Phuket's Legendary Fitness Street 🇹🇭

It's been over 10 years that I've been back to Soi Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand and wow have things changed. There are so many new gyms, supplement shops and businesses catered to them, people have started to refer to the soi as Fitness Street. Take a look to see how it looks nice, verses what things were like in 2010 when I was living and training there.
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[@imaginaryuser]

That was really cool and fun to see your historical footage. You had dreams and goals back then, and in a relatively short amount of time it all changed and look where you are now!

[@dougsmuaythai]

Great to see you back at Muay Thai. Amazing how far Muay Thai tourism has grown from when I first went to Thailand in 1984.

[@Swonehunter]

This is so heartwarming in so many ways. Thanks for the video!

[@doridez1647]

Excellent video Johnny!!!really enjoyed this one 👍 👌

[@jepolch]

Johnny, I really enjoyed this video because you were so happy and excited to revisit your old muay thai stomping grounds and Tony's restaurant. Have fun!

[@northernstar4811]

That English lady looked in great shape. Very, very fit.

[@CallieMasters5000]

I think the "She's 46!" refers to Johnny's waistline in inches. 😂

[@Brendanno100]

This is a great video Johnny, nice memories for you

[@bigbaza30]

Awesome video Johnny, enjoyed watching

[@flysky6248]

Thanks Johnny,another great content from Thailand.

[@mr.g1683]

Sir wonderful video content. To hear you takes us through the history of this place and your personal connection. Plus cool hearing your voice at the younger years and seeing you at them young years. Hope you make more of these history videos of places you been at 10- years or long before..

[@roseadibpour7766]

So nice to be able to see Soi Ta-iad again. It's been four years since I've been there and I see the changes therefore I can only imagine how you feel. Great video.

[@england8331]

Awesome walk down memory lane

[@JJ-lq1lg]

Literally heading here next month so perfect timing

[@davidomalley926]

Super video, the nostalgia was palpable.

[@JohnnyFD]

I had to look up that word, but thanks! It was exactly how I was trying to show it. "(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible, able to be touched or felt."

[@Leo-lj6vs]

Thanks for sharing your life Johnny. Reminds me of the time I did Muay with my teacher Sakat. It was a great experience and Thai people are lovely.

[@bigmil1]

Wow cant believe you went back..i drove down that street last year and its crazy how much its developed.

[@pepe4rock]

What a cool Video, so enthusiastic about the past.....top-class!

[@irmakalember3709]

That lady looks great. Johhyn it’s never too late to join again ans to become healthy.

[@mixalis6168]

You spend enough time in tiger, for trainer to always remember you, i trained in Bkk, and did not see my trainer until 15 years later, as gym closed down and he retired.. I bumped into him at a market and at 70 came of and hugged me, calling my name ! 10 years, 7 full time, and 3 on and off, awesome ! Unit 27 opened in 2011!

[@JohnnyFD]

Wow that's amazing!

[@shakpro4296]

Wow, Johnny looked different back then. You NEED to trim down. Shred weight.

[@sonicmoj1]

Not when he's eating every 5 minutes and downing Long Islands.

[@danielcargill8019]

Awesome gym, we need one of those in the Boston area.

[@garryc8744]

Great footage Johnny, do you remember prethemps muay thai gym in Rawai back in 2010?

[@Bighugz75]

that was awesome when your trainer saw you

[@jaypee7440]

Finally a quality video

[@michaelgarn5330]

Good to go home again.

[@Gemelli2906]

Theres an american lady named Lily who has a youtube channel, she lives in thailand and has a restaurant.

[@korallrev3497]

i actually watched your old fights here on YT and i always thought what happend to that haha! You should do a session again

[@MrSchijtzooi]

Great !

[@twinlamps]

Cool seeing your old digs. How did you cope with the heat?!

[@JohnnyFD]

A/C...every afternoon =)

[@chrisbos101]

Also, use your platform to expose this problem in San Fran. You have a duty to uphold mate.

[@JohnnyFD]

Watch my “SF is a Ghost Town” video from my last trip.

[@chrisbos101]

@@JohnnyFD Mate, I follow your channel. I did see it 🙄 But did you do anything about it? If you did can you let us know please 🙂

[@stevegorel]

Hi J, I was wondering if you know some places in phuket (fitness street maybe?) where they teach children muay thai (my daughter is 5,5), my wife can take fitness classes, and I could do some amateur muay thai for a fit 42 year old who just uses muay thai to stay in shape.... Kind regards from Belgium

[@bgd73]

that is really cool to have memories like this, and recorded. I was sized up simply working out at a gym.. I guess I am a boxing shape of a human. LOl.I still am a fan today. I was way too busy. You are big enough, where you don't look 5 ft 11. Psychology by appearance. My grandpa was 5 ft11 3/4 .. worked as a bouncer. Skinny guy with 2x large to cover his shoulders bones.

[@haakonchristensen2880]

I think you were doing great in the fight you showed clip of, Jhonny. Looks like you had some hard forward punshes 👍

[@Lowkicksfordayz]

More Muay Thai / mma stuff . I love it ! Imagine a life without it … that’s called hell

[@jacobsanders9167]

Johnny always remember always go for the trunk of the tree. Muay Thai has no ranking.

[@bahionic]

Nice liver shot!

