Why do People Spar this Muay Thai Legend SO HARD

Why does Everybody go so hard on Saenchai?! Idk but I got to spar the Muay Thai legend and I also breakdown some of the no-gos of sparring Saenchai!
Shoutout to ‪@WonderboyMMA‬ ‪@hard2hurt‬ and ‪@yokkaoboxing‬ who are mentioned in the video!

[@EliteBlackSash]

My first day of Muay Thai… the coach told me flat out, “If you spar too hard - like an idiot - NONE of the Thai fighters will go anywhere NEAR you. It will be very hard for you to find a partner. They’re not going to risk an injury for your dumbass.”

[@letsdothis9063]

Yup. The new guys cause the most injuries. They are also hard to deal with because you never know what they are going to do.

[@RobiRoboter]

Best Coach!

[@AccordionTheif]

Love how respectful yall were. Saenchai is still fighting at 43 years old. HE HAS HAD 378 PROFESSIONAL MUAY THAI BOUTS. The fact that people will try to hurt him after he has put his body through so much for the sport is so disrespectful. But also, how friggin stupid do you have to be to think you can go hard with someone who has had 378 professional fights????

[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

There is unfortunately a lot of stupid people out there. Darwin awards exist for a reason.

[@Torpax_]

​@@huwhitecavebeast1972 Yeah, the grim truth is half of all people are below average intelligence lol

[@ParryHotter204]

Probably because some of them have huge egos, and being in the presence of someone so great is a constant reminder how they’re really nobodies, so if they can beat up a great then they can delude themselves that they really are great fighters. Also some of them probably just have no respect or control and shouldn’t be sparring with them.

[@maanavallampallam4864]

dude fr, people were going way too hard on him in those first fights. Love the respect from Seth and the others.

[@Jandro1083]

there's always the occasional douche that wants to one up a legend thinking they're "old" or shot.

[@jamescooke7243]

If i accidentally threw something at saenchai i wasn't meant to, i would instantly apologise and bow. A lot if these guys didnt even say sorry, at least in these clips.

[@SachinDere]

Exactly my thoughts

[@madden7732]

We'd all do that because of respect and we dont want to get humbled hard by the goat of the sport 💀

[@user-di5pc6xq1e]

Lack of respect due to poor teachers

[@nahanng7791]

Nah. Respect is one's nature. Has nothing to do with teachers ​@@user-di5pc6xq1e

[@guadalupelemus2100]

GOD BLESS PLEASE TURN FROM YOUR SINS AND BELIEVE IN THE GOSPEL AND BELIEVE THAT YASHUA WHO IS JESUS WHO DIED ON THE CROSS FOR ALL OF ARE SINS ✝️❤️🙏✝️

[@dare_he_is]

I felt the same amount of happiness and joy sparring against Lerdsila. I was definitely fanboying like crazy, I hardly get to train anymore since I work at a crazy factory working 50+ hours a week. But sparring a legend was something I didn’t want to miss and reminded me why I fell in love with Muay Thai over 20 years ago. One day I’ll meet Saenchai, it’s a dream of mine while he’s physically able and before my knees completely give out lol. Amazing content brotha, you deserve way more recognition

[@tcp2257]

You know theyre from the same gym right?

[@Chillpillspill]

Lucky you, to spar with Lerdsila. Hope it was fun!

[@markorajic4379]

Ip😅ihh

[@bulldrumm]

50+ hours a week is crazy where you live? Good god..

[@Iamahuman282]

yea mate lerdsila is a fricking monster i literally respect him so much, now i am just fanboying but who cares.

[@drumpriest]

You can feel how dangerous he is when you are in the room with him. Glad you guys had fun, the perfect attitude when training with these guys.

[@RealAmericanSicko]

pls stop

[@ShengFink]

@@RealAmericanSicko?

[@RealAmericanSicko]

@@ShengFink ?

[@ShengFink]

@@RealAmericanSicko what do you want them to stop? Why do you want that to stop?

[@FaithRox]

Cant think of many greater prizes for a martial artist than sparring with one of the greatest strikers ever of any sport, maybe even literally the best. Saenchai is so lucky!

