DONT Let These 5 Excuses Stop You From Training Muay Thai
THE MUAY THAI GUYS: EPISODE #139
By Sean Fagan
One of the easiest traps to get pulled into when doing Muay Thai, and when doing anything really, is creating excuses for yourself.
I get it. Muay Thai’s tough. Even if you’re a professional fighter, it’s still tough to get up each and every day to train. There are times when even Paul and I get really beaten down by training. And if it’s tough for us, how could a beginner or a hobbyist expect to keep up?
The reason why Paul and I are talking about this today is because we get lots of comments about people who want to start Muay Thai but are hesitant for whatever reasons.
Some people might say they’re not in good enough shape, some people think they’re too old to train Muay Thai, some say they’re afraid of the environment, etc. The list goes on and on.
Paul and I both had and have excuses, too. We’re not perfect. Which is why we know how to address these excuses, because...
TMTG 107: Q&A with the Muay Thai Guys
THE MUAY THAI GUYS PODCAST: EPISODE #107
By Sean Fagan
This is an older episode of The Muay Thai Guys podcast coming at you right now, but it feels like it fits. The world’s chaotic right now, so it’s difficult for anyone to train like they want to, BUT you can still work on your Muay Thai skills and continue to get better and better.
Everyone talks about working smart. Well, right now we have to do that. It’s time to build even more knowledge than ever so we can get back to training knowing so much more.
With that being said, one of the best ways to improve your knowledge of the sport of Muay Thai and in combat sports in general is to learn from other people. It’s tougher in Muay Thai where there’s a language barrier since the majority of the best Muay Thai fighters in the world only speak Thai, but there are still lots of amazing resources out there from amazing fighters.
I think one of the most important tools in learning from other people is...
Overcoming Defeat & Finding Your Why
THE MUAY THAI GUYS PODCAST: EPISODE #121
By Sean Fagan
One of the most difficult things any fighter will have to deal with in their career is facing defeat. It’s a scenario no one wants to be in, but it’s something that seems almost inevitable.
Even the greatest Muay Thai fighters of all time like Samart Payakaroon, Saenchai, Dieselnoi, and countless others all have defeats on their record. Sometimes they even have brutal defeats.
That's why today’s topic is all about overcoming defeat.
The last fight I had sucked and I ended up losing by head kick KO. Not a good way to go out. But, hey, as Rocky said:
“It ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you get hit and keep moving forward, how much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done!”
Overcoming defeat is how you ultimately find success. If you can’t handle defeats, then you’re going to have a very tough time in this sport where even...
The Deeper Levels To The Fight Game
THE MUAY THAI GUYS PODCAST: EPISODE #123
By Sean Fagan
Today we’re getting deep!
The fight game is a crazy, crazy experience. Sometimes you might be on top of the world and next thing you know you’re a nobody that no one even cares about. You might be unbeatable one year, then go on a massive losing streak the next.
Fighting is tough. So that’s why today Paul and I are talking all about the lessons in mindset that we’ve learned from all the years of training, fighting and studying we’ve put into Muay Thai!
Everyone talks about how sports are more mental than physical, but how often do you actually hear people talking about the psychological aspects of training? We all know exactly how to throw a teep, but how many people know how to focus their mind and get it ready for a fight? Not many.
But today we’re not just talking about things like how to keep your mind sharp. We’re also talking about all the obstacles that Paul and...
Adding To Your Muay Thai Training
THE MUAY THAI GUYS PODCAST: EPISODE #122
By Sean Fagan
There is already so much to learn in Muay Thai. Just learning how to box is tough enough, and now I have to master six other limbs, too??? C'mon!
Seriously, even after 10+ years and 30+ fights, I'm still picking up completely new-to-me tactics and techniques here in Thailand. It can get overwhelming very easily, but one of the main principles Paul "Reaper" Banasiak and I will be talking about today is how that variety and doing so much can help you.
As you can guess, in today’s episode, we’re talking all about the supplemental training you need to do in order to maximize your Muay Thai training and turn you into the best nak muay that you can be!
It might seem counter-intuitive to spend all of your effort on so many other things that aren’t Muay Thai itself, but it absolutely helps.
Think about it this way. Why is Muay Thai such an effective martial art, and why...
Sean Fagan: Muay Thai Champion & Muay Thai Guy
LET'S GET INTIMATE WITH THE 'MUAY THAI GUY'
By Evan Lee
I don’t know if you know him, but there’s this fella called Sean Fagan, (also known as the 'Muay Thai Guy' and he's pretty cool.
