If you cried, HIT that like and share! :) From sleeping on the ring with only Thai pads as pillows, to becoming a 4X Lumpinee champion and gym owner - this is Lamnammoon Sor Sumalee’s incredible story. Lamnammoon is a legend from the golden era of Muay Thai, a period where fighters are built so unbelievably hardy, they make fighters today look soft. Lamnammoon is well known for his aggressive fight style and vicious knees. At 46 years of age this year, he can still inflict some serious damage with his knees - just take a look at his padwork in the video. It has always been Lamnammoon’s dream to have his own gym and build kids from impoverished families into world champions, just like how Muay Thai has changed his own life. But he quickly realizes how complex the role of a gym owner is versus that of a fighter. It is a life of ecstatic highs when his fighters win big fights, but also heartbreaking lows when tragedy struck the gym 2 years ago. The purpose of this interview is not to debate the exact details of how or why the tragedy happened, but to sympathize with the grief of a teacher’s loss. Lamnammoon is a wonderful teacher and a beautiful human being, a father and role model to his family and all the young fighters under his care. You can train with him at his gym in Ubon Ratchathani, a 1-hour domestic flight from Bangkok. facebook.com/lamnammoonmuaythai ----------------------------------- This project is part of a documentary series with Human of Fighting. Follow us on Facebook to see more intimate conversations with legends of the sport: facebook.com/HumansOfFighting/ ----------------------------------- Check out my upcoming book Legendary Striking (60 pages free): www.legendarystriking.com If you'd like to see the full transcript of my technical breakdowns and additional details, sign up to my mailing list. Website: www.lawrencekenshin.com Instagram: instagram.com/strikingbreakdowns Facebook: facebook.com/lawrencekenshinbreakdowns First Book: www.strikingtechniques.com Free Saenchai Book: lawrencekenshin.com/saenchai

@anonymousshawn9996

4 жыл бұрын

Lawrence Kenshin I send my condolences. :_(

@UncleSamSiam

4 жыл бұрын

Powerful stuff. I live in Kalasin definitely want to train at the mans gym. He is a righteous man

@cesny2175

4 жыл бұрын

If you cried... you're too soft. Go home.

@anonymousshawn9996

4 жыл бұрын

MindSmash just paid you homage. #Clout

@ohye4hye4h10

4 жыл бұрын

I didn't cry

About 10 years ago when my family was deported i lost everything including my home. But i always had Muay Thai. I too know what its like to have a ring as a bed and a thai pad as a pillow with my faithful pit bull by my side. Muay Thai one of the few sports that turn ordinary people into warriors.

@imawarrior313

4 жыл бұрын

Jose Rodriguez im turning 30 soon, had it in me ever since i saw bloodsport at the age of 6 but never had the heart to actually start and go for it due to the toxic childhood i had. As the years passed by life hit me hard and took away a lot of my heart and soul with it. Reading ur comment and especially the last line lit a spark in me and reminded me of who i really am .. I wanna tell you Jose that u have really motivated me and lifted my spirit. God bless you wherever you may be!! ❤️

@sifuadmir761

4 жыл бұрын

Same bro, just in kung fu story and dog. ^^

@peterwaldie4478

4 жыл бұрын

And caring members of society as shown by there trainers,who in turn show there respect to those who taught them. Great choice of dog too👍

@michaelangelo8898

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@entertaichi

4 жыл бұрын

@@sifuadmir761 Thank you for sharing your story.

RIP young Jordan, my fellow countryman. Scotland loves you 🙏💔🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

..people in Thailand especially these fighters ..they look so wise talk wise and..just different than the whole world

@chickendinner5572

4 жыл бұрын

Buddhist faith bro. I'm Laotian, we share the same culture as North Eastern Thailand.

@kenaultman7499

3 жыл бұрын

It's a totally different mindset than in the west. There, life happens to you and you have much less control over that. Your destiny is set. They don't "act" like a fighter. Every ounce of their being is in the archetype. We value the individual much more in the west. Over there you don't choose who you marry or anything like that. Why? Because the emphasis is on the role they are in. In the west, the executive packs up his briefcase at night and goes home. Then the next day, he goes back and plays the role again. But, he always goes back home to take off that role. In those cultures, you don't play executive. You would be it at all times. Anyways, they place importance on the communal role you have more than the individual one.

