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@jameswooff3698 9 күн бұрын
Good video. By the way your voice is nearly identical to Malcolm Gladwell’s
@gggraeme 9 күн бұрын
@@jameswooff3698 hahah thanks! I haven't gotten that from anyone before but I'll take it 😂
@notjoeyg666 23 күн бұрын
35 here just started recently. i love it.
@CameronTolbert 7 күн бұрын
Same
@declan2002 26 күн бұрын
i currently have completed my first lesson in Muay Thai and i loved it i cant wait to go again.
@bujindork Ай бұрын
30s is rookie numbers. I started at 47
@herbandgin3437 Ай бұрын
Got me to look at your content. Narrow down focus points too scattered to follow all the way through.
@gggraeme Ай бұрын
@@herbandgin3437 hey thanks for taking the time to share your feedback, I appreciate it!
@oscarbarthe4346 Ай бұрын
A coach of mine says : « you will get used to the pain eventually, but you will never become insensitive to it »
@user-bt6py7zl4c Ай бұрын
I'm sure street fighting has no rules. The assailant set the time and place of the attack..
@beep-beep Ай бұрын
I’m 27 and am starting next month. Better late than never!
@masterofnone1481 2 ай бұрын
34, started Tuesday 🤙
@masterofnone1481 Ай бұрын
Still goin strong… definitely feelin it in my hips 🤣
@simmersman9736 2 ай бұрын
Improve your defenseeeee, specefically learning how to use your hands, thats how ya keep yer healthy, head movement and footwork should be added after.
@bilbo_gamez6195 2 ай бұрын
Just started training myself. My shins are like eggplants right now 😂
@Nak_Muay_Farang11 2 ай бұрын
Muay Thai is amazing. Learn the basics, drill, do regular, LIGHT sparring, and above all, be consistent. In time, you'll find that going 100% once in a while is absolutely doable if you need to.
@sportmuaythaiv1045 2 ай бұрын
I'm sorry for your chipped tooth. Sparring in th US can be terrible. I only spar with my trainer. In Thailand only light sparring is encouraged.
@gggraeme 2 ай бұрын
Luckily it was just a cut/bruised lip, my teeth were okay! But yes sparring can definitely be a mixed bag
@sportmuaythaiv1045 2 ай бұрын
@@gggraeme Gum shield is always a good precaution. My mentor, kru Abhidej Sithirun always encouraged gum shield when doing pad work. He said that you wouldn't believe how much you grind your teeth when you throw a heavy punch or kick.
@gggraeme 2 ай бұрын
@@sportmuaythaiv1045 for sure, I always wear one of those too (even for pad work). Probably would have ended up with much worse than a cut lip if I didn't have it in!
@bealotcoolerifyoudid7217 2 ай бұрын
Started a month ago. 3 times a week and let me tell you I don't even remember what it's like not being in pain somewhere >D (mostly from training though, and rope is gonna make my legs like a elephant's) But love it. Thanks for sharing ⭐and hi from japan
@gggraeme 2 ай бұрын
Such a good type of pain! Cheers friend
@powdermuaythai 3 ай бұрын
amen brother
@bj1761 3 ай бұрын
This video was reassuring and I thank you for it. I am 41 and decided to take up Muay Thai. I have been doing private lessons mostly and have occasionally popped into group classes when time permits. I tried my hand at sparring this recent group lesson, I was able to get very few punches in and some kicks but mostly I was getting tagged. My natural instinct is to get discouraged but I have to remember what my Kru has been telling me about the years of experience it takes to truly master this art and build good habits.
@gggraeme 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience! So true, no one becomes a master overnight...or even in a few weeks or months. It's the repeated reps over and over and over, until finally your body can do everything without your mind having to think/figure it out first
@ArseniyShved 2 ай бұрын
As I recently started sparring I got tagged a lot. However, sometimes after a spar, I'd think 'that was awful' and then my training partner/coach would compliment me and say that I did good. I think, part of the problem is, in our heads, we expect to land all our attacks, and dodge all their attacks. In reality as we begin sparring, we get tagged cleanly like 10 times per round, and land only 1. With just a bit of practice, the amount of clean strikes you eat halves, and the amount you land doubles, so it becomes more like 5 to 2. Which is still a lost round, but a hell lot better than 10 to 1 =) But even if I have a completely even round, in my head it feels like 'I did not dominate = it was awful'. Which is not how it works.
