The Muay Thai Kickboxing Podcast

This episode of the Muay Thai Kickboxing Podcast welcomes combat sports legend Anissa Meksen. Anissa was a guest host for our advanced Muay Thai program and stopped by to share some of her wisdom with our hosts Roberto Martin (Berto Antonio) & Kimberly Amaya (MTKim). Meksen discussed mastering and competing across several martial arts disciplines including Boxing, Savate, Kickboxing and Muay T...

In this episode of the Muay Thai Kickboxing Podcast , we sit down with Luke “The Chef” Lessi to talk about his rise in Muay Thai, the mindset behind his aggressive style, and the work it takes to compete at a high level. Known for his pressure, creativity, and relentless pace, Luke shares insight into his training process, fight preparation, experiences competing internationally, and the evolution...

Welcome UFC Bantamweight Gaston Bolanos and undefeated Muay Thai fighter Desiree Wodicker to the Muay Thai Kickboxing Podcast. The professional fighting couple discusses what led them both to Muay Thai, why they didn't like eachother when they first met, and how difficult it is managing family, training, business and their relationship. INSTA (North Hollywood): https://www.instagram.com/mtkgy...

Liam "The Hitman" Harrison is an English welterweight Muay Thai fighter currently signed to ONE Championship. He is a former Yokkao, W.A.K.O. Pro, WBC Muaythai and WMC world champion. In this episode Liam discusses the current state of futbol, muay thai in the small 4oz gloves vs the traditional big gloves, future plans for his family & more! INSTA (North Hollywood): https://www.inst...

In Episode 63, Kru Neil sits down one of the pioneers of helping grow Muay Thai in the Unied States, Kru Kim Kongkriangkai and his wife Clara. They discuss Kim's fighting, and how getting in trouble with the police led him to fight professionally, his journey to the U.S., and becoming a promoter! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?si=77db7b5b...

In Episode 62, Kru Neil sits down with the Southern Californian Muay Thai Legend, Bryce Krause They discuss Bryce's fight career, his rise to become a 16-Time World Champion, and opening up his own gym! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?si=77db7b5b927c4eb1 Follow Bryce Krause on Instagram: @brycekrause Follow Kru Neil on Instagram: @mtkgymla...

In Episode 61, Kru Neil interviews Multiple Muay Thai Champion Matt Hermant and his trainer, and also fellow World Champion Fighter, Charles Bisset. They discuss how Matt teamed up with Charles, his journey to become a champion, and why their partnership is so successful. To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?si=77db7b5b927c4eb1 Follow Matt Hermant o...

In Episode 60, Kru Neil interviews Muay Thai Photographer Jeff Dojillo, one of the true pioneers in Muay Thai photography. They delve into how Jeff got into Muay Thai photography, how he quickly rose through the ranks to become THE Muay Thai photographer, his processes on photography, and his influences! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?si=77db7...

In Episode 59, Kru Neil interviews Armo Zadourian & Skippy Hanson-Sandoval, a couple who recently won the Ambassador Award for MTK Gym! They discuss how basketball brought them together, how Muay Thai has made them better basketball players, and how overall Muay Thai has increased their fitness to a whole other level. To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf...

In Episode 58, Kru Neil interviews Sityodtong Los Angeles Owner, former Muay Thai Champion, competitive Shooter, and Expert Dog Trainer Kru Walter Michalowski! Kru Walter talks about fighting in Thailand, taking over the Famous Sityodtong Gym name, and becoming an elite shooter and Dog Trainer. To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?si=77db7b5b927c4eb...

In Episode 57, we've put together the best moments of the podcast! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?si=77db7b5b927c4eb1 Follow the Guests on IG: Michael Pierce @muaythaipierce Charles Bisset @charles_valhalla_bisset David Huerta @losangelesmuaythai Ruth Devereaux #rndevereaux Follow Kru Neil on Instagram: @mtkgymla @kruneilofficial #muaytha...

