Yodsanklai, Saenchai, and Duangdawnoi Teach At The Amazing Muay Thai Masterclass
UCLA is a site for learning. And the campus is going to study the masters of Muay Thai this Saturday, September 28th.
The all day event features Muay Thai superstars. Yodsanklai Fairtex, Saenchai Saepong, and Duangdaonoi Looksaikongdin are leading the sold out event.
Along with the ring champions are cultural activities. There is a presentation on Muay Thai history and a demonstration of Muay Boran. Muay Boran is the ancient martial art that Muay Thai, the ring sport comes from.
“It’s about getting to know people,” Kevin Noone of the WBC Muay Thai said. “It’s a day out. You get to spend more time with the athletes than a normal seminar. It’s less transaction and more interaction.”
The Amazing Muay Thai Masterclass is part of a Thai government program to promote Thailand through soft power. By using culture and sport, the Southeast Asian country drives tourism and awareness.
“First of all I really love the foreign Muay Thai community. They really have respect for Muay Thai. The foreign participants do Muay Thai and then they come to Thailand, they eat Thai food, they go shopping etc.” Pimol Srivikorn of the Thailand’s Soft Power committee said.
Right after the master class seminar is a series of bouts put on by Major League Muay Thai. The promotion is associated with WBC Muay Thai and athletes fight for regional WBC Muay Thai titles. A few tickets are left for the day evening of fights. Doors are at 4pm and fights begin at 5pm.
The WBC Muay Thai is supporting the tour. The organization planned the locations around the world. Tour stops include the UK, Australia, Canada, America, France, Italy, and Singapore.
Yodsanklai Fairtex headlines the LA event. He is famed for winning the first Muay Thai reality TV show – Contender. Yodsanklai is a household name in the sport. He is a multiple Lumpinee and WBC Muay Thai Champion. His ferocious left kick and left punch brought him to the top of the international scene.
Saenchai Saepong is a fan favorite. His colorful style includes classic Muay Boran moves along with modern techniques. He is a multiple Thai Fight champion, and WBC Diamond World Champion and is currently on a 30+ fight win streak.
Duangdawnoi is a rising star out of Bangkok. The female fighter amassed over 120 fights so far with over 80 wins. She’s an accomplished pro boxer as well.
