WHAT FIGHTING TEACHES YOU ABOUT LIFE | Sean "Muay Thai Guy" Fagan Documentary

WHAT FIGHTING TEACHES YOU ABOUT LIFE | Sean "Muay Thai Guy" Fagan Documentary | Humans of Fighting

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"What FIGHTING Taught Me About Life"
What does success mean to you? What does failure mean to you?
The Muay Thai Guy Sean Fagan set out to live his life pursuing what his heart was telling him - to pursue the path of a fighter.
But he quickly realise that even in the pursuit of your dream life, it requires sacrifices and the ability to face your own demons when things get challenging.
There were times in Sean’s journey where he seriously contemplated giving up the fight life.
The times he could have just laid on the canvas after getting knocked down, and wait for the referee to finish the count.
But the sheer willpower to stand up after getting knocked down, and to choose to look at pain and suffering in the face instead of running away, is such an extraordinary journey of self-discovery.
The more he fought, the more he learnt about himself.
It is the confidence in knowing that you have the ability to overcome adversity.
Losing a fight or making wrong decisions in life are mistakes that you can learn from, not failures. Failure is when you give up and stop trying.
And for Sean, knowing that he has the power to stand up after getting knocked down, gave him the courage and confidence in his own abilities to deal with other challenges in life.
This is why he feels that everyone can benefit from taking a fight, to find out who you are.
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@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

"What FIGHTING Taught Me About Life" What does success mean to you? What does failure mean to you? The Muay Thai Guy Sean Fagan set out to live his life pursuing what his heart was telling him - to pursue the path of a fighter. But he quickly realise that even in the pursuit of your dream life, it requires sacrifices and the ability to face your own demons when things get challenging. There were times in Sean’s journey where he seriously contemplated giving up the fight life. The times he could have just laid on the canvas after getting knocked down, and wait for the referee to finish the count. But the sheer willpower to stand up after getting knocked down, and to choose to look at pain and suffering in the face instead of running away, is such an extraordinary journey of self-discovery. The more he fought, the more he learnt about himself. It is the confidence in knowing that you have the ability to overcome adversity. Losing a fight or making wrong decisions in life are mistakes that you can learn from, not failures. Failure is when you give up and stop trying. And for Sean, knowing that he has the power to stand up after getting knocked down, gave him the courage and confidence in his own abilities to deal with other challenges in life. This is why he feels that everyone can benefit from taking a fight, to find out who you are.

@lordofwarnick1557 4 жыл бұрын

I still remember my feeling when I have to push myself to go for evening BJJ class after work, it never be easy. Just one week before my gym closed due to corona virus, I have just be promoted into two stripes (white belt), but I never let corona virus incident hinder me. Now I am doing boxing drills, swiss ball drill and some workouts as far as I can, hoping that when my gym reopen, I will continue my training with stronger physiques and smarter move, and hoping that the next year it may be my time to become a blue belt. Your story is very inspiring for me, respect!

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and story 🙏🙏

@jamessherman7734 4 жыл бұрын

@@lordofwarnick1557 that's amazing man!!!! I trained 6 months bjj never got 1 stripe lmfao. I'm a tiger with no stripes!! But I did win some rolls with purple belts. Off pure strength and will💪👍🤓

@anderleiyotochuckst-emelcr7285 4 жыл бұрын

If you HAD TO honestly list the following martial arts/combat styles from most to least useful and effective in A REAL 1v1 unarmed FIGHT, with number 1 being the most effective/useful, how would list these: Judo, BJJ, Wrestling, Tai Chi, Wing Chun, Boxing, Kickboxing, MuayThai, Aikido, and Tae Kwon Do.

@lordofwarnick1557 4 жыл бұрын

@@anderleiyotochuckst-emelcr7285 There is a saying that "the most beautiful shoes may not fit your feet". This thing is true for choosing a martial art that fits yourself. P.S. I am praying for my gym to reopen soon.

@howiseetheworld3581 4 жыл бұрын

Like the wise monk said to Sagat after his losing streak - "Don't be seduced by fame when you're rising, don't give up when you fall".

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

❤️

@IronboyExperience 4 жыл бұрын

Success means to me, being truly happy with the character I have built, the person I've become and I'm becoming. Success to me is expressing myself truly, helping my community and doing what I love in the process. Failure, simply lessons to keep me on the right path to success. Thank you for sharing. This is truly inspiring as I am on a very similar journey 🙏🙏

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing bro! love watching you grind it out! keep going!

