MTG 099: Muay Thai Chat with Marcus Oakley of Goblin Muay Thai

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12/21/15 • -1 min

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 99

One of the most passionate, outspoken people I've come across online has got to be Marcus Oakley. Going by the pen name Charlie Hustle, he has written a number of posts for Muay Thai Guy and has started a number of conversations about the sport that are crucial to it's growth and exposure. From his "Top 10 Most Influential Fighters" to the "Curious Case of the Phantom Casual Fan Offensive in Muay Thai", Marcus always has a unique perspective to share and that's why I had to get him on the podcast! We talk a variety of topics including:

How he got his start in Muay Thai after watching Blood Sport and seeing Tong Po.
How he initially wanted to train for himself but gradually fell in love with coaching.
Why he decided to open up his own space and the challenges he's faced doing so.
The differences between fancy, high-tech gyms to the old school, bare bone gyms.
His thoughts on the fight scene in the midwest and how it's hard to find quality gyms to train at.
Why women competing in combat sports is such a big thing for him (hint, he has 3 sisters)
What's it like teaching and coaching his significant other.
His thoughts on the gyms who don't allow their students to train at other gyms.
What is means to be a "true" martial artist.
And much, much more!

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Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 99

How he got his start in Muay Thai after watching Blood Sport and seeing Tong Po.
How he initially wanted to train for himself but gradually fell in love with coaching.
Why he decided to open up his own space and the challenges he's faced doing so.
The differences between fancy, high-tech gyms to the old school, bare bone gyms.
His thoughts on the fight scene in the midwest and how it's hard to find quality gyms to train at.
Why women competing in combat sports is such a big thing for him (hint, he has 3 sisters)
What's it like teaching and coaching his significant other.
His thoughts on the gyms who don't allow their students to train at other gyms.
What is means to be a "true" martial artist.
And much, much more!

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MTG 098: Fight Hypnosis and The Unconscious Mind with Joshua Manuel

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 98

As a fighter and competitive athlete, the power of the mind can NOT be overlooked. We all know the saying "Fighting is 90% mental and 10% physical", but how often do we take the time to actually train our minds? If the mental side is such a crucial aspect to your success as a fighter, why aren't you having mental training sessions where you optimize your thought process, memory, focus and emotion? Fighters are becoming aware of how important it is to train the mind, and that's where guys like Joshua Manuel come into play. Joshua is a fight hypnotist who specializes in helping fighters train their unconscious mind to eliminate doubt/anxiety and replace it with confidence/focus. In our interview we cover a whole range of topics including:

What initially drew him into wanting to learn more about hypnosis.
What type of benefits are expected after being hypnotized.
How he deals with skeptics and people who are hesitant to believe in this type of work.
Why he likes to work with competitive fighters and help them optimize their mind.
What the main objective of a fight hypnotist is.
How to pick a fight hypnotist and what to look for to avoid frauds.
The process in which fight hypnosis has become his career and how he went about pursuing it.
Some key techniques and concepts that he uses when doing coaching sessions.
And much, much more!

Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 098: Joshua Manuel Connect with Josh on Facebook and check out his website at zenhypnotics.com Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review. Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below!
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MTG 100: Vegan Fighter Victor Saravia Shares His Inspiring Story

Muay Thai Guy Podcast – Episode 100

Photo taken by Marz An or furymagazine.com Victor Saravia has quite the story to tell. At a young age Victor was involved with gangs in Los Angeles and could've easily gone down the wrong path. Fortunately, after getting in trouble with the law and almost being sent off to juvy, he was able to change the direction of his life and become one of the most talked about prospects in Muay Thai today. I had the chance to chat with this beast of a fighter and learn more about how he's been able to overcome adversity and avoid bad thanks to his family, friends and teammates at Muay Thai America gym in California. We chat about his career, training methods and much more including:

How he grew up in a bad neighborhood and used to fight his friends for money.
Why he decided to get out of the bad situations he was in and change his life for the better.
How football played a huge role in teaching him respect, discipline and work ethic
What a typical day of training is like for him.
Why he decided to turn pro after 15 amateur fights.
Why he eats a vegan diet and how it's affected both his mental clarity and physical fitness.
His goals for his career and why he wants to be one of the best ever.
Thoughts on his last fight against Daniel McGowan where he lost via cut.
How he needed some time off after that fight to reset, reflect and refocus on his goals.
And much, MUCH more.

Click Here or on the podcast player at the top of the page to listen to MTG 100: Victor Saravia Connect with Victor Saravia on Facebook. Be cool and click here to leave a rating and review. Let us know what you thought about the interview in the comment section below!
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