The Muay Thai Podcast

In the first part of our series on the history of the Muay Thai in the UK, Damien Trainor talks about his career and the legacy of K-Star gym. Learn about the sport and it's legacy. 

Liam "The Hitman" Harrison has built a successful career in Muay Thai. In this episode we talk about how he accomplished it. We go into the importance of fighting in Thailand, building a brand, networking and the importance of being a good person.

CEO of Fairtex Equipment in Bangplee Thailand talks about working for the company and in the Muay Thai industry for over 19 years.  He talks about the importance of branding, product innovation, using fighters as brand ambassadors and the different sectors of the Muay Thai industry in Thailand. 

Valor Training Center owner, Patrick Rivera, gives some keys about the business of Muay Thai including: The Importance of Clarity, Congruency, Consistency Why Muay Thai is a sport and not a fight Adapting Coaching methods Having professionally trained coaches and fighters And how to grow the business of Muay Thai

Sumalee Boxing Gym owner, Lynne Miller comes and talks about the business of the sport. With over a decade in the Muay Thai industry she talks about business practices, promoting shows, building a new gym, the focus on fighters, developing new markets and more.  Learn about what the Muay Thai world go round.     

Australian Muay Thai female legend, Caley Reece, talks about her career, her trips to Thailand, and the growth of female fighters in her home country. Learn about the history of Australian Muay Thai

Australian legend Nugget McNaught talks about his time in the game. His talks about fighting in Australia and Thailand, his fight promotion, Evolution, traveling the world and training people opening his gym and the current state of Australian Muay Thai.

Australian Pioneer Darren Riddler Reece talks about his early career in the sport fighting on Phon Martdee's shows, fighting out of Saengmorakot in Bangkok and eventually opening a gym. Having been in the sport for over two decades he talks about the changes in the sport and how it's developed. Learn the history of Australian Muay Thai

Australian pioneer Mark "The Hammer" Castagnini talks about life in the sport. He hits on his career, commentating, his time with Blitz, and more. Learn about the history of the game in Australia from an experienced pro.

Michael Chase Corley, President of the USMF and owner of Heritage Muay Thai, talks about the release of his latest book Muay Thai Grit: Stories Of An American Muay Thai Fighter. Corley spent an extended period of time in Thailand where he worked and trained and fought out of Fairtex Bangplee. He moved on to fight in some of the biggest tournaments and opportunities in Thailand and internationally....

Danielle Marie, American fighter currently active in Thailand, interviews Bria Lace. Lace owns and operates a gym in France. The Canadian also lived and fought in Thailand for the last two years. The two boxers talk about family, their careers and more.   Make Stronger Fighters Make Stronger People

Somsurat Rangkla, Thai Fighter in Australia, talks to rising ONE Championship star Wondergirl Fairtex. The two talk about Thai culture, fighting in Thailand, and what it means to be Thai living abroad. Make Stronger Fighters Make Stronger People

Rising star, Smilla Sundell, interviews the very experienced Teresa Wintermyr. The Swedish fighters talk about being nervous before fights, old school ways of training, and the sport. Learn About Thailand's experienced Nak Muay Ying.  

The world of Muay Thai has changed. Covid-19, the internet, the ongoing evolution of the sport. This episode reviews all the different changes in the game. Specifically, the impact of the podcast, stats on cornering, the future of the podcast and much more.   Learn about the contemporary moment of Muay Thai and stay present!

Omar Halaby works hard for his passion, Muay Thai. An experienced fighter in Thailand he's now sponsored by Fairtex. He's fought at Lumpinee, Rajadamnern, and Max Muay Thai. The Lebanese fighter fights at a very competitive weight of 60kg and has no plans on stopping anytime soon. Learn about his background and why he's been so successful.

Brogan Stewart Ng is a true martial artist. The Muay Thai and MMA fighter has flown around the world to train with the best. He's lived in Russia, Australia, America and now Thailand in the pursuit of developing his skills. Now sponsored by Pryde, Muay Thai Gram and ONE Championship he is breaking through with his model moves. Learn about his philosophy, and the way Martial Arts has shaped him.  ...

  Angela Chang has grit. Staying in Thailand long term isn't easy. Getting in the ring continually is even harder. The Queens Native has a passion for perseverance. Her steadfast commitment to the sport and improving herself is paying off. Learn about her journey in Muay Thai, the growth of the female Muay Thai scene and more. Understand The Sport www.muaythaigram.net

Jalill Barnes has torn through the competition in the USA. The Green Lotus has moved to Thailand and is one of the few officially sponsored athletes for Muay Thai Gram. In this episode Buakieow talks about his goals, his ambitions and his sponsors. Find about the future of an American star in the making. Learn The Game

  Muay Thai Gram is the largest Muay Thai only Instagram account. Get a look behind the scenes as Brett Hlavacek, Alfredo Perez and Matt Lucas talk about the companies inception and it's goals.   Find out how they are changing the Muay Thai media landscape and the business of the sport.   Learn About The Game

Angie Parr is one of the hardest working people in the business. The American relocated to the Gold Coast of Australia to stay married to the game. She helps run Boonchu gym, promotes, and corners fighters including her children. An experienced ring veteran, Parr talks about the emotions of being in the corner and what it's like standing ringside. Learn About The Game From The Best

Tony Manoharan of Diamond Muay Thai in Calgary Canada talks what it takes to be a cornerman. Dealing with the ups and downs of fight life can be hard, and Manoharan talks about his journey both abroad and in North America. Learn about the people that always have your back and are in your corner.

Get In The Corner Bryan Dobler of Double Dose Muay Thai talks being in the corner. The experienced coach talks about dealing with cuts, preparation for fights, warm ups, what to bring and more. Learn about the importance of having someone solid in your corner.

Internationally acclaimed sports photographer, Scott Hirano, talks working the lens. We discuss the narrative of fight photography, work ethic, and how photographers are the cutting edge of marketing for promotions. Learn about the game behind the game with a master of the craft Scott Hirano.

Get behind the shot as documentary photography Helen Tran discusses her current project, She Fights. She Fights portrays the current condition of female fighters. Tran has highlighted a number of high profile female athletes including Stamp Fairtex, Carody Irish and others. In addition Tran talks about dealing with lighting, going to new gyms, and the growth of women in the sport. Learn about the...

In this episode William Luu out of Australia talks about Muay Thai photography. Luu is a former former fighter who has stepped into the ring and now stays close to the action with his lens. Luu has worked for International Kickboxer, Rebellion Muay Thai and is now doing a podcast series: In Focus. The series recounts in detail some of the great shots he's taken with the fighters, coaches and train...