Hey what is the big deal some people ask?

I agree, terminology correct or incorrect is not such a big deal in the sense that it does not effect my life, or my business what people are saying on AX.

However, I do have a passion for a sport I have been around for about 30 years. I do feel sad that the sport has not moved forward from what in my person opinion was a peak and a tremendous achievement....when Grand Master Sken brought over the top Thai’s like Coban to fight the best Europeans on the Supreme Muaythai Championships shown on screensport.

I only feel sad, because in the U.K. we have such talented fighters that are so dedicated and such highly skilled athletes that I feel they do not get anyway near the financial rewards or recognition that they deserve when compared to the people competing in the combat-sports of Boxing or Mixed-Martial-Arts.

Likewise too, the trainers should also be getting these such rewards for their knowledge and dedication.


The fighters and trainers in the combat-sports of Boxing and Mixed-Martial-Arts do not work harder or risk more than those involved in Muaythai. You can only dedicate 100%, and fighters and trainers in all three sports, especially at the top level, all do this.


More importantly for me, I see children training and competing that have such enormous potential. They are so talented, and unless things change their future in 20 years time could be as the U.K. scene is still today. Small hall shows, and very small purses.

So this is where my passion kicks in, or why I sometimes bother.

Is this a bad thing?

Some people may not be bothered about the U.K. scene, or want things to change as the current circuit suits them and hence take any and all opportunities to dis anything that could lead to making a difference.