The Muay Thai Guy Podcast

By Sean Fagan

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May 04, 2015MTG 078: Metabolic Conditioning, Nutrition Basics and More with Funk Roberts
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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April 27, 2015MTG 077: Thailand Stories, Muay Thai Blogging and More with Laura Dal Farra of MilkBlitzStreetBomb.com
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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April 20, 2015MTG 076: Simon "Bad Bwoy" Marcus Talks GLORY 21 Title Fight Against Artem Levin
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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April 13, 2015MTG 075: Living The Dream, Muay Thai Camps and More with Robert Garza of The Pursuit Podcast
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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Make sure to listen to and subscribe to The Pursuit Podcast by Robert Garza.

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April 06, 2015MTG 074: Kru's, Ajarn's, Thailand and More with Brian Sargent
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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To follow along with Brian, check out his website sargentmuaythai.wordpress.com

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March 30, 2015MTG 073: WKA Tournament, Visualization, Thailand and More with Paul Banasiak
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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March 24, 2015MTG 072: Maximizing Movement, Injury Prevention, Flexibility and More with Geoff Girvitz of Bang Fitness
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!
Click Here to listen to MTG 072: Maximizing Movement, Injury Prevention, Flexibility and More with Geoff Girvitz of Bang Fitness
To follow along with Geoff check out his website www.bangfitness.com or you can find him on Facebook.

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March 13, 2015MTG 071: Kevin Ross Talks Title Defense Against Yamato at Lion Fight 21
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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March 09, 2015MTG 070: Deep Thoughts with Liam Tarrant from The Muay Thai Project
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!
Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 070: Deep Thoughts with Liam Tarrant of The Muay Thai Project

To follow along with Liam, follow him on Twitter or like his Facebook page.

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

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February 16, 2015MTG 069: Strength & Conditioning For Muay Thai Breakdown with Don Heatrick of Heatrick.com
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!
Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 069: Strength and Conditioning for Muay Thai Breakdown with Don Heatrick from Heatrick.com

To follow along with Don, make sure to check out his website: www.heatrick.com

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