Muay Thai fighter begins journey at 40 | LatiNation

[@deborahgallagher7513]

Almost 50 and still kickboxing and fighting 👍🇮🇪

[@martistevens5996]

Man I am beyond impressed with your drive and determination I recently started my muay thai journey at 48 years old and watching you has given me inspiration I wish you all the luck and good fortune and god bless you my brother

[@Rickylicious1]

Thank you and conquer your dream!

[@danhong8848]

I m 45 now, start in 2016 at 41 in kyokushin, trained extremely hard for 2 years ,enter my first full contact tournament at 43, I lost, my right leg ligament got torned, wanted to carry on but I end up with medical complication my stomach raptured, nearly died, had to stop, now after I have healed , I have switch to muay Thai recently, great way to keep fit, tough but I like it, to all the gen x guys here,don't give up, age means nothing, as long u can run & Walk, keep going , we may not win due to lack of flexibility,speed & agility,but we will not quit

[@saumkhavandegaran3330]

Begun my journey at 37 one year in and have my first fight. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@edgeboys9761]

Inspirational. My first kickboxing fight I was 38 against an experienced fighter! Now I'm 42 and watching this has got me pumped to get my ass kicked again. Definitely will be training today and work towards another fight. Thank you mate.

[@tremendous9164]

Don’t let age stop you from your dreams

[@johnbravo4093]

I was muaythai fighter from i was 15 to 24 yo.. and i stop totally from training for 8 years. This man inspired me to start all over

[@Rickylicious1]

Do it! What ever the reasons you had to stop! Rebounds back! I’m glad you found this video to inspire you

[@MySmarts]

I’ll be 45 this year....and bin training Muay Thai and Bjj for over a year now, and I just love it

[@kylejeffries6632]

Am 35. 36 this year been training muay thai for over a year. Reslly wanting to fight. But kept talking my self out saying am to old that ship as sailed ect. Then seen this video. Its definitely given me motivation to get in the ring for the first time! Massive respect to you and not letting your age stop u!

[@DJDANNYO1]

Your attitude is ALL you need. Bravo sir.

[@dumbchannelwelcomeD]

I'm 34 I just started muay thai , ima work out hard and se if I give it a shot , God bless you bro , never give up

[@Lyric-Odyssey]

I just came back from Thailand for holidays and had my first Muay Thai lesson. I'm 42. Even if it was hard, almost puked, it pushed me to my limits. A very good teacher that encouraged me and i felt much respect. I really had a great time and felt really well after. I want do it again and see how far can i go with my body condition. Thank you for this motivation video. I'll find a club around for sure and keep going on this journey ✊

[@kayp747]

Im 39 and been thinking about starting and competing. Thanks for the motivation!!!!!

[@Rickylicious1]

Do it!! Train hard fight easy

[@TerrenceMCruz]

Good for you my brother! Im 40, been involved in Muay Thai since 2000. Training/fighting & sparring for 10 yrs or so. Cpl yr hiatus, during shoulder & hand surgery. Then coaching since '13. Past year been helping a local Boxing school, I've decided to take a possibly FINAL fight in 4 mos. Training my ass off. Noticed that yes Ive got ring rust from hell, stiff, my wind isnt great, etc but that's coming bk each training session. I do see an advantage however. With fight AND coaching exp..I see a lot more, my ring IQ is higher than ever etc. So I appreciate guys like you, & just shows. Fighting (Starting or RE Starting) after age 30 even.. There's pros & cons. Best to you Carnal!

[@Rickylicious1]

Old man power always takes over!! LOL

[@anastasiominero]

I'm 32 years old, salvadoran 🇸🇻. Started Muay Thai at 31 in Vietnam 🇻🇳. Last week I had my first amateur fight in Taipei 🇹🇼. I was just wondering if I was too old to become a professional fighter. Thank you Ricky, you're an inspiration. I'll keep training!

[@Valour-qh9ie]

Do you have any athletic background before kickboxing??

