Monday, August 30, 2010

The Gym..

A reality documentary...about a young boxer that wants to feel how a champion feels. Hard work , scarify, sweat and blood..soon to be release after I get the audio right...

It took me 3 years, following from his first fight to his first title belt. He was 15 then and by 17 his first chapter as a nak muay is documented and will be released to public soon.


Why I chose Firdaus Janai as my subject and not higher profile, world class boxer,

1- The world class boxers, you can’t tell lot about them due to shortage of fight footage.
2- They are already big name.
3- I think Firdaus story can inspire more youth to take up the sport because he only take up MT at 15, no MT background, and he come from a place where MT is as alien as cricket or squash. If he can do it, people like you or or anybody from zero can do it too.
4- Unlike Kelantan, where they are born to be a boxer, people elsewhere have to train to be one!
5- The most difficult part of making this movie for both me and Firdaus was the narrating part .[may need to redo?], he's a fighter and not an actor!

Part of Firdaus Janai story, I’m looking for sponsors to pay for the studio fees to upgrade the finishing. The complete story include some of the fight that make him a better fighter!
Hope you enjoy it...from a first time director!

Muay Thai carnival!

We plan to have a one day event for our next event, but were offered 5 days to manage an international event. God willing if the deal goes thru, this will be definitely the biggest International MT event ever held in Malaysia.

Fight card [65% of the boxers have been inform & confirmed], and we hope those who wish to participate send their profile by 31st August 2010.
Paper works are done and only waiting for approval from the paymaster.
                                                
                                             Beyond Our eXtraordinary eXpectation.[BOXX]

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Terima Kasih [thank you]



It was heartening to see the number of emails that we received in response to our December Muay Thai challenge invitation. This is our 3rd year of organizing international events in Malaysia, but the response for this event really surprises us.


We are spoils for choice, but as we put it, this event is dedicated to those who believed in us. People who understand our struggle to put Malaysia as international Muay Thai destination.

We hope we can gather all our Z1 [world series and super 4] champions. We also hope to parade best Malaysian fighter... most of them are world class themselves!

For those who have follow and supported our event, expect nothing but breathtaking, quality world class event.

For those who are interested, just send in your profile.

Don't miss the event of the year.

Terima Kasih!

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

You want to fight?


Dear all,

I will be managing a championship known as Z1 Super 8 World Muay Thai Championship in December 2010 in Malaysia. It will be a 5 nights event as below:

Super 8, 5 Categories:
1. 51 kg
2. 61 kg
3. 63.5 kg
4. 67 kg
5. 73 kg

There will also be additional 5 Superfights with the weight categories undecided.

to those of you who are interested to take part, kindly send me your profile and pictures for the championship committee to evaluate. Interested parties are required to reply to this email before 31 August 2010.

I will give more info upon receiving your email. Thank you.

Regards,

Zahari
CEO BoxxEvent
zahari.ahmad@gmail.com

the World Series....dedicated to all our friends.

Monday, August 23, 2010

Sunday, August 22, 2010

In the news again..and again

Frankly...they are bigger than life.
The Muay Boran team and new associate, the Klang Chapter was highlight on latest issue of Maskulin magazine [September 2010].


Great job by the KawanBoxx media team, headed by saudara Nazmy.

Next... Abbas Ahmadi just concludes an interview and photo shot... he will be feature in another lifestyle local magazine in November... but I think there will be another story about the KawanBoxx Muay Boran team [again]  in a local newspaper.

Ever wonder how the KawanBoxx team got so much exposure?





Mat Peranchis

Beginning of 1978 with a friend ,Michel, I started to hitch hiking for Europe, where it take a long time to arrive, after few year travelling around half world, I met my wife on the road, we decided to land in her home town Strasbourg, An European administration base city in the eastern part of France. In France and in Holland, I discovered Karate (I’m Black Belt Wado-Ryu style) American Full-Contact and Japanese Kick Boxing.











Mat and his students in their yearly "twin program" where his students train and fight in Thailand.


Since 1984 with a stop of 5 years in between, I’m teaching in Strasbourg. WFIGHT Club is a multi-fight school with different instructor, Kung Fu, MuayThai/Tomoi, Kicks Boxing, Free-Fight  and Educational Wrestling. I’m also an Eastern Region French All-Fight Federation (FFSC-DA), educational coordinator.

Somrak Khamsing, Mat,Francis Hamdaoui (French Kick Boxing President) and friend.
 