@IronboyExperience 4 жыл бұрын

@@LawrenceKenshin Thank brother! Means a ton coming from you man!

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

@@IronboyExperience

@guimarhr3 4 жыл бұрын

I started kickboxing last September, and i remember before that i felt all my entire life an emptiness deep in side on my heart related to acceptance from others. Martials arts gave me something that even my job or family can fill my heart. Like he said, you learn about your self. I also was to preparing myself to fight on next December in an tournament and i was so much motivated to show that i could do it and even win it. One month and half as passed since the lock down because of the virus, and i'm really beginning to fell really depressed and sad. I tried to train by myself but i lost completely the motivation and its been really hard to get back on track. Really miss the pads and the sparring. Keep up the good word. Keep health.

@syazanayla8094 4 жыл бұрын

Were all in the same boat now. Keep healthy bro. You already have the goal. One way i do it is by strength and conditioning. KZfaq have so much info. Top priority is always progressing. Stay strong.

@Peace-keeper999 3 жыл бұрын

@@syazanayla8094 great words brotha and there is no such thing as motivation there is only determination how much you want it or do you even want it at all we have one life and one body don’t waste the potential and chances because of fears doubts or other ppl

@syazanayla8094 3 жыл бұрын

@@Peace-keeper999 after a year its a good time to watch this again

@Pakattack17 Жыл бұрын

Hey man, you back to training? Hope all is well 🙏

@farang9260 4 жыл бұрын

did one fight in thailand, got knocked out twice, stood up, won. agreed on everything said here. couldn't train for one month after but it was all worth it

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

Resilience !

@levelup6874 4 жыл бұрын

Fighting is a calling dude, some people have it, some dont. Warrior spirit🙏

@laguirre94 3 жыл бұрын

I have been an individual scared of fighting or problems through my whole life, I could say I'm also a quitter in some things. I started training kickboxing and Muay Thai over a month ago and things just got serious there. I were in my very first sparring session and I had never sparred before. Since I'm not used to take kicks (low kicks), well, they just snapped my leg and had to stop training for a week due to the bruises and pain. I thought for a few times if I am really made for this or if I should quit, but I just saw this. Now I remember that it will take time and we have to face our fears. Thank you guys. I promise to be the hero of my own story in every single area in my life or die trying.

@MrJamesdh 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for helping spread our national sport. I am very proud to have a lover of Muay Thai.

@mailtojarriya 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you all he said is true. You learnt so much inside the ring. Nobody else can teach you that.

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

cheers

@mikewallace8431 4 жыл бұрын

Sean Fagan is a great definition of a fighter. Been a fan of that guy for a while. He puts a lot of content out there that ppl can add to their own game too. All you guys put out dope content all the time.

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

fighter for sure!

@mikewallace8431 4 жыл бұрын

From bell to bell. Guy never quits.

@seanfagan 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the love Mike 🙏

@seanfagan 4 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks so much for the love and support Mike, it really means a lot!

@SIMUL4CR4 4 жыл бұрын

Subbed to you both, this video rocks. Love the content from both of you, much respect!

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@ignaciojaque9983 4 жыл бұрын

This story, like few, really touched me. I thank you infinitely for sharing this kind of content I would love for everyone to be able to surround themselves with the truth transmitted in this interview, whatever your sport, these words apply perfectly to it. I wish you the best of luck with your channel, you definitely deserve more, but it's always about "patience" in life.

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support brother

@uso_Jus2SmooTh94 4 жыл бұрын

I've only had a couple fights as an amateur kickboxer. Won them but injured my rib before my next one. After that I tore my ACL and then it was just a domino effect of injuries so I haven't competed seriously since. I still train to stay in shape but I'm always thinking about 1 maybe two more fights before I turn 40. I also believe the process into becoming a fighter training sparring everyday is quite an experience you'll get no where else. A life changer

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing bro

@PolskiOfficial 4 жыл бұрын

Another awesome documentary, please keep them coming!!

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

❤️

@conspiracychris4742 4 жыл бұрын

How inspiring. Love sean and his content. He has a bunch of great thai workouts

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

indeed!!