@gggraeme 2 ай бұрын
@@ArseniyShved ☝️💯 such great insight! When I first started, I thought the fights would be like in the movies. Wow was I ever wrong haha
@pookiewood 5 ай бұрын
43 and started about 3 years ago at a Mixed martial arts gym every Thursday night and last year at a full on Muay Thai Gym because I wanted to train more days. Last week I planned to go 5 days since my kids were on Spring break and only managed 2! 😭😭 During the first Bag class of the week I pulled something in my low back with a kick to the bag but it felt better the next 2 days and I skipped 2 classes. The last Class I went to it was the same injury but worse this time. Again at the bag class. I seem to always get injured with just the bag and never too bad sparring(nose injury was the worst from sparring but nothing major)! Also I really felt like my kicks were finally really turning a corner to the best kicks I've ever done. I was getting it and then bam! I haven't gone all this week because the pain is too much. 😭😭 I don't plan on fighting ever but I like the fitness element and the people that train there as well as the coaches are all great people. Already missing it.
@lotusblack704 4 ай бұрын
Do you do dynamic stretches before class? Helped me since i for some reason always angering my lead leg hamstring
@crisalcantara7671 3 ай бұрын
@@lotusblack704 i keep forgetting to do that , wich is why i mess up my groin and hamstring , thanx for the reminder , it's very important that we do that .
@pookiewood 2 ай бұрын
@@lotusblack704 hey most days. I found what helped me was to really step up mixing standard stance and South Paw. It kicked something into gear.
@ogpreach832 Ай бұрын
Check out the channel Squat University for some help with the back issues, I think you may find some form of relief from the info he provides. Best of luck with your recovery!!!
@unclemuzzy 5 ай бұрын
Currently on the same path as you, goodluck with your endeavours brother.
@gggraeme 5 ай бұрын
Cheers my dude, subbed! All the best in the journey ahead
@mudgatebronn4438 5 ай бұрын
Good video! I'm almost 39 and in thinking is joining a Muay Thai gym but I'm a bit worried people will think I'm weird for starting at such an old age. Like if all the other beginners are teenagers 😅
@gggraeme 5 ай бұрын
For sure, sometimes the hardest part of something is starting! I was kinda worried about this too at the beginning, but it wasn't the case at all. Plus there's always new people of all different ages joining, so pretty soon you're no longer the beginner anymore. I say go for it :)
@crisalcantara7671 3 ай бұрын
my mother started doing kyokushin karate at 45 brow and love it , she doesn't compete butt trains hard , she did taekwondo when she was young but stopped when i was born lol
@NoRockinMansLand 26 күн бұрын
That's how I feel at 22 which is ima funny actually, it made me realise people make excuses not to do the things they are nervous to do
@Docinaplane 5 ай бұрын
Very thoughtful video, thank you! I've been in the martial arts for a lifetime. I started with traditional karate but evolved into MMA. Muay Thai is an excellent fighting system, but dangerous to practice. Remember, you may be young enough to go really hard, but still old enough to get really hurt. PS. In that finishing sparring video, imo you keep your guard way too low. I believe in MT more weight should be on the rear leg with a lighter front leg to check kicks.
@gggraeme 5 ай бұрын
"Young enough to go really hard but still old enough to get really hurt" I think you put that perfectly! And yes I have a not-so-great habit of dropping my hands, but also looking down too much (in my mind I'm watching for dangerous kicks and covering my body and head together...but know it's not proper). I've gotten better over time but sometimes revert back if I'm under pressure. Thanks for the really insightful comment, it is much appreciated!
@jjrilla___2664 5 ай бұрын
39 started in February
@livin4dios 5 ай бұрын
Your video is good. I feel like you spend a lot of time talking. It took you a few minutes to get through portioning out your chicken to freeze it. I don't find it that interesting watching you separate chicken legs and freeze them or talking about how great a deal you got on them. It may be worth mentioning, but don't dwell on it. Get to the cooking!
@gggraeme 5 ай бұрын
That is totally fair! Thanks for the feedback, I will keep that in mind for the future 👍
@livin4dios 5 ай бұрын
Keep up the good work!
@capalottyslimalini2878 5 ай бұрын
I just started muay thai and im 29! I love it! I love the pain!
@gabrielaalonso3294 5 ай бұрын
Now I know where to go for baby names when the time comes :D
@gggraeme 5 ай бұрын
Rayiela: The first of many hahah
@robertocapocchi8379 5 ай бұрын
I’m 54, started in January. Yes, bruises, but… Loving it.
@ayske1 5 ай бұрын
I started at 37 and been doing it for only 1.5 years How you describe being hit a lot suggests you possibly have a weak guard My coach taught us the Dutch style, which is more square rather than flared but is not as good for elbows. I don't compete so no matter A few things that helped me is watch a lot of sparring videos online, one championship, steal moves from people when sparring, don't neglect flexibility, warm up drills.. Even spend some days watching people spar and notice people's patterns
@gggraeme 5 ай бұрын
Oh totally! I was never interested in watching fights before, but now I really enjoy seeing the strategy and tactics that go into it (particularly One). And then trying to apply them myself 👌
@ayske1 5 ай бұрын
@@gggraeme that's it!! 💪💪
@crisalcantara7671 3 ай бұрын
best guy to learn from is jeff chan , he's on youtube ,
@ayske1 3 ай бұрын
@@crisalcantara7671 many to learn from. I like Sylvie we well as she learns from the OG Thais
@crisalcantara7671 3 ай бұрын
@@ayske1 i see 😎
@ligmaman9mm709 6 ай бұрын
Gloves in the thumb nail?
