Joe Rogan and Kevin Ross on Lawrence Kenshin

WOW, got another huge shoutout from Joe Rogan on episode 864, where he features two of my favorite fighters: Kevin Ross and Gaston Bolanos.
Kevin is a true pioneer of North American Muay Thai; in case you don't already know, here's a little introduction. There have been several American fighters that challenged the Thais before Kevin, but no one really took the time to learn beautiful Muay Thai and competed well against the Thais with it.
Ross only started at the late age of 23 with no previous athletics background, and seven years later, he'd be the first American to beat a former Rajadamnern champion (Malaipet), and then he fought a split-decision loss to a two time stadium champion (Sittisak).
After capturing a world title, he'd get the opportunity to fight a prime Saenchai for the WBC Diamond Belt. Saenchai was on a huge run, coming off wins against Sagetdao, Superbon, Petchboonchu, Nong-O, and Liam Harrison. If you don't know who these fighters are, just know that they are the highest caliber of Muay Thai - the cream of the crop - it does not get any better in this era of Muay Thai.
Ross lost the fight via majority decision, but he would be one of the few foreigners to ever give Saenchai a tough and challenging fight, picking up steam as the fight progressed. Had it not been for the flash knockdown, the fight would've been officially judged as a very close one.
Kevin's story and mentality as a martial artist would go on to inspire the next generation of fighters, and one of them was Gaston Bolanos. Gaston marks the new breed of North American Muay Thai fighters: having access to elite caliber coaching since the age of 10 and surrounded by a great team, he'd beast through his amateur and professional career. He holds an amazing attitude like Kevin in that he is ready to fight anyone - the highest caliber available. He's been tearing through the professional ranks, knocking so many people out with his signature spin elbows.
He will now be fighting in Bellator kickboxing in MMA - so don't blink on this prospect and get ready to see some real high level striking. P.s... by all accounts from those that actually know him, he's a great martial artist and human being, so stop with the negativity over a decision!
Anyways, there's essentially 3 new elite prospects that help mark the future of Muay Thai in America: Gaston Bolanos, Chris Mauceri, and Ognjen Topic (who is regarded as the best American fighter currently and will be facing Saenchai in 3 days). Pay close attention to these guys and help with the western striking movement that's going on!
Thank you all so much for the support, it is always so great to receive amazing feedback like this and it would not be possible without you guys! If you would like to understand striking a bit better, I featured one of the three elite prospects in my new book: Chris Mauceri and his awesome gym.
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[@gaddaitherage8204]

Joe Rogan disclaimed at one point he doesn’t know if Lawerence Kenshin fights but I can attest to the fact that he is a very good fighter IRL and a great trainer to boot. Congrats bro!👍

[@LawrenceKenshin]

haha.. when did he say that?

[@gaddaitherage8204]

@@LawrenceKenshin ​ ​ At 2:10 Watching back now I might’ve gotten the meaning wrong. He doesn’t say he didn’t know if you’re a fighter or not. He said people that put together these videos that are fans “even if they don’t train themselves they can see things now etc etc” Anyways, my component for you still holds 👍

[@YnRdk]

I can attest to this. I'd call him Sensei. (Personally)💯 Congrats bro! 🙌

[@skipinkoreaable]

Thank you. I wondered about that. There are things Lawrence Kenshin says that demonstrate clear personal experience with what he's talking about. I imagine that he would be a phenomenal trainer. The knowledge and insight that he brings must be incredibly useful for figuring out what approach to take for any particular fighter or recommend a role model for them to study.

[@wisamal-hakim5531]

I don’t know any other martial art channel that provides the same level of professional analysis that you do. Incredibly edited, fluid, well described. A very high calibre level of fighting breakdowns. The benchmark as far as I’m concerned

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thank you. means a lot!

