James in response. I personally think that men and women that serve our country in the armed forces are a cut above.

My point therefore: was. That Thai boxing is poorly rewarded and typically far move dangerous (under A class FTR) than pretty much any current fighting discipline. Those that compete at this level are risking far more than their comtemporaries in alternate disciplines. Once you factor in the poor financial returns typically found in Thai boxing then they must indeed be mad. Or passionate, focussed and determined individuals that deserve respect. If they were privately to feel that they were at the pinicle of their game. Who could blame them.

My fighter Jon Greenwood just submitted to a study at Liverpool university along with representatives from other disciplines. The findings show that an A Class Thai Boxer is substantially fitter than his contemporaries. I wont go into where different disciplines came in the list but suffice to say Thai boxing is hard. The training is hard, The risks high and the rewards low.

Im thinking this is why its not that popular in comparison to other disciplines.