Samart Payakaroon on Lawrence Kenshin Striking Breakdowns

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Here's Samart Payakaroon, the greatest of all time in Muay Thai, on my work.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Here's Samart Payakaroon, the greatest of all time in Muay Thai, on my work. I knew that when I took a stand for the Petrosyan vs. Petchmorakot controversy, some people would transfer their feelings and attack me. I am OK with that because I'm standing for what I believe in. With the heads of Muay Thai and Kickboxing going head to head, it was TERRIBLE for the sport... all the while the crowd was going after ONE, which is both sports best hope... especially in Asia. I stood up because I'm tired of the takedown culture so popular nowadays. Given the circumstances, this was NOT fair, extremely damaging to all parties, and certainly scary to jump into the mix. Luckily, most people are reasonable, were very positive, and agreed with the review. Nonetheless, it brought out some hate that I'd like to address. If it wasn't clear enough... let me clarify it: I am here to help the growth of Muay Thai and Kickboxing. Above all else, I care about the unity of the sport. I have stood up for multiple controversies before, even if it went against my self interest. If you're curious, you can do a simple investigation and make sense of it yourself. The most common criticism I've gotten since the Petrosyan vs. Petchmorakot review that this is just a "KZbin channel." Yup, this is just a KZbin channel... one that is lucky to have a huge community standing behind it. I am truly lucky to be supported by the biggest legends in MMA, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai. Most of my heroes have given me tremendous support, and many of them long before I featured them. I actually get so many comment based testimonials that it's very hard to keep track of it anymore... and FYI, I have no sponsor and no boss. I am just lucky to have great friends and supporters. My true inspiration has always been Joe Rogan, who singlehandedly made positive impact on so many people's lives around the world. He was the reason I made the first video. And now, I get thousands of messages every week thanking me for my contribution to martial arts. At the end of the day, all I want is Muay Thai and Kickboxing to grow... for people to love it as much as I do. I hope I can keep serving you for a long time to come. Thank you for all the support you've given me... we're just getting started! By the way, did you know Samart was once so hated by his people that he had to go into hiding?... how appropriate, but that's a story for another time.

[@gabrielbutterfield6385]

Thanks for all of your great vids! U have me really curious, why/when did Samart go into hiding? Will u make a video on it or something please? 🙏

[@LawrenceKenshin]

@@gabrielbutterfield6385 I will write about it in the future. He was loved, then hated, and then loved again.

[@Lopro94]

Dude you're great, I love your videos and the fact that you put a lot of effort into engaging with the community and making the sport accessible to wider audiences! Keep going, and keep standing up with your opinion! I'll happily follow you along the journey for the time to come.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

@@Lopro94 thank you bro it means a lot to me

[@CachondeoStudios]

Thank you again for all your hard work and for standing your ground on the issue! I´m always looking forward to watching your stuff

[@mob5613]

"I think the young foreigner around 20 years old. I don't think they will know us." I'm that young foreigner around 20 years old that didn't know him or many great legendary fighters featured in your videos. Thank you for this docu type series you've been doing. It's opened my eyes to a whole new world of Muay Thai

[@gabr6887]

I started muay-thai at 14 and since then I’m watching your videos and always thinking “holy shit man I need to be technical i need to learn more and more”, doing the stuff you breakdown in spare time + regular gym sessions. All I can say is: it pays off. Thank you bro

[@VictorAHunter]

it people like you that are the new generation for this sport and I hope that you can learn from the greats and show the world the greatness of muay-thai hope u all the best bro and keep training hard!

[@gabr6887]

victor Hunter Thank u, brother! Much appreciated!

[@YourManifoldWorld]

Samart is my all time favorite!!! I am so appreciative of your talent and knowledge Lawrence. You've opened striking to a wider audience, who can appreciate the art in greater depth.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thank you bro!

[@NobleVagabond2552]

I honestly don’t even think it would be a stretch to say that this is the best striking martial arts channel anywhere on the internet

[@schuletrip]

You’ve introduced so many of us foreigners to these greats; I personally thank you.

[@galaxyknuckles9000]

Idk where I’d be without the footage you and Muay Thai scholar put out. Tremendous growth from studying legends.

[@theredstorm]

Wow! Can't think of a better proof that you're doing an greatjob than being congratulated by Samart himself! Thanks again for all the amazing videos brother! Peace!

