much, much more!

MTG 056: Angela Overkill Hill

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MTG 055: Evolution Muay Thai Owner Brandon Levi Talks Training His Fighters, Opening a Gym and More

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 06:00:00 -0700

Brandon Levi has been one of my favorite and one of the best trainers I've worked with throughout my career. Training with Brandon and the guys (and girls) at Evolution Muay Thai in NYC was awesome & I've definitely become a better fighter & person because of it. In this episode of the Muay Thai Guy podcast, Brandon shares his thoughts on running a gym, training his fighters & much more including:

Why he moved from Australia to New York.
The reasons and process behind starting Evolution Muay Thai in NY.
What type of unforeseen challenges and obstacles he initially faced when starting up his own gym.
How he's able to balance training his fighters while still giving equal attention to the fitness-only members.
How he went from training and fighting Muay Thai to eventually finding his calling as a trainer.
The types of ways he's able to push, motivate and get the most out of his fighters during training.
What he believes makes a quality trainer, cornerman and fighter.
Why he thinks it's important to have fun and joke around, but also make sure that his fighters/gym members take him seriously.
The importance of building a "community" around his gym and having all the members support each other during fights.
And much more!

MTG 055: Evolution Muay Thai Owner Brandon Levi

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MTG 054: #2 Ranked GLORY Middleweight Contender Wayne Barrett Talks GLORY 18

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 04:58:00 -0700

GLORY #2 ranked Middleweight, Wayne Barrett, has come a long way in his relatively short professional career. From breaking in with a bang at GLORY 9 and now being one of the top prospects aiming for a title shot, Wayne is looking forward to his upcoming fight against Jason Wilnis at GLORY 18 on November 7th in Oklahoma, US! Besides that we also discuss:

His quick rise in the professional rankings of GLORY
What it was like facing Joe Schilling at GLORY 10 in NY and how the trash talk was a new aspect of the game he had to learn.
How he was able to use the back-and-forth banter as a positive thing and what he learned from the whole experience.
What is was like training for the GLORY Last Man Standing 8-man tournament and how it differed from his normal training regimen.
How he mentally prepared for the tournament and what ran through his mind during his two fights.
If his game plan changed at all during his fight with Schilling knowing that he could potentially fight Artem Levin in the finals.
What is was like losing that fight and how he was able to eventually overcome the setback.
His upcoming fight against Dutch stylist, Jason Wilnis and what he expects from his opponent.
Why he gets in trouble for speaking his mind during interviews and why he doesn't plan on keeping a filter anytime soon.
What he really thinks about the Dutch style of kickboxing and what he plans on doing at Glory 18.
And much more!

MTG 054: #2 Ranked GLORY Middleweight Contender Wayne Barrett Talks GLORY 18

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MTG 053: Mental Training and Finding Your Flow with Gene Kobilansky

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 06:00:00 -0700

One of the most overlooked aspects of Muay Thai and combat sports in general is the mental side of it all. Trainers and coaches preach sayings like "it's 10% physical and 90% mental" but neglect to set aside any time to work on the mental aspect of their specific sport.

In this episode, Gene from FlowAthletics.com and I go over the importance of taking time to mentally prepare for not just competition, but for training as well and how to maximize your training. We discuss a number of topics ranging from:

Why mental training should be something everyone trains, whether they compete or not.
How Gene prepares his athletes for training and competition.
What types of mental training exercises you can do to prepare yourself for training or for a fight.
The importance of finding your ideal state of mind to get the most out of your training.
How quality training with complete focus will benefit you 100x more than just going through the motions of training.
How Gene's anxiety completely debilitated him from competing at the level he knew you could and how that led him to creating his supplement "Flow".
Why he puts so much research and development into creating "Flow" and how he makes sure it's as natural and holistic as possible.
And much more!

