MTG 049: A Muay Thai Couple - Paul and Sam talk living, training and fighting together in Thailand

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08/27/14 • -1 min

Ever wanted to share your passion of Muay Thai with someone you love? Well, Paul and Sam are doing just that. These two amateur fighters from Connecticut, USA are pursuing their dreams and training together on a regular basis and most recently made a trip to Koh Phangan, Thailand to take their training and relationship to the next level. Not many couples are able to punch and kick each other in the face, so needless to say, they have a unique perspective on things. In the latest Muay Thai Guy podcast episode, I sat down with Paul and Sam to talk about the challenges and rewards of training together. MTG 049: A Muay Thai Couple - Paul and Sam talk living, training and fighting together in Thailand
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