[@khin77ify]

Johnny, I didnt follow you 10 years ago.. but after watching this vid (the Johnny now vs the Johnny 10 yrs ago), I feel old ;) I hope you enjoyed going through this memory lane. Very touched to see you meeting nice folks again after many years!

[@JohnnyFD]

You feel old? I felt super old seeing my old self. 😂

[@Hamza-xc9kb]

Johny you are the BEST STORY TELLER!! I'm feel so happy after I watch your videos

[@kayflip2233]

She looks like 16 years younger than her age. Really good shape. Lots of Brits and Russians love to train Muay Thai in Thailand I find. Also, this rapid development is happening all over SE Asia. I go the Puerto Princesa, Philippines every year and each year it keeps expanding with Western hotel chains, new restaurants and shops and more and more tourists are everywhere. Asia in general is booming with tourism, expat and business demand.

[@yuryhalim3733]

Johnny's probably just complimenting her. In my standards, I wouldn't give her a day less than 46

[@kayflip2233]

@@yuryhalim3733 come on at least give her 38. I know 46 year old women that look absolutely wretched. she doesn't look that old.

[@gazmix589]

Lovely lady from my city of Sheffield @3:21

[@johnclare9021]

Is there a western boxing gym in phuket where one can train and fight?

[@ZonDog]

Its nice to visit the past times Johnny! 😊👍♻️

[@mr.g1683]

Sir what work did you do for income to save and travel when you had first visit Thailand?

[@JohnnyFD]

I wrote about the savings and moving process in my book “12 weeks in Thailand by Johnny FD.” You can find it on Amazon.

[@AUSSIEBLOKE76]

It only use to be tony’s and Jaja house top,team is gone now as well

[@bigmil1]

Man tonys looks so different

[@brianoc6057]

Wish I would of known you where here iam on the street now

[@cannondale514]

There's nothing like a trip down memory lane...

[@inquisitvem6723]

Just curious..is jiu-jitsu growing there in Thailand?

[@JohnnyFD]

It’s always existed, but it’s not huge like MMA or Muay Thai.

[@jerrykorolchuk6114]

Jonny I really like this vedio.

[@karLcx]

you def had some 'straight outta compton' twinge to your accent in those days. lol

[@irmakalember3709]

Hello hello Johhyn how one to get fit. Nice nice. I love fitness. 😂😂😂😂

[@Lucky14970]

I knew you did Muay Thai and everything... But man, like so many of the UFC's world champs and contenders train/have trained at Tiger! How amazing to see how far that gym has come and what it has become! That's so f'n rad that you were there "before it was cool!" Do you still ever watch the UFC or want to? I could help you with that if necessary. Anyways man, super cool that you trained at Tiger before it was even known like it is today. I mean for f'n god sakes, Alex Volkanovski trains there when leading up to fights!!

[@ludfx4yyc403]

💡👍

[@__hannibaal__]

Where these place?

[@JohnnyFD]

Phuket.

[@bydeena]

Your kick so fast.

[@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078]

Thai ladies never forget a face!! I’ve had some recognize me from years ago and I’m like wow!!

[@vitaliylyakh]

Johnny you are the beast

[@1ditorial]

I am wondering if Johnny's muscly arms are available, just in case someone might be interested in leaning on them!

[@ianwalsh5610]

people still remember you johnny awesome you must of made an impression then

[@DougPoulton]

Johnny, you remind me of the MMA fighter Randall "Tex" Cobb. He trained on submarine sandwiches and pitchers of beer and still managed to go 15 rounds with Larry Holmes. In an interview later he said he was starting to wear down Holmes and could have beat him if they went another 10 rounds. He asked Holmes for a rematch and Larry said ABSOLUTELY NOT.

[@dermotlynch9779]

Johnny ,love the channel ,great content ,love following your journey around the globe ,you should meet up with irish partizan in belarus ,like Bald did ,jesus wept ,love to see both of yous arguing any point . 😢😢😢

[@rorybee9482]

Джоні - машина ❤ Thanks for sharing!

[@amazingukraine.irynagegelska]

Hello Johnny! I found your KZbin through Orest Zub channel I also have a channel It would be nice to meet you one day Thank you for support Ukraine ❤

[@curiousnomadic]

Why do some asian countries have so many dangerous wires tangled all over the place?

[@JohnnyFD]

It's just cheapest and easier to wire that way.

[@jjamericanbulldogsander6718]

Come on Johnny use the helmet you are in the most dangerous place driving a bike in Thailand my advice use it my friend!

[@JohnnyFD]

I wear it on the Main Streets, just hit the Soi.

[@MistyMcLane7985]

Im 47 and move around like a sloth

[@chrisbos101]

What are you actually contributing to your own society mate. Think about it.

[@JohnnyFD]

Same question to you mate…😂

[@hokimoki3677]

Cool video, i have a question, how does it all work if u wanting to fight, do you become a sponsored fighter? Do u still have to pay training fees? Does the gym take a cut of the purse? Thanks bro

[@JohnnyFD]

The first fight is always as a paying customer, they may take some fees for hand wraps, cornerman, etc. After that, if they ask you to fight under the gym banner in the future, you can negotiate free training for a cut of the purse, etc.

[@brianodonnell1664]

MMMMMMMAAAATEEEEE!!!! get back ta lanka🍉

[@Kotiara123]

This is actually a great video. Johnny only mentioned Russians once, not every minute or two as usual