[ Mat, the Malaysian who introduced Muay Thai /Tomoi to France.]
[ Somrak/Somluck Kamsing -1996 Summer Olympics gold medalist in the men's Featherweight category also a nak muay]

Thursday, August 19, 2010

My name is Mat..Mat[mohd] Zakaria

My name Mohd Zakaria(Mat), Born in 1957 in Selangor, on the road following Alor Setar born mother and as most northern native’s women, she’s a small business women selling « kain pelekat “chop gajah”,batik,gold ring and chain etx… all good smuggle from Thailand (periok,kuali…)through Padang Besar, moving from Singapore to Bangkok untill Chiang Mai. In the early day, mostly all young boys, some girls, practice one or two martial arts.

I have started with pencak silat then Kung Fu but during mother’s “pindah randah businesses” to Sungai Pattani, I discovered the Tomoi or Boxces Sian(Boxing Siam) or Boxces Kelateh(Boxing Kelatan) at 11 year old ,it’s very difficult situation because I have to promise to my mother not to divulgate this practice back home, for the reason, in that time there’s a strong traditional believing of “ ugama bomoh siam”.So she decided to move until Surat Thani/Krabi region, where she have Thai relatives, There and then,I have my real MuayThai /Chaiya education in an old Kai Muay. Since then we are on the road for 3 weeks every 2 month for the match. As “FARANG” the Kai muay Teneur(muaythai camp owner)have to pay more expensive to match a fight, this continued until my mother decede when I ‘m 14,where I have to continued on my own until late 1977 and a lot of ponteng sekolah lahh. Up and down with KTM tua tuu(2 hari nak sampai pi Krabi,3 hari sampai Bangkok,24Ringgit sampai Bangkok)Sometime back to Thailand in early 80ies for sparring in some Northen Thailand camp, ex :Sidtyotong camp (pattaya)where the fighter like Samat Payakaaron, Kongtranee Payaakaron or sometime, Khaosai Galaxy, 1984 WBA super light World Boxing Champ trained.

[left]teneur,Kongtoranee Payakaaroon,Kaosai Galaxie,Samart Payakaaroon, Mat.

[Mat fighting experiences include 70 fights in Thailand]

[Samart Payakaroon:
105 lb Champion of Lumpinee Stadium in 1980

108 lb Champion of Lumpinee Stadium in 1980
115 lb Champion of Lumpinee Stadium in 1981
126 lb Champion of Lumpinee Stadium in 1981 ]

to be continued....

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Mat Who?

I don't read Thai...but I think this news is about TV7 champion. My only interest in this cutting is the Malaysian in the picture [arrow].


His name is Mat...more about him later.

.

Monday, August 16, 2010

Lunas Gym..

Young or old, far or near, just get yourself fit and acquire some skill in self defence...Boxx Warriors Gym Lunas, Kedah.






[Top pic] Gan,Nathan and youngest student..6 yrs old Aiman- 1 Malaysia !

Friday, August 13, 2010

[my] Ticket to Borneo


Hope this vid could land Borneo MT good sponsors. Good luck Alvin!



Tuesday, August 10, 2010

The Making of.... Klang Chapter

"Gotong Royong" ...
Date : 1st August 2010
There are a few people that call and show interest to join the Klang Chapter KawanBoxx Muay Boran class.. but sorry they are not ready to accept new student right now. Wait till the place is ready first..said Aris.. the trainer.
We will update about the peoples' gym later.
Klang Chapter wish all their students Selamat Berpuasa!





Just a little help from my friends ... [L] Hasem, Anuar,Aris, Angah & Haziq












A





This was the first phase .. I heard there's a few well wishers show interest to help in upgrading this place.

[pic by Aris]

Sunday, August 8, 2010

300,000 and counting




Last night another milestone for me, BoxxTomoi BlogSpot pass it 300,000 visitors, it's a long journey, most of it thru the unknown...thanks everybody...my interest is still Muay Thai, but maybe I need to look into other option, something big around the world but not popular here. I love underdogs...I love new challenge...

Saturday, August 7, 2010

At last...



Fellow Blogger and business associate Baahir aka Mr.Pendant [cap]will have his wish come true tonight.. experiencing a real fight. Also fighting tonight is Kuess[poster].
Good Luck to both of them and to Perak Tomoi for organizing the event.

Friday, August 6, 2010

No fear



There should be no fear.



Maman previous fight [Miri], his opponent from Kelantan have 20 fight experiences, in Langkawi his Thai opponent fought 40 times.
For the record, Maman only fought 7 times..

Maman Malaysia vs Din Nawang Thailand round 3

Thursday, August 5, 2010

New Products

Click here for details.



Each DVD only RM15.00.. Free postal .
Setiap satu hanya RM15.00.. Penghantaran percuma.



