MTG 093: Keys To Coaching, Running a Gym and More with Chris Clodfelter

<h2 data-mce-style="text-align: center;" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; text-align: center;"> <span data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;" style="color: red;">Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 93</span></h2> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"> <img alt="11921893_1059602270718681_6851084988050602673_n" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7399" data-mce-src="http://www.muay-thai-guy.com/wp-content/uploads/11921893_1059602270718681_6851084988050602673_n-300x300.jpg" src="http://www.muay-thai-guy.com/wp-content/uploads/11921893_1059602270718681_6851084988050602673_n-300x300.jpg" height="300" style="float: right; height: auto; margin: 0.5em 0px 0.5em 1em; max-width: 100%;" width="300" />Making the move from professional fighter to coach was a natural part of Chris Clodfelter's progression as a Nak Muay. After fighting both Muay Thai and MMA (and making an appearance on The Ultimate Fighter) Chris has settled into his role as a coach and gym owner at Eight Points Muay Thai in North Carolina.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"> The passion and enthusiasm that Chris has for the sport is hard to match, so having a chat with him on the podcast about his career was a ton of fun since we covered a whole range of topics including:</div> <ul style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"> <li>What his journey was like as a martial artist and how he eventually found Muay Thai.</li> <li>Why he believes Muay Thai is such a powerful tool for helping people change their lives for the better.</li> <li>His fight career and how he transitioned from fighter to coach rather seamlessly.</li> <li>Why he opened up his gym Eight Points Muay Thai and how it's evolved since the beginning.</li> <li>What he looks for in fighters and how he knows when someone is ready to step into the ring.</li> <li>The keys to making his gym a positive, family-like atmosphere where people love to train.</li> <li>Why being "just a coach" isn't enough - you also have to be a friend, counselor and trainer.</li> <li>How he's able to balance training, family and running gym gym.</li> <li>Why he believes teaching Muay Thai to others his calling from God.</li> <li>What it means to be certified through the USMTA and The World Professional Muay Thai Federation in Bangkok.</li> <li>The most important qualities as a coach to have.</li> <li>And much, much more!</li> </ul> <div style="background-color: white; 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