[@themartialartsmermaid]

Oh my gosh, HOW COOL!! I got to watch Wonderboy's video and was so excited to see that you and Mike got to be a part of that as well. What an incredible experience! The respect and humility and JOY all of you showed was just wonderful to watch.

[@terrykim2748]

For some of them, I wanna give them the benefit of the doubt and say that it's probably not just an ego thing but a mixture of wanting to leave an impression on your idol, anxiety of wanting to prove your skills to a legend, nervousness of sparring in front of a crowd and a celebrity, in front of cameras.

[@theobnoxiousguy3425]

Which makes no sense you want to impress your idol go win tournaments i think it's ego.

[@olly2515]

Very true

[@chipped13]

​@@theobnoxiousguy3425Which absolutely Makes sense. He was right. It's not all about ego. They did have feelings to prove something Infront of their idol, and the anxiety of doing it, which led most people go harder in sparring

[@johnlloyddy7016]

The thing is, for most people who have never stepped into a ring against a real veteran fighter, there is a different atmosphere that is present especially if the other guy is projecting a very strong aura that is creating very intense mental pressure on you. Your fight or flight response is subconsciously triggered and you either start running backwards or like most inexperienced guys who don't like to lose, being unfamiliar with the situation, you try to push hard against the pressure and you overdo things and go full blast just to get rid of the jitters and then the adrenaline takes over and you end up acting like a douchebag. Most times this is due to lack of proper coaching. Either your coach is too busy most of the time and just let you get away with doing things on your own which sometimes happens in a large gym or you're just one of those highly egotistic guys who think so highly of themselves that you ignore the coach and his advise and do your own thing.

[@НиколаПоюков]

no, they are just sparring, this is how normal sparring looks, dunno why you are under the impression that all sparring must be light taps on the gloves.

[@IcarusRepublique]

As a Thai, I love how Saenchai is probably charging all these foreigners shit loads of money. He deserves it.

[@P90XGetRipped]

He should be. He's the GOAT of Muay Thai and his experience shouldn't come cheap.

[@MoralesCorner]

Of course, he's a worldwide fighting legend. People will be willing to pay good money to train with him, that would be an honour

[@AndreLobov]

Man I'd pay so much for private lessons with him and I'm not particularly rich 😂

[@petrairene]

He has competed at the hghest levels and is a phenomenal talented trainer. He is probably not charging enough.

[@dougsmuaythai]

I sparred him and it was like sparring a ghost. Sure, I am older now, but not on the best day of my life could I hope to hang with this legend. LOL

[@Raylen23]

How do I get started into muay thai, I'm fascinated by it, but in my town in Texas no gym prioritizes it, I hear all these big stories of going to Thailand and training there. I just don't know where to start as an 18 y/o also a lot of these fighters start so young am I starting too late to even being competitive ?

[@Soap029]

​@@Raylen23try going to an MMA gym around you 😅

[@Raylen23]

@@Soap029 they're all kind of yikes. I will look deeper into it though

[@stop....hammertime]

​@@Raylen23Google gyms in Thailand. Look up places where farangs stay over there, set up a date to go, work hard, save money, and go

[@keckchan7156]

​@@Raylen23find Asian guys and hang out with them..?

[@nightshade7240]

There is a difference between your sparring partner and a visiting instructor. Their health and your health are more important than your ego. Also there is no one who is going to be able to turn up as much power as Saenchai. He's beaten the breaks off some very experienced fighters, multiple times. There is nothing you can throw at him that he can't give back a hundred times more but it's so disrespectful to the people hosting him, to the other students and to the instructor themselves.

[@tttccc3151]

if anything, isn't it embarrassing for the gym owner ? don't these guys get kicked out of the gym for good over that kind of showing ? i would be if i did that. not even sure if its worth teaching someone who behaves like that anyway

[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

100%

[@TheElbowMerchant]

Congrats, man. That is SO cool! I'd be "fangirling" like a MF'er if I had that opportunity too.