[@Rickylicious1]

Never to late to keep competing. As long you have that I’m your mind you are fine

[@Rickylicious1]

@@Valour-qh9ie other than playing soccer lol nope! I started just to stay fit to lose weight. However I keep training and I felt that it a time to test my skills

[@crimsonsigma5531]

I started taekwondo at 31 and doing Muay Thai also. I been training for 4 years in Taekwondo and doing Muay Thai for a year and a half now. Never give up and always chase your goals no matter what age you are

[@Hebrew12Tribes]

Cheers for motivating me again i was fighting in my mid 20s many years then left the sport under 7 years now i feel like i wanna fight again watching this given me hope to have a few more im 39 now i aint gna give in thank u for sharing ur journey.

[@AK-jt7kh]

I watched this guy in class! He's so cool

[@Rickylicious1]

Thank you brotha

[@sayedtaha2565]

Thank you Sir... your heart is young and gold

[@miakeskvaara4124]

I started muaythai at age 44 and I am a woman. Sometimes I think if I am too old for this sport, but I enjoy it so who cares 😊

[@SG-MT]

Nonsense. I started at 47. I do not feel, look, or think of myself as old. It all starts in the mind. We are what we think. I always support and cheer the oldest warriors because their heart ❤️ is strong and they refuse to give up. THAT is a true warrior mindset! Never let the world define your goals, dreams, or limit you in any way. 🥊😀

[@SimulationSimulacrum]

I’m 40 and wanting to go down this road, inspiration right here! Keep it up man.

[@Reec0n]

You are a legend and an inspiration. Never too late to start anything, martial arts included. Thanks for the video

[@Rickylicious1]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@ajmexteriorcleaningsolutio5278]

so encouraging man, makes me feel so young now at 37 lol . Godbless

[@kondziobjj]

What a great man full of passion. You have my big respect

[@Rickylicious1]

Thank you !!

[@jacobsgesin2012]

thankyou so much for this video, i was starting to believe that i am destined to become a complete failure in martial arts, because I'm almost 40 and haven't fought against the blue to black in tatami yet and my dream is to earn a name as a fighter, by one day surviving in both a full contact wako and k1 match against a good fighter.. i believe if i cant survive in the ring, then I don't deserve the name a fighter, and don't deserve the name.. martial artist.. that's all I want, just the name doesn't have to become the best i just want to earn the name a fighter.. and at moment I'm worlds worst purple belt, fighting and barely surviving the white to green belt tatamis yes I know I have on a complete impossible dream despite my age.. but this man, this man is now my new hero.. because he proofs me wrong. and I am thanking him for that.

[@Rickylicious1]

Keep it up and believe in your self!

[@Magnus_VII]

Great you just gave me my answer!

[@davidezhuo6328]

I am 46 and will be doing my first Muay thai hard sparring on tomorrow.. thanks for the inspiration 🙏🏻

[@josfern7968]

😊 thanks for your vidéo, I started Muay Thai / Kickboxing at 41! I love it and wondered if I should push myself 😅

[@Omerorrief6685]

Im 33, been a Krav Maga Practitioner for 2 years but want to start a competitive sport and Muay Thai is my pick

[@australienski6687]

I did Krav for two years, a lot of it translates well to Muay Thai because you already learn knees and elbows, but the hardest part is reprogramming the muscle memory to not hit the groin.

[@Rickylicious1]

Train hard and have fun

[@danielwoodsthelastblaxionh7626]

I'm 33 and just win my second fight! All guys 10 years younger.

[@SG-MT]

I started with boxing around 36yrs old, more than 10 yrs ago. And then moved to Krav Maga for about 2yrs also. I do miss it but had to stop when I went through job loss and financial difficulties. Then I moved several times. Started training in Muay Thai last year when a former coworker/friend offered to train me. Then I got hooked!

[@christopherfisher843]

Fair play to you man very inspirational

[@RexLabalan]

Inspirational. Love it.