[@welovethemallthesame1125]

Man, you are really the best martial art channel. From your analysis and the effort you put into these videos of yours, you got my respect, bro. Keep it up!

[@slod.3712]

Wish to compliment your excellent work here in your channel. Focusing on the essential and highlighting it with live ring footage of the legends in the sport is not just educational for nak muay and coaches but schools also new and old fans what to look as a spectator. Thanks for bringing substance to the subject and looking forward to your upcoming videos.

[@user-mq6kd6mf1v]

You’re like 95% the reason for all my mma knowledge.

[@jirasakmalaengpoothong8663]

I stand by you. Keep on producing great VDOs

[@seanparker1994]

You: What are you trying to tell me? That I can block kicks? Samart: No, I’m trying to tell you that when you’re ready, you won’t have to.

[@user-ko3sd9qj2h]

Good stuff, regardless of my preference for Karate I completely agree with the vision you're sharing for Muay Thai.

[@Lotus-Son]

Lawrence I don't know what the controversy you're mentioning is all about, but my favorite fighter of all-time, and probably a ton of older Thai-boxing fans' favorite and revered fighter of all-time, just gave you, in my eyes, the hugest nod any credible person in the sport could've given you. I think what you mentioned is a minor pebble to trip over on your otherwise huge road you've paved for the community of fight/combat sport fans. New fans consistently discover you and thank you because they're like me, a huge fan of the kickboxing world that feels that NO "westerner" ever took much heed to, given any attention to, understood, and would even share what they knew about the sport. I've been on KZbin since 2006 searching far and wide for ANY old Thai fights, let alone any notable trainers who would share any fight film study or breakdowns. That took years before we started seeing uploaders finally sharing what they know and disseminated in old western-boxing footage. Some even took to MMA. But NO one wanted to have anything to do with kickboxing or Muay Thai. And to be honest, that's all I, or a huge community ever wanted to see. But that'd be asking too much for any native-English speaker to be able to produce and create content for a sport on the other side of the planet in a completely foreign country/culture. But then you came on the scene and not only gave us good quality production and content, but invaluable knowledge and history of Thai/Kick fighting that was soon to be lost im history/popularity. Probably for good. Because of you, millions of new fans for Muay Thai are more properly educated on true Thai and kickboxing technique and beloved history that won't get lost and buried in time, and KZbin's archives and algorithms that seemingly only feature and provide video links to videos on and only after 2014. Fans and people really taking trainin seriously now have a much more profound respect and love for the craft and see it as more than "just boxing with some legal elbows and knees and kicks" like it generally viewed as. I know you get a million thank-you's but I can't stress enough how much you've given to us on your free time. Remember Barry Robinson? Legendary uploader and film study analyst. The difference is you never stopped and to this day you still consistently push content out of passion, not out of a need for profit or momentary thank-you's. That's why you're still the most revered kickboxing and Thai-boxing analyst on the Internet. Not only because of your knowledge and production and talented observatory skills. But because your passion and hard work is second to none. Thank you.

[@เผด็จการจงพินาศ-ษ6ฏ]

เขาคือ สุดยอด แห่งนักมวย "อัจฉริยะ" ที่เป็นตำนาน "ไร้เทียมทาน"👍👍👍👍❤❤

[@rockain5]

My GOAT! As a new Muay Thai practitioner I watch his fights all the time

[@LawrenceKenshin]

yes hes great

[@tedicombatteam3665]

Good job and much respect to you my friend for supporting all eficient martial arts

[@MuaythaiPGM]

I train to Muay femur samart you are the greatest of all time in my opinion and hope to train with you soon

[@CapybaraTeam]

คุณแมทธิว ดีน Matthew Deane, are u the owner of this channel??

[@ChutchapongTH]

ใช่ผมก็ว่าแมททิว ดี พิธีกร มวยช่อง 8 เป็นเจ้าของแชนแนลนี้

[@dfpguitar]

I love the overlaid video game style graphics on the old fights. It could have easily been OTT and ruined it. But they are just right.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thank you bro

[@burningknuckle26]

Samart is ridiculous. He is pure talent

[@bigafiveoh6073]

He's the best in the business!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

yes he is!

