Saenchai | SPARRING WARS IN USA

[@DanishnSonic]

I call him the father of Muay Thai. Not as a creator but like an awesome dad. He looked like a guy playing with his kids in this sparring session

[@torinslik6577]

So true! I love that attitude. Makes it a great experience for everyone involved. No ego.

[@vincentlee7359]

Then it should be muay thai dad.

[@jwkelley]

even against dudes towering over him hah

[@erikdejong4509]

But it's not really Muay Thai, This is more Karate.

[@3phop960]

@@erikdejong4509 there are styles within, some call this muay femur, aka "smart feints". Mainly choosing a particular style comes to choosing a camp to train/live in. Something like schools in old Japan (dojo).

[@vaiyavppp]

They are sparring with respect and fun.

[@thebrownbaldy]

Exactly. There's a martial arts proverb that goes like this: Sparring is a conversation, do not turn it into an argument.

[@iLikeToHitThings]

most thai sparring is like that, can practice way longer if you spar light, and those guys fight every week and can't be getting banged up too bad; it's like playing tag

[@hklock7019]

@@thebrownbaldy damn that's hard 🔥

[@saihinadir]

@@iLikeToHitThings Exactly... I remember back when I joined my first Kickboxing gym, there were 2 guys who were avoided by everyone... I sparred with them and ended getting knocked out 3 times in one day. I didnt know the code of sparring, now I would avoid anyone who spars like a nut.

[@pedroteixeira7595]

@@saihinadir daamn

[@mrbig713]

Damn hes soo fluid. Makes reads in an instant and remains super calm.

[@PHpengkhianatnegara]

that is true master.. imagine if he get into UFC...

[@Sacciuiguai]

Indeed, he would murder people in the cage.

[@barrybluejeans3329]

I heard rumor he's training with tristar in Canada so maybe soon?

[@darioncollins6333]

He’d do good in the UFC. But he’s not a better striker than Connor Mcgregor. Idc what people say

[@barrybluejeans3329]

Darion Collins i disagree but there's only one way to find out! It'd be an exciting fight either way.

[@paulo_t.m]

What a great honor for those who haved that experience with him, he's a big living legend, like a "master chess" fighting style. Sawadee!

[@LemonNation]

Rename the video: Saenchai vs humans.

[@yungcashregister519]

LemonNation HAHAHAHHAAH

[@viniciusgineli413]

Kkkkkk

[@christian_urocar]

Saenchai vs mortals

[@sirbubbles5506]

You mean saenchai versus slow trash

[@ryneagheilim9782]

No matter how big they are, they kept going down.

[@charliexiong1787]

Saenchai , a true grand master of Muaythai.

[@thessbest123]

charlie xiong a true god you mean

[@muhdmukhris1011]

charlie xiong this mytic haha

[@tymcclarty2619]

ZoeZoe1804 STFU it was a god damn compliment either fucking way right ??

[@chaosdweller]

Big fan

[@moonmoon1661]

Amazing, even against all these bigger opponents with longer reach, his ability to remain out of reach and close the distance in an instant is just pure GrandMaster Class

[@firouzkarim7842]

this is like rap battle and saenchai always have a good comeback. and the people around says "ooooooooooeeeee"

[@JKslllnatslllCri]

Firouz Karim ooooiiii

[@s1r155]

Love the analogy 👍

[@chvjdvpa3746]

Supa Hot Saenchai! 🔥🔥

[@JandBs]

Rap battle ? U truly are like some rap knowledge man

[@merryjack6147]

oooouuuweeee

[@rosspatterson9390]

See this is sparring, he could easily beat every one of those opponents but chose to teach them. Such an inspiration.

[@Cenot4ph]

there's no challenge so there's no need to beat them.

[@rosspatterson9390]

That’s my point, he is teaching them not beating them. Cos he know he could so easily

[@jacoblazo5781]

He lifts his knee and you don't know what's coming, a roundhouse? Teep? Side kick? Switch flying knee? Genius.

[@jarigchonp4179]

ใช่ครับ from every directions

[@mr.q337]

@@ryneagheilim9782 No, sometimes he jump up but kick you leg XD or when he duck, but his kick rain from above XD.