In Episode 56, Kru Neil sits with Producer Paul Escarcega to discuss several Muay Thai fights. Nico Carrillo vs. Nong-O.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlllUAbL22w Pranjanchai vs. Lasiri 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGvapvBQcCU Superbon vs Tawanchai https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy7hfA0WQFA Anissa Mekson vs. Phetjeeja https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpqdSKGukME To Listen to podcast on Sp...

In Episode 55, Kru Neil interviews MTK Coach and former professional Muay Thai fighter Mike Pierce. The duo discuss Mike's career in Thailand, the difference between Thai and American Muay Thai fighting, and why the mindset in Thailand is different. To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?si=77db7b5b927c4eb1 Follow Kru Neil on Instagram: @mtkgymla...

In Episode 54, Kru Neil interviews fellow Muay Thai gym owner and former Champion Muay Thai Fighter David Huerta! David is Co-Owner of Los Angeles Muay Thai in Montebello. They discuss David's fight career, suffering a major injury and transitioning into Coaching, and the Pros and Cons of Point Kick Boxing! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?...

In Episode 53, Kru Neil interviews MTK Gym Champion David Trujillo and his girlfriend Sheyla Martinez! They discuss David's rise from being overweight, to fighting his first fight, and then eventually becoming Champion! Sheyla discusses being supportive and having the right temperament as a supporter. To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?si=77d...

In Episode 52, Kru Neil interviews Champion Muay Thai Fighter, Actor, Rodeo, and Cowboy Charles Bisset! They discuss training together, Charles' ventures into being a Cowboy, Acting, and doing Rodeo, as well as an accident that almost killed Charles! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?si=77db7b5b927c4eb1 Follow Charles Basset on IG: @charles_...

*AUDIO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY FOR 1ST 3 MINUTES* A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA.  In Episode 61, Kru interviews Glendale member Manny Escandon about going the Glendale location, his time as a U.S. Marine, and why Muay Thai is so therapeutic! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDt...

In Episode 50, Paul Escarcega comes back to the podcast to discuss with Kru Neil MTK Gym's Award Night and Member Appreciation Dinner! The Fellas also discuss the Ryan Garcia and Oscar Duarte Fight and Kru talks about he BIG announcements he made at the dinner! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?si=77db7b5b927c4eb1 Follow Kru Neil on Instagra...

In Episode 49, Kru Neil sits down with the original Owner/Founder of MTK Gym, HIS MOM, Khem Chatchaiyan! They discuss opening the gym with no money and persevering to keep the gym afloat and eventually building it to where Kru became a Top fighter! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?si=77db7b5b927c4eb1 Follow Kru Neil on Instagram: @mtkgymla @krun...

In Episode 48, Kru Neil talks about his love for Fight movies, trying out Karate , and becoming a Muay Thai Fighter! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?si=77db7b5b927c4eb1 Follow Kru Neil on Instagram: @mtkgymla @kruneilofficial #muaythaisavedme #mtk #mtkla #mtkgym #fight #family #mma #ufc #compete #train #kickboxing #muaythai #muaythaiforthemasse...

In Episode 47, Kru Neil interviews the love of his life, Ruth Devereaux, as the two discuss how they time manage their relationship, how to deal with conflict, as growing together as a couple! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?si=77db7b5b927c4eb1 Follow Ruth Devereaux on IG: @rndevereaux Follow Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez on Instagram: @mtkgymla @kr...

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 46, we've assembled all of the best moments from the past episodes of "Muay Thai Saved Me"! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?si=77db7b5b927c4eb1 Follow the Guests! on IG: Anna "Supergirl" Jaroo...

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA.  In Episode 45, Edwin and Kru interview member Trey Gable, who discusses growing up in the streets of Seattle, overcoming his own drug addictions, and now helping others fight their addictions! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?si...

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 44, Edwin and Kru interview member Tyler Archey, who discusses starting Muay Thai to get out of depression, changing his mindset and habits, and finding a positive community! To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B8JV5UGJhKM To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open....

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA.  In Episode 43, Edwin and Kru interview member Malcolm Cook as he talks about joining Muay Thai the day after getting jumped, being a single father, and participating in Fight Camp. To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?si=77db7b5b927...