MTG 053: Mental Training and Finding Your Flow with Gene Kobilansky

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MTG 052: GLORY Kickboxing Champ, “Bazooka” Joseph Valtellini

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 6 Oct 2014 05:00:00 -0700

"Bazooka" Joseph Valtellini's road to Glory hasn't been an easy one, but he's overcome the odds to become the GLORY World Series Welterweight Champion. He discusses the ups and downs of his journey to the title including:

What it feels like being world champ
How the belief of his coaches, training partners and of himself were determining factors in reaching his goal of becoming champion.
His thoughts and insight on what his training was like when he prepared for his first 4-man tournament for GLORY.
How he mentally and physically prepared for the tournament and how he recovered and stayed loose between his fights.
How he was able to overcome the devastating loss in the tournament to rebound and eventually become champ.
What his training mainly consists of when he's preparing for a single fight.
Why sparring and mixing up his training routines is crucial to getting the most out of his sessions and avoiding becoming stagnant.
The reasons why he doesn't do any type of roadwork or running.
How goal setting, believing in himself and having a focused mindset are the most important aspects of why he's become world champion.
His thoughts on a potential rematch against Nieky Holzken in the near future.
Plus much, much more!

MTG 052: GLORY Kickboxing Champ, "Bazooka" Joseph Valtellini

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MTG 051: Matt Lucas Talks "The Boxer's Soliloquy"

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 07:00:00 -0700

There's a lot more that goes along with Muay Thai than just the training (although that's obviously a big part of it) and Matt Lucas was able to capture certain intricacies of the grind that many people overlook in his new book "The Boxers Soliloquy."

In my interview with Matt, we talk about how and why he decided to write the book and a lot of other topics including:

His multiple trips to Thailand and what fighting/training was like there.
Why he felt he needed a change from the daily grind working in the hospitality business and why Muay Thai was the answer.
Why reading and writing is a passion of his and why he feels like it's a lost art nowadays.
How many of his own experiences he was able to portray through his writings.
What gave him the inspiration to write the book and why it's in soliloquy form.
Why the book can be read by anyone regardless whether or not they know what Muay Thai is.
The potential for the growth of Muay Thai and where he sees the future of the sport going.
His future goals and plans to write more books in the future.
And much more!

MTG 051: Matt Lucas Talks "The Boxer's Soliloquy"

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MTG #050: Jason Farrell Discusses Gym Hopping, Training His Fighters, and Opening A Gym

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 10:42:00 -0700

Jason Farrell has been building his team of fighters for years in Maryland over at Level Up Boxing and Fitness. His guys have only lost 2 closely contested fights in 2014! Jason talks about a number of topics including:

How he took the leap from working a stable job to opening up his own gym.
The difficulties of owning and operating a Muay Thai gym.
What a normal day of training is like for his fighters and how he prepares them for fight night.
The importance of having his fighters best interest at heart
Not worrying about "Gym Hopping" and not having an ego when his fighters workout or spar at different gyms.
Why drilling and sparring are the main focuses during training sessions.
How he warms up and mentally prepares his fighters in the locker room.
The importance of centering his fighters in between rounds and giving simple, straight-forward advice.
His goals for his gym and fighters and how he wants to be one of the go-to gyms in the US.
And much more!

MTG 050: Jason Farrell Discusses Gym Hopping, Training His Fighters and Opening A Gym.

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MTG 049: A Muay Thai Couple - Paul and Sam talk living, training and fighting together in Thailand

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 06:00:00 -0700

Ever wanted to share your passion of Muay Thai with someone you love? Well, Paul and Sam are doing just that. These two amateur fighters from Connecticut, USA are pursuing their dreams and training together on a regular basis and most recently made a trip to Koh Phangan, Thailand to take their training and relationship to the next level.

Not many couples are able to punch and kick each other in the face, so needless to say, they have a unique perspective on things. In the latest Muay Thai Guy podcast episode, I sat down with Paul and Sam to talk about the challenges and rewards of training together.

MTG 049: A Muay Thai Couple - Paul and Sam talk living, training and fighting together in Thailand

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MTG 048: Tony Manoharan Quits His Job, Travels To Thailand, and is Living The Dream!

