Strike A Chat

In Episode Two Bhoondi catches up with, Victorian Muay Thai legend "Don Miller" owner of "SupaFight Gym" in St Kilda. They chat about the growing popularity of "World Muay Thai" & the rise of organisations like "One Championship" & "RWS", they also discuss why the quality of Australian Muay Thai is getting back to its Halcyon days & the talent that is coming through Muay Thai Victoria. We find out how His stable of Fighters at "SupaFight" is growing with the likes of, Kenta, JP & Gun to name a few. They also discuss what's it like to coach an up & coming talent (which is your son) 10yo prodigy, Tanart Miller. Culminating in the quality of Australian shows like, Rebellion, Hardcore, MTGP, 1774 & Muay Thai League. & the question, all Muay Thai fans in Western Australia is ask "When are you coming back to Perth?"

WE ARE BACK!!!! In the very first Episode of "Strike a Chat 2.O" Bhoondi Williams chats with Gym owner & Fight Promoter of arguably the #1 Fight Show in Australia "Rebellion Muay Thai" Sy Nadji. They discuss the 12year history of "Rebellion Muay Thai", how it all began, Some funny stories, Sy's favourite fights, The Hall of Fame, The close knit-community of Australian Muay Thai, The emotional roller coaster ride of being a fight promoter. Culminating in discussing the Characters of Muay Thai, Muay Victoria & what the future holds for the "Beautiful sport of Muay Thai" in Australia

In Episode 29 of The Strike a Chat Podcast, we have 2 Muay Thai Legends, for Part 2 of Perth in the 90s with Darren Reece RiddlersGym & Daniel Dawson. Darren gets his old photos out, & we reminisce about the helicon days of Muay Thai in Perth. The memories that are triggered, Dodgy stories, the creative way of doing hand-wraps, video weigh-ins, taking padding out of gloves, the 1998 Grudge rematch fight of Darren Reece RiddlersGym v Daniel Dawson🧐 (did this really happen) They also pay respect to the Godfathers of Perth Muay Thai, Phon Martdee, Ron Parr & Damien Meyer. Chat about Daniel's boxing career, fighting Jongsanan "Woodenman" Muay Thai in Vegas, Old Training v New Training & much much more.

In episode 28 of the Strike a Chat Podcast firstly, congratulations to my cohost Roy & his lovely wife Jacinta on the arrival of their Son “Ryker Thomas Wills” Roy will be back soon, but taking his spot for a couple of episodes is legend & gentleman of the sport Daniel Dawson. Bhoondi chats with a heavyweight fighter out of the Supafight Gym / Muaythai Boxing Fitness in St Kilda, under the tutelage of Don Millar, & Rugby League convert Gun Banlusin. They chat about the discipline of a south-east Asian mother, Family values, he was very candid about growing up with a Single immigrant parent, Male Role Models, representing Thailand in Rugby League, his time in a Buddhist Monastery to become an ordained Monk, playing Rugby in England & of course his Muay Thai Journey & how Don Millar wants to turn him into a Thai Mike Tyson. Daniel & Bhoondi brainstorm ideas for future episodes, they get Darren Reece RiddlersGym to do part 2 of his story & Bhoondi wants to delve into Daniel's boxing career & fighting in Vegas, watch out for episode 29. #strikeachat #nakmuaythai #family #thailandrugby #mauythai #supafightmuaythai #DonMiller #rootsmuaythai #lutonrugby

In episode 27 of the Strike a Chat Podcast, Roy is taking a hiatus, because he & Jacinta's baby is due this weekend, I'm going solo in this episode but I'll have a special guest cohost with a big episode 28 #the90s Mandy Hopper - Elite Performance Coaching has a Master's in Sports Science & Nutrition, she is a NaK Muay & an Elite Strength & Conditioning Coach. We go deep on, grassroots Strength & Conditioning, Gut Health, the dangers of a Leaky Gut (you can DIE), Women's Health, amenorrhea & the dangers of the Pill, and her Holistic approach to Strength & Conditioning, BloodWork, the myths of Nutrition & Training in Combat Sports and Bhoondi asks for a Holistic training program. #mhperformancecoaching #guthealthmatters #womenshealth #nakmuaythai #strikeachat #perthmuaythai #mauythai

