i have been following the show for a couple of weeks now...kinda addicted...No! its not exaggerating cos i have been wanting to learn Muay Thai in my younger days...didnt get the opportunity cos mummy refused to let me take up this "violent" martial art...so i got stuck wif Taekwando instead :) watching this show triggered some eager nerves in me...the same feeling...the familiar urge of learning Muay Thai...haunt me once again!!!
for peeps who have no idea wat Muay Thai is? well...here's a little intro so u know wat i m blogging from here...who knows...u may be inspired to be the next Contender...hahahaha!!!!
Muay Thai originated as a martial-art style used as a defensive and offensive weapon of war. Muay Thai has been practised by the Thai people for hundreds of years. The tradition have been passed down through generations as with most ancient self defense. In the ring, before the fighters commence their fierce battle...there is a pre-fight ceremony called Wai Khru in which fighters will pay respect to their teachers, mentors or parents, and their opponents. Fighters will display their techniques while performing this ritual. For some fighters, this is another way of warm up and the perfect opportunity to study their opponents, while for others, Wai Khru represents deep spiritual beliefs to prepare their mind and body for the competition.
Every fighter wears a traditional headband, called Mongkol and an armband, called Prajiad on their biceps, believed to bring good luck to the competition. Trust me peeps...looks super cool on the fighters!!!
few days back managed to chance upon a blog site...belongs to Sean Wright...one of the competitors in The Contender Asia...very interesting write-ups and life story of his...sharing his experience of being a Muay Thai fighter...winning competitions and all...now i m communicatin wif him via email...in pursuit of my dreams to train in Thailand...hopefully to be a Muay Thai fighter one day...hopefully not too old by thn...hahaha....by the way...i bought a pair of Muay Thai boxing shorts during my last visit to Bangkok...looks super cool...think i m moving in the right direction....HAHAHAHAHA!!!! so peeps...do not b too stunned one day u see me in the ring!!!! WATCH OUT for my fists and kicks!!! :p
my new Idol...Sean Wright (facing us in the photo)...from Scotland....