What he said about foreigners sparring is so true. There are so many western gyms that have a culture of hard sparring, and you even see it amongst the MMA guys at Tiger - hitting very hard and landing shots that rock their sparring partners. It really takes the fun out of sparring and is a one-way ticket to CTE even if you're not fighting. Have fun in the gym and fight as hard as you can with heart in the ring! P.s who's cutting onions around here?

@synisterv7703

4 жыл бұрын

My badd........I was really in the mood for French Onion Soup.......🤷‍♂️

@russellward4624

4 жыл бұрын

Yea it’s part of the western culture. Iron sharpens iron. Jens Pulver is the clearest case. Would spar with guys much heavier than him. And it was like one day he had no chin anymore. Started getting KO’d regularly when his chin was like granite early on. Then take GSP. Would only spar 5 rounds total for each fight.

@moneyhelping345

3 жыл бұрын

Same I have a muay thai friend that always go for elbows in sparring everytime he try, he get destroyed right after

@Naira146

3 жыл бұрын

Most of the Thais fight since they grew up... Foreigners need to practice a little bit harder sometimes because they usually start later and need to know how it feels like..but me personally prefer not to often and not to hard Sorry for my bad english

@warfighter1988

3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah man I trained kickboxing in holland and 100% sparring at least 2 times a week is the norm here.

You can tell a lot about a person's personality when they are interrupted during something important by a dog or a child. Men of heart and good character take the interruption in stride, showing kindness, patience and calm; like Lamnamoon.

@sparkofcuriousity

Жыл бұрын

Precisely! Very well said! The dogs seemed to love that man. And i loved that.

The path of Muay Thai isn't just 1 or 2 or even 6 years it's for life

I really love english boxing but this is what I'm missing. I really dig the humble, playful, non-ego-driven Muay Thai mindset.

@JavaMaX

4 жыл бұрын

Sawa see bro!!!

24:47 more people need to hear this

@apet9859

4 жыл бұрын

U r right🙏

Remember when he was a young fighter his face always look aggressive like he got angry all time in the ring. Nowaday he looks really gentle and so kind with his voice and his eyes also. Thanks for another nice video Kenshin

@LawrenceKenshin

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching bro. The transitions of martial arts :)

@jundean5292

4 жыл бұрын

@@LawrenceKenshin Lawrence could you please tell me whether muay Thai fighters suffer from problems with their legs in later life such as arthritis due to constantly hitting their legs

@joshuaball2276

3 жыл бұрын

Even the lines and wrinkles on his face speak to the vast and undiluted humilty that courses throughout the arteries and vains of this great mans soul. It's such a beautiful paradox, that the toughest men on this earth are also the kindest and most humble. Proving that vunerability when expressed honestly, is the opposite of weakness.

Lamnamoon aka Kru Yo is a great man. No matter what level you are at or what your goals are, he treats each individual at his camp with the attention and care as he would for his most experienced guys. If you can make the trip out to his gym, it really is something special.

@flyingknee23

2 жыл бұрын

He look scary 😅

I’m really enjoying the longer documentaries, please keep it up. 🙏🏼

@LawrenceKenshin

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support !

He ain’t wrong about the heart. I’ve seen loads of super talented fighters. Great athletes, super strong, quick, great technique.... but as soon as something went against them they quit.

@pocho3881

2 жыл бұрын

What went against them?

@pocho3881

2 жыл бұрын

Opponents?

I burst into tears as soon as I saw my little Muay Thai brother, Jordan. We’ll never forget you champ xx

@jundean5292

4 жыл бұрын

how did he pass away?

@markgtba

4 жыл бұрын

Jordan was cutting weight in Thailand and went out running with a sweat suit jacket on. He was to dehydrated and it caught up with about 100 or so metres away from the gym. Jordan was one of the toughest guys I have ever known and I know like the warrior he was he would have fought like a champion to the end

@jundean5292

4 жыл бұрын

@@markgtba very sad is this a common thing that happens to people training in Thailand

@markgtba

4 жыл бұрын

jun Dean unfortunately yes mate, life is way too cheap out there. One of the few things I don’t like about the land of the smiles.