He runs a pretty nifty site called The Muay Thai Guy...? Definitely recommend checking that out when you have the time...
Jokes aside, Sean went from a waiter at Red Lobster to an incredible entrepreneur who’s done it all, from fighting in Madison Square Garden and in Thailand, to building a giant library of online Muay Thai classes, to hosting the most beautiful Muay Thai vacations.
It has surely been an amazing journey with so many lessons learned, but why would you want to hear me talk about it? Why don’t you hear it from the man himself?!
>>> CLICK HERE for Sean's episode of Niyi Sobo's "Sports Motivation Podcast" on Apple iTunes
or
CLICK HERE to listen directly <<<
One of the biggest...
What's YOUR Muay Thai Motivation?
THE MUAY THAI GUYS PODCAST: EPISODE #131
By Sean Fagan
Motivation is a substance. Did you know that? It's a real thing!
But it's nothing you can feel; nothing you can see, or touch, or weigh, or quantify easily. There's no such thing as "1 motivation" or "2 motivations."
You either have it... or you don't.
So how can something so nebulous be SO integral to a fighter??
That is what Paul and I are discussing today! It’s so easy in life to lose track of why you started doing something. When we’re having to grind every single day, it’s so easy to forget that you started doing this because you love it. That’s why Paul and I are here to talk about all that today.
Let’s get into it!
- Why Paul wanted to talk about motivation;
- Why we should be more afraid of complacency than fear;
- Balancing enjoyment and ambition;
- The importance of surrounding yourself with good people;
- The power of an arrogant belief;
- And much, much more...
What's YOUR Muay Thai...
What Is It Like Owning A Gym During COVID-19 Lockdown?
THE MUAY THAI GUYS PODCAST: EPISODE #128
By Sean Fagan
We’re all living in tough times right now, but that doesn’t mean we need to be beaten down. It’s an incredibly stressful time for the entire world right now, but I believe that we can come out of this having learned some great lessons and grown tremendously. With that said, let me introduce our guest.
Today, Paul and I are chatting with Chad Mueller! He’s participated in our Thailand training camp once before and is the owner of Maryville Boxing.
Right now is an incredibly difficult time for small business owners and specifically businesses like ours where there is so much physical contact. Our hope today is that not only can we provide you with some sweet entertainment but also some useful tips to keep you moving forward despite everything on your plate right now.
We’re dealing with challenging times, but times like these are opportunities for us to rise to those challenges that await!
...
Chat With ONE FC Fighter "Killer Bee" Bi Nguyen
THE MUAY THAI GUYS: EPISODE #130
By Sean Fagan
In this episode of the Muay Thai Guys podcast, pro MMA fighter Bi Nguyen sits down with the Muay Thai Guys, Paul and I to chat about her fight journey so far!
What I love most about fighting is all the beautiful people I get to meet along the way. I’ve been able to travel all over the world, visiting countries like Greece, Costa Rica, Spain, and many others, and meeting all types of amazing people who inspire me to keep working harder and doing more and reminding me of what a privilege this is that I get to do this.
And today we’re getting to know someone who fighters under the ONE FC banner: it's “Killer Bee” Bi Nguyen, my friends! Let’s get into it.
We talk about:
- What life was like for Nguyen growing up in the US as a Vietnamese immigrant;
- How "Curly Sue" and "Heartbreak Hotel" taught Nguyen English;
- The progression of Nguyen’s career and martial arts life;
- ...
How to Do Focused, Intentional Training for the Best Results
THE MUAY THAI GUYS PODCAST: EPISODE 124
By Sean Fagan
If you want to achieve your goals, you need to make sure that every single thing you do is directed towards that goal! You need focused and intentional training! You can’t expect to make quick progress if you’re just working aimlessly.
If you want to quickly get from point A to point B, you need a map and you need to plan out your path! You don’t ever just hop into your car and think, “oh, I need to get to Costco… I’ll just drive around and maybe I’ll get there.” The exact same logic applies to training and anything else in life.
With that being said, that’s all we’re talking about in today’s episode of The Muay Thai Guys podcast. Paul and I are both very ambitious people. We’ve got our brands, we’ve got this podcast, we’ve got our fight careers, we’ve got relationships, etc. We are both OBSESSED with reaching our goals! Which is why we...
