WORLD MUAYTHAI MAGAZINE COMING ISSUE WMM #10 Online
WORLD MUAYTHAI MAGAZINE :: WMM :: COMING ISSUE ONLINE
Sharing a wide range of Muaythai news from around the world and what an exciting few months it has been on the fight scene and for WMM.
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From the moment Issue #01 was published, our design team has been interactive in building and developing Muaythai in our own style which would allow us to both add extra depth in coverage for Muaythai, while also helping us stand out to our unique and individual audience.
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NEWS ON :: Epic 1 :: Muaythai Action Vl :: WBC Muaythai Battle Collossal XI – IFMA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS “The Battle of 100 Nations and 100 Hearts” – King’s Cup Challenge, 2010.
THAILAND CELEBRATES THE 78TH BIRTHDAY OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN WITH TWO DAYS OF MUAYTHAI CELEBRATIONS
The first of two days celebrating Muaythai kicked off on August 11, with a great card from Match Makers at World Professional Muaythai Federation.
A collection of fighters from around the world 
united in Stadiums through-out Thailand, showcasing their skills in some great bouts. It is an honour to be invited to fight at such a grand event. This event represents the Thai people’s deepest respect for their Queen. It was a great showcase of Thailand’s cultural heritage on display to the world.
The second day of events on August 12, for The Queen’s Cup, which is the
biggest event in the Muaythai calendar for female fighters, was officially promoted by Songchai’s company, One Songchai Promotions. The event was sanctioned by World Muaythai Council in conjunction as co-promoter Elite Boxing of this prestigious event.
INTERVIEWS WITH :: Brenda Hilltop, Charles Karlito Francois’s, Jesse Seangmorakot and Saiyok Pumphanmuang
MUAYTHAI A KNOCKOUT AT THE SPORTACCORD WORLD COMBAT GAMES
Muaythai’s inclusion into the World Combat Games was a knockout. Day 1 saw 44 fights in 2 rings and the capacity crowd stayed to the very last-minute. Day 2 saw 22 fights and people queuing on the door to watch the Muaythai competition.
The final day was really Muaythai at its finest, with the best of the best going toe to toe for the gold medal, in some of the most exciting fights ever. IFMA General Secretary, Mr Stephan Fox presented “The Social Values and Contributions of Martial Arts” at a special two-hour Muaythai cultural showcase to promote all things Muaythai from Wai-Khru to Muay Boran.
The Muaythai cultural showcase was arranged by the Foreign Ministry, National Cultural Commission, The Royal Thai Embassy and the IFMA with over 300 invitees including top Embassy officials, SportAccord and assorted VIP’s.
There are far too many single moments to mention, but importantly the medals were spread across all five continents, proving that Muaythai has become truly a worldwide sport.Our coming issue WMM #10 covers all the highlights and results.
LUCIEN CARBIN :: THE INTERVIEW :: By Tania Presutti
“If you can do it fast, you can do it hard”
The voice of Lucien Carbin is quiet but firm. The Dutch trainer doesn’t make much of a fuss about himself, instead he gives off an impression of soft-spoken, kind and maybe a bit goofy looking, as he roams the gym in shorts three times his size. But make no mistake, everyone listen when the man in the big shorts talks.
Lucien Carbin has been an institution in Dutch Muaythai and fight sport for decades, and still to this day considered to be one of the most successful trainers in Holland if not Europe. Among his most famous fighters are Tyrone Spong, Gilbert Yvert, Llonka Elmont and Alistair Overeem. But they’re only the famous top of the mountain; Lucien Carbin is behind more than 35 world champions.
FIGHTING FACTORY CARBIN :: By Tania Presutti
Mark, Patrick Robert Lucien Raymond (boxing coach)
Located in the outskirts of Amsterdam one of Holland’s famous gyms resides, and head coach Lucien Carbin is the undisputed ruler. Fighting Factory Carbin is along with The Golden Glory Gym, Pancration, Mejiro, Mike’s Gym and Voss gym some of Holland’s most recognized gyms.
