High level Muay Thai champions - you’ve seen their brutalizing work in the ring, in highlight reels, and on Instagram. Do you wonder what made them who they are, and what they are like in person? This documentary brings us to Sitjaopho Gym, a family-run gym in the countryside of Hua Hin owned by the decorated Sitjaopho twins, once stadium champions in Thailand. Hua Hin doesn’t have a big stadium, and is not particularly known for producing fighters. But this pair of fighter-twins with an incredibly aesthetic style went on to claim belts from Lumpinee stadium. One half of the twins Phet-tho now teaches at the gym, while his brother Phet-eak lives in Sweden. This feature showcases the training style, fighting philosophy, and guiding principles of the gym. Humble, unassuming, and thoughtful, it is an insightful and refreshing look of an ex-fighter who’d spent half his life fighting professionally. This is a guest contribution by Angie, a Muay Thai student and (occasional) fighter based in SG. If you like this documentary style of visual and text observations of life in Muay Thai, give her a follow on IG @angiewon9 for similar content. instagram.com/angiewon9 Is this video interesting for you? Would you like to watch more features like this? Let me know in the comments. If you'd like to study about legendary strikers and history, consider checking out my new book preview: www.legendarystriking.com My Instagram: instagram.com/strikingbreakdowns Free Saenchai eBook: www.lawrencekenshin.com/saenchai
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Oh man, this guy is so humble. Man that is what a teacher is supposed to be. He can beat you to a pulp if he wants but when he speaks, its always humble. This is what martial arts is all about
I trained at this gym for a few weeks over a year ago. Eff, jaiphet, hinpjet and phetmai all really helped my technique out. Fantastic people, lots of Americans and Swedes. Even relative beginners have good technique and timing, there is tonnes of sparring and clinching along with pads every session and everyone there is there for the love of the sport. It is by far the best gym I’ve ever been at. Only problem now is everyone knows about it.
There are tons of good muaythai camps in Thailand. Unfortunately, there are also many muaythai camps that are there only for tourists' money. Beware. If you train at camp that the owner is an ex muaythai fighter, chance is good that it will be an acceptable camp.
The instructor looks like a typical Thai person. Friendly, and maybe even a little timid. Imagine he cut you off on the road and you decided to roadrage on him cuz he looks like easy target. lol
To the producer of this documentary on Sitjaopho... Thank you for highlighting his philosophy of acceptance. Mai pen rai. This was so moving. Sitjaopho loves people so much he wants to share this philosophy he practices to help them realize their full potential. This is a true martial arts teacher right here. I hope to meet them both one day.
Their is really something about Thailand, I’ve been there 5 times, was gonna go last April but changed my mind due to work opportunities, can’t go this year either because of covid 19. Thailand is a magical place, the culture, traditions, food Buddhism, people etc etc.. Every so often I look at the Thai map and see the places I’ve been and haven’t been, I feel a true love for the place and a longing to go back
amazing how humble this man is. .both he and his brother are so famous for their fighting and quickly corrected being considered the best buy his student and said they are the same as other trainers just different styles. very humble in his approach to life. love his thinking and his way of living his life. amazing documentary, Thank you for sharing it. Our american fighters can learn a lot from watching these humble yet fierce in the ring warriors and lose that chip on their shoulders about being the best this or that or how they gonna destroy this person or that person. You can be the best but be humble, they have to remember that they did not just wake up one day and emerge as the best, they had a whole team of people working them to be the best.
Wow I trained with these fellas (and KING!) about 10 years ago. So cool to randomly see them on RUclips. I had a great time with them and they were very good trainers and great people!! Karp:)
What An Awesome Human Being... He's Very Insightful And Humble. You Can See The Love Between The Student And The Teacher As Well As The Respect For One Another. This Speaks Volumes. WOW..... So Good. Great Video.
This amazing, please show more video's like this. This instructors attitude is what martial arts are supposed to create within a person. He can be brutal if needed, but has developed an outstanding outlook on life, is very inspiring. Great instructor of technique also, no doubt !