[@hioxd]

Wish theres was a good Muay thai gym in NY

[@Giesela0815]

We farangs appreciate this very much!

[@ZDub123]

Amazing man, I love it !

[@kayilla6413]

Real recognize Real

[@cresrocha3001]

Samart and Kenshin in a video together? You know its gonna be good :)

[@francogiaretta9286]

My goodness that was good

[@LawrenceKenshin]

i know right?!

[@chetth]

According to the gambler, Samart reveals by himself how many times did he get defeated by KO, with whom? Which fighter did he never defeat in his Muay Thai career (Samart get defeated by จําปาทอง ณ นนทชัย twice, the third match had been stopped by the ref while Samart was out-classing him but got boo by the gambler) kzbin.info/www/bejne/honInX2OnK-CbNE

[@gb2115]

Damn dude. Congrats. That’s wild

[@digimon916]

This channels amazing. Thanks

[@achmedlmau3956]

Song?

[@SamBelmont1]

Samart the best !

[@LawrenceKenshin]

yes he is!

[@icedmocha6670]

Samart the GOAT..

[@arttuapor532]

Lawrence Kenshin สุดยอดครับ

[@Huizelogica]

Love your vids, greetz ✌️❤️

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thank you much love

[@Scorpion-wv1hs]

Anyone know the track name ?

[@khonyeleaglefergumedov9175]

Wooow congrats maan samart know you

[@ถ้ากูอยากด่าใครกูก็ด่ามันคือสิ]

Samart he good technic

[@0181spikri]

Wow that was nuts!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

i know right?

[@MontePrima8539]

GREAT!

[@adaptiveagile]

Great vid.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thx!

[@joesheridan9451]

Such a crying shame there's no footage of him in his prime.

[@Xmj6919]

We have only his legendary fight against Dieselnoi .

[@therealGreencrack]

เจ้าของช่องคนไทยเหรอ

[@jomarigarcia1309]

❤❤❤

[@abdullahibnrinibnpoat2059]

Samart is a very intellectual fighter are you Khmer Boreerum

[@samm5961]

Does this really need a dramatic soundtrack?

[@LawrenceKenshin]

always ;)

[@samm5961]

@@LawrenceKenshin you have a way with words. I'll buy two

[@MP-db9sw]

Why does he say the Thai kids will not get much from these videos?

[@bossboy191919]

Because the Thais all know him already and his style

[@17ftd]

he said in a way that thai kid will see him as "very good and talent" legend by watching him on stage or other vids but when Lawerence upload his vid with analysis, the viewers can learn more on footwork or tactics.

[@birdmobile1712]

เสียง นัททิวนิ ตอน interview

[@สามกอส.เเก่นเพชร]

🚩👍👍👍🔥

[@santouchesantouche2873]

Hey Samart, Jeff Fenech says hi!

[@MrMysticmelody]

Firstly I'm an Aussie and I love Jeff Fenech but if Samart fought Jeff and was allowed to kick, knee and elbow Fenech would get knocked the F* out in seconds

[@santouchesantouche2873]

@@MrMysticmelody this is the most asinine comment on KZbin. And that's saying something....

[@scarzandy436]

Wow congrats to jeff beating a past his prime samart

[@authenticmax6350]

Lawrence I like your work and that is why I subscribed. But I am sad to see this. I don't know if my comment was the one that made you put this video. I would like to apologize if it was my comment but I am really really sad. Sorry bro but this is too much... You don't use a Legend like this... When a legend says something good about you then you should keep it as a blessing... not boast around for whatever purpose it might be. You should be able to take criticism sometimes... Otherwise disable the comment section. And I don't think my comment on that Petrosyan video as criticism at all. Sorry, if I was you, I'd keep making videos and move forward and not upload this video, I would keep this videos for personal at times when I feel really down in life. From culture where I come from, if I was a success like you, uploading this video would be considered very low thing. You take care. (PS: If you watch JRE then I don't know how you missed him stress again and again about not to get upset or carried away by public comments on so social media platforms for your own health).. Anyways.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

I'm not sure what you're talking about mate, I'm not down. I'm cool with the criticism, which is what I'm saying

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thanks for the worrying and the thoughtfulness though. I appreciate you letting me know and the support you've given me!

[@authenticmax6350]

@@LawrenceKenshin Cheers ! Keep up the good work aye !!