Fighting Factory Carbin (FFC) offers Muaythai, Boxing and MMA classes and in addition to this, the gym has a wide range of skilled private teachers who can assist with everything from MT or boxing technique to hardcore conditioning privates.
OMAR “SITAN” AHMED :: By John Tozeland
The fight seen in New York is growing and it has its followers from the East Coast of America New York has the most Muaythai events. One stand out fighter Omar “Sitan” Ahmed was 12 years old and in the 7th grade when his older brother took him along to watch some Muaythai fights, once I saw it I said this is the sport I should be doing and I started right away.
Omar recently competed in the first-ever Professional $10,000 Muaythai Tournament in U.S. history. Take On NY matched 8 top North American professional Muaythai fighters who competed in a full contact single elimination tournament for a grand prize of $10,000 Omar won against a stacked card of talent and talks us through his thoughts on the fight.
Omar also talk about his best experience in Muaythai, his life around the ring and training at 13 coins in Thailand.
“I fought a Thai fighter “Pet Burapa Sor. Montana Sanchai” who had 150 fights and I was 18 years old at the time. It was the co main event of the night. I was very nervous but excited. I was also confident because I saw that the trainers from 13 coins were very confident in me and proud to be by my side.
And talks about training at 13 coins “I loved it. I improve every time I go to 13 coins and I have a great friendship with Mr. coke and all the fighters and staff that work there. I’ve been there twice and I stayed a combined total of five months there all in 13 coins and I cannot wait to go back.
JULIE KITCHEN TAKES ON ANNALISA BUCCI FOR MTEC WORLD TITLE FIGHT
UK Muaythai legend and World Number 1 Julie Kitchen is currently preparing herself and training for the 50th fight in her career.
Julie will be taking on Italian Champion Annalisa Bucci in the 63.5 kg weight category, with her eyes and mind firmly set on adding a 12th World Title to her achievements and a 22nd belt to her outstanding collection.
The fight for the MTEC World Title will be taking place at the England versus Holland International Full Contact Muaythai Boxing contest in Blackpool’s Winter Gardens on 2nd October 2010, presented by Backstreet Brawler and Top King.
There will be 14 exhilarating bouts of top class Muaythai action with World, European and British titles up for grabs. Tickets are available from £25 pp, and VIP packages at £65 pp.
Julie Kitchen, who is also known as the ‘Queen of Muaythai’, is looking forward to taking on Annalisa Bucci in her 50th fight: ‘I am thrilled to be fighting in Blackpool and to be giving the opportunity to add the MTEC World Title to my list of titles and successes in my career so far.
Annalisa is a strong and talented fighter and I will have to watch those legs on the outside and in the clinch! I will be working even harder than normal for this title – having come this far and being able to fight for a World Title in my 50th fight is massive, and I am hungry to win it. Come and show your support in Blackpool!’
Go to www.facebook.com/JulieKitchenUK for more information on Julie, and to www.backstreetbrawler.com to buy your tickets to see the best Muaythai talent from England go toe to toe with the best fighters from Holland, and to see Julie Kitchen in action for her 50th fight and 12th World Title.
STEVE MCKINNON VS EDUARDO MAIORINO DE MORAIS FOR WBC SUPER CRUISER TITLE IN SYDNEY 16 OCTOBER
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WBC MUAYTHAI Super Cruiserweight Champion Steve McKinnon (Australia) will defend his world title in front of his fan base in Sydney on 16 October when he takes on Brazilian challenger Eduardo Mairino.
Invincible Promotions booked the venue at the famous Luna Park landmark alongside the Harbour Bridge with a view of the Opera House.
A packed crowd will be assembling to witness Sydney’s favourite Muaythai hero who will take on Brazil’s top contender – the master fighter Mairino, who has a record of 37 wins from 51 fights.