Lawrence I don't know you.but your videos are quality. The particular video is.pure gold because it can give you a taste from thailand.a taste that I surely ll never forget. Muay thai is more than just fighting. Thank you buddy.
This trainer is deep. Too much self attachment is the root of our problems. It's important to know when to let go & accept things are they are because you cannot master everything, have everything your ways. I love what he said. :)
I was looking for thai gym to go to for my next trip. This has helped me make a decision. I want to train at this place. Such good energy and a humble teachers
watching and listening to all the thaifighter interviews and docus on youtube already made me a better person. its like they are highly philosophical involved without knowing.
Love this documentary! I had already watched the Sitjaopho twins technical sparring videos many times and for me they are some of the best displays of Muay Thai control and technique. But this is really nice to get some of the background to the Sitjaopho twins story. Many thanks 🙏
They fight everyday... They are the ones who live everyday... The lucky ones... And the way he talks about no attachment and living a happy life without any troubles and yet being a fighter to the core... It's like the Shield of Achilles... He knows his roots good this guy..
I get a lot from your videos,Lawrence. I appreciate you sharing your artistry with us. This video is very real. This are very down to earth. This dude is very real. Great video.
Also, it's so shocking to me as a western to see how this guys are humble and down to earth. Compare these guys to the ego driven boxing fighters bullshit. They're all about taunting, trash talking and disrespectfull acting in general. These Muay Thai guys are so much more badass fighters, yet they are so much cooler people.
yes and they say in a very friendly and honest way sorry after a fight. its because their culture is different: they have buddhism. anyway , ive watched alot inerviews on youtube now and it seems that they are the "surfers" in combat sports.
It's a culture thing in the west the louder your voice the better, most males and females are insecure and act like sheep and think the louder they are the more macho, females need makeup or they feel ugly they are not their true self it's all copied they live their whole life like this
I feel like under the pressure to fight with skill and respect, otherwise being knocked out and injured all the time, forces these fighters to develop a healthy mindset for survival. Inside or outside of the ring, they have the be unafraid of life and death, in the physical and philosophical. Your videos have been showing me much into living a zen life than anything else that benefits nearly as much. Thanks Kenshin , much appreciated *bump fist*
When I saw him wearing that “The Rifleman” shirt ~ 31:30 it was icing on the cake. Wish I were a little younger so I could train a few weeks at such a cool gym.
I'm very blessed to be born and raised in Singapore which is about a 2 hour flight to Thailand. I don't have to make the round the world trips other people need to make to gain access to fantastic gyms like Tiger, Yokkao, PTT, Petchrungruang, Fairtex, Sinbi etc. I now need to make a trip to Sitjaopho too.
As everyone else has been pointing out in the comment section, this upload makes for excellent content. The music and editing is also on point. Well done, man.
there are not many gyms left in thai wirth an authentic muay thai experience for a tourist this is one of them both the brothers are great. i have lived in thailand personally for 12 years now.
I was very fortunate to train with a couple of thai trainers in my country, most important thing that i got from them is the attitude and heart. Generally good people.
Its just something about muay thai boxing that gets me i cant stop watching training and loving this culture and simple but beautiful style from beautiful people 🥊🥊
this is amazing, inspiring and very insightful sitjaopho has taught me a lot of this documentary about the mind behind fighting thank you lawrence kenshin
Loved the vibe. Naked wisdom aka Simplicity. So much heart showed in this wonderful footage... Leaving SEA after living there 15 years, will have to go to Hua Hin and train with them to bring back some more good memories... Thanks a lot!
I have been searching for a gym to train at and this one is moving to the top of the list. I like the energy that was displayed from the head trainer. They seem like good people, I can't wait to get to Thailand.
Thailand has great muay thai gyms and great people, I can't wait to return again . Their training aproach is much better than in other countries with light and tehnical sparring, where you can evolve fast. I tell my stundent that if they want to be tough guy prove in the officcial mathces, not with their partners in the gym
Muay Thai is a way of life. Those who associate themselves with muay thai are all part of the family. Do your duty inside the ring and be friends outside the ring. No ego, no rivalry, no enemy.