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Thu, 3 Jul 2014 01:09:00 -0700

Tony Manoharan decided that he's only got one life so why not travel to Thailand and live the dream? After randomly bumping into Tony in Chiang Mai, we decided to talk about his journey and how is came to be.

MTG 048: Tony Manoharan Quits His Job, Travels To Thailand, and is Living The Dream!

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MTG 047: Dorian Price Drops Knowledge About The Fight Life in Thailand

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Wed, 14 May 2014 18:52:00 -0700

Ready for another awesome podcast? Dorian Price has been through the ups and downs while living, training, and fighting Muay Thai in Thailand and was cool enough to share his insights again after I messed up and didn't record the first interview I had with him.

MTG 047: Dorian Price Drops Knowledge About The Fight Life in Thailand

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MTG 046: Steve Kong from MuayThaiPros.com Talks Living, Training and Fighting in Thailand

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 23:21:00 -0700

Steve Kong from MuayThaiPros.com has been living, training and fighting in Thailand since 2011 and has a good understanding for what to expect if you decide to travel and train there. He also shares insight on how he started is website plus much more!

MTG 046: Steve Kong from MuayThaiPros.com Talks Living, Training and Fighting in Thailand

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MTG 045: Eric Haycraft Talks GLORY Kickboxing, Dutch Style Training, Developing an Amateur Career and a TON more.

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 3 Mar 2014 07:19:00 -0800

I’m going to go out on a limb and say that this was the most informative, insightful and intriguing podcast I’ve done to date. Eric Haycraft has been a kickboxing nerd and fight fanatic for longer than I’ve been alive and knows his stuff.

MTG 045: Eric Haycraft Talks GLORY Kickboxing, Dutch Style Training, Developing an Amateur Career and a TON more.

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MTG 044: Jaffer "Poppa Pump" Panezai Discusses Kyokushin, Work/Life Balance, and Bad Guy Muay Thai

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 06:48:00 -0800

Training partner, Jaffer "Poppa Pump" Panezai, is a beast in the ring & an awesome guy outside of it. We discuss his ability to balance training, fighting and coaching with the rest of his life including starting the brand "Bad Guy Muay Thai".

MTG 044: Jaffer "Poppa Pump" Panezai Discusses Kyokushin, Work/Life Balance, and Bad Guy Muay Thai

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MTG 043: Caley Reece Talks Lion Fight 13, Crossfit and Coming Out Of Retirement

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 09:26:00 -0800

Multiple world champ Caley Reece faces off against current Lion Fight champ Tiffany Van Soest at Lion Fight 13 on Feb 7th. She discusses her thoughts on the matchup, how Crossfit has improve her explosiveness and why she decided to come out of retirement.

MTG 043: Caley Reece Talks Lion Fight 13, Crossfit and Coming Out Of Retirement

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MTG 042: Rami Ibrahim Talks His Career and Upcoming Rematch vs. Coke Chanhawat at Lion Fight 13

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 6 Jan 2014 08:48:00 -0800

Rami Ibrahim has had a long, successful career and is looking to even the score against Coke Chanhawat at Lion Fight 13. Rami talks about his journey through Muay Thai, running a gym, training other fighters and much more. Check it out!

MTG 042: Rami Ibrahim Talks His Career and Upcoming Rematch vs. Coke Chanhawat at Lion Fight 13

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MTG 041: Matt Embree - Siam No.1 Toronto, Canada

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 9 Dec 2013 09:18:00 -0800

Matt Embree made a decision to be the best fighter in the world once he started training muay thai. At 17, he took a 3 hours bus ride to training & sacrificed a lot to be where he is today. Matt shares some great insights and thoughts on training & life!

MTG 041: Matt Embree - Siam No.1 Toronto, Canada

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MTG 040: Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu - Living, Fighting in Thailand - 8limbs.us

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Sun, 1 Dec 2013 09:10:00 -0800

It seems like every day Sylvie is stepping into the ring to fight. Her lifestyle in Chaing Mai, Thailand is what most nak muay dream of since she is literally eating, sleeping and breathing the sport. She shares her thoughts, experiences and insights about life in Thailand.