@gggraeme 6 ай бұрын
Hey, looked online and it seems like these are just called Everlast training gloves (black, 14oz)? Got em back in 2018 so there are definitely newer versions now haha
@tatface5528 6 ай бұрын
wonderful insights. thank you.
@sata1938 6 ай бұрын
I joined 2 months after my 30th birthday. Definitely been a good decision and I just got myself another years membership.
@PS-lv1mr 6 ай бұрын
The algorithm is so precise lol
@unwokesnake 6 ай бұрын
I used to train Muay Thai, until I got a knee in my arrow! ☠ Jokes aside, I started with 27, had a long break and here I go again with 38. I wouldn't say that my bruises need longer to heal, but I noticed that I need to invest more time into my physio-state and general athleticism. Butt hurts, hamstring hurts and then you get punch/kicked/kneed in sparring, which also needs some attention (or just time).
@antoniovasquez9946 6 ай бұрын
Great vid !
@GameDevJosh 6 ай бұрын
progress vid of your current abilities please
@honestlee9921 7 ай бұрын
Glad to see you sticking it out. Keep this part of your life forever. Never stop learning this life skill. You will become a master in time bro
@honestlee9921 7 ай бұрын
You catch me in sparring all the time now! I notice you doing a lot of stance switches too. Good stuff!
@honestlee9921 7 ай бұрын
Cool video, Kevin here :D who head kicked you? I'll get him for you next class. Your improving everyday class bro I mean that. I see you becoming a stronger version of yourself every time. You seem to be getting more confident in your techniques. Keep it up bro
@gggraeme 7 ай бұрын
Hahaha oh just our resident killer (who you witnessed live in Edmonton). And aw thanks brother, it is an absolute pleasure to train with you! Just so you know, you are one of the best guys at the gym - I always see you going out of your way to make the new ppl feel welcome. An ideal training partner for sure.
@honestlee9921 7 ай бұрын
Nice video
@lindamah9421 7 ай бұрын
Good for you to pursuing your dream and taking a journey into the unknown.
@Kya10 7 ай бұрын
This is a wonderful story, and a great attitude to share, thank you! ^-^❤ This immediately brought back a memory for me, about 5 years ago I think; I was about 18yo, still at school, but doing my first internship, because I was obligated to as part of my course apparently. I was shy and anxious beyond belief, but I managed to get my dad to get me to his workplace, so thankfully I didn't have to reach out and send emails to random strangers. Still, I wasn't doing well. I was nervous, feeling out of place, and barely given any work. It was an IT course, so the internship revolved around that...but it ended up in me being given a computer, sat at the back of a room, and left to my own devices basically. I was supposed to figure out how to make a basic website or something, but...I couldn't focus. I ended up just doing other things on that PC, having fun, barely working. Eventually, my teachers called in to check on me. A woman answered, and when she was asked how I was doing, she walked over, looked at my screen- which, I don't remember exactly what it was, but I know I was having fun and didn't notice her coming-, and told them that "yeah, he's doing well", and I was bewildered by that, like...I clearly wasn't, but yet she said I was... And just like you, I never forgot that. I've adopted that mindset too, to try and go out of my way to not make others look bad, and I'm glad to hear you feel that way too :)
@gggraeme 7 ай бұрын
Amazing! Thank you for sharing, and that is awesome to know that you've always remembered that happening to you too. These things don't seem that big in the moment, but they really make a difference
@rgcawthorn154 8 ай бұрын
I had a great math teacher in high school so my grades for calculus and vectors were great. But then in my 1st year of university I almost flunked calculus. I couldn’t understand much of what the prof was teaching.
@SonnyL143 9 ай бұрын
Great metaphor! We make 1,000s of decisions everyday and staying positive and not focusing on the past is important!
@SonnyL143 9 ай бұрын
Such great tips and hacks!!! Leave some deals for me 😂
@MelchiMelendez 9 ай бұрын
That’s cool
@SonnyL143 9 ай бұрын
@ 23 seconds 😂 You should consider changing careers to a comedian! Completely agree with the quote from Mike Tyson however I don't want to be punched in the face...
@SonnyL143 9 ай бұрын
Everyone needs to start somewhere with any dreams!
@sharonraphael1621 9 ай бұрын
PLUR ❤
@Pazasco 9 ай бұрын
<3 this
@aarequin 10 ай бұрын
This was a great vid, you touched on so many nuanced and key points about empathy, why it's not easy, and how to do it effectively
@Doboy64 10 ай бұрын
Partners like that are a God-send. Great video!
@TomWang 10 ай бұрын
Great tips!