Our guest is P: @goldenteamp P is a humble hearted genuine lad who has from nothing created a high-level successfully achieving Thai Boxing and Boxing gym which is now nurturing elite high-level competitors In this chat we cover: + Adapting to closing the gym due to the current climate + Keeping his fighter motivated and sharp in this down time + How the postponed bouts will present themselves after the lockdown + The discipline and difficulty of fighters cutting weight + Building a plan for fighters for their upcoming bouts + The importance of a trainer and a solid corner and the relationship with the fighters + How he deals with such varied personalities + Getting the fighter to be mentally prepared the moments before a bout + Balancing gym life, fighters and family life + Reasons for him stepping back from competing himself and sticking as a trainer + His history and accomplishments as a competitor + The tell-tale signs when he feels a fighter should consider stepping down from fighting + His gyms ethos and mentality + People's motivations for getting involved with the world of combat sport + How it can help people from less advantaged backgrounds improve their lives and offer an opportunity and out from their current circumstances + Changing the perspective of combat sport from those who find it barbaric + Ways to make Thai-Boxing more popular on a global scale + Which areas around the planet he fighting styles he admires and the best styles he considers to be + The importance of fighters having a great team and management around them to help them gain more exposure + Any rowdy press conferences he's experienced + How he's learned life long lessons to build his experience that has moulded him into the trainer that he is + Training people from other sports and how they crossover into the world of combat sports and what he can learn from their work ethic and experiences + Who he classes as the greats Be sure to tune in and tap into the good vibes that are gonna be oozing throughout each chat Add @benrandm on Instagram to be able to join in for future live Loose Lips chats and @Pop.Cult.Chic to be in the know for the latest exclusive drops of essential content Live the Life You Love Love the Life You Live💗 #benrandm🙌🏾