Thank you Lawrence for your great insightful content. An example of the attachment, letting go, and forgiveness principle is the very rewarding program they have in U.S.A. where a victim or parent of their murdered child meets the killer and talks, a therapeutic process where they find forgiveness and closure. Takes a lot of mental strength to get to that place.
That beautiful image above the ring now hangs above the ring in my Liverpool Gym, sooooo looking forward to visiting here in 2021.. excited much?? :-) xx
I've always wanted to learn Muay Thai. One thing stopping me is, what can I do to support my family there. I have seen a lot of vids but this vid really had me wanting to go to the gym here. Thank you🙏
Haha he is so truly, and truthfully humble that he is uncomfortable with the proposed idea that his gym is "the best" for TJ. The idea of "being the best" does not resonate with his way of thinking at all. This vid is a life lesson to every westerner...beautiful.
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High level Muay Thai champions - you’ve seen their brutalizing work in the ring, in highlight reels, and on Instagram. Do you wonder what made them who they are, and what they are like in person?
This documentary brings us to Sitjaopho Gym, a family-run gym in the countryside of Hua Hin owned by the decorated Sitjaopho twins, once stadium champions in Thailand.
Hua Hin doesn’t have a big stadium, and is not particularly known for producing fighters. But this pair of fighter-twins with an incredibly aesthetic style went on to claim belts from Lumpinee stadium. One half of the twins Phet-tho now teaches at the gym, while his brother Phet-eak lives in Sweden.
This feature showcases the training style, fighting philosophy, and guiding principles of the gym. Humble, unassuming, and thoughtful, it is an insightful and refreshing look of an ex-fighter who’d spent half his life fighting professionally.
This is a guest contribution by Angie, a Muay Thai student and (occasional) fighter based in SG. If you like this documentary style of visual and text observations of life in Muay Thai, give her a follow on IG @angiewon9 for similar content.
instagram.com/angiewon9
Is this video interesting for you? Would you like to watch more features like this? Let me know in the comments.
If you'd like to study about legendary strikers and history, consider checking out my new book preview: www.legendarystriking.com
My Instagram: instagram.com/strikingbreakdowns
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How’d he break his arm?
Oh man, this guy is so humble. Man that is what a teacher is supposed to be. He can beat you to a pulp if he wants but when he speaks, its always humble. This is what martial arts is all about
Instablaster.
The art of war that brings peace to so many.
yes sir
Beautifull quote :)
@@liljacket thank you
That needs to be on a shirt!!
I trained at this gym for a few weeks over a year ago.
Eff, jaiphet, hinpjet and phetmai all really helped my technique out. Fantastic people, lots of Americans and Swedes. Even relative beginners have good technique and timing, there is tonnes of sparring and clinching along with pads every session and everyone there is there for the love of the sport. It is by far the best gym I’ve ever been at.
Only problem now is everyone knows about it.
Haha :) How do you get there?
@@BeyondPrideMF you can get the bus from Bangkok for about 400 baht, it’s 2.5 hours! It’s the best gym I’ve been to for technique. 🙏
There are tons of good muaythai camps in Thailand. Unfortunately, there are also many muaythai camps that are there only for tourists' money. Beware. If you train at camp that the owner is an ex muaythai fighter, chance is good that it will be an acceptable camp.
These guys are some of the best! Definitely need to come by the gym sometime 👊
🙏🙏👍
Would rate / 10
@@bosswvr worldchamp/10
The instructor looks like a typical Thai person. Friendly, and maybe even a little timid. Imagine he cut you off on the road and you decided to roadrage on him cuz he looks like easy target. lol
He probably won’t fight back too because he knows his self worth. Only insecure people road rage at easy targets
To the producer of this documentary on Sitjaopho... Thank you for highlighting his philosophy of acceptance. Mai pen rai. This was so moving. Sitjaopho loves people so much he wants to share this philosophy he practices to help them realize their full potential. This is a true martial arts teacher right here. I hope to meet them both one day.