@MISTERPERFECT3806 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, Lawrence. I'm subscribed to both you guys. This is an amazing, in depth look at Sean's background and journey.

@charles1spence2 4 жыл бұрын

This is so, so good. Cheers guys for another great video - was looking to get into my first fight until corona hit, just gives me more time to learn and train. Stay safe and look forward to more videos.

@notvisible3754 4 жыл бұрын

Really inspirational.. and I seem to have came across this at the perfect time in my life.

@lurk7411 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!🙏👊

@gonemellow4913 Жыл бұрын

this is amazing, thank you!

@michaelsurfdawg7353 4 жыл бұрын

What a great inspirational and motivational video thank you for putting this together👊👊👊

@ghostrelicgaming6174 4 жыл бұрын

This video really inspired me to keep going I always wanted to fight in K1 I had doubts about my conditioning at times but why let my fears take place on something I want. Even if I lose I still fought so ultimately that is a win in my book. Back to training then. Good video.

@AngelGutierrez-gw3ff 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff man! Keep it up!

@AngelGutierrez-gw3ff 2 жыл бұрын

Great content man! Keep it up!

@MrBoskovitch 3 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring. Thank you.

@brinkkuchenbrod4764 4 жыл бұрын

I have more respect for the guy now. Glad you sheared this.

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

He deserves the respect

@Panagiotis1709 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent content. Truly inspiring m8.

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

glad you like it!

@kitboksyiemiong2690 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this inspiring Video...God Bless you!!

@rougelegend1693 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video

@as680783 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic and well produced documentary on Mr Fagan's journey and experiences, many thanks Lawrence. I'm subbed to Sean's channel and he provides some excellent tips and tutorials for beginners through to advanced practitioners. Interesting to see his own life and backstory - inspirational stuff!

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@saulventura8900 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome bro, thank you for this 🙇🏽‍♂️

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

much love!

@barrybignut7416 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome inspirational story man, thanks.

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️

@karelleet 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome source of inspiration

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

inspirational for sure

@s.beccari4678 2 жыл бұрын

"become a better version of yourself through the power of martial arts..." That.

@chrissoda2019 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@CaptainCowboy476 2 жыл бұрын

Great ! Thanks

@lupusoutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

You’re doing a great job Sir ! All the best from 🇵🇱

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

much love

@daxisperry7644 4 жыл бұрын

That’s a good woman. Sometimes you need reassurance, sometimes you need to be pulled back, but sometimes you need to get called out! A good woman knows you enough to know which one.

@seanfagan 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a very lucky man 🙏

@pointman1975 4 жыл бұрын

Great story...it's what fighting is all about.

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

cheers brother

@NobleVagabond2552 4 жыл бұрын

A Lawrence Kenshin video about Muay Thai Guy, what a wild crossover

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

hahah

@seanfagan 4 жыл бұрын

Didn't you know? I AM Lawrence Kenshin ✊

@patrickr12342 2 жыл бұрын

II am a big fan of your work. It is very focused, on the important elements of the topic, fighting. Keep up the great work. Take care and god bless. Greetings from Germany.

@AllanMojica0911 4 жыл бұрын

Nice.. Sean Fagan 👍

@pichun6556 4 жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFUL

@khaihooisee8527 4 жыл бұрын

It is such a great inspiration video to me. Million thanks to this KZfaq channel n Sean. Fan from 🇲🇾🥊

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏❤️

@whydoesitmatter6129 4 жыл бұрын

Great video

@thebaneking4787 3 жыл бұрын

Sean is awesome.

@SEMTEX91 4 жыл бұрын

Man what a vid thanks sean really enjoying your page .

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

much love brother

@mrbest1981 4 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring❤

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@bulgaria1fighter 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you,Sean,for sharing your story and inspiring me and many others to do what we trully love,without leaving our fears taking charge! CHOK DEE !

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

chok dee!!!

@seanfagan 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, thanks for your support!

@philippesantini2425 4 жыл бұрын

I'm new to the channel and really appreciate the content & delivery. I especially enjoy your breakdowns. I have been in too many street fights to count, always in self-defense. "Won" them all except for the one where I was knocked out by a sucker punch. Around 22, I decided to train at a gym. I trained in boxing & kickboxing. Sparred quite a bit. All around a great experience. After being away from it for ten years, this inspiring video is has definitely given me the itch to get back into training. Thank you \0/

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing and the support brother

@akramthegreat817 4 жыл бұрын

Love the video love from Malaysia

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

thank you

@wadejensen3301 4 жыл бұрын

Nice guy... introspective...great self analysis!