[@HSconfident]

Thank you for sharing! Blessings!💪🏾 Brooklyn 42y.o

[@buttersgrows8427]

42 just started and out of shap

[@Rickylicious1]

Thank you everyone for the support! Train hard and stay healthy

[@SG-MT]

👏 Get it Ricky! I am a woman about to turn 48 and training for my first fight. My coach sent this video to me. To me, age isn't "just a number". It's way more than that. It is life experience. And a different mindset. Like most people, when I was in my 20s, I thought I knew everything. Looking back, I knew little to nothing. My philosophy now is "Work smarter, not harder". People can disagree all they want, but I know what works for me. I adapt and adjust constantly. Like Bruce Lee said "Absorb what is useful, reject what is useless, add what is essentially your own.” The majority of people like to generalize and lump everyone in one category or "box them in" to their own limited way of thinking and prejudices. But people forget something very important. There are some of us who choose not to limit ourselves and just go along with society's rules. Instead, we push harder and refuse to limit ourselves to achieve our goals and dreams despite our circumstances. A wise person once told me "The one who wins is the one whose WHY is the strongest". I do not allow my age to limit or stop me from going forward and pursuing what I love and want to do. It is only too late once you are dead. However I am realistic, I know recovery time could be longer than it was in my 20s or 30s. And I have to put in twice the effort as someone half my age. But am I going to let that stop me? No. I love Muay Thai! I tell people: You either support me or get out of my way! I do not care about your negative opinions and issues with my age. That is YOUR issue, not mine. I did not always have this relentless mindset. It took a ton of work and time to get here. But, I now believe that nothing in this world is impossible. The word itself says: IM POSSIBLE Note: I may be a "freak of nature" as my ex put it though. No one ever thinks I look older than 30. So that part helps in a way.

[@Rickylicious1]

@@SG-MT I’m so glad that your pursuing this journey and I’m glad you came across this video! Keep training smart and please keep me posted on your upcoming fight! One thing that I can recommend train hard for sure because you don’t know how hard your opponent is training as well! GOOD LUCK

[@SG-MT]

@@Rickylicious1 Thanks Ricky! I completely agree. And I will. Maybe I win and have a video link to share too. If so, I will post it. 🤙 Btw, yo también soy en parte de decendencia Mexicana. Aunque el resultado de ADN salio que tengo variedad de sangre indigena, Europea, Africana, y hasta Asiatica. Pero me identifico mas con mi sangre Indigena Americana y Latina. 😉

[@Rickylicious1]

I’m so glad that this video can help anyway possible to inspire people all over the world!

[@SG-MT]

@@Rickylicious1 Hey Ricky! Heres a follow-up after my fight debut. I took a last minute fight (only two days advance notice) and had to cut weight too. Made weight. I don't have a link of my fight video to share. But due to a controversial premature stoppage I do have a link of an interview I did today addressing that issue. The only video footage I have of my fight is one an acquaintance took on his cell phone. And the only way I've been able to share it so far is via email or WhatsApp. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnardpJmrc2deLc

[@adelerule1753]

You ROCK!

[@Rickylicious1]

Thank you

[@cro-emils783]

Inspiring. Wow!

[@xxsoundwave83xx]

WELP this guy has just motivated me to lose weight again and get back to it

[@xxsoundwave83xx]

Rebel and Fitness for sure been almost a year and i have lost 70 pounds and gaining muscles back and feeling great🙌🏼

[@CrashBanz3]

Keep going at it, Your an Inspiration Brother!!!

[@Rickylicious1]

Thank you sir!!!

[@ironryon]

Respect man 👊🏻👍🏻🙏 sounds like u got the Thai mentality. Hopefully after Coronavirus you can fight again 👍🏻 I'd given up at 43 but maybe I'll get back in there too 🙂

[@Brickcityluv]

Very inspiring brotha!!

[@davidchaplin8619]

Shit I am 32 and just started muay Thai and thought I was to old to fight. How wrong was I ahaha . Thanks for the insperation

[@fareedali7885]

I'm 40 and whenever I'm about to give up I remember the quote of Bruce Lee (be like a water my friend)

[@kelvinanselmo7374]

Okay i still have 15 more years to start

[@dreal500]

Awesome brother!

[@kyledass7162]

Damn I'm 23 and thought the ship has sailed for me. I guess I got no excuse now

[@SG-MT]

Take advantage of your youth! You're at a perfect time to start. 🥊😉

[@fral.2708]

23! You are pratically a boy! Go for it!