T-Shirt KL Fight Club. Hanya RM40.00 termasuk penghantaran percuma [malaysia sahaja]

e-mail boxxtomoi@gmail.com

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Slovenský Thajský Box

The population of Slovakia is 5,400,998.. and I know only 3 of them.. Rudolf Durica. Vlado (Vladimir) Konsky and Maros Pacan.
Slovenský Thajský Box [Slovakia Muay Thai] have a very good video gallery/library for all their boxers.



Click here to check their website.

I hope they can add my video of Maros Pacan fight again Thailand's Petrong Langu. A very entertaining fight
To Slovenský Thajský Box and you guys..enjoy Maros 1st win in Malaysia, he lost twice before..one of them to Ali Yaakob of Malaysia...ENJOY!

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Everlast Picture Contest


Everlast Picture Contest is here!

Send in your most 'creative' punching pose to us now!

Be as creative as you can, you can punch anything. Punch your friend, bro, sis , uncle, colleague, cat, dog, boss, laptop, handphone, punching bag, wall, etc. Anything, with a cool, funny or any kind of pose!


Contest ends at 30th Aug 2010.

Top 5 likes will win a pair of our special Everlast Country Collection Thongs.

Come join now and get your friends to LIKE it!


Send your photo to:

"kcjoo@alanticsports.com

JPEG format

Robert Terminator vs Cyrus Washington



Monday, August 2, 2010

IMT GT-Z1 Result 31 July 2010

1- Asraf Saidin White Dragon Langkawi
vs Kamarul Hashimi Langkasuka SP
Asraf Saidin win KO round 1

2- Semi Final Super 4, 67KG
Bow Abdul Kadir Suwailek (Thailand) Boxx Warriors Malaysia
vs Vital Horkou -Belarus
Bow Abdul Kadir Suwailek win points

3- Semi Final Super 4, 67KG
Sabastian - France
vs Behza Sit o -Iran
Behza win KO round 2

4-Fauzan Zabidi Boxx Warriors Malaysia
vs Amir Naseri Kambiz Warriors Iran
Amir win KO round 5

5- Maros Pacan (Slovakia)Boxx Warriors Malaysia
vs Petrong Langu- Thailand
Maros Pacan win KO round 3

6- Final Super 4, 67KG
Bow Abdul Kadir Suwailek (Thailand) Boxx Warriors Malaysia
vs Behza Sit o -Iran
Bow Abdul Kadir Suwailek win by points

7- Fasochun Tiger MT Thailand
vs Kanong Chai - Thailand
Fasochunwin by points

IMT GT-z1 Result 30 July 2010

1- Azhar Zakria - Langkasuka SP Malaysia
vs Benni Ritter - Switzerland
Benni win TKO round 5

2- semi-final 59.5kg
Maman Boxx Warriors Malaysia
vs Din Nawang - Thailand
Maman win KO round 3

3- semi-final 59.5kg
Nasir Saad - Saad Ewa Langkawi Malaysia
vs
Christoper Sze - Singapore
Nasir Saad win KO round 2

4- Abbas Ahmadi (Iran) Boxx Warriors Malaysia
vs
Tanwa Tiger MT Thailand
Tanwa win points

5- Cladiou Amoruso - Italy
vs Barbod - Iran
Barbod win KO round 4

6- Final Super 4, 59.5kg
Maman BoxxWarriors Malaysia
vs Nasir Saad - Saad Ewa Langkawi.
Nasir Saad win TKO round 5

7- Robert Terminator - Thailand
vs Cyrus Washinton - USA
Robert win points
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MUAY THAI DILEMMA IN MALAYSIA

