We link with 4 x Muay Thai World Champion Toby Smith to talk fighting, living in thailand and navigating the sport and culture of Muay Thai.
Follow Toby at / tobyweaponsmith
0:00: Introduction and discussion about fights being a "war" mentality.
1:28: Mention of life in Thailand, mentioning disappearances, gangs, and military influence.
3:00: Introduction to Toby's background and lack of knowledge about Muay Thai.
5:20: Toby's initiation into martial arts, starting training at seven years old.
7:48: Transitioning to focus on Muay Thai seriously at the age of 14.
10:12: Balancing fighting and a regular life, including work as an apprentice.
12:50: Saving money for fighting and going to Thailand at 18 for four years.
15:45: Toby's observations about the fight industry's focus on money over fighter welfare.
18:30: Discussion about the culture of gambling in Muay Thai and its significance.
20:40: Dealing with downtime and managing the weight of fighting career expectations.
23:15: Toby's experiences in Thailand, views on class association with fighting, and gambling.
25:40: Handling injuries in Muay Thai and their impact on fighting careers.
28:10: Techniques and styles in Muay Thai, comparison with MMA, and checking kicks.
30:55: Toby's strategy for setting up fights and the types of shows he participates in.
33:20: Ad break interruption and return to the podcast conversation.
34:00: Comments about Toby's fighting style and audience appeal for intense fights.
35:45: Reflections on past fights, nervousness, and handling unexpected opponents.
38:10: Discussion about cultural attitudes toward fighting and ego in different societies.
40:25: Contrasting medical assessments before fights in Thailand and in other places.
42:10: Concerns about skin problems and infections in Muay Thai training.
44:25: Personal experiences with COVID-19 vaccine decisions and their impact.
46:50: Impact of COVID-19 on events, festivals, and the entertainment industry.
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