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

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.

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

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

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?

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

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.

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

24:47 more people need to hear this

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

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

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.

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.

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.

my toxic masculinity prevents me to cry

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

What a beautiful culture 👍

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Muay Thai is a beautiful sport

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

Thanks for sharing. We never stop fighting!

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!

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

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

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 🦊🐈

This was beautiful, thank you.

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.

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

Just awesome. And I cried. Thanks.

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

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

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

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

Thank you for the great content

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

What an absolute gentleman!

Brilliant! Thank you so much

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.

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

I love this channel ❤

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

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

thanks for this wonderful video !!!

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

Another great video thank you

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

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

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 🥊

Amazing to watch

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

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

Very beautiful

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

much respect to the trainer, big heart, great teacher

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

respect!! good wisdom

Thank you so much, my friends!

Love this series

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

most beautiful fighting art in the wh

Love the gym dogs cruising around.

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

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

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

spirit of muay thai，respect

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 !

awesome !! thanks!

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!

Beautiful 🙏❤️

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!

Man i got so emotional (i cried lol) when he started to speak about his student Jordan

Damn. Wow. This two old men's. They can really fight

BIG HEART 💓

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

แวมไพร์แห่งหัวเข่า khun khao weetaan The Vampire Of Knees

That’s my guy ❤️

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

I looked at the title and laughed... That was incorrect. Great video with a title true to content.