CROM’s Corner: Finding Your “CORE 8”
by Chris Romulo The history of the kettle bell dates back to the 1700’s, primarily used by Russian farmers to weigh crops. Those same farmers eventually evolved in to using them to show off their strength at local festivals. Today, kettle bells are the ultimate tool for any combat/martial athlete, if used efficiently. I believe […]
CROM’s Corner: Muay Thai For Life
by Chris Romulo I fell in love with the art of Muay Thai 20 years ago. The way I was able to find the art was as violently effective as the sport itself. As a young, lost soul with very little direction and aspirations in my life, I found myself in a street scrap that […]
Josh Aragon Fight Blog #2: You need to be ready to adapt
by Josh Aragon Another week of training down and I am feeling better and better each week. I did a lot of sparing this week working and focusing on timing and accuracy. Now that the time is getting closer I get more and more excited and anxious. It’s always been a dream for me to […]
Josh Aragon Fight Blog #1: Road to the WBC Muay Thai Championship
Josh Aragon trains out of Sityodtong LA and will be fighting current WBC Muay Thai U.S. Super Welterweight National Champion Landon Simmons. The bout will take place for the WCK in November. Aragon will be looking to keep his perfect professional record in tact, which currently stands at 6-0. Josh will be writing a blog […]
CROM’S CORNER: Get A Grip For Your Muay Thai Clinch
by Chris Romulo Do you train as if your life depends on it? One of the most primal skills in existence, climbing, will test your every being, much like ring combat. Let’s learn this vital self-preservation skill, to keep you the dominant opposition. Climbing a rope can and will improve a multitude of athletic attributes […]
Muay Thai – Combination K.O. – Fight Breakdown, Sam-A Gaiyanghadao | Evolve University
Mulitple – time Muay Thai Champion Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn, breaks down a Combination K.O. from Sam-A Gaiyanghadao on Bangpleenoi 96 Penang. You can catch more great breakdowns from Evolve University on the Muay Ties You Tube channel. They have not only some great breakdowns but some of the best fights from Thailand.
CROM’S CORNER: Update Your Training Software
by Chris Romulo If you are still doing bicep curls, leg extensions, and triceps push downs you are still playing Atari in an X Box world. The world of combat sports: Muay Thai, MMA, Boxing, Wrestling and/or BJJ are some of the most dynamic and progressive means of competition around today. The thought of testing […]
Bob and Weave with Kru Walter Michalowski
Kru Walter Michalowski is the head instructor and owner of Sityodtong LA. After a successful fighting career he has turned his focus to training he next generation of Muay Thai athlete. He is one of the few given the Sityodtong name by Ajarn Yodtong himself. His goal is to promoter the growth of “real” Muay Thai in America […]
Muay Thai – Left High Kick K.O. Fight Breakdown | Evolve University
Here is a great video of 3x Lumpinee Champion Orono Wor. Petchpun from Evolve MMA breaking down the high kick KO of Sam-A Gaiyanghadao by Thaksinlek Kiatniwat. It is a magnificent KO and this is a nice breakdown of the move. Also check out the pad holder, none other than Rajdamnern and Lumpinee Stadium Champion […]
Jab Defense – Parry and Distance with Kru Walter Michalowski
Kru Walter Michalowski is the head instructor and owner of Sityodtong LA. After a successful fighting career he has turned his focus to training he next generation of Muay Thai athlete. He is one of the few given the Sityodtong name by Ajarn Yodtong himself. His goal is to promoter the growth of “real” Muay […]