McKinnon won the WBC World Super Cruiser title in Jamaica. Before he claimed the famous WBC green and gold belt McKinnon trained in Thailand at the two Fairtex Muaythai training camps alongside former WBC Super Welterweight Champion Yodsaenklai.
A crowd favorite on the Muaythai circuit in Las Vegas, McKinnon has also fought in Bangkok’s Lumpinee stadium where he earned a reputation for his fierce courage and eight weapons mastery. His trademark technique is a flying knee attack.
WORLD TITLE FIGHT :: PAY BACK TIME 2
John Wayne Parr Vs Yodsanklai
“As they do it a third time, it will once again be the skill of Yodsanklai Vs the desire of John Wayne Parr.” By Steven Wright
The two stars were matched a second time, when the World Muaythai Council sanctioned the reality show Contender Asia. Yodsanklai, who ran thru all of his opponents in the tournament, and John Wayne Parr, who was sort of the father figure in the house and his very presence represented the best of Muaythai in and out the ring.
Worldwide and Muaythai fight sports fans are now talking up Australia’s “Fight of the Year” between World Champion JOHN WAYNE PARR matched for the third time with the world’s highest ranked “NO. 1” Muaythai fighter and native to Thailand, YODSANKLAI.
In addition to the “Fight of the Year” this world-class event we have an amazing local under card including the stand out fighter by the name of Aaron Goodson.
Aaron Goodson is the son of the late Master Dana Goodson who pioneered Kickboxing and Muaythai from Fitzroy All Stars Gym. Aaron Goodson at the ripe age of 22, Dana’s youngest son, is now at the level in his fighting career to be given the opportunity to compete for the Australian Title in his weight division.
This is set to be his toughest match yet and date is sentimental as it is around his father’s anniversary.
Joe Nader the master match maker behind Powerplay Promotions has had great success with Pay Back Time 1 where Parr claimed revenge on Mike Zambidis where 4,000 people witnessed the fight of the decade. Now people will get the opportunity to see Parr take on his toughest opponent ever and hope’s to do the same here in his own country.
“The names say it all we have the two best fighters in the world, the hype is growing by the minute and everywhere I go people are talking it up. Very exciting!!!”
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lJ_cGHVGNw
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VALDET GASHI :: By John Tozeland
WMM catches up with Valdet’s between his busy professional schedule that has him travelling to different places around the world, and the chance to meeting new people, and he sees it as the best part next to the fight.
Valdet talks about his training with Grand Master Amnat
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I love it! Everywhere in the world the fighters and people who work with them are in one way different but on the other side just like me. We share all the same passion for Muaythai.
The audiences are so different from country to country, some just watch, and some are silent, some scream around like in a soccer game, most like to watch a hard fight, some love to watch technical fights. It’s so different and exciting every time.
MUAYTHAI THE CANADIAN WAY :: By Cameron Fraser
Canada is a country known for its multiculturalism. We tend to accept other cultures and customs with open arms, and Muaythai is no exception. Since the 1970’s, Muaythai in Canada has grown substantially and in a very obvious way, especially when you look at Canada’s current talented stable of fighters.
With the popularity of combat sports rising exponentially every year, more and more people are signing up to try Muaythai, MMA, Kickboxing and other high impact martial arts. Since Muaythai events don’t happen as often as athletes would like, many Canadian fighters participate in Kickboxing or K-1 rules fights or boxing matches. As we look at the top ten fighters on top of their game in 2010.
THE MUAYTHAI AMATEUR ISSUE :: By Steven Wright
I have a lot of friends on Facebook and the other day I got a message that was sent out on behalf of a person who was very pro amateur MMA. He began his argument talking about how great the careers of Cassias Clay (Muhammad Ali), Joe Frazier, and George Foreman were. He argued what if they had never gone to the amateurs, had great success, and went on to the professional ranks to have such great careers.