[@casperberggreen4870]

Thais saying he talks to much!

[@abdullahibnrinibnpoat2059]

Samart is Khmer name

[@Ajjiam]

No. Samart is Sansakit (Indian) : समर्थ (สมรฺถ). It means "Ability".

[@shin_yeo]

It's still unclear if he ever watched your videos and how he actually evaluate your analysis. He basically said that youtube PR is good for muay thai. He didn't said that you know your shit, for example.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

yeonoblues lol... I felt like I didn’t need to include him watching my work. I have footage of it, and he still thanks me each time I post of my work still. But sure.

[@shin_yeo]

@@LawrenceKenshin No disrespect to you or anything. Just the expression of the video, it would be great if he said it clearly "It's really insightful videos" or something. Right now it's just "It's good that youtubers show old legends. And foreigners can learn from them. Thai people don't need it"

[@LawrenceKenshin]

yeonoblues I feel like you have a skewed and skeptical view of what you’re seeing. If that’s the case I can’t change your perspective, because that’s how you want to see it

[@Toulouse41000]

I don't understand why he says thai will just watch and enjoy, and foreigner will understand it deeper, as if thai were dumb or something. Also I don't like the last clip: every coach will blame you if you don't have the right guard, so having a lazy guard, crossing the legs, it's not the right thing to do, it's just an obvious bait

[@kyokushinavocadosoup3595]

It works dumbass...Samart gives you knowledge and you say he doesn't know what he's talking about??! The fuck are you on about?

[@ChestGuyMGTOW]

I mean...it sure worked out well right then...

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thats not what he means

[@LawrenceKenshin]

@@ChestGuyMGTOW hahah yes it did

[@JaayProdiJaay]

Toulouse41000 he means he feels foreigners will watch it and appreciate it deeper for its knowledge because they don’t have the opportunity to pick the brains of the best of all time like todays Thai fighters cus they live around each other so they’ll watch it and just enjoy cus they have the ability to talk to the greats in person. Something foreigners overseas cant do

[@RexMarius]

Lawrence, I wanted to let you know there is a need for you to justify your credentials to absolutely no one. Any martial artist who understands fundamentals in any form or style should understand that it takes HOURS of analyzing fight footage to identify the information you want to convey in the most direct manner to your audience; and what you do is no easy task. It is easy to make a video about yourself with yourself as the "main star", so to speak. Your message via KZbin has been a brilliant medium to which martial artists from all over the globe can connect and get better, especially for those of us who cannot afford the money or time to get to a gym out in town. For you to do this pro bono, and the attention to detail shows diligence and passion. We can all agree to disagree about the Petch vs Petro fight, but it takes a truly humble person to take an objectively realistic look at why this channel exists. Keep marching forward and continue to exercise what is passionate for you; for some of us only wish we can actualize our own passions. ~ Semper Fi

[@LawrenceKenshin]

wow thank you so much for your thoughtful message. truly means a lot to me.

[@RexMarius]

You're welcome. "Empty heads have long tongues; commonly they, who use their tongues as weapons, use their feet for defense." ~ Bruce Lee

[@joestafford2971]

@@LawrenceKenshin just to add further I have taken concepts and techniques directly from your channel and applied them in training not even hours later - often to great effect. You explain extremely high level individual techniques and meta concepts in a manner that gives them basic form and substance. This is the hallmark of a great teacher. Someone that makes something very complicated very easy to understand. You explain not only how but why.

[@PRSer]

It's absolutely laughable for anyone to get angry about disagreeing with you and putting you down. Anything you put on your channel is your own view and analysis of a fight, fighter or technique. And it is a legitimate well educated and analysed form of information that you are spreading. Endorsed personally by most of the fighters and people in the sport like you have mentioned. Furthermore, you provide it for free on this platform. If Samart GOAT approves of you, the haters can suck it! I wasn't even aware that the Petrosyan vs Petch fight was an issue with so many people. It wasn't a career ending loss to Petrosyan neither was it a super defining win for Petch. It's the same situation if the results were reversed. The fight was a weird confusing mix of bad reffing and the fighters just doing what they thought was the right thing at that point. It still ended up as a great fight that people mostly enjoyed. Keep up the awesome work!

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thank you bro it means a lot to me!

