Giorgio Petrosyan vs Fabio Pinca (video)

Watch: http://youtu.be/nW0Rx9NIVZ4

Here are two fighters at the top of the European circuit that made their name from Muay Thai fights, and are now fighting in a kickboxing rules tournament. Despite the limitations on their clinch and the ban on their elbows, this fight is interesting because of the reputations these two carry with them.

Fabio Pinca has fought THE best Thai's at 135-140 lbs, and even defeated Saenchai in a close bout earlier this year. He also won the big Thai Fight tournament in Thailand last year, beating Lumpinee talent Petchmongkon Petchfocus. He was supposed to fight Buakaw a couple months back, but Buakaw had ran into some management issues. Fabio does have his share of losses, but only to some of the top ranked competition (which includes Saenchai...they are 1 and 1).

Giorgo is the current K-1 max champion, who has had one of the most dominant runs in the history of the tournament. He not only beat former champions Kraus and Souwer, but out classed them. Giorgio has also had competitive fights with Kem Sitsongpeenong and Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee under kickboxing rules. He beat both under kickboxing rules. Giorgio only has a couple stains on his record, one of which was a draw against Buakaw and the other which was a loss to one of Buakaw's old team mates (Nonthanan Por Pramuk).

WHY

Kru Jen has been talking about a concept of author Simon Sinek's book: Start with WHY.

Here is the full video of Simon's golden circle: http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action.html

I'd invite you to watch the video, and like Kru said, analyze your "why" in relation to Muay Thai. I think once you've done this, it will help you take all of the other aspects in your life into better perspective. Looking at your purpose for training is an excellent starting point because it's something that you CHOOSE to do. You can really learn a lot more about yourself through it.

While I personally don't agree with every single thing Sinek has ever written or said, I support his message and his work. I've been following his talks and blogs for a while now, and it's definitely worth taking a look at if you like what you have heard so far. Here is a post I made a while back that links to some more of Simon's philosophies: http://yorkmuaythai.blogspot.ca/2011/02/what-you-do.html


Also a great bit is Simon Sinek's talk about purpose (great for people in leadership positions): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-fzwk3ScF0

Matt Embree talks about win over Nils Widlund at Lion Fight Muay Thai VI

Ajahn Suchart at York Muay Thai THIS Tuesday May 29!

Guess who is coming to YMT NEXT Tuesday for a 2 hour seminar PLUS a group run! Ajahn Suchart! REGISTER: $25+tax (group run at 5:30pm) Class from 6pm - 8pm! DON'T MISS THE MASTER. Both early and late classes are canceled due to the seminar. Kru

York Muay Thai at RBC Diversity Week (pics)

York Muay Thai tore it up at RBC's Diversity Week. Thanks to Tranny, Tbook and GLau for volunteering along with Kru Jen to deliver a great display of Muay Thai!

Mom Dad and Me FREE Trial/Orientation THIS SATURDAY at York Muay Thai!!

See poster below for details (click to enlarge)! Come on out!

Sittichai vs Damien Alamos (video)

Fight from two years ago featuring Sittichai (Top ranked Lumpinee fighter) and Damien (a young fighter who is steadily gaining titles and recognition). Watch: http://youtu.be/J-1RvHJGIuY