[@b8-quilantangfranznico577]

Maybe that's why its called a question mark kick??

[@JaHelmut]

@@b8-quilantangfranznico577 for sure? ignore that if it was a joke,cause its good one😊

[@greasler6135]

@@b8-quilantangfranznico577 question mark kick is a front kick faint to round house it's called a question mark kick because it moves in the path of a question mark

[@MAYH3M0NE]

The footwork! Holy shit!

[@9Calavera6]

Alot of people i see training muay thai lack good footwork They are very grounded and Sanchai is the master of taking advantage of the loop holes in his own martial art

[@smsm5047]

The footwork is not necessary for muay thai...

[@9Calavera6]

@@smsm5047 They have footwork tho.. maybe not as much as boxing but its there

[@RicoMKD]

r u serious? if u say "holy shit" to these noobs, what do u say about the greatest of all time Ali?

[@9Calavera6]

@@RicoMKD think he meant sanchai

[@emilyhoward5223]

Saenchai is absolutely incredible, I feel so privileged that my instructor has met him a few times and sparred together so much respect

[@chrisyeomans5547]

Emily Howard you feel privileged to know someone who might've known him wow you're a loser

[@strikingtiger-filipinomart5043]

@@chrisyeomans5547 show a little respect and don't act like an ass!

[@arriesdavid]

@@chrisyeomans5547 lol. Funny and rude. XD

[@pancho33pistolas28]

@@chrisyeomans5547 hahahaha savage

[@michael1297]

Beautiful, humble and has a great sense of humor that's champ

[@Jauzness87]

it seems like a liability to use kicks against this guy! he just catches and trips them all.

[@youngshrine3024]

Not really teep to the thigh, liver, or head will surely stop him. An axe kick will chop him just as a spinning back kick

[@Aaron68683]

They arnt kick hard or fast enough easy catch

[@poyomismo098]

@@youngshrine3024 i guess u never hv seen a fight of Saenchai. No one cant stop him with any kick.

[@BootyBot]

@@youngshrine3024 hahahahaha bro. no.

[@wrestler-kickboxer2524]

@@Aaron68683 Where you drunk or high when you posted that reply?

[@michaeltrimble7680]

He is so good to his partners! Has fun, teaches well, no hurting just helping! I love it! And ZERO FEAR of taller people!

[@christophec6992]

You guys are lucky for being able to spar with him.Highly refined movement and animal like reaction timing.

[@forstcroh6233]

some people say he's going harder than the other guys and that why he looks good. I say its the opposite he's just playing with them while they try with all their capacity to understand whats going on

[@cleanerlakes]

Funny because even in demonstration, he is just fucking you up and if you try to go a little harder as payback for just been swept, then it's just going to piss him off and he is going to go to town on you. So you are basically just going to smile and take the gentle beating he is going to give you and be damn grateful for it. :-D

[@mazeratik8988]

Henry Wang that's funny

[@NoHopeShow]

I can vowe for this. want to get my asskicked by saenchai sooo bad

[@yagzyalcntas553]

lol thats the same for me and my kickboxing instructor :D

[@arturbondarenco2155]

Henry Wang I'd say he went light on the guys

[@brandonblalock6291]

You're not wrong at all, but I really liked how he matched the level of the people he sparred. Some of the people he's against in this vid are obviously worse than others, and he paces himself to them, which is excellent. If he just went off on them, they won't learn anything, they'll be too busy trying to figure out what just happened!

[@AI_Ralph]

Crazy the amount of control he has at that speed to just barely slap the students with his strike. The dexterity in his legs is so admirable. It’s almost mesmerizing to watch him kick

[@phnompenhtrader9698]

Fantastic to see the true Thai spirit of 'Sanuk' or fun in Saenchai's sparring,you can see how much he really loves and enjoys it yet controls his aggression perfectly.These guys from Isaan are literally fighting for their lives as there is only dust and rice in the provinces of Northern Thailand,I love the people there as they are so genuine and kind/big hearted (jai dii!) Ajarn Saenchai is incredibly fast even now a little older,he strikes like a snake (ngoo) how fast must he have been in his younger days no disrespect meant at all? I've lived in Udon Thani,Isaan and Chiang Mai,North Western Thailand the real Thailand and just watching this makes me miss that place like crazy,Thai food is the best in the World aroy mak thii sut (in Thai) or as Saenchai would say sep lai lai dur (in Lao)!