MTG 040: Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu - Living, Fighting in Thailand - 8limbs.us
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MTG 039: Breakfast Of Champions, Muay Thai Style With Phoenix Carnevale

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Sun, 24 Nov 2013 21:03:00 -0800

In this episode my friend Phoenix Carnevale interviews me! We discuss the importance of nutrition and how it's played a major role in my muay thai career. We also dive into my career and how I've gotten to where I am today. Check it out!

MTG 039: Breakfast Of Champions, Muay Thai Style With Phoenix Carnevale

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MTG 038: Iman "Pretty Killer" Barlow, Assassins Muay Thai, UK

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 06:46:00 -0800

Iman Barlow has over 100 fights, a ton of titles and is only 20 years old! We talk about how she grew up in the sport, had her first fight when she was FOUR, fought boys when she was younger & continues to prove that she is one of the best women fighters.

MTG 038: Iman "Pretty Killer" Barlow, Assassins Muay Thai, UK

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MTG 037: Travis "The Hoodlum" Lerchen, Team Sityodong Connecticut

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 4 Nov 2013 06:30:00 -0800

Travis Lerchen has had his ups and down in his career, but has turned things around and learned from past mistakes. After amassing a 18-3 record he steps up to face Cyrus Washington for the WKA title for Take On Productions.

MTG 037: Travis "The Hoodlum" Lerchen, Team Sityodong Connecticut

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MTG 036: 50 Kicks For Khem Fundraiser with Will Vanevild

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 18:41:00 -0700

In this special episode I talk with Will Vanevild about the 50 Kicks For Khem fundraiser that is aimed to help former northern Thailand champion, Khem Kietbasuba, pay for his hospital after a motorcycle accident left him in a wheelchair.

MTG 036: 50 Kicks For Khem Fundraiser with Will Vanevild

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MTG 035: Malaipet "The Diamond" Sasiprapa

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 07:43:00 -0700

It's unreal that I get to talk with a former Lumpinee champion like Malaipet. We discuss how he grew up in Thailand, why he moved to the US and his thoguhts on his upcoming fight on Lion Fight 12 vs. Fabio Pinca!

MTG 035: Malaipet "The Diamond" Sasiprapa

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MTG 034: Chaz "No Mercy" Mulkey, Can't Stop Crazy

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 06:49:00 -0700

Another member of Can't Stop Crazy drops some knowledge! Chaz Mulkey started training at 25 but has made his mark in the sport even though he got a late start. He discusses how he was able to progress so fast, what his training schedule is like and more!

MTG 034: Chaz "No Mercy" Mulkey, Can't Stop Crazy

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MTG 033: Emma Thomas - Undertheropes.com - Living, Teaching and Training in Thailand

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 7 Oct 2013 07:39:00 -0700

Emma is living the dream in Thailand. She teaches English to pay her bills while training at Master Toddy's gym in Bangkok. You don't want to miss her insights, tips and advice on living/training in Thailand, especially if you want to travel there one day

MTG 033: Emma Thomas - Undertheropes.com - Living, Teaching and Training in Thailand

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MTG 032: Mark Deluca - Yamasaki Academy of Woodbridge

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 07:16:00 -0700

After some time off from the fight game, Mark Deluca is jumping back into the ring. Mark has fought some of the best in the sport and we discuss why he needed the break from fighting and what got him excited to fight again!

MTG 032: Mark Deluca - Yamasaki Academy of Woodbridge

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MTG 031: Andy Singh - Renzo Gracies, NY

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 06:58:00 -0700

Andy Singh is representing the East Coast Muay Thai scene. A 6-time champion as an amateur and a WBC champ as a pro, Andy is looking to stay active in muay thai but is eventually making the move to MMA. He's got some great advice and insight, don't miss it!