[@timanon7149]

Loved the video, what an honour sparring with the goat seanchai , Watching from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland, keep them coming man

[@RealAmericanSicko]

the disrespect yokkao receives on tour is really something to behold. god bless them

[@zatoby6705]

I think Senchai actually got injured during one of the tours.

[@closeredge5198]

So sad...been to 3 tour sessions, and it was a highlight of our gyms year

[@intp-akil3127]

@@zatoby6705that’s fkd up

[@matthewhall7976]

How anyone could go hard at learning with a master is beyond my understanding.. I would want to learn as much as possible and Saenchai is a really nice humble man.. I've only ever seen him laughing off anger and being really friendly.. like friendly in the truest definition of the word.. a real decent man..👍

[@ragequitter]

With my short attention span, that was the first time I ever watched a full KZbin video in forever. Very good! I’m glad everyone is taking care of Saenchai now after that video about him bad sparring partners. Take care of the legend when he’s visiting!

[@camiloiribarren1450]

It’s always awesome to learn from the greats. So happy for you to learn more

[@jeffs3119]

you had one of the better sparring matches with sanchai and was totally respectful. I also noticed T clowning you and he had me LMAO.

[@marcostrobl5054]

I don't know what people expect. If I'm lucky enough to be able to spar a legend in a sport, I'm going to keep it relaxed. It must be clear to me that the Dude wipes the floor with me when he has had enough.

[@closeredge5198]

Saenchai is a great guy.... and a fiery competitor...respect should be the primary focus..I'm grateful to have had him show me a couple things in light sparring

[@madness7968]

Saenchai seems like such a down to earth dude, I'm super jealous you had the opportunity to spar with such a legend! I'd kill to meet him lol

[@JaredClaunch]

I got the chance to spar with him last year, incredible experience & probably the lightest and most playful spar I’ve had in years

[@wadesullivan5623]

imagine going to the gym of the best karate practitioner in mma, having his sensei/father poke fun at you, and getting to spar one of, if not the most prolific muay thai fighters to ever walk god's green earth.

[@closeredge5198]

Proud to say , my gym was featured on the 'how to spar' Lawrence Kenshin video 🙏

[@thesatisfiedcustomer4869]

That guy sparring at the start is embarrassing, WTF. But great video!! Top work champ 👍

[@RemainRealProductions]

One of my pet hates in Martial Arts is EGO. The ego sparring thinks he's the best student.

[@youngmasterjulioaquinosabi6200]

this is awesome. thanks for this video. I think everyone here were humble and learned pretty well.

[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

Saenchai is so nice, idk why people go after him, trying to test him. Seeing him next to Mike, I realized how small Saenchai is.

[@themikeysierra]

i was in the background of the round with the guy with yellow gloves (I had red hair with a purple shirt). Bruno was going a little harder than he should, but it was fun to watch

[@davidfreel1451]

Chapeau de Curro at two minutes. He'd do good on a bus. What amazes me is the speed with which he can stabilise his hips and react to impact without altering his walking cadence. Ballet dancers can. Looking forward to your ballet adventure Seth !

[@KatonRyu]

Watching those early clips I'm glad those guys don't spar at our gym. I already feel we tend to go a bit too hard because we're all beginners and not quite that skilled at moderating our power, but these guys have some technique and still go way too hard. I don't know if it was just because they were fighting someone so skilled, but even then, why go all out in a spar? The spars Wonderboy, Mike, and you did were much more controlled and what I'd like to see in a spar.

[@danjacobs6219]

Wow so lucky and was much appreciated to see Sanchai. He is one of my favorite top 5 thai boxers. He has such a great personality that I have seen and is very playful yet can be very dangerous if you play on the edge.

