The Life of A Thai Boxer

Behind the hyped televised fights and triumphant wins, are years of hard work and struggle to get there. We’re inundated by the glamorous side of a Thai Boxers life; under the bright lights of big fights, glossy social media pics, highlight videos, hype interviews etc. What we don’t see is what goes on behind the scenes- the years of tough training, sacrifice, dedication, and the set backs and frustrations.

If you’re a fighter going through struggle and hardship- you’re not alone. This is a reminder, (social media aside), the reality is that it’s hard for everyone. The fighters who accept this will thrive, and the ones who don’t, complain and quit before they real their potential.

Here are 10 signs you can handle the Thai Boxing Lifestyle, and that you’re not deluding yourself;

1# You dread going to training but you go anyway

2# When you have MORE bad days than good, you persist through training without complaining

3# You accept living with injuries most of your Muay Thai Career

4# You’re always thinking about technique; all day, every day. And you can’t sleep many nights from it.

5# You handle the emotional roller coaster and pressure during fight camp

6# You watch your diet and lifestyle 24/7 and have no problem explaining yourself to friends and family about your choices

7# You live with constant pressure to perform

8# You accept years of grueling and sometimes monotonous training, for your moment of glory one day in the future

9# You prioritize your training and say NO to invites that undermine your efforts

Behind the hyped televised fights and triumphant wins, are years of hard work and struggle to get there. We’re inundated by the glamorous side of a Thai Boxers life; under the bright lights of big fights, glossy social media pics, highlight videos, hype interviews etc. What we don’t see is what goes on behind the scenes- the years of tough training, sacrifice, dedication, and the set backs and frustrations.

If you’re a fighter going through struggle and hardship- you’re not alone. This is a reminder, (social media aside), the reality is that it’s hard for everyone. The fighters who accept this will thrive, and the ones who don’t, complain and quit before they real their potential.

Here are 10 signs you can handle the Thai Boxing Lifestyle, and that you’re not deluding yourself;

#1 You dread going to training but you go anyway

#2 When you have MORE bad days than good, you persist through training without complaining

#3 You accept living with injuries most of your Muay Thai Career

#4 You’re always thinking about technique; all day, every day. And you can’t sleep many nights from it.

#5 You handle the emotional roller coaster and pressure during fight camp

#6 You watch your diet and lifestyle 24/7 and have no problem explaining yourself to friends and family about your choices

#7 You live with constant pressure to perform

#8 You accept years of grueling and sometimes monotonous training, for your moment of glory one day in the future

Behind the hyped televised fights and triumphant wins, are years of hard work and struggle to get there. We’re inundated by the glamorous side of a Thai Boxers life; under the bright lights of big fights, glossy social media pics, highlight videos, hype interviews etc. What we don’t see is what goes on behind the scenes- the years of tough training, sacrifice, dedication, and the set backs and frustrations.

If you’re a fighter going through struggle and hardship- you’re not alone. This is a reminder, (social media aside), the reality is that it’s hard for everyone. The fighters who accept this will thrive, and the ones who don’t, complain and quit before they real their potential.

Here are 10 signs you can handle the Thai Boxing Lifestyle, and that you’re not deluding yourself;

#1 You dread going to training but you go anyway

#2 When you have MORE bad days than good, you persist through training without complaining

#3 You accept living with injuries most of your Muay Thai Career

#4 You’re always thinking about technique; all day, every day. And you can’t sleep many nights from it.

#5 You handle the emotional roller coaster and pressure during fight camp

#6 You watch your diet and lifestyle 24/7 and have no problem explaining yourself to friends and family about your choices

#7 You live with constant pressure to perform

#8 You accept years of grueling and sometimes monotonous training, for your moment of glory one day in the future

#9 You prioritize your training and say NO to invites that undermine your efforts

#10# You relish in the adventure, discipline and mental and physical growth you get through Muay Thai

If these 10 signs sound like your lifestyle already, or you’re fine with accepting them as a part of a Thai Boxers life, then you’re on the right track.

Keep going while everyone else drops off. The ones left will reap all the rewards!

9# You prioritize your training and say NO to invites that undermine your efforts

10# You relish in the adventure, discipline and mental and physical growth you get through Muay Thai

If these 10 signs sound like your lifestyle already, or you’re fine with accepting them as a part of a Thai Boxers life, then you’re on the right track.

Keep going while everyone else drops off. The ones left will reap all the rewards!

10 You relish in the adventure, discipline and mental and physical growth you get through Muay Thai

If these 10 signs sound like your lifestyle already, or you’re fine with accepting them as a part of a Thai Boxers life, then you’re on the right track.

Keep going while everyone else drops off. The ones left will reap all the rewards!

 

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