Their is really something about Thailand, I’ve been there 5 times, was gonna go last April but changed my mind due to work opportunities, can’t go this year either because of covid 19. Thailand is a magical place, the culture, traditions, food Buddhism, people etc etc.. Every so often I look at the Thai map and see the places I’ve been and haven’t been, I feel a true love for the place and a longing to go back
20:01 Professional fighter, Lumpinee Champion, and still looks for making peace with other, not conflict. So many people could learn of him
It’s true bro
amazing how humble this man is. .both he and his brother are so famous for their fighting and quickly corrected being considered the best buy his student and said they are the same as other trainers just different styles. very humble in his approach to life. love his thinking and his way of living his life. amazing documentary, Thank you for sharing it. Our american fighters can learn a lot from watching these humble yet fierce in the ring warriors and lose that chip on their shoulders about being the best this or that or how they gonna destroy this person or that person. You can be the best but be humble, they have to remember that they did not just wake up one day and emerge as the best, they had a whole team of people working them to be the best.
They should merge with the boxers in cuba. Deadly combonation cuba is known for haveing the best boxers in the world.
I want go there!
We know jeff.... We know
Can't wait to see you in Thailand.
I want You to collab with KMA charles johnson
Wow I trained with these fellas (and KING!) about 10 years ago. So cool to randomly see them on RUclips. I had a great time with them and they were very good trainers and great people!! Karp:)
What An Awesome Human Being... He's Very Insightful And Humble. You Can See The Love Between The Student And The Teacher As Well As The Respect For One Another. This Speaks Volumes. WOW..... So Good. Great Video.
I learned a lot from this amazing documentary. Sitjaopho is an inspiration.
🙏🙏
This amazing, please show more video's like this. This instructors attitude is what martial arts are supposed to create within a person. He can be brutal if needed, but has developed an outstanding outlook on life, is very inspiring. Great instructor of technique also, no doubt !
truth bro cheers for the support
Lawrence I don't know you.but your videos are quality.
The particular video is.pure gold because it can give you a taste from thailand.a taste that I surely ll never forget.
Muay thai is more than just fighting.
Thank you buddy.
muay thai is life :) thank you for your time
When i saw 37 min, I knew that video will be gold, thank you so much, you make the best content !
thank you for your time!
This is really some good vibes. Makes me wanna go there and train.
Dear Lawrence, this kind of video is another level of entry@ content most of us looking for. Keep the good work going!
Amazing documentary. Trainer F is so humble and the Realest! This was what I needed to hear. Beautifully documented x
cheers leesha!
This trainer is deep. Too much self attachment is the root of our problems. It's important to know when to let go & accept things are they are because you cannot master everything, have everything your ways. I love what he said. :)
Great video
Just watching the attitude and beautiful nature of the trainer's alone would make me want to train here so humble.
Keep up the great work.
thank you bro
I was looking for thai gym to go to for my next trip. This has helped me make a decision. I want to train at this place. Such good energy and a humble teachers
Those long knees are work of art!! Dropped some philosophical knowledge too..
Yes sir. Thx for your time
watching and listening to all the thaifighter interviews and docus on youtube already made me a better person. its like they are highly philosophical involved without knowing.
เราเกิดมาพร้อมกับความรู้สึกนั้น ศาสนาเป็นสิ่งสำคัญ ผมเชื่อ
Such an amazing video! Loved every minute of it. Love the music in the background. 🔥🔥
thank you :)
The attachment part I found was quite an eye opener
possibly the best doc/video on MT I've seen on youtube. thank you SO much for sharing this!
Thx bro
Sitjaopho is easily my favourite camp right now (y) amazing content once again
cheers
Love this documentary! I had already watched the Sitjaopho twins technical sparring videos many times and for me they are some of the best displays of Muay Thai control and technique. But this is really nice to get some of the background to the Sitjaopho twins story. Many thanks 🙏
And F Sitjaopho also has the most beautiful philosophies on life. 100% want to go and train with these people.
i am not a fighter but i really enjoyed this style of video they did, also the student and teacher relationship they showed.
These brothers are so cool!! Humble and skilled to the T in their art. hopefully one day I can visit Thailand and train in their camp.
Go!! 😉
They fight everyday... They are the ones who live everyday... The lucky ones...
