In Episode 63, Kru Neil sits down one of the pioneers of helping grow Muay Thai in the Unied States, Kru Kim Kongkriangkai and his wife Clara. They discuss Kim's fighting, and how getting in trouble with the police led him to fight professionally, his journey to the U.S., and becoming a promoter! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotif…

In Episode 62, Kru Neil sits down with the Southern Californian Muay Thai Legend, Bryce Krause They discuss Bryce's fight career, his rise to become a 16-Time World Champion, and opening up his own gym! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?si=77db7b5b927c4eb1 Follow Bryce Krause on Instagram: @brycek…

In Episode 61, Kru Neil interviews Multiple Muay Thai Champion Matt Hermant and his trainer, and also fellow World Champion Fighter, Charles Bisset. They discuss how Matt teamed up with Charles, his journey to become a champion, and why their partnership is so successful. To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8…

In Episode 60, Kru Neil interviews Muay Thai Photographer Jeff Dojillo, one of the true pioneers in Muay Thai photography. They delve into how Jeff got into Muay Thai photography, how he quickly rose through the ranks to become THE Muay Thai photographer, his processes on photography, and his influences! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://ope…

In Episode 59, Kru Neil interviews Armo Zadourian & Skippy Hanson-Sandoval, a couple who recently won the Ambassador Award for MTK Gym! They discuss how basketball brought them together, how Muay Thai has made them better basketball players, and how overall Muay Thai has increased their fitness to a whole other level. To Listen to podcast on Spotif…

In Episode 58, Kru Neil interviews Sityodtong Los Angeles Owner, former Muay Thai Champion, competitive Shooter, and Expert Dog Trainer Kru Walter Michalowski! Kru Walter talks about fighting in Thailand, taking over the Famous Sityodtong Gym name, and becoming an elite shooter and Dog Trainer. To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.…

In Episode 57, we've put together the best moments of the podcast! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?si=77db7b5b927c4eb1 Follow the Guests on IG: Michael Pierce @muaythaipierce Charles Bisset @charles_valhalla_bisset David Huerta @losangelesmuaythai Ruth Devereaux #rndevereaux Follow Kru Neil on I…

In Episode 56, Kru Neil sits with Producer Paul Escarcega to discuss several Muay Thai fights. Nico Carrillo vs. Nong-O. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlllUAbL22w Pranjanchai vs. Lasiri 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGvapvBQcCU Superbon vs Tawanchai https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy7hfA0WQFA Anissa Mekson vs. Phetjeeja https://www.youtube.co…

In Episode 55, Kru Neil interviews MTK Coach and former professional Muay Thai fighter Mike Pierce. The duo discuss Mike's career in Thailand, the difference between Thai and American Muay Thai fighting, and why the mindset in Thailand is different. To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?si=77db7b5b927…

In Episode 54, Kru Neil interviews fellow Muay Thai gym owner and former Champion Muay Thai Fighter David Huerta! David is Co-Owner of Los Angeles Muay Thai in Montebello. They discuss David's fight career, suffering a major injury and transitioning into Coaching, and the Pros and Cons of Point Kick Boxing! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://…

In Episode 53, Kru Neil interviews MTK Gym Champion David Trujillo and his girlfriend Sheyla Martinez! They discuss David's rise from being overweight, to fighting his first fight, and then eventually becoming Champion! Sheyla discusses being supportive and having the right temperament as a supporter. To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.s…

In Episode 52, Kru Neil interviews Champion Muay Thai Fighter, Actor, Rodeo, and Cowboy Charles Bisset! They discuss training together, Charles' ventures into being a Cowboy, Acting, and doing Rodeo, as well as an accident that almost killed Charles! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?si=77db7b5b92…

*AUDIO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY FOR 1ST 3 MINUTES* A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 61, Kru interviews Glendale member Manny Escandon about going the Glendale location, his time as a U.S. Marine, and why Muay Thai is so therapeutic! To Listen to podcast on S…