MTG 031: Andy Singh - Renzo Gracies, NY

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MTG 030: Ahmad "Sitan Lil Pitbull" Ibrahim - Sitan Gym, Philly

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 9 Sep 2013 07:28:00 -0700

At only 17 years old, Ahmad "Sitan's Lil Pitbull" Ibrahim has a bright future ahead of him. Already a multiple Muay Thai champion, Ahmad has his sights to be one of the best in the world. Not only is he able to train and fight full-time, but he's also able to balance school work as well. Definitely a kid you want to keep your eye out for!

MTG 030: Ahmad "Sitan Lil Pitbull" Ibrahim - Sitan Gym, Philly

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MTG 029: Salah "The Beast' Khalifa, Team Salah, UK

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 2 Sep 2013 07:00:00 -0700

Salah "The Beast" Khalifa makes me look bad. At only 21 years old he's become world champion, does endless hours of charity work and got his degree from college. Needless to say, he's got some great insight to share that you can't miss! We spoke about having a positive mindset, pre fight thoughts, diet, charity work, how to deal with HATERS and tons of other topics. Check it out!

MTG 029: Salah "The Beast' Khalifa, Team Salah, UK

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MTG 028: Justin "The Purple People Eater" Greskiewicz

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 08:58:00 -0700

It's always awesome interviews guys who don't take themselves too seriously but are still one of the best in the game. Justin Greskiewicz might joke around but it dead serious when it comes to his training and passion for Muay Thai. His insights as a fighter, ref and judge is something you can't miss!

MTG 028: Justin "The Purple People Eater" Greskiewicz

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MTG 027: Anthony Williams - MuayThaiMovement.com

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 5 Aug 2013 07:03:00 -0700

Anthony from MuayThaiMovement.com has been doing great things with his website, most notably making awesome technique instructional videos. Find out how Anthony balances a busy life with Muay Thai along with his philosophy on training his students!

MTG 027: Anthony Williams - MuayThaiMovement.com

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MTG 026: Damien Trainer - Pro Fighter, K-Star Gym UK

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 07:03:00 -0700

Damien Trainor has done big things in the sport including fighting top competition, winning world championships and sharing his knowledge and passion for the sport at damientrainor.com. Don't miss out on the insights and advice from this legend!

MTG 026: Damien Trainer - Pro Fighter, K-Star Gym UK

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MTG 025: Jay Matias, Pro Fighter - Sitan Gym NY

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 06:42:00 -0700

Jay Matias always puts on an exciting show with his dynamic, explosive striking. My interview with him was truly insightful and I picked up a bunch of great tips on weight cutting, mentality and general training. Dude is a top ranked WBC fighter, don't miss it!

MTG 025: Jay Matias, Pro Fighter - Sitan Gym NY

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MTG 024: Fight Week Preparation

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Thu, 18 Jul 2013 07:26:00 -0700

Having a routine during fight week is essential to getting your mind and body prepared for stepping into the ring. In this episode I go over my typical fight week and what I do in order to make weight, mentally prepare and celebrate my win!

MTG 024: Fight Week Preparation

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MTG 023: Jason Andrada

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 15:58:00 -0700

Jason Andrada has looked awesome his first 2 pro fights and is looking to keep it up at Lion Fights 10. We talk his food fetish, positive mindset and general training advice that is sure to help you in one way or another!

MTG 023: Jason Andrada

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MTG 022: Top 5 Sacrifices Successful Fighters Make

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 07:42:00 -0700

If you want to take your Muay Thai seriously you will have to make a few sacrifices along the way. Fortunately all these "sacrifices" can be good things if you look at them in the right light. Are you willing to make these sacrifices?

MTG 022: Top 5 Sacrifices Successful Fighters Make

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MTG 021: Ty Pilgrim, "Striking" Promoter

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 8 Jul 2013 03:05:00 -0700

Ty Pilgrim has been involved in kick boxing and Muay Thai for longer than I'v been alive. His passion, knowledge and insight shines through this interview. If you are an amateur fighter or want to know how to start a promotion, listen to this episode!