And the way he talks about no attachment and living a happy life without any troubles and yet being a fighter to the core... It's like the Shield of Achilles... He knows his roots good this guy..
much love
"It's not like you fight with Saenchai" ^^
Very great documentary ! great video !
Thx for your time
haha saenchai is an example for every muay thai thing now
I get a lot from your videos,Lawrence. I appreciate you sharing your artistry with us. This video is very real. This are very down to earth. This dude is very real. Great video.
I love the documentary ! I really want to train in this camp. Petch aek is inspiring and I love his fighting style.
Also, it's so shocking to me as a western to see how this guys are humble and down to earth. Compare these guys to the ego driven boxing fighters bullshit. They're all about taunting, trash talking and disrespectfull acting in general. These Muay Thai guys are so much more badass fighters, yet they are so much cooler people.
yes and they say in a very friendly and honest way sorry after a fight. its because their culture is different: they have buddhism. anyway , ive watched alot inerviews on youtube now and it seems that they are the "surfers" in combat sports.
@Fear Monger he already said its shocking for him. so guess.
@@AntonRacing lol surfers of combat sports is actually pretty accurate
It's a culture thing in the west the louder your voice the better, most males and females are insecure and act like sheep and think the louder they are the more macho, females need makeup or they feel ugly they are not their true self it's all copied they live their whole life like this
Okay grand master couch potato we will take you at your word
A REAL COACH. Excellent documentary, thank you for sharing.
Cheers bro
This was simply excellent Lawrence, keep up the good work
Thx for the support
I feel like under the pressure to fight with skill and respect, otherwise being knocked out and injured all the time, forces these fighters to develop a healthy mindset for survival. Inside or outside of the ring, they have the be unafraid of life and death, in the physical and philosophical. Your videos have been showing me much into living a zen life than anything else that benefits nearly as much.
Thanks Kenshin , much appreciated *bump fist*
This was really really good. I especially liked that talk about attachment. World problems- solved by a fighter.
I loved it maan !!! 🤗❤ five stars !! We really need more legends series !! ❤
Thx bro
@@LawrenceKenshin you are very welcome buddy !! Keep up the great work 🤗❤
When I saw him wearing that “The Rifleman” shirt ~ 31:30 it was icing on the cake. Wish I were a little younger so I could train a few weeks at such a cool gym.
I'm very blessed to be born and raised in Singapore which is about a 2 hour flight to Thailand. I don't have to make the round the world trips other people need to make to gain access to fantastic gyms like Tiger, Yokkao, PTT, Petchrungruang, Fairtex, Sinbi etc. I now need to make a trip to Sitjaopho too.
🙏
As everyone else has been pointing out in the comment section, this upload makes for excellent content.
The music and editing is also on point. Well done, man.
Cheees bro means a lot to me
This was beautiful. Will definitely have to watch again for all the gems too fully hit home.
Great video! I'm living in Thailand and am now considering moving to the gym to train :)
3.4k views but only up 300 likes .. not fair . it's a great video
Thx for the support bro
TJ The Thinking man is there! :D
student teacher relationship displayed in this videos is a great example how a gym should be.
Not only a Great Instructor
But also A Deep Spiritualist that Myself Can relate and Appriciate
I'm going to see you guys in December!:) Can't wait
there are not many gyms left in thai wirth an authentic muay thai experience for a tourist this is one of them both the brothers are great. i have lived in thailand personally for 12 years now.
Seems like a big family 🙏🇹🇭🥊♥️
I was very fortunate to train with a couple of thai trainers in my country, most important thing that i got from them is the attitude and heart. Generally good people.
Its just something about muay thai boxing that gets me i cant stop watching training and loving this culture and simple but beautiful style from beautiful people 🥊🥊
this is amazing, inspiring and very insightful sitjaopho has taught me a lot of this documentary about the mind behind fighting thank you lawrence kenshin
cheers bro
Loved the vibe. Naked wisdom aka Simplicity. So much heart showed in this wonderful footage... Leaving SEA after living there 15 years, will have to go to Hua Hin and train with them to bring back some more good memories... Thanks a lot!
much love
Real fighters. Real persons. Congratulations and greetings from France.