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️

@seanfagan 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the kind words my man

@wadejensen3301 4 жыл бұрын

@@seanfagan you are welcome Sean...I salute you mate for having a crack and finding the courage to live by your convictions. There are a few things you spoke about that really resonated with me...I had similar thoughts and hopes some 35 years or so ago, but it was a different time then....pre internet, pre mobile phones even and Muay Thai was not yet mainstream and it was a bridge too far me. As a young 19 year old from small town country Australia it was a bridge too far for me.....I remember being taken too Muay Thai camp outside of Chiang Mai because I wanted to see what it was like.....I had been to both Lumpini and Ratchadamnern stadiums to watch the fights. I was a brown belt Tae Kwon Do and 4 or 5 amateur boxing fights under my belt! Anyway I it to this camp with the help of a guide... remember pre internet....and of course they wanted me to train...hahaha...anyway I ended having to spar a 16 year old who already had 30 plus fights under his belt... I had at least 12 kgs on him...I still remember the first time he kicked my leg..... and then threw me to the ground with ease..it was crazy! Many years later I found myself under prepared and overmatched in my first pro fight and I suffered a broken forearm exactly like yours... except it was my right....I was fighting a southpaw....it was pinned and plated exactly like yours! Anyway mate...good on you, your are already a winner...in your own life mate.....I wish you all the best Sean....more power!

@bosanceros0172 4 жыл бұрын

I did have a kickboxing fight when I was 22. I was training for 4 years back then and wanted try it. I fought before a huge home crowd and gassed so bad in the second round the referee called it of. So emberrassing. Still bothers me because I know now, at 32, my mindset was wrong. I fought just to win, not to try my best and be content with the outcome. The mental process is way different. I still aim to do a Boxing exhibition to redeem myself, for myself.

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing your thoughts bro

@roelhoremans5887 4 жыл бұрын

Gassing is the worst thing. Were you well prepared cardio wise and was it just the 'thrill of the fight' and body blows that cut of your breath? Like your perspective on the experience. 🥊

@bosanceros0172 4 жыл бұрын

Roel Horemans Thanks, it was definitely the moment. My trainer was old school, cardio and endurance before everything. Dit had ik zeker ook in het Nederlands kunnen typen? Hahah

@roelhoremans5887 4 жыл бұрын

@@bosanceros0172 Klopt. Haha, Nederlands, Europese voertaal van het kick-en thaiboksen. 😎😁

@bosanceros0172 4 жыл бұрын

Roel Horemans zeker 😂

@mamawiachinzah8361 4 жыл бұрын

Great inspiration

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

much love!!

@K87jk 3 жыл бұрын

I am not the one to trust people with motivational stuff and life stories because they mostly use it to manipulate you and get your $. But with you Sean (even tho I subbed like 2 weeks ago) I saw truth and fire in your eyes, same as in me when I wanted to take my life quit the gym,studying,etc... I am still in a dark place but I keep pushing forward because myself is all I got. Thank you for this great video, I had to like,unlike and like it again !

@tommynguyen6176 4 жыл бұрын

Yo this is so me which is why even though people thought I was crazy I still just followed what I wanna do

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers!!

@Kitfitnessdubai 4 жыл бұрын

Top man,very humble guy👍💯❤️

@seanfagan 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@KraljCorvin 4 жыл бұрын

Well, I started fighting because I got bullied. After the bullying stopped I needed to learn to control my emotions and fears. Now I have neither really something to fear (I was the kid that was not scared to walk alone through the woods in the middle of the night) nor do I lose control about myself anymore. So learning how to fight and training how to fight helped me to stop fighting.

@warriorspirit1208 4 жыл бұрын

Great vids 🥊😈🥊😈💪🔥

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

cheers!!

@jagolion6642 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is a definitely Thai boxing Rocky 👍👊

@Pablito003 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Muay Thai Guy, excellent video, inspiring, now it's time to take these words and all your impressions, thoughts, ability to take the leaps that the life of fighting has given you and put all that strength into the days to come in this pandemic, it will be hard and difficult days that will keep you from many things, but that stoic mentality of a martial arts practitioner will be put to the test. Stay well, stay healthy !!!

