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fishface
12-03-2010, 09:36 AM
Off to the Land of Smiles Monday 15th March for 6 weeks training and reporting and competing :D
2 weeks in Bangkok training BJJ with Luke Chaya and the guys at Bangkok BJJ and also training with Adam Kayoom.
Then 4 weeks at the Tiger Camp in Phuket, training MMA and Thai.
Will be competing at the Never Tap 2 no gi event on March 27th, hosted by Phil Baroni and lighweight Shooto fighter Kotetsu Boku will also be at the camp, giving workshops, plus many other instructors will be there at the camp, so lots be getting on with.
I will be interviewing and reporting throughout the trip so keep ya eyes peeled, plus I will be Blogging throughout the entire trip and will be hooking up with Dave Coles and Simon Small in Phuket :D
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Iconoclast
12-03-2010, 10:22 AM
Where do I find your blog? I want to go out there too myself sometime. Not for the martial arts, I just want some authentic ladyboy action.
The Natural
12-03-2010, 12:05 PM
excellent trip..
good job..
fishface
13-03-2010, 11:05 AM
Iconoclast
The blog address is http://thefightingphotographer.blogspot.com and I will try and source some authenticity for ya ;)
The Natural
Will be keeping everyone posted thru the Blog and be sending in reports and interviews as well :)
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looking at going to tiger myslef, any reports would be great, defo trying to follow this blog
ross90
13-03-2010, 11:34 AM
Yeah I was looking at tiger as one of my options. This would be great, any sort of first impressions of the gym, quality of training etc. Will definately follow the blog, Thanks a lot mate.
fishface
14-03-2010, 11:16 AM
I have finally got my laptop back after repairs and will be Blogging in the next few days, when I arrive in Bangkok and from there I'll be at the Tiger Camp in a few weeks, so expect plenty of news, interviews and articles from the camp, plus all my thoughts on the place, together with my own training exploits :)
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Malcontent
14-03-2010, 11:27 AM
Looking forward to hearing about Tiger camp. It's on my to do list for sure.
I just have to get over my fear of flying. :(
Shaun.R.
14-03-2010, 03:50 PM
whens the never tap tournament? i might enter
Darkne$s
14-03-2010, 05:49 PM
Bangkok BJJ sounds great. Didnt know there was a good bjj academy in Bangkok. Great location as well, Nana plaza is just across the road if you wanna see midgets dressed up in leprechaun suits.
Sledge
14-03-2010, 06:15 PM
Bangkok BJJ sounds great. Didnt know there was a good bjj academy in Bangkok. Great location as well, Nana plaza is just across the road if you wanna see midgets dressed up in leprechaun suits.
Nana is awesome.
Go to The Cat House. 4pm-8pm 200bt for as much beer as you can drink.
widge milward
15-03-2010, 10:16 AM
Have a good trip carl!
Dont forget hook me up with the thai redbull and sangsom (spelling?)
fishface
15-03-2010, 11:51 AM
cheers for the info and advice guys!
the never tap event is march 27th IIRC and it's no gi.
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ross90
15-03-2010, 12:02 PM
Have a good trip carl!
Dont forget hook me up with the thai redbull and sangsom (spelling?)
What is this mate? I want some because i keep hearing about it lol.
Shaun.R.
15-03-2010, 01:51 PM
What is this mate? I want some because i keep hearing about it lol.
i never go out and not have a bucket of sangsom redbull and sprite. its what life is about!
What is this mate? I want some because i keep hearing about it lol.
I hear mixed reports from the farang and nothing more then possibilities from Thai friends and friends travelling up from North Malaysia. The redbull is uncarbonated and supposedly laced with ephd, same for sangsom. Which is a commerical Rum, taste is acquired I am told!
ross90
15-03-2010, 02:05 PM
i never go out and not have a bucket of sangsom redbull and sprite. its what life is about!
Ah its a drink? Strong as hell Im guessing? Did you bring some back with you mate?
widge milward
15-03-2010, 03:30 PM
my mate had brought some back with him, doesnt taste too bad but does get you wankered.
SwiftMotion
15-03-2010, 03:35 PM
Im in thailand now and stumbled across mmachiangmai.com like fate had something to do with it.Its in chiangmai in the north of thailand and for 3000 bart a month you can train there,wrestling mma jujitsu and mauy thai.The guy is an old skool Carlson student who trained with Mario sperry,rodrigo medeiros,bustemante,ricardo arona etc.He is in the top two black belts Ive ever rolled with.Its also a bit cheaper to live here than anywhere else.
http://www.mmachiangmai.com/index.html
Ok fact is he's freakin good at bjj and his instruction is excellent I think perhaps the best Ive come across.Pedro “BB” Schmall is the guy and Im just promoting him because he's a cool person and of course has the skills to back it up.Only two guys have ever beaten me up like this guy did the other marcello rezende recent world champion 2nd degree black belt.The guy killed me man.Im going on bout it but yeeesh it was abuse today.
Shaun.R.
16-03-2010, 11:08 AM
Ah its a drink? Strong as hell Im guessing? Did you bring some back with you mate?
yer its cheap as chips, £5 for a litre. i dunno if its strong as hell i have never looked lol i havent bought some back because im still here but i might bring a bottle when i leave. the thais love it, along with maekhong, but that taste like utter shite!
@swift, i am headging to chiang mai in 4 week so i might check that place out.
fishface
16-03-2010, 03:22 PM
Got here safe and sound after a long flight and it was 32 degrees C when I got off the plane at 1800H!!!
Been and seen the guys at the gym and got some pix; off training Thai tomorrow afternoon then BJJ at night, keep you all posted :D
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ross90
16-03-2010, 03:30 PM
yer its cheap as chips, £5 for a litre. i dunno if its strong as hell i have never looked lol i havent bought some back because im still here but i might bring a bottle when i leave. the thais love it, along with maekhong, but that taste like utter shite!
@swift, i am headging to chiang mai in 4 week so i might check that place out.
Ah right, you lucky bastard. Sounds worth a try this stuff. If im lucky enough to ever manage to get my arse over there I'll have a dabble lol.
That gym in chang mai sounds decent, definately worth a look mate. All the best for the remainder of your trip.
say hi to adam (kayoom) known him for years as trains at the same thai gym I do (and just got back from after 3 weeks there in bangkok (jittis) hes a top guy who trains like a maniac.... and hes fighting thai too in 10 days.... as well as teaching BJJ!
fishface
17-03-2010, 02:46 PM
Yak
Gimme a name I am training with Adam in BKK and I will pass ya message on to him as I am training at his club.
I'm staying at the Golden Palace Hotel in Soi 1, BKK, the BJJ club is on the premises, run by Adam.
Trained BJJ tonight in the evening heat was horrendous lol drink plenty water and I got a stash of Dioralyte for end of night and on rising.
Being full of injuries training was awesome, didnt need any tape on my hands and all the others disappeared!
Good session with a brown belt and plenty sparring. Training Thai tomorrow and no gi in the evening.
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fishface
17-03-2010, 02:48 PM
Yak
Gimme a name I am training with Adam in BKK and I will pass ya message on to him as I am training at his club.
I'm staying at the Golden Palace Hotel in Soi 1, BKK, the BJJ club is on the premises, run by Adam.
Trained BJJ tonight in the evening heat was horrendous lol drink plenty water and I got a stash of Dioralyte for end of night and on rising.
Being full of injuries training was awesome, didnt need any tape on my hands and all the others disappeared!
Good session with a brown belt and plenty sparring. Training Thai tomorrow and no gi in the evening.
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