[@fatfurie]

a lot of people are actually copying his style now lol.. give lawrence his flowers

[@wisamal-hakim5531]

@@LawrenceKenshin not at all. Well deserved And if this adds any legitimacy to my comment I have practised martial arts for a long time. 2nd Dan Judo and about 5 years in Muay Thai. I gave up because of multiple injuries and I am now an orthopaedic surgeon who fixes bones! Keep it up Brother

[@MsILIKEMAPLE]

I will say that The Modern Martial Artist is a good channel too.

[@patrikherek4777]

@@fatfurie those copies dont have the same level of striking knowledge, so it may look the same to some, but those skilled enough see right through copycats - like a novice trying to emulate mike tyson

[@ishvelez6223]

I saw your post on instagram, please don’t stop making these videos brother. You’ve got me from a complete casual to actually competing in Muay Thai . You are an inspiration to a lot of people. The knowledge you posses is amazing, but what separate you from a lot of creators is the GIFT you have to spread it. Thank you for all the content you’ve put out over the years, you’ve expanded my love for Muay Thai and Kickboxing tremendously.

[@John.Flower.Productions]

I hope this drives more people to your channel and helps you create more videos/content. Best of luck to you, my friend.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thanks so much!

[@ryanrogers8211]

My brother and I have realized how much we don’t know about striking by watching your breakdowns. 😅 keep up the great work we really appreciate it a lot.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thank you

[@brianwarner308]

i like that dude coming up at end to talk his boy up...

[@mojofingers]

I love this channel because things are explained to me in clear ways that also include the science and physics of fights. You can also tell a lot of time and effort are put into the editing work to help make things clear and noticeable. Thank you for all your time, brother.

[@unclesnax6027]

Love your videos man I just started watching you yesterday. Never cared about muay thai or have ever heard of saenchai or buakaw now I can't stop watching. You do such a great job thanks for what you do.

[@GaryMcNeill]

You legend Lawrence! What great recognition!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thank you Gary!

[@dustinpakatak]

Congrats on another shoutout! I’ve heard him mention your work a few times. Time to be a guest on jre🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@haroldb.3092]

Happy for you mate! Keep up the great work!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

much love

[@teinestokoe2628]

Lawrence Kenshin and David Christian are the two best striking breakdown guru's in the game, invaluable knowledge that really got my striking strategy and tactics up to par when going into Muay Thai from a Karate and Taekwondo pointfighting background

[@autistpatrol2493]

Who is David Christian?

[@justintimefortea7655]

Bloody great to see you getting the recognition you deserve mate... I'm absolutely chuffed for you buddy!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Much appreciated

[@jamesisaacson6379]

@@LawrenceKenshin so are you saying only useful good fight style is mma or are you say you should take take good from different traditions martial art and use them to gather also if you had to rank all different form martial art from best to worst what would it be?

[@johanskoog875]

This is great for you Lawrence! And you realy deserve it, your videos are great! Joe is correct 😃👌

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Thank you

[@cryptomnesiac]

Congrats!

[@kobet7341]

Bro congratulations! Such a huge deal especially since you did a master class on Joe Rogans Taekwondo kicks!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

cheers!

[@KevinRossOfficial]

Thanks brotha, first time seeing this. Much respect!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

cheers bro! Gotta make the video public, was unlisted for some reason!

[@DontHateButDislike]

Lawrence Kenshin still unlisted bro

[@DontHateButDislike]

@@LawrenceKenshin still unlisted

[@bontempo1271]

The conflict of finding super informative content is that, you wanna keep it to yourself but at the same time hope the person providing it has success.

[@ReefSideMMA]

Congrats man fr

[@marcelboogaard3809]

Laurence, I hope you’re getting miles more followers because of this. You deserve it brother eventhough you never broke down Kaman vs Hoost 2 for me.😂😂😂

[@maxbateman5756]

There is so so much respect for you in the community

[@LawrenceKenshin]

🙏

[@johnoquinn5049]

You have an excellent channel, thank you

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thank you

[@brucehillbillybarthalow3786]

Your breakdowns are the best and looks like Joe Rogan is another fan

[@lobo_solo214]

That diamond belt sounds cool af.

