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Podcast #9 - Interview with NYC Muay Thai Fighter / Trainer NAKMEEZY

Black Travel : The Brooklyn fighter discusses his journey in Muay Thai, advice on choosing a Muay Thai gym in Thailand, and the underworld of the Land of Smiles.

The Brooklyn street fighter discusses his journey into Muay Thai and traveling to Thailand to hone his craft as early as 2007. He has visited Thailand over 30 times, speaks Thai, and understands vital aspects of the culture.

He also covered the following topics pertaining to Muay Thai and Thai culture:

- Is Dutch Kickboxing effective? Is it better than Muay Thai?

- How to choose a Muay Thai gym when visiting Thailand—and how to avoid offending Thai people when you enter the gym (cultural norms).

- Various styles of Muay Thai (and which one should you choose).

- He describes Thailand and its Muay Thai culture before 2010 and social media.

- He speaks frankly about dating Thai women (Can you ever be successful with Thai women? Scams that Thai women run on Western men).

- Is Thailand the Land of Smiles? What’s behind the smiles?

- Why do foreigners die in Thailand? The underworld of Thailand culture.

- Expat depression and mental health issues.

- How Thailand has changed after COVID.

- Interactions with the Thai police.

- Can you trust YouTubers' travel advice?

- What skills should foreigners have in Muay Thai when they arrive?

- How to choose the proper Muay Thai gym.

- Will we see him in action anytime soon ?

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