He then rounded his argument by presuming that anyone can go straight to the pros and they may even win a few fights. However they are skipping an important part in their development and they need the seasoning that an amateur career brings.
Steven Wright takes a in-depth look at the current Amateur fight scene.
YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN MUAYTHAI :: By Alana Gain
As we know obesity is one of the leading issues in the society of the world today and our children’s health are the worries of nations everywhere as they assume, “an obese child is the next obese adult.” More and more compulsory physical and nutritional education is being added into schooling curriculums, but is it being done in the right context?
How many children enjoy running laps around the field and getting weighed and measured in front of their peers especially when they are not the ‘ideal’ body shape? And how many of them would then want to participate in that outside of school in their own time? Not many!
Don’t you think it would be more interesting to include different and fun sports into physical activity inside and outside of schooling to help our youth become more aware of the issues and needs their bodies have and require? Why don’t we get them involved in Muaythai?
SITKRUMAT MUAYTHAI MALAYSIA :: By John Tozeland
Established on 1st January 2009, in Selangor, Malaysia by Kru Raja Ahmad Talmizi, former Kelantan champion. Kelantan incidentally, is a state located on the Thai-Malaysian border.
Kru Raja Ahmad, scouted for a recreational park to serve as the camp’s training centre. As Kru Raja Ahmad is also a high school teacher, most of the camp’s pioneering trainees, consisted of his own students at school.
The syllabus taught at Sitkrumat is complete and exhilarating as it encompasses Muaythai teaching and education for pre-school.
SOREN MONKONGTONG :: FIGHTER FITNESS
When you fight in the ring you’re representing your gym, your trainer, your family, in front of thousands of people, which means you have to represent these people in your life in a good way.
But, most of all you’re representing yourself. So you need to be self-disciplined. You know if you’re eating properly. You know if you’re getting enough rest. Only you know if you’re thinking in a positive way.
Living in Thailand taught me to understand Muaythai better. It’s not about anger, losing control, going psycho. It’s about controlling yourself, controlling the pace of the fight, an ultimately controlling your opponent. But the bit everyone can benefit from is learning how to control yourself.
MUAYTHAI CONDITIONING :: By Ashley Lartey
Optimum Performance – Stage 1
There are hundreds of different sports across the world, some that make use of hands others legs and in some cases even fingers. So it would be fair to say, there are as many different types of conditioning programmes out there, as there are sports.
Muaythai as we all know is a complex puzzle and in order to be the best, fighters push themselves to the limit for glory! Conditioning for this sport should not be treated with any less respect.
RECOVERY STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE YOUR PERFORMANCE :: By Nathan Parnham
With the expansion of Muaythai on a global scale it’s important for trainers and competitors alike to understand how best to recover from training or competition.
By adopting appropriate recovery strategies this ensures athletes are capable of training at their maximum potential, are able to reduce the time between bouts, and promote career longevity by minimizing the incidence of injury as a result of participation.
This article aims to outline the various recovery strategies available, and provide an overview of an effective post-fight recovery regime.
FIGHT CALENDAR covers news on events as well as WMM covers FIGHT NEWS FROM :: Warriors at War upcoming show and news from the Elimination. Unleashed in Sydney, War of the Hero’s 7 Fight Night Review. Madness at Mansfield, Annihilation, WKN’s The Big 8 in Belarus and many more.
We also feature news on the Thai Fight and the upcoming semi final 2nd round is scheduled to be held on October 25th, 2010.
PLUS :: In Gym Kettlebell Review with Daniel Bell at Ironfist Gym and Leon Spain from Spain’s Muaythai Gym. Also news from Joanna Maceachern on her trip to fight in Las Vegas. News from Siangboxing Camp. Update on WMM’s 72kg Amateur Scholarship, 2010. Also we talk with Maurice Cooper, Tahne Newton-Green and Liam Everson. Catch all the latest with our Marketplace directory, News Briefs and don’t miss out on The Goods.
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