@jundean5292

4 жыл бұрын

@@markgtba another question my friend do Thai boxers have problems with their legs in later life e.g. arthritis or leg pains due to all the years of conditioning etc

I respect so much how there’s no ego with these guys. In a time of the ongoing soap opera that is the UFC with all its fake bravado to build fights into more than they need to be its so refreshing to watch the people and gyms featured on this channel. Thank you for teaching me the beauty of Muay Thai.

Lawrence I thank you so much for putting this on the internet,this truly shows how martial arts can bring people together it's incredible

@LawrenceKenshin

4 жыл бұрын

martial arts can be truly beautiful

Love trainers and gym cultures like his! Sometimes idiots at my gym get pissed and start going crazy at me when I get them good with a technique.

@VaughnHBS

4 жыл бұрын

What fighting style are you training? I've always been interested since I tried Karate as a young'un, but I've never found a style that I want to learn. Muoy Tai looks interesting though.

My coach and my training partners always tell me that I have really good technique and that I should compete, but I'm honestly just too scared. I grew up in a great environment and I've always been quite privileged, never really had any serious problems in my life and I've never had to face adversity like some others had to. I think because of that I just don't have the heart to fight. I have no problem admitting that, I guess it doesn't matter as much anyway as my true passion doesn't lie within martial arts, but it still sucks to know that I will never be as mentally strong and tough as these people. I have the greatest respect for anyone who does this for a living, it's unfathomable to me.

@ArturoRodriguez-nl3ob

4 жыл бұрын

Lennard Go help some, make that your vision.

@silentinvestor

4 жыл бұрын

If someone has nothing and you have everything. He will be ready to kill

@user-qh6vb7br4g

4 жыл бұрын

Just learn for sporting and protect yourself, it is enougth.

@manga3040

4 жыл бұрын

Do one fight atleast.

@russellward4624

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe try to face those fears. That’s the only way we grow. If you’re afraid of spiders you gotta get with spiders. Don’t worry about winning and losing. That doesn’t matter.

After 28 seconds I am already crying... My heart belongs to Thailand and to Muay Thai. Forever. And ever.

@apet9859

4 жыл бұрын

You too? I m just as touched. What a beautiful people, the Thai spirit is uplifting and humble. Amazing. My teacher was just like that.

I don't know nothing about Muay Thai but your documentaries are gold. They are true champions in their sport and in life, great philosophy. You have a true love for Muay Thai and a beautiful soul to film them as you do. Thank you Angie.

F*cking hell this made me so emotional in a good way. Just put things into perspective. Rip to the fighter that passed away trying to make weight. Making weight for a fight should not be a skill or privelage for only the wealthy fighters with nutritionists, it should be made an easy task for all fighters. Thank you for the upload. Added to my sports playlist and inspiration playlist. Thumbs up.

Jesus Christ. I've only very recently started watching Muay Thai fighting, I've even started to preferring some of it to MMA. I never realised what these fighters went through, my respect level just went up exponentially. Sort of hits you in the heart a bit watching some of these documentaries.

Please, keeping doing this Docs. The muaythai legacy must be preserved. Congrats from Brazil.

Big heart = courage + dedication + determination + passion Good heart = moral + integrity + compassion (heart of a good person)

Lawrence Kenshin ...Thank you very much.You make all people understand the meaning of MUAYTHAI.All video are very good.

This must be your most touching work yet, Kenshin. Thank you for doing this. Im really glad Lam is healthy. It's really scary not to know how many fighters in Thailand die prematurely after retirement.

Love this video. Sounds like the perfect blisful life, sleeping in the ring with your friends, living for something that you love and feel so deeply passionate about. I started muay thai around 3-4 years ago and It's basically my life now.

Thanks for that video. It made me miss training in Thailand. I cannot wait to go back in January and see my Kru, who helped me change my whole life.

What a beautiful culture 👍

yes! this longer documentarys are pure gold! Thank you so much!

Thanks for sharing. We never stop fighting!

Lawrence, Thank you so much for your great and unselfish sharing of your fight breakdown analysis and lately longer documentary style videos.......my respect to you.

