Where have you been?

Watching TV last night I caught part of the USA France FiVB World League match. From the standings USA seems to be doing okay but the other groups have what look to be more dominant teams. In Poland ther are three leagues (A, B, and Cup) each for men and women. I'd provide the links for the Polish leagues but I can't find english versions...

Another photo from the Singto Muay Thai Network. This one features two youth fighters going for glory and honor in front of a packed house. As always ref Ryan Rudkin is on top of the action.

It is never fun to watch kids fight but man is it fun to watch kids fight. Anyone ever seen a 10 year-old knocked out cold? I have. He got dropped like a sack of shit with a fierce elbow to the jaw. Excellent.

Famlies in the West baby their kids relative to the young fighters in Thailand but the fights over here can be exciting as well. This photo shows the Singto Champion Shane Littlechild issuing out the beat-down to one of many of his victims. Er, opponents. But thanks to the alway cool and in-control refereeing of up and comming referee Kru Ryan Rudkin no one was hurt.

Shane Littlechild holds both the F.I.S.T. Midlands Area Champion and W.M.T.O. Midlands Area Champion titels. In this picture an 11 year old Shane takes on a 21 year old lady during one of the Singto events. The young lady was the same weight as Shane and felt she had a good chance considering the fight would be Shane's thrid of the day!

Has anyone who has seen Shane fight like to comment about the excitement surrounding this kid. He is currently focusing on honing his boxing skills at a traditional western boxing club; has anyone seen him fight in a traditional western boxing match? Please post your comments below!

Fighting is not about blind agression but rather the calm and controlled application of serious force. The concentration can be seen in the eyes of this Singto fighter as he goes in for the kill.

I have to plug my old Muay Thai club, Singto Muay Thai Network, another time because, well, just because. If you are considering starting a martial art or are looking to switch to another area then Singto Muay Thai is for you. The environment is great, the people friendly, and the instructors are dedicated to teaching not only the art itself but Thai culture as well. The classes provide a fun and entertaining workout while learning a very effective form of self-defense. They are open to people of all ages and abilities and if you feel you might not cut it go anyway - everyone there is encouraging and very supportive!

In addition to the classes the Network also offers extension courses, external siminars by top members of the sport, and host club level events as well. The fights are light contact and an excellent opportunity to test your skills against another beginner. They are good fun for the spectators as well and always end with the fighters giving each other a respectful hug and everyone gets a trophy. A few photos from one such event are shown above.