It's not "stand-up," it's Muay Thai

I'd like to take a minute to discuss one of the big irritations in my life. I spend a great deal of my time in the gym, and I think it's about time that people from other areas of study give Muay Thai its due respect.

It's not "stand-up." "Stand-up" is a part of mixed martial arts, not Muay Thai. When you come to Muay Thai class, that's what you're practicing- Muay Thai. It's not "stand-up class." It's not Mooey Thai, May Thai or Mai Tai. Not Tae Bo, either.

There. I said it. I'm not sorry.

And just so you know, a Mai Tai comes with a little umbrella and cherries.

The best flavor of Gatorade

I have come to the conclusion that Gatorade Fierce Melon is the best flavor. I had my first Fierce Melon after training yesterday, and it was so refreshing that I felt like it should be served in a coconut with a little umbrella.

Previously my favorites were Berry Rain and AM Tropical Mango.

I'm not saying I don't like those other flavors anymore. Fierce Melon is hardly ever available anyway. I couldn't find any at the supermarket. I bought the last one at the gym and now there aren't any more.

Some bicycling site says testers prefer "more pedestrian flavors."

What's the Big Deal about Ivan Calderon??

So, I keep reading all this blowup about Ivan Calderon, how he's supposed to be this great prodigy of boxing and whatnot. Of course, I want to get excited about this guy, so I look up some of his fights online. Waaaay disappointing. The first article I read described him as moving so fast the camera can't catch him, having super impressive head movement, and being uber-elusive. Well, watch for yourself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34ffwLmqOec

At about 6:20 he grabs around Cazares' legs and looks like he's trying for a takedown. Embarassing. As far as his *amazing* elusive skills, I guess I don't get it. To me it looks like his opponent is moving him around the ring like the hands of a clock.

Ivan Calderon vs. Nelson Dieppa part 1: (there are about 7 parts, and most of them look the same.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGhJ8PFKoTM

I am still unimpressed. I mean, this guy is supposed to have a ridiculously large number of titles, and this fight is just plain boring to me. I think Dieppa has way better head movement. Plus Calderon's jab doesn't look exciting to me. And just in case you're thinking, "awww, that cute little boy is boxing. He's so young, and so talented for one so young." Think again. Dude is 33 years old. Seriously.