I love learning about the history and the people that are apart of this art. Thank you for doing this

Great Spirits, it was a pleasure meeting and learning from you.

Amazing video , thankyou for sharing! Very sad how Jordan passed RIP

I enjoyed the documentary a lot. I've seen a lot of his fights here on KZread. He was awesome with those knees. Keep up the great work. I enjoy it very much.

This was beautiful, thank you.

One of the best muay-thai documentary I've ever seen. Great stuff, mate.

Lawrence thinks for these videos man, really appreciate it. You are a gem.

hi lawrence, this is one of the best videos you made. Keep them coming in. Have not regretted subscribing to you from the start!

Your channel is a revelation. Thank you for skillfully editing these videos and for bringing more heart into this world. Muay Thai & MMA forever🙏

I almost cried watching this This is the true love for Muay Thai Salute to this man My dream is to go to thailand and fight there at least one fight I train hard everyday to achieve this 🥊

Captivating, this isn't your typical Muay Thai video. It offers a different perspective and takes me beyond the fights, the techniques, the matchups, the individual fighters, and into the life of a fighter and what The Art really is all about. Thank you.

I really dig these DOCs, Lawrence K. Please keep'em coming.

Thanks so much for your time and consideration in this video. I glad your time and experience about your feeling.. I said hello from USA California 🦊🐈

Just awesome. And I cried. Thanks.

Brilliant! Thank you so much

Thank you for the great content

Seems to be a really nice guy. I love your series. Thanks.

So nice, so strong and so important in muay Thai to learn history

thanks for this wonderful video !!!

Another great video thank you

Nice respect for Jordan, this man's got a great heart to be where he is now owning a gym and training his country men and out siders much love from the uk!

These documentaries are awesome . Much respect for putting them out there , and showing us these great fighters ,trainers and most importantly great human beings . As a proud scotsman condolences to young Jordan's family and friends. Keep up the good work Lawrence.. cheers

@LawrenceKenshin

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support. Really happy to hear you enjoy them!

I know most appreciate the breakdowns but i LOVE these mini docus

Amazing to watch

Keep doing these videos.. we love them ❤️ best YT chanel

@apet9859

4 жыл бұрын

It truly is🙏

my toxic masculinity prevents me to cry

@LawrenceKenshin

4 жыл бұрын

hahaha

@cypresspuz

4 жыл бұрын

Sokka.

@Cicada-oo7ti

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@dionysianapollomarx

4 жыл бұрын

Me too, bruh

@unknownentity8256

4 жыл бұрын

I dont know if it's toxic masculinity rather than just knowing life is suffering and accepting it.

I love this channel ❤

to me this is the most but beautiful deadliest martial arts in the whole entire world

Muay Thai is a beautiful sport

Wow.... what an amazing man and amazing coach. The perfect person to learn Muay Thai from.

@LawrenceKenshin

4 жыл бұрын

indeed

ฉันเริ่มการฝึกอบรมในประเทศไทยในปี 1999 - นานหลังจากที่ฉันเริ่มในแคนาดา ในช่วงยุคทองของมวยไทย ฉันจำประชุมออโรโนโพเมืองอุบลที่รังสิต ฉันชอบสไตล์มวยของเขามาก ฉันชอบที่จะเห็นวันเหล่านั้นกลับมา โรงยิมเริ่มนุ่มนวลขึ้นและมีสมาธิมากขึ้นในบางสถานที่ มวยไทยมีความพิเศษและไม่เหมือนใครในประเทศไทยที่ฉันไม่คิดว่าคุณจะสามารถทำซ้ำได้อีก อย่าเสียความรู้สึกนี้ไป ฉันรู้ว่าการพนันมีผลต่อการเล่นกีฬา ฉันหวังว่าเราจะสามารถย้ายมันกลับไปสู่สไตล์ยุคทองได้มากขึ้น

What an absolute gentleman!

Very beautiful

Beautiful interview/Documentary, title fits perfectly the content! Thank you

I enjoyed this very much. Takes me back to my Muay Thai period in Thailand. A very different world than in The Netherlands.