[@Joey-yq1by]

Nice bro. 38 just beginning. But I'd be lying if I said just beginning. Haven't done much in 10 years so it feels like not necessarily beginning just feel rusty. Awesome bro. Keep it up

[@tillmantkdkick]

I'm starting also

[@mjemjay453]

*Dont let your age be your everything!*

[@thomaskennedy8475]

Love this. 29 year old BJJ blue belt who thought that I squandered my prime. Maybe not

[@Happy_Chicks_Farm]

I’m a 43 year old man who has been training at #cobrakaivictorville and I love it! Awesome sport which is keeping me in shape and extremely happy with lots of confidence. Love to spar and looking forward to one day stepping in a ring. Didn’t think it was possible until I seen this video.

[@pierrefitch]

How many days a week you recommend training at 42 ? 4 to 5 days a week is that good or 3 ?

[@funkstrummer2151]

Inspiring as fuck!!!

[@aengusgiblin2284]

Awesome 🥊

[@blakehiggan5960]

I'm 35 with two daughters I'm competed till I'm 50 so I can beat my daughters bfs up if I need to lol

[@undesignated3491]

You can overcome the limitations various ways though, its not all about power and strength.

[@doctoryowan]

If there is a minimum background in athletics and the body is mostly healthy, one can learn a new Martial Art even at 70!!!

[@TheMatrixofMeaning]

Yes, you do have to have been athletic at some point earlier in life and in somewhat decent shape. It would really help if you've trained combat sports atleast on a basic beginner level before trying to become a fighter who competes because a total couch potato novice has ZERO CHANCE to become a good fighter over 35 imo

[@zanklodwandam690]

Wow massive !!!

[@sannamati4571]

He still had sports backround i think :) If u are coach potato all ur life, and u want to start muay thay at 40, its a bit harder, but this is just great to see guys in this age :)

[@Rickylicious1]

I was a kickboxing instructor as a fitness! No contact just fitness that’s how I started. Then I discovered Muaythai and fall in love with the art! Age is just a number

[@Fortniteclipz2014]

@@Rickylicious1 I'm 38 had some brain surgery years ago don't want to spar can I do muay Thai for fitness ?

[@Rickylicious1]

@@Fortniteclipz2014 absolutely you can do it just for fitness. Just don’t spar!!

[@Fortniteclipz2014]

@@Rickylicious1 great thanks for your feedback !

[@MarkLee-nd1sf]

Hey man,im 41 years old im physically fit with no exprience apart from stret fights,,would i be wasting my time

[@SG-MT]

No. I'm turning 48 in September and loving every second of it. But you have to get used to physical pain. For me, it was no big deal. I am used to pain and injuries by now. Go for it!

[@Rickylicious1]

Not at all! All depends of what you want to achieve whether you want to use do it as a fitness or you actually want to fight it’s all up to you

[@Clearview718]

IMO the only downside to competing at age 40 plus is that ur most likely gona be fighting guys much younger than you.

[@SG-MT]

Bring it! My gym has been looking for a fighter for me. I know chances are slim to none that my opponents are going to be anywhere close to my age. They will probably be bigger and young enough to be my kids. It doesn't matter to me.

[@Shahab161Ebr]

🤙

[@nrxmonk]

why you look 50 tho

[@rethinkyourself1]

He may look 80 and still gonna kick the shit out of you😂

[@hi-q2261]

You do not get 40 year-old Muay Thai fighters 🙄 they usually retire in their late 20s early 30s, I hope this guy's got a good medical plan 😆

[@TheMatrixofMeaning]

Of course he's gonna lose most fights but there's Still people he will beat

[@hi-q2261]

@@TheMatrixofMeaning Oh he wants to be pitied and patronised OK ?

[@TheMatrixofMeaning]

@@hi-q2261 you are silly. He just wants to test his limits and see how far he can go. Not everyone who fights believes they are ever gonna be a world champion. Some people are in competition with themselves

[@hi-q2261]

@@TheMatrixofMeaning WOW What a bunch of hippie Dippy BULL SH*T 🤣

[@JWMCMLXXX]

I recently started training here in Thailand, a few months shy of my 41st birthday. Feels great. Kicks my ass, but I really enjoy it. I may or may or may not ever get in the ring. But the fitness and the skill progression alone are worth every bit of the effort. Strongly recommended.

[@SG-MT]

My goal is to (hopefully) go train in Thailand for a couple of months. I know many speak English at gyms there. But I want to train at a traditional Thai gym. Not one that mainly caters to Farangs. So my plan is to first learn to speak the language to better understand and communicate too.