Basic Training (July 11, 2014 - Tha Sala, Thailand)
Fight Prep (July 11, 2014 - Tha Sala, Thailand)
The Process of Becoming Great (July 11, 2014 - Tha Sala, Thailand)
The Stage (July 11, 2014 - Tha Sala, Thailand)
Headstrong (July 11, 2014 - Tha Sala, Thailand)
Watch & Learn (July 11, 2014 - Tha Sala, Thailand)
Combat Tools (July 11, 2014 - Tha Sala, Thailand)
Trophies (July 11, 2014 - Tha Sala, Thailand)
Into the Mirror (August 3, 2014 - Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand)
Ring Prayers (August 3, 2014 - Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand)
Te Trong (Straight Kick) - (August 3, 2014 - Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand)
Waiting Game (August 9, 2014 - Chiang Mai, Thailand)
Small Steps, Heavy Hooves (August 9, 2014 - Chiang Mai, Thailand)
Basic Training (July 11, 2014 - Tha Sala, Thailand)These hanging tires and “Thai” bag are used for the most common Muay Thai exercises. They are particularly great for practicing punches, kicks, knees and elbows. The benefits of bag training include improved movement and timing coordination. In addition, it gives the trainee a realistic feeling similar to fighting an actual opponent—a significant type of work out key to winning actual fights.
Fight Prep (July 11, 2014 - Tha Sala, Thailand)Two young adult fighters help each other train in the front yard of Poonsawat Camp. They are practicing several types of strikes that could include any combination of their fists, elbows, knees, shins and feet. These combinations are a common characterization of Muay Thai and is the reason the sport is often referred to as “the art of 8 limbs.”
The Process of Becoming Great (July 11, 2014 - Tha Sala, Thailand)Several young adult fighters train Muay Thai outside the front yard of Poonsawat Camp. The fighters use several different items to simulate real life combat. Bag work is used most often to perfect timing and form good habits and techniques for sparring.
The Stage (July 11, 2014 - Tha Sala, Thailand)A close-up image of the ropes surrounding the fighting ring at Poonsawat Camp. According to TWINS, the leading exporter of Thai boxing gear for the past 60 years, the ring regulations of a professional match setting are as follows: A ring must be square in shape and the ropes must measure between 20x20 feet to 24x24 feet. The floor must be between 4 - 5 feet tall and padded in a rubber type cushioning that has a thickness of 1 - 1.5 inches. This padding should be completely covered by a canvas cloth and surrounded by four properly cushioned posts.
Headstrong (July 11, 2014 - Tha Sala, Thailand)A young adult fighter does pushups inside of Poonsawat Camp’s boxing ring. The fighter just completed his first fighting round of the day against a fellow trainee who is also doing pushups off to the side before beginning round two.
Watch & Learn (July 11, 2014 - Tha Sala, Thailand)Two young fighters box inside of Poonsawat Camp’s ring while Bao Witoon, leader of the camp, provides advice and criticism.
Combat Tools (July 11, 2014 - Tha Sala, Thailand)A pair of TWINS boxing gloves lying in the middle of Poonsawat Camp’s boxing ring. Fighters began wearing gloves in competition and training around the year 1956, when Lumpinee Boxing Stadium first opened in Bangkok. Before gloves, fighters used traditional rope-binding (Kaad Chuek) which made the hands a hardened and dangerous striking tool. After the occurrence of a death in the ring, it was decided that all fighters should wear gloves and cotton coverlets over the feet and ankles.
Trophies (July 11, 2014 - Tha Sala, Thailand)A few of the trophies that stand in Bao Witoon’s home. Witoon, leader of Poonsawat Camp, lives directly behind the fighting ring of the camp. The trophy in the middle belongs to one of his students, Pet Panya. It was awarded to him after working his way to the top out of 1,000 other fighters at the Kon Khon Posuwan tournament.
Into the Mirror (August 3, 2014 - Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand)Parinya Nuannamjit, a 16 year old student at Camp Sitawee, performs bicep curls in front of a mirror near the entrance of the camp. Nuannamjit has been training at Sitawee for about two months, he goes there every Saturday and Sunday from roughly 4-6 p.m.
Ring Prayers (August 3, 2014 - Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand)Parinya Nuannamjit, a 16 year old student, prays inside the ring at Camp Sitawee before shadow boxing. It’s very common for Muay Thai practitioners to pray before training in order to imbue feelings of strength and power.
Te Trong (Straight Kick) - (August 3, 2014 - Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand)Parinya Nuannamjit (left) and Narong Komsaman (right) practice fighting in the ring at Camp Sitawee. They are currently training proper posture and form for a number of kicking techniques, including straight kicks (te trong), diagonal kicks (te chiang), and foot jabs (thip).
Waiting Game (August 9, 2014 - Chiang Mai, Thailand)A muay thai boxer (right) and a female worker (left) chat outside of the ring before starting the match.
Small Steps, Heavy Hooves (August 9, 2014 - Chiang Mai, Thailand)A muay thai boxer/performer stretches before the fight begins.
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