In Episode 50, Paul Escarcega comes back to the podcast to discuss with Kru Neil MTK Gym's Award Night and Member Appreciation Dinner! The Fellas also discuss the Ryan Garcia and Oscar Duarte Fight and Kru talks about he BIG announcements he made at the dinner! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?si…

In Episode 49, Kru Neil sits down with the original Owner/Founder of MTK Gym, HIS MOM, Khem Chatchaiyan! They discuss opening the gym with no money and persevering to keep the gym afloat and eventually building it to where Kru became a Top fighter! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?si=77db7b5b927c…

In Episode 48, Kru Neil talks about his love for Fight movies, trying out Karate , and becoming a Muay Thai Fighter! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?si=77db7b5b927c4eb1 Follow Kru Neil on Instagram: @mtkgymla @kruneilofficial #muaythaisavedme #mtk #mtkla #mtkgym #fight #family #mma #ufc #compete…

In Episode 47, Kru Neil interviews the love of his life, Ruth Devereaux, as the two discuss how they time manage their relationship, how to deal with conflict, as growing together as a couple! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?si=77db7b5b927c4eb1 Follow Ruth Devereaux on IG: @rndevereaux Follow Kr…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 46, we've assembled all of the best moments from the past episodes of "Muay Thai Saved Me"! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?si=77db7b5b927c4eb1 Follow the Guests! on I…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 45, Edwin and Kru interview member Trey Gable, who discusses growing up in the streets of Seattle, overcoming his own drug addictions, and now helping others fight their addictions! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https:…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 44, Edwin and Kru interview member Tyler Archey, who discusses starting Muay Thai to get out of depression, changing his mindset and habits, and finding a positive community! To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B8JV5UGJ…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 43, Edwin and Kru interview member Malcolm Cook as he talks about joining Muay Thai the day after getting jumped, being a single father, and participating in Fight Camp. To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spoti…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 42, Edwin and Kru interview MTK Gym's Director of Marketing, the man behind all of the videos, Paul Escarcega. The fellas discuss Paul's approach to filmmaking, how the training compares to football, and how he builds his…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 41, Edwin and Kru interview member Grace Moon, as she discusses finding MTK Gym looking for the AT&T store, discovering a community, and now being one of the most dedicated members, attending multiple classes a day! To Li…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 40, Edwin and Kru interview MTK Associate Haley Martinez, as she delves into escaping the shadows of her parent's drug addiction, finding MTK, and changing her life to build her own legacy. To Listen to podcast on Spotify…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 39, Kru brings in his nephew, Jaden Chatchaiyan to talk bout Muay Thai, how his sister inspired him to fight, and Jaden talks about standing up to his bully! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 38, Kimberly Amaya is back as Guest Host as we find out who's more likely to be inappropriate during a team meeting, and how Kru Neil is the lifeblood of MTK Gym, and that leads to the gym's success! To Watch on Youtube: …

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 37, Edwin Lopez is back alongside Kru Neil, as the fellas sit down with Mike Thomas, a member who's been around for awhile. He talks about how losing a weight loss challenge inspired him to up his game, how Muay Thai play…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 36, Kru Neil sits down with Amanda Torres, mother of last guest Gianna Armas-Torres, as she discusses her daughter pushing her, balancing 2 jobs, and staying committed to the gym because of how it improves her relationshi…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 35, Kru Neil chats with 16 year old member Gianna Armas-Torres, who discusses being forced to the gym by her father, but now goes twice a day with her Mom! She also talks about potentially becoming a fighter and focusing …

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 34, Kru Neil speaks with 63 year old member Rhonda Sands, who discusses struggling walking up the steps before she started, to growing stronger, supporting small businesses, and focusing on health! To Watch on YouTube: ht…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 33, Kru Neil and Edwin interview member Jasmine Sadeghian, who talks about using Muay Thai to dealing with stress. To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?si=77db7b5b927c4eb1 …