[@nicktalley933]

You can tell this man has been doing this shit forever. So confident and fluid 🤙🏼 awesome video!!!

[@dannyboye7573]

Super human speed and reflex. That's Saechai's hallmarks.

[@toby2524]

Daniel Ong it’s not speed and quick reflex’s it’s prediction of movement

[@flookie6283]

@@toby2524 due to his speed and reflex.

[@Namesi]

How can you not have a huge smile on your face watching this guy - what a legend.

[@JustCruxxer]

It’s really impressive how he is solid on the ground, even against opponents biggers than him

[@alarmpostenauge1403]

Das sind gute Sparrings ! Keine übertriebene Härte , lehrreich und unterhaltsam zugleich 😊 Und keiner nimmt sich zu ernst.

[@elkintanilla69]

I just enjoy so much saenchai having fun with everybody in sparring like he was you're dad teaching how to walk

[@harageilucid4352]

2:07 isnt impressive because he landed, but because he landed it without hurting the other guy! he just clowned that whole round, too much fun to watch!

[@36424567254]

i don't understand the fascination with that thing. Technically, it's not even legal under the vast majority of kickboxing AND Muay Thai rules, but no one ever says anything for soem reason.

[@harageilucid4352]

to me it is impressive because that mive has so much natural momentum that to be accurate with it so it hits the head but also controlled enough that it doesnt hurt the other person takes a lot of skill. or it looks like it does to me. i dont even mess with that cartwheel kind of shit lol i just stick with the basics. i didnt know it was illegal. is it a banned move or does it break some other rule like the hand touching the ground or what?

[@36424567254]

the second one you said, if a fighter touches the ground with a glove or knee or basically anything that isn't the feet, he's considered on the ground (either by slip or knockdown) and the fight is supposed to be halted. I would very well hope they wouldn't let him do that if it was explicitly banned, that'd be absurd, but even as it is now it's weird. What if he KOs someone with it and the guy issues a formal complaint? Btw, he has actually KO'd several people in sparring with this very move, which isn't exactly a nice thing to do.

[@stonehigh6920]

Vision yo check his highlights hes used it heaps oi

[@36424567254]

not sure what your point is Stone High. We all know he's used it. That's not the discussione, the discussion is whether he should be doing it when it's not actually legal under most competition rules; certainly not under muay thai rules, you can find an article from Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu which mensions this, and she's probably the most knowledgable in the west of actual thai rules, both written and unwritten. However you might say that depending on the particular kickboxing league rules wording, it may be a grey area (like GLORY rules).

[@lenardsteinluna5361]

he should teach teachers how to teach what they teach to those they are teaching. Saenchai is like teacher goals, he doesnt take it serious he teaches in a encouraging blissful manner

[@mikedavis8026]

This dude is a beast! Love how they have complete fun during training

[@LuisMorales-ob9nf]

Siempre dispuesto a enseñar ayudar muy humilde Saenchai el mejor.

[@itfzoran]

Mogu samo reći : tko je složio ovaj video, svaka mu čast. A borbe tj. sparinzi-partneri Saenchai vrhunski tj.na odličan način sparirali.

[@mightymousejohnson1676]

0:58 that's the quickest question mark kick I've seen. Goodness!!

[@flookie6283]

Bruce Lee’s was way faster

[@berkus2703]

3:40 damn

[@CobraAquinas]

this is literally how he fights western fighters lol its all a sparring session for him.

[@King-pv8fk]

Let's say "USA" fighters.

[@hasheeshiann]

+jxk13 No, no. Western in general.

[@King-pv8fk]

No, no. USA, not Western. Just because USA has a lower kickboxing level, the rest of the Western world doesn't have to be.

[@drewwinkler1521]

He was beaten by a Frenchman.

[@joelsonsabado9206]

master cobra he's knocked out many western fighters like nothing these guys would all get destroyed in a real fight against saenchi

[@digitaljimmy123]

4:28 when your sparring your little brother a bit but then you have to go soon.