In Episode 26 of The Strike a Chat Podcast, Bhoondi has in-depth conversation with Perth Ring Announcer CJ Rose, they discuss Growing up in Perth, living in the Middle East in the 90s, Wrestling, Announcing Highlights (Domination Muay Thai, Muay Thai Grand Prix Australia to name a few), Riddlers Gym & the role models their, life, family & a new intro for Strike a Chat Podcast Roy & Jacinta Bubba, shows signs of being a Nak Muay (even in the womb) we get a great response from Daniel Dawson episode, the lads request Blair Pattaya to come on the show, coordinating a large fight team, Bhoondi is in Kalgoorlie, we get a new logo from Peter at Midnight Studios & new merchandise by artist Taylor Margio Wells. #strikeachat #muaythailife #ringannouncer #MTGP #nakmuaythai #perthmuaythai #wrestling

In Episode 25 of the Strike a Chat Podcast, Roy & Bhoondi chat with a world champion in three different combat sports & an absolute gentleman Daniel Dawson, it was awesome to have two Muay Thai legends (& Bhoondi) just shooting the breeze about training, coaching & mindset, Daniel gives us an insight on what it takes to become a World Champion, the drama of his first World Title Fight against Prince Amir, his rough & tough upbringing, his boxing career & his epic trilogy with John Wayne Parr. Like the Darren Reece RiddlersGym episode, it was only the tip of the iceberg, look out for part two. Blair is back, we get a new intro, the lads talk about Tyler Hardcastle competing in the Rajadamnern Stadium เวทีราชดำเนิน one million baht tournament, Alex Roberts has his 2nd fight in 2weeks, they give a shoutout to Thaiboxing Pit fighter & business man Cian who has a brand new venture a Detailing business providing paint correction, paint protection. If protecting your investment is something you’re interested in and would like further information, please contact Cian Lougheed

In Episode 24 of the Strike a Chat Podcast, there is no guest this week, so Roy answers the listener's questions, Bhoondi gets excited about a new podcast "Female Fight Experience", the lads give a happy 19th birthday to Riddlers Gym, Bhoondi also gets excited about Supafight Gym / Muaythai Boxing Fitness Heavy Weight fighter Gun Banlusin (Bhoondi tries to matchmake him), Sparring Day at Champions Gym (Myaree) which leads into a conversation about the lack of amateur bouts in the West & is the East Coast, leaving WA behind? Domination Muay Thai 26 is on the 20th of august, and they discuss the card. Dani Bator question sparks a great conversation about female Nak Muay's, Graham Wills loves Jab, ShinConditioning & The boys start craving Thai Food.

In Episode 23 of The Strike a Chat Podcast, Roy & Bhoondi travel to the North to one of the most active Muay Thai gyms in Australia, Riddlers Gym. They chat with gym owner & coach Darren Reece RiddlersGym, and they talk about, his humble beginnings, his Muay Thai Journey, and some of the horror stories, that will blow your mind or have you laughing, His fight career, his Stadium fights & Perth Muay Thai in the 90s. They also delve into the fighting stable of Riddlers Gym, the current & past Champions, and the trials & tribulations of coaching a modern Nak Muay, the strength of Muay Thai through Jnr programs & what next for Riddlers Gym It was only the Tip of the iceberg, look out for part 2 Did you know: Riddlers Gym has defended World Titles 15 times & never lost a Title defence. 15-0 baby!!!

In Episode 22 of the Strike a Chat Podcast, Roy & Bhoondi break down the Main Card of The Muay Thai Grand Prix Australia, we also have, Muay Thai Legend Daniel Dawson doing the PostFight interviews with WBC MuayThai World Champions, George Mann (The Peoples Fighter) & Niamh Kinehan, Mehdi Letailleur, Bryony Soden, Lotus & a really articulate & humble interview from Max Mcvicker They also, chat about Thaiboxing Pit fighters, Jade Amie Staniscia & Alex Roberts, Bhoondi gets to meet his "Spirit Animal" Pinky Donald. & what's next for the Thaiboxing Pit Domination Muay Thai.

In Episode 21 of the Strike a Chat Podcast Roy goes Solo & chats with WBC Muay Thai Light-Heavy Weight World Champion George Mann, Its a great conversation, we find out who George is outside of Muay Thai, his Muay Thai Journey, the strength of UK Muay Thai, his injury, his last fight with Toby Smith, his up coming title defence, they also BreakDown the Main Card on Muay Thai Grand Prix Australia & his time on ONE Championship. An Articulate Glaswegian, he is a Unicorn 😀 Bhoondi, then joins Roy, they talk about the future talent of Muay Thai, The WA Jnr Sparring day & Bhoondi meets another Strike a Chat Podcast fan in Colin from Big Don's Smoked Meats.

