LISA (28, from England)
Lisa, the co-owner of K.Y.N. Muay Thai Gym and manager of the Lam Sai Village Hotel, has trained exclusively with Hlukhin since arriving in Thailand seven years ago. She has fought 19 times and won 14 - six by knockout - and in 2008 won the W.P.M.O Belt. Lisa says:
"I owe so much to Hlukhin and Noom for helping me improve massively in the sport that I love, and for having so much patience with me - Kop Kun Ka!"
JAME (13, from Thailand)
Jame started training at K.Y.N. Muay Thai Gym two years ago. Although Jame has had only ten fights so far, he has been so successful he is scheduled to have his first fight in Bangkok early in 2011.
Watch a fight video of Jame here:
BENNI (28, from Switzerland)
Benni has had over 40 fights. He now lives in Thailand, and comes to K.Y.N. Muay Thai Gym three weeks before every big fight to train.
Watch a video of Benni fighting the infamous Daddy Cool in Australia here:
DAVE (from England)
Dave has trained in Thailand on and off for five years, and has had over 30 fights.
Watch a video of Dave fighting:
MAX (34, from Malta)
Max has trained at K.Y.N. Muay Thai Gym three times, and fought once in Phuket and once in Krabi. Max says:
"K.Y.N. Muay Thai Gym and Hlukhin's training is phenomenal - no matter how good you may feel at home, at KYN it's back to basics. The physical training is good, the attention to technique and perfection is what Hlukhin's training beats over other gyms... these guys give anyone serious about Muay Thai what it really needs, no questions asked. Try it once - you might end up there once a year like I do!"
CHRIS (20, from Ireland)
Chris has been learning Muay Thai for four years, and is currently staying at K.Y.N. Muay Thai Gym for 1 year to perfect his technique. Since being in Thailand he's fought 5 times in Phuket and Koh Samui. Chris says:
"I've improved so much more here than back home. If you want serious training at a friendly gym you won't get better."
BILLY (12, from England)
Billy been coming to KYN for two years now. So far he has had eight fights - four of them in Thailand with K.Y.N. Muay Thai Gym - and won every single one by knockout. Well done Billy! Billy says:
"K.Y.N. Muay Thai Gym is the best gym in Thailand with the best trainer and the best company, they helped me improve on my kicks so much and now I feel more confident to use them. Hlukhin was also a boxer so your moves will also improve. best gym eva !"
ALENA (37, from Australia)
Alena (who really doesn't like having her picture taken!) originally came to K.Y.N. Muay Thai Gym for one month to get in shape. However, she loved it so much she stayed an extra five weeks. Alena says:
"I lost 15 pounds in the first four weeks, but it wasn't like hard work - I loved every second of it and didn't miss a single class. Muay Thai is fantastic!"
JULIAN (from Australia)
Julian is an experienced Muay Thai fighter with many years experience. Although he no longer fights, he still comes to K.Y.N. Muay Thai Gym to perfect his technique.
"K.Y.N was a fantastic experience. Not only do you get detailed instruction from Kru Hlukhin, one of the greatest in the game, the hospitality of the staff and locals are second to none. The environment around the island is also pristine, which allows for hard training as well as relaxing in natural surrounds. I'll certainly be back in the future!"
STEVE (25, from England)
Steve came to K.Y.N. Muay Thai Gym for the first time in April 2010 with no previous Muay Thai training experience. He trained solidly for two months and had his first fight in Phuket, which impressively he won!
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