[@kempowarrior]

What a Martial artist unreal how relax and fluid he move. One of the "BEST" Muay Thai fighter of all time and yet so nice and humble. Always enjoy watching him fights.

[@skip741x3]

This vid just makes me smile! Love the control and the Sportmanship and respect that is being demonstrated....great to see.....Though the title is misleading, this is Not sparring wars by any stretch of imagination

[@laelwhitlow9659]

It is just amazing how he just causally dismantles people.

[@hawaiianrussian1047]

So playful...yet so deadly

[@hafedhabdallah3729]

This guy is something else

[@jerry171460]

Saenchai's movements were so fluid!

[@Sup_Mate]

I love seminars. My gym featured one with Fabio Pinca about a year ago and it was an absolute blast. We'd love to have Saenchai come to NYC and show us some tricks.

[@Zematis1]

He always fighting with love.

[@ZodDamn1t]

The way he throws a leg/body kick then feints pulling his leg back, only to rechamber it for a push kick is fucking beautiful and I'm going to start practicing it right now.

[@anthonygrizzly6924]

Timestamp? I'm literally gonna practice a lot of what I'm seeing lol

[@ZodDamn1t]

@@anthonygrizzly69243:20-3:23.

[@dacoup5955]

his timing, his distance, his form, his feet .. guys a machine, i love watching this dude ..

[@bigmonmatt]

This is why thai sparring is so good. Respect and hard work all while having a great time.

[@thefittest5703]

The speed of that left question mark...

[@bennybooboo6789]

He's southpaw, would be surprised if his dominant leg wasnt quick.

[@paulpelle3046]

These NEVER get old. Lmao! He’s still doing the same thing in 2022. 🔥 Even when a dude is over a foot taller than him and outweighs him by 100lbs+ it’s always: “I wonder how and when Saenchai is gonna sweep and humble this guy?” 🤷‍♂️😂🙏

[@RT-bt6il]

What a gift to the world this man is.

[@christiancorralolorenzo1235]

I wanna spar with Saenchai. All pain is welcome, he is a pleasure to watch fighting. True fighter. Huge respect

[@funnysht5093]

I’ve been doing Muay Thai in Ireland for 4 years and I meat him in are gym and teaches me a lot of things he’s awesome

[@flo03111]

He seems like an awesome guy to train with & a true respectful person. The grand master

[@fudomyoo77]

that last guy had so much fun with saenchai, its really a privilege to be there

[@showtime1235]

The last guy is a perfect example of how you should spar with Saenchai Be light and have fun

[@johnlloyddy7016]

It depends on skill level too I think. The other guys haven't mastered their stance and techniques enough to throw them while totally relaxed like Saenchai does. So they end up really stiff and telegraphing their kicks that Saenchai can read a mile away. The last guy had better skill and control so he was able to relax and just play lightly with Saenchai.

[@lxbombers]

I should show this video to some of the guys in my class. Sparring"is supposed to be lighthearted and fun with a focus on improving skills, not "I had a bad day so let me take it all out on the guy in front of me."

[@CyclingMartialartswithMusic]

Thats impossible in the west. Here in the states they even encourage everyone (even the kids) to hit hard and a lot. 😂

[@brunor.p.992]

He seems like Messi playing soccer, very talented

[@christcipher9933]

Wow even saichan small he can put bigger opponent down

[@powehi1710]

The dude is usually outsized in his fights, simply because he'd destroy almost anyone in his one weight class

[@christianbelzer]

saenchais range is so great, he often doesn´t pull his head back - he just waits until the punch is pulled back!!!

[@synccollab1164]

GOOD GOD my man is taking is toying with everyone just like in the ring. Honestly it's awe inspiring to see him do anything, in the future id like to see more people like him

[@erickreyes9707]

He moves diffrent because he's right handed in a southpaw position

[@JakeTheMuss10454]

truely super impressive, one of a kind. awsome!

[@mrbest1981]

4:19 I love the sound effects, it's reminds me of Ryu from street fighter "Tatsumaki Senpuu Kyaku" which he says while executing the "Hurricane Kick"

[@chefxhyrule242]

Ryne Agheilim 😭😭😭

[@mfundimkhize3137]

The interesting thing is that the people he's sparring are not bad at all its his mastery that makes them look shabby. This man is king.

