The Muay Thai Kickboxing Podcast
Interviews with guest who are practicing Martial Arts and how it has had a positive impact on there lives
Episodes
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.
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!
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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Muay Thai Champion to Competitive Shooter - Muay Thai Saved Me Ep.58 - Guest: Kru Walter Michalowski
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.
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In Episode 57, we've put together the best moments of the podcast!
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Michael Pierce @muaythaipierce
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David Huerta @losangelesmuaythai
Ruth Devereaux #rndevereaux
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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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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"I'm a Cowboy, an Actor, & a Championship Fighter"- Muay Thai Saved Me Ep.52 - Guest: Charles Basset
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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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In Episode 48, Kru Neil talks about his love for Fight movies, trying out Karate , and becoming a Muay Thai Fighter!
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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!
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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"!
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