Beautiful documentary. Thanks for this. From what I understand Jordan died in the process of cutting weight...that's so sad. I love combat sports but the weight cut is probably the worst part of it.

much respect to the trainer, big heart, great teacher

Young, old or knocking on Death's door. Warriors are warriors. 🥊🥊

A BIG Heart Trainer with true and pure fighters and trainers code mentallity. Namaste from Holland

I did not cry... :D Thanks for the lesson, again!!!

awesome !! thanks!

respect!! good wisdom

@LawrenceKenshin

4 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching bro!

You touched us in the heart with this video. Thanks Lawrence. Cheers from Algeria.

@LawrenceKenshin

4 жыл бұрын

did you cry :). thank you for watching!

@theengineerish3r367

4 жыл бұрын

@@Ossamasoft هههههههه لاحظت هذا الشي. ربي يحفظك خويا. كل عام وانتم بخير بمناسبه حلول عيد الأضحى المبارك.

@theengineerish3r367

4 жыл бұрын

@@LawrenceKenshin almost! It was a very touching video, for both: how he struggled from having nothing to being a world champion and owning a business, and also the kid who passed away whom got plenty of positive energy and passion to the sport. I'm following your KZread channel since you started, please keep up the great work and wonderful video uploads.

@LawrenceKenshin

4 жыл бұрын

your long time support means a lot to me. thank you.

Love it One dog want's a scratch & a pat, then every dog in the building want in on some loving as well. I a Dog guy, No greator loyalty than a good dog. When everyone disappears around you, Your Dog is alway's at your side. Great video!

Love this series

@LawrenceKenshin

4 жыл бұрын

cheers

Videos like these makes me want to practice martial arts, but I wouldn't know where to train, or how to go about it. I've also heard that dojo's in the U.S aren't always truly representing the fighting style that they're teaching. I've always loved martial arts ever since I trained in Karate as a young'un. Would be great to get back into it. Hopefully 22 isn't a bad age to try and get back into martial arts.

He is a champion in so many ways, very beautiful soul. LK thank you so much for these amazing videos. They are amazing and I really enjoy them!

Why this young fighter died? thaNK YOU for brining those stories up so people can watch and learn about it. thank you!

most beautiful fighting art in the wh

Watched Jordan Coe fight Dan McGowen a while back, instant fan all heart Rest in peace brother ♥️ Really good watch, top work as always!

@LawrenceKenshin

4 жыл бұрын

So much heart indeed

Thank you so much, my friends!

Indeed life is hard for real MT Fighter.. 💪💪💪

I came, I saw, I cried, I subscribed.

Love the gym dogs cruising around.

Beautiful 🙏❤️

@LawrenceKenshin

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching !

Respekt to you! I wish you all the best! 😇

spirit of muay thai，respect

Didn't cry but great video.. Would love to watch similar videos. Keep up the good work.

@LawrenceKenshin

4 жыл бұрын

There’s quite a few others, Check them out! Thanks for watching !

@authenticmax6350

4 жыл бұрын

@@LawrenceKenshin Thank you for your reply.

16:43 that sums up muay thai for me. The epitome of a fighters heart.

Beautiful. Love these videos

@LawrenceKenshin

4 жыл бұрын

much love!

แวมไพร์แห่งหัวเข่า khun khao weetaan The Vampire Of Knees

@LawrenceKenshin

4 жыл бұрын

yes he is!

On a Kenshin binge, slappin related, didn't actually see the "(try not to cry)" Cried immediately.

Big Respekt ... this Boys are fighting for a better Life ...and for the Familys. They have big pressure to win and we in Europe dont See the Problems of this people. This is Not Martial Arts ,this is Fight for Survive !

Dude yu on Rogan, gotta happen. The material yu do is so in depth, so many gems like this1. Much respect brother.

@LawrenceKenshin

4 жыл бұрын

on the bucket list my friend, thanks for watching

Great video

@LawrenceKenshin

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@ChutchapongTH

4 жыл бұрын

Hey! I'm Thai Jordan sor Sumalee he die or not or fake news ? I confuse I search in KZread I don't know why he die what happen to him?

Nice video...

Love from VietnAm... millions like....

That's what I call inspiration