People in Malaysia think Muay Thai is violent and create violent society. People in Malaysia think Muay Thai should not be practiced in Malaysia because they come from Thailand (I wonder where does golf come from but it is played here). Sponsors think Muay Thai fans have no buying power because this sport is only watched by the villagers. Sponsors think Muay Thai fans only available in Thailand. Sponsors think Muay Thai only attract “low class” people … but one thing for sure, whoever thinks that way, obviously they have never been to a Muay Thai tournament, they judge Muay Thai only from one angle and that is from NEGATIVE angle point of view.This year, I had the opportunity to go to three events. The first one was a national level martial art competition held in Kulim. They rented a BIG hall as the venue. And guess what, the number of spectators were around 200 people….and one thing I must tell you, the entrance is free (obviously because the participants are amature, so the organizer don’t have to pay any cash prize money and also…THEY HAVE BIG SPONSORSHIP).The second one was another finale of another martial competition, despite big budget allocated and presence of the minister … the number of contestant outnumbered the audience.The third one was only last weekend. It was a promotion held in Kulim by a GIANT telco company. When I arrived at the venue, they had about 5 small canopies and 1 BIG canopy with a estimated number of 50 staffs. The best thing was, only four people or I would rather say four potential customers at the venue and one of them was me.I asked one of the staffs, “How much do u spend for this promotion event?” and he replied around 5 – 6 thousand Malaysia Ringgit. And I said to him that I can guarantee a minimum number of 1,000 people will come and visit their promotion with that amount of budget. He smiled and asked me how am I going to do that. Well, I said to him its simple….”I just bring in my boxing ring and provide local pro Muay Thai fighters to fight at your promotion venue and its free for public to watch, I can guarantee you, you will need the traffic police to control the traffic flows”. To my surprised, he commented that they might not get the right crowd for their products and services. I asked him again, have u ever watched a Muay Thai fight in Malaysia? He just kept quiet….and again I felt a bit disappointed with the way people judge Muay Thai in Malaysia. Majority don’t realize that Muay Thai fights in Malaysia attract all level of people…just name the kind of people and they are there. School childrens, university students, teachers, engineers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, expatriates, c.e.o.s….just name it. But of course, in order for you to have this large number of crowd, proper marketing and promoting plan must be implemented. And why do Muay Thai fights attract people? Simple because they are real and the fight is full of spectacular action.Daniel Mashamaite, a boxer from South Africa fought four times in Malaysia. During his last fight in Malaysia he said I surely have big sponsorship in my pocket because I organize a lot of tournaments in a year and there are always big crowd watching. He was surprised when I said that for Kedah International Muay Thai Championship the sponsorship amount that I managed to get after begging was not more than 30,000 Malaysia Ringgit when I have more than 4,000 paid crowd and 1,000 free passes (the audience paid 13 ringgit ticket…you don’t have to calculate how much we made, because how much do u think is the cost to organize an international event? ). Just imagine how many people can I attract if the entrance is FREE…but if I were to do that, who is going to pay for the cost of organizing?Sponsors will surely get maximum mileage if they sponsor Muay Thai event, that I can guarantee. Sponsor will not only get return in terms of branding mileage, they can even generate cash sales in return by sponsoring Muay Thai event, that I can also guarantee 100 % (but sorry guys, cant tell you the method…well, I can tell you how but I am afraid I have to kill you after that ) . The problem is, most of the decision maker, turn down our proposal just because he or she doesn’t like Muay Thai (or maybe our proposal is not convincing….hmmm…I will improve on that).A conversation I had with an officer of a State Government owned company….she said they are unable to sponsor Muay Thai event because Muay Thai is not related to their company but she also said “but we can sponsor GOLF” … huh ??? is golf related to a state government company when the company’s activity circling around the development of the state? Well, I guess they sponsor golf because their bosses play golf .. poor you Muay Thai.BOXX is going to operate a Muay Thai centre soon. We are targeting school children to participate and we plan to charge them between 2 – 5 malaysia ringgit a month (in order to cover the operational cost … don’t laugh, ok). I am expecting the majority of the school children who turn up will be the kind of “aggressive children”. The non aggressive might choose piano class instead (maybe these aggressive boys” will go to piano class too…will they?). When these aggressive children turn up for training at .. let say 5 pm .. they will not straight away start punching and kicking. We are gong to organize a 15 minutes informal classes on anti smoking, anti drug, anti crime and all those positive classes. The speakers will come from various related government agencies ( I hope they support this effort). The speakers will sit among these boys and tell them stories about the bad thing about smoking, drug etc… (they will run away if we conduct the class in a formal way, that’s for sure because I would run away too). We might even get an ex drug addict to relate his experience to there boys. These classes will be conducted from time to time. My prediction is, after few years, these boys will still be “aggressive boys” because the aggressiveness is already in them but they will be equipped with knowledge. We hope to instill positive values in these boys through Muay Thai training and all those classes.What I am trying to say is…. YOU CAN USE MUAY THAI AS A TOOL TO CREATE A GOOD CITIZEN…GOOD PEOPLE. Only if you are not negative towards it (because I don’t think the boys will attend just an anti smoking or anti drug classes).No matter what, no matter how big the obstacle is, we … at BOXX EVENT will never surrender. We, with the support from all of you with continue with our struggle to position Muay Thai to where it should be …Last but not least, I would like to thank everybody who has been supporting Muay Thai activities in Malaysia and please continue visiting this blog because it is also a prove that Muay Thai has big fans all around the world.

Regards,
ZAHARI AHMAD RAZALI