In episode 20 of the Strike a Chat Podcast, we have New South Wales Nak Muay, Podcaster & Jordan Coe Recipient Hugh O'Donnelll, who is, fast becoming our favorite Australian fighter, we find out, about his love for Muay Thai, how He & Shane Greenwood started Combat Chat Podcast. Roy & Hugh have a very analytical & philosophical conversation about Muay Thai, they go DEEP (so if you are a young fighter, this is a great listen) what's next for Hugh & Combat Chat Podcastwe also get excited & show our love for Rebellion Muay Thai We also discuss the Australian Muay Thai Podcast community & how we all should collaborate on a big project ... Watch this Space.

In Episode 19 of Strike a Chat Podcast, Bhoondi has a random meeting with Koa Sok fighter Shannon Gardiner, The boys break down Leo & Brandon's fights on Rebellion 25, and we get really excited about Jordan Coe recipient Hugh O'Donnell, Roy gets inducted into the Rebellion hall of Fame, there is some exciting news for Bhoondi with the Muay Thai Grand Prix Australia & whats next for the Thaiboxing Pit.

In Episode 18 of Strike a Chat Podcast, Roy & Bhoondi, chat with Leo Nguyen & Brandon Hardcastle from Thaiboxing Pit, who is fighting on, arguably the most prestigious Muay Thai Promotion in the country Rebellion Muay Thai. They talk about their Fight Camp, and what it is like coming from one Fight Camp straight into another Fight Camp, they also get excited about traveling interstate (post lockdowns), the importance of diet, what install for The Thaiboxing Pit & they all get excited about Sy's new Concept ... The Rebellion Muay Thai Ring!!!

Episode 17 of Strike a Chat Podcast, is an early drop because I am away camping, but we have a short but sweet one. Roy Wills asked for questions from our listeners, & they came in thick & fast. We cover balancing a social & fight career, training in Thailand, the right way to change fight gyms, how new fighters compare Thaiboxing Pit to other Gyms, Fighter purse, & the question that is on every Nak Muay's lips "Does pineapple belong on pizza 😁

In Episode 16 of Strike a Chat Podcast, Roy & Bhoondi chat with the co-fight promoter of Muay Thai Grand Prix Australia & head official at the Muay Thai Authority Darius Doutch. They leave no stoned unturned, they talk about the helicine days of WA Muay Thai of the 90's, who they think the leading state is, and the quality of judging & refereeing in Australia. Bhoondi asks the question on everyone's lips "What do we do with a certain Lightweight Australian Champion" the art of "matchmaking" Bhoondi wants Chadd Collins to fight in Perth, is the Rebellion Muay Thai champion & Muay Thai Grand Prix Australia champion going to have a "Super Fight" & much much more.

In Episode 15 of Strike a Chat Podcast Bhoondi Williams & Roy Wills break down the fights at Domination Muay Thai 25, they get excited for the return of Toby & Stefan. Roy rants about the quality of judging in Australia, and how each fighting commissions work, how belts can muddy the sport (he doesn't mince his words) We also discuss the fighting style of a WBC Australian champion, ONE Championship, what's installed for the fighters of Thaiboxing Pit & they confess their love for Sy Nadji ... Let's get into It!!

In Episode 14 of Strike a Chat Podcast, Roy Wills & Bhoondi Williams talk to BantomWieght Nak Muay Kiri Bradley. They discuss her Muay Thai journey, her humble beginnings, her move to Perth, her Fight Camp & her new project Soul Fight. They also discuss the dangers & the art of cutting weight, ONE Championship contracts & much much more.

WE ARE BACK!! It has been a hot minute, Me being on tour, moving back to Perth & a few changes to the format .. It's now time to get Strike a Chat Podcast up & running .. The Perth Edition!!!!! In today's episode, Leo Nguyen drops in & tells us about, how coaching the kids. is helping him prepare for his up & coming fight, I catch up with Roy Wills, now that Blare has retired, we chat about his transition from a champion fighter at Thaiboxing Pit to head coach & what the future holds for the Pit, we also chat about the Muay Thai Podcast Community & the matchup for his fighters at Domination 25.

In episode 12, Bhoondi catches up with Roy "Rebel" Wills, They chat about Cian & Loe's preparation for their fights, they also go balls deep on the transferable skills of referring & judging into coaching. Then they both travel in a Hot tub time Machine, to a week into the future to find out the results of the boys fights, & Roy gives us his expert opinion on the up & coming Nak Muay in western Australia.