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 32, Kru Neil and Edwin interview former blackbelt and member Garrett Gage! He talks about learning karate, transitioning to Muay Thai, and how Muay Thai helped him lose 50 pounds! To Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ebo…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 31 and Part 2, Kru Neil and Edwin interview longtime team member in charge of operations, Jennifer Garcia! She continues to chat about getting a stroke and dealing with getting cancer 4 times! To Watch Part 1 of the inter…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 30, Kru Neil and Edwin interview longtime team member in charge of operations, Jennifer Garcia! She talks about getting bullied and battered, which led her to Kru and the gym, plus she talks about getting cancer for the f…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 29, Kru Neil and Edwin interview new coach Edmond Meymaryan! They talk about Ed's background of boxing, his desire to fight, and how an injury helped shape his life! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.c…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 28, Kimberly Amaya is back to interview Kru Neil & Edwin! Kim plays a get to know you games with them and asks about how the duo almost broke up! You won't want to miss this episode! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 27, Edwin and Kru Neil talk with former employee and still current member Shey Martinez about moving to California, why she continues to train with MTK, and dating a fighter! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 26, MTK Gym is fresh off a big fight weekend, and the fellas, Edwin Lopez and Kru Neil discuss the fights, opening up the new gym in Glendale, and discuss nutrition and an app that really helps people stay the course! To …

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 25, Edwin and Kru Neil talk with potential fighter Ray Fennell and get behind the scenes as she works towards become a fighter! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4acqblUArDtUf8nBze3gcf?si=77db…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 24, Edwin and Kru Neil talk with Coach and Fighter David Trujillo about coaching, his last defeat, which ended in a controversial decision, his upcoming fight, and most importantly, the REAL reasons why he pulled out of h…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 23, Edwin and Guest host Kimberly Amaya interview member Fernando Castaneda, who talks about how stress and anxiety put him in the hospital and Muay Thai helped him control that and lose weight! To Listen to podcast on Sp…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 22, The fellas interview gym member Eric De La Cruz, as he details his compelling journey from brain surgery to getting back to the gym! a crazy an emotional story! To Listen to podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.co…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 21, Edwin interviews his own son, Franco Lopez! Franco talks about being part of MTK Gym's Little Trunks program, how he's grown being a part of it, and the expectations of the the owner's son. Follow Kru Neil and Edwin L…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 20, The fellas interview staff member and key cog to the MTK Gym machine Kimberly Amaya! A great example of how associations increase your personal growth, Kimberly Amaya has grown so much since joining the MTKG team! Fol…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 19, The fellas interview member Suzy Babiryan, a law student who works full time as well, and makes no excuses ensuring she stays consistent going to the gym in the morning. Listen to her as Muay Thai helps her find her "…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 18, Martin Duarte is back to discuss The Gervonta "Tank" Davis vs. Ryan Garcia fight, the One Championship fight between Jonathan Haggerty, who scored a stunning upset victory over Thai superstar Nong-O Hama, capturing th…

In Episode 17, Edwin and Kru Neil talk about how hard work and personal growth contribute to the gym's success! https://youtu.be/DHBVkZwBpAI Follow Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez on Instagram: @mtkgymla @kruneilofficial @realedwinlopez #muaythaisavedme #mtk #mtkla #mtkgym #mtkgymla #fight #family #mma #ufc #compete #train #kickboxing#muaythai #muaythaifo…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 16, the fellas chat with member Flo Guillermo, as they discuss Work/Life balance, working 10 jobs, and managing a relationship. Follow Flo on IG: @nurseflo818 Follow Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez on Instagram: @mtkgymla @krune…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 15, Edwin and Kru Neil talk about Saturday's Big Fight Night with two fighters representing MTK Gym, Martin Duarte and David Trujillo. It will be this Saturday, April 8th at Commerce Casino. Message for tickets. https://y…

A new podcast featuring Hosts Kru Neil and Edwin Lopez, co-owners of Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym in North Hollywood, CA. In Episode 14, the fellas chat with member Christine Song, as she discusses how Muay Thai helped her through a challenging time in her life, including dealing with her father go through Alzheimer's disease. Follow Christine on IG: @…