[@ForerunnerOfSkyAndMoon]

Honestly something similar happened to me, a few days ago i when I first sparred. I was relatively new and had done Taekwando for a month an a half, I’m still a white belt. But on my first sparring session a few times where I was getting pressured in a spar there were moments where I would accidentally throw a strike harder than I should. Which I immediately apologized for, and it was chill overall. Everybody knew it was by accident, and it was chill especially since it was body shots only and we were wearing full gear. But of course there’s that one kid at my gym who spars hard, and I sparred him. Overall just don’t be that guy, sparing him was so annoying because he would throw kicks at 100% but pause the spar and step out of bounds every time i would start to try and combo him. And he just at one point bum rushed me and flying side kicked me off the mat and the instructor had to kick him out sparring for the day. Honestly the fact that the kids a blue belt and doing that in sparring against a white belt was uncalled for

[@GauravSharma-j2o]

If you accidentally hit someone harder than you want don’t stop to apologise mid round, say sorry after. Nothing more annoying then someone hitting you then when you’re about to counter they stop and go ohhh so sorry i didn’t meant to hit hard

[@ForerunnerOfSkyAndMoon]

@@GauravSharma-j2o I didn’t stop but just acknowledged it. Like “oh my bad” and continued on

[@killshotskillington1028]

Sweep the leg, no mercy.

[@QuantumMecha]

@@GauravSharma-j2o I don't think it's a problem if you don't STOP anything. If I hit too hard I'd say "shit thats mb" without disrupting the flow. I guess if you're mid combo that would be harder

[@GauravSharma-j2o]

@@QuantumMecha I don’t know what martial art you train but I train muay thai. If you hit me Im going to hit back IMMEDIATELY before your strike even retracts to your body. If you say “my bad” as you’re retracting and I hit you, now I’m the asshole for using a cheap shot while you’re apologising.

[@gumbuswatersen963]

"Oh so you are a thai boxer now" - Mr.T

[@samthescotsman]

some people should not be fighters due to agression issues, that first guy is one of them. having an agressive fighting style and being agressive are different things

[@fireeaglefitnessmartialart935]

Its also gotta be really cool that you and mike can just casually go hang out at wonderboys gym.

[@VantaClawz]

I love this, and extra love how you describe martial arts as "language".🙏🙏🙏

[@ChinlessNoKnees]

I've been following muay thai for over 12 years now (practiced religiously for 3), to say I'm jealous is the understatement of the century!!

[@CountfromMiami]

You appeared to have honored this sparring match. It was nice to see.

[@mrcuddles2199]

Watching Saenchai making all three of your guys sparring dreams come true has made my day 🙏

[@honor_over_glory7530]

great video man i love the muay thai community everyone very cool an respectful idk why ppl go so hard in sparing i just started an i already knew that elbows an an teeping someone in the face is bad lol but some ppl got massive egos and are more worried about looking tough then having a respectful sparring match

[@bladecommando]

I'm jealous of getting to sparr with WB and Saenchai. I'm also jealous of being able to even PRETEND to keep up with them lol

[@RadicalTrivia]

Congrats on the awesome round with the legend, Seth!

[@flavioflores4496]

You’re so lucky to spar with the goat

[@meeek21]

Kansa-hamnida [ thank you ] Sir 🙏💕 Your videos are always on point, always entertaining . Nearing 50 years in my martial arts journey. Began with Tae Kwon Karate in 1975, which I come to find was primarily Okinawa Te by way of Korea. I am a guide and a coach, not a teacher[ you can’t make him drink …]. Martial Arts is an inside job[ that’s the arts part]. If you don’t go within, you’ll go without. Martial Arts is the Dance of Man. We are a violent Species. Control your self, find peace within. I define Me, that’s it, the sum total. Life through applied Martial Arts. The first Principle, “ check your ego at the door “ !!! Everyone wants a nice Life, go home, go to work tomorrow. Accidents happen. But, when someone lets their angst and ego on the mat, bad things happen. Sanechai is awesome, Mike Tyson, Awesome, Steven Segal, Ed Parker, Chuck Norris, Stephan Hayes, Sho Kosugi, and Bruce Lee to name but a few. How about today, we agree, not to be asses … 😂 😅 😊

[@DaniHansen]

This video is absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing it and for staying humble. We are learning from you

[@sa_mtira]

Eeeey listen, great video dude, certainly an amazing experience👌🙌

[@ComicusFreemanius]

Lawrence is my favorite outta all the MA channels.

[@GrasshopperandtheBear]

You are spot on with the first guy - I’m glad somebody said it and points this out.