[@sleazy5117]

The last guy was the most genuinely nice spar partner he was testing out and having fun even Saenchai saw that i think

[@megafluffysweg5752]

someone should make a game called "Saenchais Kick Out" and everytime he's about to do his special attack it's whatever he yells before a question mark kick and then the kick

[@Watch272]

Its amazing giving this opportunity. They can say they sparred with the best.

[@joons3374]

Love the video, Saenchai just clicks with the reason why I love this sport, he's real femur, and the arsenal of the moves he pulls out is incredible, they don't teach it anywhere.

[@DiscoverTheFights]

🙌🙌💯

[@muaythai4life946]

¡¡¡¡ SAENCHAI !!!! EXTREAMLY MODEST AND INTELIGENT PERSONALITY, dont need to mention skills and titles.. THE GREATEST FIGHTER EVER, REGARDLESS OF SPORT !!!!!!!! I hope that thanks to fighters like this and absolute SPORTSMASHIP BEHAVIOUR and SUPREMACY OF SKILLS and ART, MUAY THAI CAN BECOME EVEN MORE APRICIATED ¡¡¡¡ GREAT REGARDS, MUAY THAI 4LIFE !!!!

[@Gunners3991]

You can’t help but smile watching a high level elite Thai fighter spar

[@jluishipolito]

Awesome to watch him with students!!!

[@Kev80ification]

Beautiful to watch! Master of his craft!

[@NabilAbdulrashidComedy]

He makes it look easy.. so damn easy. What’s more is he’s having a great time and so are the sparring partners

[@OnwTwoDerLeviathan]

I love Saenchai so much, such a great guy!

[@iiDefied]

You can tell a lot of these guys are afraid to even hit him.

[@errcoche]

I imagine it must be great for Saenchai. He's retired but revered and welcomed across the globe. He probably makes a decent living and gets to do what he loves every day among people who think he walks in water.

[@nestorja3526]

I love to see this guy. He has soul.

[@ThePanathas1908]

those sparring wars are hilarious like a comment I once read said "teaching humility with a smile"

[@Stan-B]

Saenchai’s speed is fantastic, and he is extremely good in fast counterattacks...

[@shreyjha3206]

It's so much fun until the beating gets real

[@flookie6283]

Seems like a kid just having fun. It feels like everyone just feeds off of his energy.

[@XtraCrispy]

The flex and the Power of this guy Kicks is amazing! 10/10 fighter!

[@AbhiRajMarathe]

He is the one, best of this generation

[@rmj2n]

These guys are having fun. I love it.

[@joelsonsabado6224]

you can tell saenchai is taking it easy on this guy

[@wrestler-kickboxer2524]

Einstein, is that you?

[@ryneagheilim9782]

On THOSE guys

[@LeadSwitchKick]

Never seen someone this sharp... he sees fucking everything

[@solodolo_mma3971]

Saenchai came to my gym and made my head coach look so silly lol. I never went back to that gym again .

[@undeadpresident]

Never seen someone more skilled he is just stellar.

[@Neguinhow21]

He get alot of fun while fighting haha thas so good to watch.

[@TH-ep5en]

Buddy has the cleanest Question mark kick

[@robbielarney3442]

8:05 Last guy who gave saenchai a cartwheel kick of his own hahaha, awesome stuff.

[@PT111111]

Saenchai got style. I like watching his fights.

[@vybtom1]

Saenchai is like The comedian of combat sports. His sparrings always make me smile. But if he wanted he would kick everyone's ass.

[@tomthinmeitei1561]

Small man king of martial arts. ....it gives inspiration to everyone

[@sebastiantormo]

Es un grande del muay thay y un gran maestro

[@joelsonsabado9206]

saenchai lightning quick

[@Gerson.machado]

Ganhei a noite com esse cara se divertindo junto da galera

[@maxrey4055]

Cool that all level fighters were given this opportunity.

[@mclovin8695]

Thats the type of person you want to spar , if you look closley he never tries to hurt them. He never attacks the ribs or chops the legs , but he does make you pay for any mistakes you make. A true fighter.

[@ziontoledo2560]

Seanchai is the best, respect

[@somdeepsen7494]

This is awesome.... controlled technical sparring