MTG 021: Ty Pilgrim, "Striking" Promoter

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MTG 020: Wayne Barrett

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 1 Jul 2013 06:33:00 -0700

Wayne Barrett made a mark at Glory 9 NYC with an impressive KO. We discuss his transition from amateur to fighting on Glory and his mindset for fighting on the big stage. He also talks about his faith and how it has helped him get to where he is today.

MTG 020: Wayne Barrett

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MTG 019: 5 Tips To Get Out Of A Funk

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:31:00 -0700

Everyone gets in a funk now and then so it's super important to know how to get out of it before it drags you down into a deeper slump. These tips and methods I share have helped me get out of funks and will help you get back on track!

MTG 019: 5 Tips To Get Out Of A Funk

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MTG 018: Erik Miskle

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 07:40:00 -0700

Always good to catch up with old training buddies. Erik is a workhorse who puts in the time even being a new dad and working a demanding construction gig. He's climbing the rankings in the Australian fight scene and it's exciting to see where he'll go next!

MTG 018: Erik Miskle

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MTG 017: 9 Qualities You Need To Become A Champion

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:13:00 -0700

Throughout the interviews with Muay Thai champions I've gotten a good idea for what type of qualities separate average fighters to elite champions. Do you have any of these qualites? Which ones do you think you need to develop better?

MTG 017: 9 Qualities You Need To Become A Champion

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MTG 016: Phoenix Carnevale

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:29:00 -0700

Phoenix Carnevale is one awesome chick. She is a ring side commentator for Take-On, MMA Journalist and an amateur Muay Thai fighter training under Phil Nurse. She has great insight on motivation, focus & having a positive attitude. Definetly a can't miss!

MTG 016: Phoenix Carnevale

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MTG 015: Best Recovery Methods For Muay Thai

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:13:00 -0700

Injuries suck. Dealing with bruises, sprains, swelling and fatigue sucks. Luckily you can treat your injuries with these recovery methods that are sure to help you get back into training in no time!

MTG 015: Best Recover Methods For Muay Thai

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MTG 014: Christian Mauceri

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:46:00 -0700

Always awesome to talk training with my friend and old training partner Chris Mauceri. Chris is 4-0 as a pro and will be fighting on the undercard for Glory 9 in NYC. He shares his insights about weight cutting, motivation and much more!

MTG 014: Christian Mauceri

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MTG 013: How To Mentally Prepare For A Fight

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Thu, 6 Jun 2013 06:49:00 -0700

Ever get anxious or nervous before a fight? Yea, so do I. But with every fight I learned more and more about how to calm my emotions and go in the ring with relaxed confidence. Check out these methods to mentally prepare yourself for fight night!

MTG #013: How To Mentally Prepare For A Fight

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MTG 012: Mark "The Hyena" Beecher

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 3 Jun 2013 07:20:00 -0700

Mark "Hyena" Beecher is one of the top Muay Thai trainers in the world. He's coached fighters like Kevin Ross, Chaz Mulkey, Joe Schilling, Forrest Griffin, Matt Brown, Cat Zingano and tons more. A great interview with awesome insight that you can't miss!

MTG 012: Mark "The Hyena" Beecher:

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MTG 011: Eddie "Showtime" Walker

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 27 May 2013 07:20:00 -0700

KO artist Eddie "Showtime" Walker talks about how he is able to balance other areas in his life and still find time to train and compete in the highest level of the sport. Eddie shares great insight on how he mentally prepares himself for a fight and more!

MTG 011: Eddie "Showtime" Walker

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MTG 010: John Wayne Parr

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:38:00 -0700

No big deal but I just talked Muay Thai with a living legend. In all seriousness though, John Wayne Parr is an icon of the sport but remains humble, down to earth and funny as hell. Listen to his great insight, advice and stories from his amazing career!

MTG 010: John Wayne Parr

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MTG 009: Ognjen Topic

sean@nakmuaynation.com (Sean Fagan) — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:37:00 -0700

Ognjen Topic is one of the rising stars of North American Muay Thai. He's beaten top competition including former Lumpinee champion Paowarit Sasiprapa. How does he balance training and full time work? Sardines.

MTG 009: Ognjen Topic

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