[@armandodilan4767]

These edits are Gold

[@sirusd.mankey1838]

I’ve noticed that it doesn’t matter how good you are. If you’re smaller than someone they typically feel the need to test themselves against you. Prove to their ego that their size and strength make up for the skill gap or make it not matter. Look at any commentary on Mighty Mouse. He is a physical phenom but there are always people who downplay him tremendously due to his size.

[@aisforannihilation1662]

Pretty incredible! Hilarious that Mr. T. Is roasting u the whole time. He's a savage 😂

[@michaeltrimble7680]

I love the overhand to knee and the footwork involved.

[@confessedrock7358]

That fella at 7:35 got pieced up so brutally and technically, I actually took my headset off along with Seth when he fell too

[@BMO_Creative]

LOL... MAN! Why do some people always try to ice scate up hill?!? LOL You did Great tho Mr. Seth! Great control!

[@jboy4023]

Nice video! I was smiling the whole way through

[@quistan2]

This reminds me of a story. My younger brother and I have the same background in Hwarangdo/hapkido, we both branched out into other disciplines. He found a master of MuayThai(traditional&sport), the master did not advertise his school, word of mouth only, unmarked building. He was a Thai champion at one time, immigrated, his Americanized name was Hugh. I went to meet him at his school one time, he stood about 5.5" and must have been in his late 50's. Once you have trained in martial arts, and sparred with others, you gain a wisdom and insight beyond just judging size and muscle. I'm a big guy, but I looked at this masters legs, seen his quads forming little catmouth WWs peeking out just below his shorts, and his shin bones twice the size they should have been, like Louisville sluggers... Anyhow, my younger brother tells me he squarred off with his son, he had a size advantage, and he was a favored student, Hugh used him to test his son, both wanting to proove something to the master, blood was drawn I guess and it got pretty brutal, I'm not sure how Hugh felt about the outcome but they both went through the fire that day.

[@sharkparty1027]

*Saenchai beat the lights out of Jeff Chan on his channel. It showed Jeff the light years between them.* #humbled

[@CRValtierra]

Buakaw and Senchai are legends

[@dyn0spectrum]

Bro, you had the most epic spar w/Saenchai. Literally did everything I would have done ie. Imitating his jumping low kicks lol. Then to have it end with his signature cartwheel kick... unreal lol. Saenchai is such a Gangster.

[@tearsintherain6311]

Really good editing in this video, not too much, not cringe either, clever, funny, illustrative and the right amount to maintain attention

[@JBConsistency]

I think it’s cool that you are a legit black belt but you still enjoy learning

[@Sweet-Leaf]

SETH! ARE YOU KIDDING ME!? The rockstar continues!

[@ByronE-r1z]

Rich Franklin, former LH champ of the UFC said the exact same thing when doing seminars - especially for the military. For some reason amateurs want to test the pros. These guys are usually the shittiest training partners, too.

[@MegaLenny1000]

great fun editing und allover fun to watch :) thanks

[@combat_weekend]

you're the biggest guy I know that has control with kicks and punches. awesome vid!!!

[@1DRIPSTER]

I'm learning a lot from watching your videos. Great work. 👍

[@woolfel]

Used to do karate with my son with other dads. We rarely did sparing. It is fun, but it's also very easy to go too hard and loose control. Lots of dads stopped karate due to injuries.

[@rffg781]

The Thais do playful non ego sparring a lot, it's actually very safe. Different from western boxing culture.

[@JuanIsHigh]

yeah it's really cool i've seen one where they spar only with kicks blocks and catch it's amazing @@rffg781

[@fl260]

Yeah I wouldn't be able to stay composed, let alone play-spar with Saenchai. I'd probably act like a groupie, or a Backstreet boys fangirl back in the 90's. Props to you, at least your sparring wasn't cringe!

[@DrewProductions6]

thank you for another video seth I'm trying to learn kickboxing

[@marty5300]

what kind of idiot wants to insult the GOAT by trying to go too hard in a sparring match? They have no idea how badly he could hurt them if he wanted to, and they still want to try him instead of being grateful he even stepped into the ring with them. People never cease to amaze.