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

stay safe stay healthy! love you!

@Pablito003 4 жыл бұрын

@@LawrenceKenshin thanks man!!!

@seanfagan 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the kind words!

@hesitantymes7171 4 жыл бұрын

Thx 👊

@WTF3602 2 жыл бұрын

Not all heroes wear capes 💪🏿🤙🏾

@brucehillbillybarthalow3786 4 жыл бұрын

Great video,I've been following Sean on YOU Tube for sometime now.he's an inspiration of what a man can do if he's willing to work

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for the long time support bro

@brucehillbillybarthalow3786 4 жыл бұрын

@@LawrenceKenshin I enjoy your videos,Thank YOU

@seanfagan 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the love Bruce!

@amosvibro7424 4 жыл бұрын

muay thai guy: I started fighting cus I was scared of fighting also muay thai guy: I used to fight every day in hockey

@darkchild130 4 жыл бұрын

This is a process he's gone through, he's effectively saying he started with a bit of a bully mentality and grew as a person.

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

Think the other team was starting many fights, and that was exaggeration

@seanfagan 4 жыл бұрын

I was ok with fighting/confrontation in sports, but when it came outside of the arena then I was petrified of it

@amosvibro7424 4 жыл бұрын

@@seanfagan Interesting. The human mind is a crazy thing. Thanks for the reply and good luck in your career.

@damienholland8103 3 жыл бұрын

@@seanfagan Same. I felt more comfortable fighting when in sports (not that I ever did but we had close calls a lot). I think it's because there's so many people there that can step in or stop the situation. On the street you may or may not have backup and if you lose you could be killed.

@Patchworkdaddy007 4 жыл бұрын

Big Big respect!👍👍👍💪👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇩🇪

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏

@georgigantchev5024 4 жыл бұрын

this i dont know if my little sister can do! are u training in chang mai ?

@mailtojarriya 4 жыл бұрын

Hit the one in the middle that is so funny and crazy

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

hahaha

@214warzone 4 жыл бұрын

Savat Guy :)

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

hahaha damn it

@mamawiachinzah8361 4 жыл бұрын

I do solo training as you doid in youtube, as for me, i do it for self defense. Please is it applicable practically in the street, especially muaithai.

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

wrong channel bro!

@roelhoremans5887 4 жыл бұрын

Do tons of cardio and run from fights irl if you can. Best advice. There's no heroes on the streets.

@richarddaniel6896 3 жыл бұрын

Is that David Goggins I hear midway through?

@hesitantymes7171 4 жыл бұрын

😢

@rustywrench500 2 жыл бұрын

What's the song at 14

@Nimyra 4 жыл бұрын

Quote; “he had a couple of hundred fights.” Lol...

@mistersenor2938 4 жыл бұрын

14:00

@tatsuya. 4 жыл бұрын

Now im so inspired... ok bye guys imma go rob a bank muay thai style

@jamessherman7734 4 жыл бұрын

U scared to fight me boi?? I been suicidal for years and battling depression and anxiety ain't nothing scarier then that. Come test yourself. Let me test myself 👿🐲🤬🦁😎

@user-vt9bi8ui5e 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for being a dog lover

@LawrenceKenshin 3 жыл бұрын

❤️

@sid333100 4 жыл бұрын

I got into a fight once, I feels like Doom But I'm the demon, so I got massacred.

@LawrenceKenshin 4 жыл бұрын

what

@sid333100 4 жыл бұрын

@@LawrenceKenshin means it's a one-sided battle, but i'm on the losing side lol

@craigross341 4 жыл бұрын

Would you continue with a broken arm? Jesus. And - the other thing - that kick didn't have *too* much behind it, and it still broke his arm.

@unknownhuslter1357 4 жыл бұрын

I dont think you're taken a shi especially to the head its technique over power trust me.

@craigross341 4 жыл бұрын

@@unknownhuslter1357 That's what I'm saying. A shin is like a piece of metal. That limited amount of rotation broke his arm. Thst boy Rua kicks with nearly 3.000 ft lbs of energy. There's a Thai fighter on the web breaking two baseball bats with his shin. Can you imagine the damage that could be caused by a full power kick that lands absolutely flush?