Episode 79

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14th Aug 2024

Sandy Holt talks to The Dark Master

Sandy Holt is a nice guy. I met him many years ago at an event in the north of the UK, and I felt like I’d known him for years.  After so many years, it was great to catch up with him again. I’m happy to say that sandy is still that nice guy I met many years ago and he continues to inspire me and many others by how he continues to live his martial arts journey.

Sandy Holt is the Founder of Bolton Thai-Boxing Club, which was established in 1983. The Club has gone from strength to strength. His fighting career has been a successful one, gaining Titles such as the British Lightweight, British All Styles, and WMTA (World Muay Thai Association) European Superfeatherweight Thai-boxing Champion.

He's also responsible for projects like Northwest England U.K. Kick Drugs. I'm a member of the U.K. "Bully Free Zone" Anti Bullying Scheme in Schools & Colleges. Other Accomplishments of my career include T.V. appearances on programmes such as You Bet, Live TV (Motormouth), James Whale, Dear Nick, Big Breakfast, Look North West, Vanessa Feltz Chat Show, and Kilroy. Granada TV is doing a Press-up Challenge. He is honoured to have commentated on many TV Shows, including Sky TV Thai-Boxing, Channel 5 “Night of Combat” (with Malcolm Martin), and many UK & International DVD & Video Fight Night Commentary. U.B.C. Thailand, Muay-Thai TV Live at Thepasit Stadium in Pattaya. He’s also honoured to have assisted Master Sken in Volumes 1 & 2 in the Hayashi Martial Arts Videos, Which have been Distributed Internationally.

I hope you enjoy our chat as much as I did.

The link below lets you learn more about Sandy Holt and Bolton Thai Boxing.

https://thaiboxing.co.uk/about-bolton-thai-boxing-club/

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Everyday martial arts discuss and examines the everyday exercise, philosophy and lifestyle of the martial arts enthusiast. The host talks about his own training past and present and also interviews many martial artists to discover how they continue to live their own everyday martial arts journey. Tune in for top tips on how to get the best out of your martial art. Or perhaps you're thinking of starting a martial art, this podcast offers you an easy way to dip your toe in.

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Raymond Gayle

Master Ray Gayle (The Dark Master) is an 8th degree black belt and has been training in Taekwon-Do for 42 years. He competed very successfully for a number of years at a national and international level achieving British and European titles and the award of International Fighter of the Year. He no longer competes but is devoted to passing on his knowledge of Taekwon- Do to other people.