[@KdWat]

Just stumbled onto your channel sir. Nice break downs. I'm a fan

[@mpernstein]

Need to go to Japan and wrestle Hakuho 😂

[@senseisethreacts]

I’d cry

[@Jsol713]

This was amazing. I love the way your videos are edited, if you do this yourself; you got some talent man

[@modernchow]

this was a great combo video and cool spar with a legend! so cool!

[@midwestmartialartsacademy]

the 7:47 clip...that guy was super proud of himself on instagram.

[@spiritualtaurus7942]

So many cool people in the video, didn't realise Mike was there. His turn was hilarious, I follow Mike's channel, he's awesome for information.💯🙏🇬🇧🤣

[@aaronlobato5268]

I would love to light spar Sanchai but anyone who throws hard at him in a siminar shouldn't fight.

[@hadesmusic1175]

Dude he's such a high level! After the cartwheel kick he's just watching the lead foot probably trying to see if this kid is crazy enough to try it. Why the hell does he walk up to him like that after? This dude would obliterate you for fun.

[@indivisible885]

The way these guys want to "get him" in a sparring session, is a testament to his greatness. And his level of control to not just End them, is commendable! Sanchai- greatest ever!

[@SunAndMirror]

5:53 that kick from saenchai is just so beuatiful he waits till the...last...milli..sec-BAM and then flicks it out wow that control

[@Ufhhh12]

What i dont like is that you dont call the fighters at when they are at fault. When the noobs spar hard you are cringing and fainting but when Saenchai went overboard you were like "something happened there" lol

[@kiyopawn]

10:57 When Mike's kick got caught and he goes "awwww" that was really funny lol.

[@homebusinessdad]

I love your style man!!!! So entertaining and educational at the same time....that clip of the morphine power rangers...LOOOOL!!! I was eating cereal and nearly spat the thing out, I nearly LAUGHED SO HARD!!!!!!! I've been chuckling since the beginning and that part GOT ME!!! LOOOOL!!! You're just being yourself, and it's refreshing thant he standard boring analytical style. GREAT VIDEO!!! Love the cheesy bits, just right amount. Im half French, so I should know how much is the right amount of cheese...LOL!!!

[@Steadyhi]

he pulled back that knee kick in the beginning, sen is so gentle even tho that dingle berrry wanted to test his medal

[@hadesmusic1175]

I think the face change when a fighter gets activated is intimidating af.

[@averageasian292]

Its a treat watching fighters flip the switch. The killer instinct is palpable.

[@IanTranSend]

Culturally speaking feet are considered unclean to Thai folks and an open facing foot to the face for thai people is poorly mannered or even extremely offensive so that might be part of what turns up Superlek in addition to the usual alarms that come with nearly or actually getting a kick to the head/face/jaw.

[@slithxrx4489]

BUAKAW NEXT OMG WONDERBOYYYYYYY

[@doingadlay]

This was such a good video im glad I watched the whole thing , I think the first guy was the only one who went over the top but yes I feel like some people have ego problems and might be training for the wrong reasons.. anyways keep up the good work , I will subscribe now

[@Nazyairsengikar]

Dude amazing this is such a massive honour

[@jeppebayagerholm8564]

Real good stuff!

[@r3dpowel796]

BRO RESPECT, I love Muay thai too its the sport man. I can feel it.

[@mooioom09]

Really good moving ability for being such a big man ting. Respect

[@EdgieAlias]

Really great editing on this one!

[@MrChikiwilson]

Spencer is my coach! Can't wait to show him this video :)

[@benjaminpujols1914]

That was pretty awesome 😎

[@JudythDeyla]

He enjoyed your tenacity did he hit anyone else with that sweet kick?!

[@briangohzhen]

Wasn't expecting the sudden morph but dem, that's some funny shit

[@raulisrael7342]

seth we need that kengan ashura fights reaction!

[@LightGlyphRasengan]

As always love the edits. Love seth, mike, and wonderboy giving some fun spar sessions. Not going super hard and just having a good time. All I'm saying, is if Mike is able to be humble in a sparring match with saenchai, then YOU should be able to hold back and not throw cannon balls at saenchai while he's visiting your gym.