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I recently found this Article written by Huggy Bear also known as The Souls Assasin, A.K.A. Kevin Ross, if you don't know who he is, get on you tube, probably one of, if not the best American Muay Thai competitor, and he graces the back of alot of your sweatshirts. The article talks about how Muay Thai is misrepresented  in M.M.A., and some of the differences between Muay Thai and "M.M.A. Muay Thai". enjoy!…

As a teacher I would like to think that I am providing my students with all they need in their classes, I try to make sure in every hour class I cover fitness, technique, and application. I like utilizing interactive drills more, i find it makes the class more uptempo and move along nicely, keeping the class motivated. However I always want to improve my teaching ability, I will never think I have taking teaching as far as it will go I will always push myself to get better.  Having said that…

 I recently had a bought with Strep throat, its rough catching something like that it completely wastes you. I was bedridden for a better part of the week, and after three days of being stubborn, gave in and went to the doctor. Once I was officially diagnosed and prescribed enough antibiotics to kill most small animals, I returned home, mercifully, to my bed. In the week and a half that I was house bound I had plenty of time to think. Typically my life is rushed to work, the gym, practice,…

On the ride back from the tournament, I was so excited, Master Yoon, was his usual very reserved self. I felt like I hurdled a giagantic obstacle, and now was going to ascend to the ranks of the TKD elite. I couldn't wait to resume training on Monday.

Monday morning came and Master Yoon, asked me to meet him at the school. I was so excited I couldn't wait to see what the next phase of my training was going to be. When I got there Master Yoon had a grim look on his face. He said he…