[@johnnastepny9309]

I couldn't agree more. As a foreigner who never even thought about martial arts, your videos have been such a great inspiration that I am currently considering starting to practice Muay Thai. Thank you so much for your work!

[@icedmocha6670]

You've made the right choice bro..muay thai is the greatest n most practical striking arts in this planet..keep it on !

[@alexisdeconinck8754]

Thank you so much for your video, and the hard and amazing work in analyzing, collecting footage, putting it together. I look forward for all of them. It would be fantastic to have one about Jongsanan Fairtex ! Oss

[@gavinkolp5459]

American 20 year old here! Samart is my hero and I practice some of his techniques often! I'm happy to hear that he thinks about us too haha

[@lagunacorona]

If you can get the footage between him and put lorlek.....my mind would explode. An exhibition that most say samart was bested by lorlek. As put lorlek was the cro cop of thailand.

[@canguney3567]

Just ridiculous how good he was in his prime. Thank you for sharing these videos with us. Great that Samart gets the respect and appreciation for what he achieved in this sport now from us foreigners through your videos.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

much love brother

[@leonng6699]

Omg part 1:35 - 1:57 was soo good because of the extra details you put in. Especially the last dodge ~ 1:54. You really show how the body moved to evade these kicks. Thank you so much for the effort you put in these videos. I learn so much. Watching your videos is part of my Muay Thai training. Thank you

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thank you for the support brother

[@เปาโล-ต8ภ]

Top Muay Thai legends

[@afriend1743]

Christ, you can see why he was called the "Jade Faced Tiger". His face is smiling but his eyes are cold and unwavering.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

Yeah it’s so intense

[@keegoat8334]

What a samart guy.

[@mubarkqardas46]

I don't know what the controversy is about and Im too lazy to dig into it but I wish you luck bro, I love your breakdowns.

[@LawrenceKenshin]

thanks bro

[@mubarkqardas46]

Lawrence Kenshin hey... Have you ever done a breakdown on semmy schilts front kick?

[@MannuXyzz]

My Fav fighter i ever seen

[@Venezuelangel]

I'd like to talk about your content being insulted as "just a KZbin channel". Here are the things that KZbin channels have done for me: 1.- Cured my GERD, when no other doctor could. 2.- Got me to work my upper body again in the gym, when doctors said my bone spur near my front deltoid wouldn't allow it. (Therefore, got me boxing again) 3.- Got me to work my lower body again in the gym after a broken meniscus in one knee and a broken ligament in the other. 4.- Got my insulin resistance under control without requiring medication. 5.- Gave me a learning resource for the peekaboo style, absolutely necessary for me since I am 5'5 living in a country where I spar with 6' tall people. 6.- Introduced me to channels like these, where you'll learn fighting in a depth that most coaches won't want to go into. Some people don't understand that KZbin is today's Library of Alexandria, and that people like you are the future of knowledge. Just let idiots be idiots. Those of us who are constantly in and out of a ring, testing the info you provide, we know how high your quality is. Stay awesome. The Great Vlad Klitschko said: "the great thing about chess is that no one thinks they are an expert, but everyone wants to play. The bad thing about boxing (or all contact sports) is that everyone thinks they are an expert, but nobody wants to play".

[@David-ni5hj]

As a follower since awhile I’m happy you are getting the recognition you deserve, having the appreciation of such a legend is a really great thing but you totally deserve it. Congratulations and thank you for your work

[@HarveyPaul007]

Nice 👍

[@LawrenceKenshin]

🙏

[@tyleroldham4676]

You can say whatever you want your channel still has value.

[@rgonzales1082]

I loved his hilarious fight scene in the bodyguard

[@mendoza725]

bas rutten break down?!?!??!

[@floydmayweather5469]

Petro was robbed

[@MontePrima8539]

It's a privilege to learn about Samart Payakaroon! Why was he hated by his people in the past?

[@markmcallan973]

I think bro it was because he lost a world title to Aussie boxer Jeff Fenech I even watched that fight on tv when I was a kid!

[@markmcallan973]

@Micro Alien thanks for the info! Can't wait to check it out!

[@MontePrima8539]

@@markmcallan973 ok, sis

[@markmcallan973]

@@MontePrima8539 well then tell me how it went! Because i lived and fought in Thailand and thats what the locals told me!