You and Stuart Cooper are national treasures!! Great content to watch or listen to while training! Thank you , thank you, thank you!
Great to see martial artists coming together
🙏🙏
Boonlai was one of my trainers. And he's been my friend for many years
I have been searching for a gym to train at and this one is moving to the top of the list. I like the energy that was displayed from the head trainer. They seem like good people, I can't wait to get to Thailand.
watching this documentary for the first time, had same thought as you, so did you go? just curious
Thank you very much sir for this great documentation👊
Thailand has great muay thai gyms and great people, I can't wait to return again . Their training aproach is much better than in other countries with light and tehnical sparring, where you can evolve fast. I tell my stundent that if they want to be tough guy prove in the officcial mathces, not with their partners in the gym
🙏🙏
Fantastic documentary. Highly suggest you try and do more of these on other gyms in the future!
cheers
Muay Thai is a way of life. Those who associate themselves with muay thai are all part of the family. Do your duty inside the ring and be friends outside the ring. No ego, no rivalry, no enemy.
I see the Kingdom Martial Arts guy there! Cheers!
Trainers seem very friendly too. Very nice vid.
I’m so happy by watching this. Sitjaopho is my dream place to be. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 so much good vibe.
i appreciate the love and good vibes from you!
Lawrence Kenshin thank you so much for the good work and sharing!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
nice way to life.forget ,okay and accept.
thank you for GREAT content!
Thank you Lawrence for your great insightful content. An example of the attachment, letting go, and forgiveness principle is the very rewarding program they have in U.S.A. where a victim or parent of their murdered child meets the killer and talks, a therapeutic process where they find forgiveness and closure. Takes a lot of mental strength to get to that place.
This video is phenomenal!!🔥🔥🔥
Cheers tj
This was beautiful. Thank you.
I love these guys . Make me feel good .
Good trainer. Humble and teach with passion. Respect.
Thanks for posting this! I really needed to hear what Coach Phet-tho had to say, especially about attachment.
cheers bro
I will be visiting this gym soon
Go mate
I am from Kaewsamrit Gym!
This is a nice vdo.
Keep it up Kenshin!
thank you
Wish i can go here someday, seems like this gym have really good vibes around it♥️
This is sooo inspirational! Very good video. Very cool Gym and Boss :-)
👍
This instructor is such a very nice and rare human🙏❤️
I really like this video. Very inspirational. Saving it to my self improvement folder.
20:05 so much wisdom. Thats the recipe for living a happy life
I absolutely loved this. It will be my dream to train with these sweet assassins.
this is so great
Another amazing video
thank you bro
@@LawrenceKenshin your welcome
@@jonathankuentz6438 means a lot to me :)
@@LawrenceKenshin you make the best muay thai vids i have found on RUclips
@@jonathankuentz6438 much love
Fantastic Video. Fantastic gym. Fantastic Energy. Fantastic spirit.
cheers
That beautiful image above the ring now hangs above the ring in my Liverpool Gym, sooooo looking forward to visiting here in 2021.. excited much?? :-) xx
I had to like the video first... Now i'm going to watch it 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
hahah thanks bro
Love this video. And the philosophy
Beautiful documentary. Thank you
Thank you bro
20:04 THATS THE MIND OF WHY THAIS ARE SO SUPERIOR AND COMPETENT! Beautifull!
I have been there. some of the best moments of my life
🙏
Thank you so much for your amazing content and love for the art.
cheers
Awesome vid as always man, truly inspirational 🙏 sabai sabai
Thx bro
This video is,,, PRICELESS,,.more than just fighting, lessons for life.
Really enjoyed this. Well done.
love this video i really want to go there
I learn to much for this video , and i love muay thai
I've always wanted to learn Muay Thai. One thing stopping me is, what can I do to support my family there. I have seen a lot of vids but this vid really had me wanting to go to the gym here. Thank you🙏
Haha he is so truly, and truthfully humble that he is uncomfortable with the proposed idea that his gym is "the best" for TJ. The idea of "being the best" does not resonate with his way of thinking at all. This vid is a life lesson to every westerner...beautiful.