Somphot Thotla
It’s fitting that this be the first instalment as this is the story that inspired me to create this section on the site in the first place. Rosalie – the owner of Scorpion gym in Pattaya, Thailand – was briefly telling me about how her husband got involved with Muay Thai. Somphot Thotla – who [...]
Tiger Muay Thai – BBQ Beatdown
November 26, 2008 by admin · 7 Comments
Fight night at Tiger Muay Thai! I love these things. The fights are usually great but what’s even more impressive is that these guys are fighting for the love the sport, nothing more. They’re not getting paid. The only payment they get comes in the form of self pride and of course – some free [...]
Malaysia Visa Run
November 23, 2008 by admin · 2 Comments
Yeah, it was that time again. I really don’t see the purpose of spending 12 hours in a van simply to cross over to a new country, fill out a couple forms, get a new stamp on my passport and re-enter Thailand for another 30,60,90 days (however long the new visa is valid for). The [...]
Forrest Griffin vs. Rashad Evans
November 18, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Who would have thought the ultimate fighter reality series would produce so much talent. As a matter of fact, up until only recently, being a contestant on the show was almost looked down upon by the non-reality series UFC roster. Well, thanks to guys like Forrest Griffin and Rashad Evans, fighters coming off the show [...]
Loy Krathong Festival
November 17, 2008 by admin · 2 Comments
There’s a holiday here in Thailand called Loy Krathong. I knew nothing of it until last year when I was walking down the main street in Patong and noticed a bunch of vendors set up under tends selling all kinds of awesome food. There were smoothie bars where you fill an empty cup with assorted [...]
Jon Fitch Seminar
November 10, 2008 by admin · 7 Comments
There’s not many things that can get me out of bed at 9 in the morning – especially when I was up until 4am the previous “night” writing articles. However, today – the inspiration was there. Jon Fitch – who has been training here at Tiger Muay Thai for about 3 weeks – gave a [...]
My New Home?
November 3, 2008 by admin · 15 Comments
From Canada to Thailand .. Permanently? .. I hope so!So I haven’t written an entry in a while and I apologize. To be honest, I just haven’t been motivated. I sprained my ankle a couple weeks ago and since then, I’ve spent most of my time in my room watching bootleg DVD’s. I want these [...]