[@matthewroberts198]

Congratulations! You have great analysis of martial arts and its a joy to learn and watch your videos. You and The Modern Martial Artist (by David Christian) are who I learn fighting from. Thank you!

[@brianwarner308]

that's awesome bro!!!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Thank you

[@pandabearmadness6263]

Wow how awesome you got some love from Joe that must of been so cool for you

[@Pax_Veritas]

I'm so ignorant I didn't even know who Saenchai was never mind Lawrence Kenshin! With your help I have corrected both of those oversights, thank you

[@dunawam]

Nice. Well deserved!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

🙏

[@logztwentynine]

You should do a video on Yodsanklai Fairtex 😊

[@atune2682]

epic! now thats something to brag about isnt it? getting mentioned on JRE well done my guy :D and hella deserved!

[@chet1921]

Your channel and Mindsmash!!

[@andrewdunbar828]

Good to see you getting some recognition mate. Still hoping to see you on Rogan's show some day.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Would love to :)

[@vivolucas9081]

@@LawrenceKenshin I am certain he would have you on, if you can reach out to him you should try or if you know someone who could.

[@dangerose9210]

You two on a Muay Thai companion would be crazy

[@MegaShonix]

You and the weaselMMA are my go to for any breakdowns

[@amitlevin8841]

Lawrence now we know you made it that Joe Rogan has mentioned you on the show

[@LawrenceKenshin]

❤️

[@BlueMax109]

Not a fan of Joe Rogan personally but his opinion of you is spot on.

[@noahadams7723]

Can you please break down dustin poirer strange high elbow defense?

[@blacksabbath2559]

you deserve it. greeting from French polynésia

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thanks!

[@kushagragupta8068]

you didn't make a video on saenchai vs liam harrison

[@t-shirtedhistorian]

Lawrence, when are you going to do some videos about Tawanchai P.K. Saenchaimuaythaigym? This guy is considered the number 2 pound for pound fighter in the world right now.

[@Ryanin2D]

Lawrence where do you coach? I wanna go

[@elucidator1277]

Hey Lawrence, you taking a break? It's cool if you are, it's important to recharge. Just wondering.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Something happened. Need to figure it out first. Thank you for asking 🙏❤️

[@elucidator1277]

@@LawrenceKenshin No problem. Take all the time ya need, friend. We'll still be here. :D

[@NobleVagabond2552]

Your catalog of analysis is already worthy of a lifetime of studying, but every new video is also incredibly valuable. Hope all is well G

[@rickyd454]

Curious of what you think of Kirian as a trainer

[@rickyd454]

@@balajibo piss off scammer

[@billithekid7317]

i have 2 problems, 1 My pc monitor is 24" 2 My Phone screen is 6,5" How do you want me to see the small screen on the right bottom 😡

[@L.I.T.H.I.U.M]

Looks pretty old. Good you finally found it.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Accidental upload, meant to unprivate it but it came out as an upload 😂

[@L.I.T.H.I.U.M]

@@LawrenceKenshin fAtE

[@DaveJay9000]

Rogan: “both fighters in their prime” Saenchai: *is 38

[@daniel_thefuture8568]

A fourth wall within another fourth wall, would be about 16 walls of Muay Thai

[@vgee3926]

Dope..

[@JulianSandz]

😎😎😎😎

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thanks!

[@ottokosan]

👏🏻🦾🦾🦾🦿🦿🫡🫡🫡

[@jubuthehutt]

"and Ognjen Topic (who is regarded as the best American fighter currently and will be facing Saenchai in 3 days)"...Saenchai is 42! That's all you got America?

[@lovethytuber4770]

A handful ppl might have seen or heard that ;)

[@10babiscar]

please go back to old video style lawrence

[@LawrenceKenshin]

what do you like about the old style? let me know your thoughts thank you

[@avacyn9946]

This was 6 years ago why is this being uploaded today LMAO

[@LawrenceKenshin]

i didn't think it'd publish as a new video when i unprivated it