Muay Thai is a martial art that can transform anyone into a unified weapon. Teaching them how to utilize what muay thai practitioners refer to as "The Science Of 8 Limbs". The 8 limbs consist of your 2 fists, your 2 elbows, your 2 knees, and your 2 shins. The kicks in muay thai are what really sets the art apart from others. When you hear a perfectly executed thai kick smack against someone's leg, you can just imagine the pain. Punching combinations that almost resemble western (American) style boxing, vicious elbow strikes, brutal knees, devastating kicks, and not to mention the dreaded "Muay Thai Clinch".
I personally have been fascinated my Muay Thai since I was a child. It wasn't until the recent year and some months when I started taking Wushu, I branched over into Jujitsu, and from there, I landed into Muay Thai. I wanted to have a diverse MMA background, and I knew I had to add MT into it.
For all my hip-hop heads, you already know the feeling you get the second you hear some dope trap music drop. Imagine combining a hardcore MT training session, with some dope ass trap music to accompany each punch and kick as they bang into the pads.
Left Superman Punch
Its amazing the feeling I get when I land a nice sharp elbow into the pads, or feel my body pivot and rotate all the way through a high roundhouse kick. You can get motivation from watching others do what you are interested in doing. I love doing MMA and MT, and I love showing people my videos. Its a way for me to critique myself and look for what I need to improve on and various other things. The number one point of me sharing any of my videos is for learning purposes for myself and for others.
Right Rear Straight Knee
So why do we kick with our "Shins" in MT and not the "Feet" like Karate, Kickboxing, or Taekwondo? Simple! Okay imagine this. Imagine that there is a wooden baseball bat being held by two men. One laying on the ground with his arms wrapped tightly around the barrel of the bat, and another man standing holding the very top of the handle.
Do you think anyone in the world would be able to kick as hard as they can through this baseball bat using the top of their foot? Fuck no, and if they tried, I guarantee they wouldn't be able to walk the same. This has been done by using the Muay Thai round kick to completely kick through multiple types of official wodden MLB bats. This crazy feat was possible because you use your shin to strike with any type of MT round kick.
Here is a link to an actual Sports Science Video When A Thai Fighter Breaks A Bat With His Shin
The only time our actual "feet" are used is when we use a technique called a "Teep Kick". This is use to push the opponent back if they are too close, or to push them back to setup for a long range attack. When you teep kick, you can either strike with the balls of the feet to make it a strike, or strike with the heel of the foot, to create a pushing effect on the opponent.
High Face Teep Kick
Elbows can be very deadly if you know how to use them the right way. The tip of the elbow is sharp as a knife when it slashes across the forehead and nose. They can even KO someone if landed on the chin, jaw, or even to the side of the head.
Left Lead Elbow
Your knees can cause just as much damage as a perfectly timed uppercut, especially from the clinch. Your knee is a very diverse tool, because just like with the shin, you can also block with your knees as well, even though its recommended to block with the shin. Knee strikes can end fights quickly. A good knee to ribs can cause one or multiple cracked ribs, because the knee is a very hollow and solid bone, just like the elbow.
Lead Left Straight Knee
I also write and record hip-hop, so I know about that trap music real tough. It puts you off into your own zone, when you head that sick ass bass line, with the crispy snares and the chopping of the hi hats, its nothing like a sick trap beat. Muay Thai is a freedom of ones expression within their body, like freestyling. Combine that freedom of expression with the sounds and rhythm of your favorite trap songs.
Training Out In The Open, Literally.
I love the confidence I gain from training MMA in general, but MT is my hands down favorite. I love the science behind the movements, the angles for your stance, and how to turn and pivot the right way with kicks, I am a disciple of Muay Thai. Another great benefit of practicing MT is that you build up a great cardiovascular system, because they techniques utilize the core muscles and their are crazy twists, turns, and even jumping involved to execute a vast amount of techniques.
Focus Mitt Drills
Overall, I believe that if you are interested in Muay Thai, but you don't do it, you should give it a try. You will learn how to use all parts of your body as a weapon, get into shape, and be in a healthier state. MT is starting to become the next "Crack" addiction over in America in the MMA world. You can get inspiration to study MT by simply watching videos online, reading books about MT, or even attending seminars. I give to you my video for viewing and inspirational purposes. No I am not a MT guru, I'm just a low totem pole guy seeking to learn more and improve more.
Chin tucked, Guards up, Ready to strike.
I plan on visiting Phuket, Thailand to attend their 8 day training program. I feel that if I want to learn authentic MT, I should go to where it originated from. I hear that training out in Thailand is the ultimate experience, and many people who go one, continue to go back to learn more and more. I don't know where my journey in MMA will take me, but I don't plan on sitting around thinking about it, I rather fight and train my way through the tunnel. As of now, I have been inducted into the USJJO (United States JuJitsu of Ohio) and I plan on visiting Thailand within the next 2 years.
Trophies, Medals, A Plaque and my USJJO patch
"Muay Thai Training To Trap Music"
* I released a brand new EP this 4th of July titled "The Renaissance Era". lol no there is no trap music on this project, but I do have 3 amazing songs over original production in great quality. Its out right now on iTunes. The entire EP is only $4.95 for the whole thing, or .99 cents per song. This EP contains 5 tracks. An into and outro, and 3 dope sounds in between.
My EP that I have been working on for most of 2014 is finally done. "The Renaissance Era" dropped on the 4th of July, and its currently available in 30+ top market digital retailers. Almost everybody these days are on "iTunes" that's nothing new. What I have been doing a lot this year is looking into other music markets across the globe.
I have expanded my EP to international markets like Deezer, and even Rdia, for my listeners out in India. I'm very excited about this project because this is my first time doing a EP. I have a lot of things in store for this project. Please make sure to watch chapter 1 of "The Renaissance Era" the mini documentary right here on Youtube. Go preview my brand new EP and let me know what you think about the music, and what video you think I should shoot first.
History - The Renaissance Era (Elizabethan Era) HD www.rstonze.com
Historical period of the Renaissance Era, which was ruled by Queen Elizabeth I. This era was considered the "golden era" of the renaissance. Fine artwork was just one of the many fascinations in the Elizabethan Era.
The Elizabethan Age is viewed so highly because of the periods before and after. It was a brief period of largely internal peace between the English Reformation and the battles between Protestants and Catholics and the battles between parliament and the monarchy that engulfed the seventeenth century. The Protestant/Catholic divide was settled, for a time, by the Elizabethan Religious Settlement, and parliament was not yet strong enough to challenge royal absolutism. England was also well-off compared to the other nations of Europe. The Italian Renaissance had come to an end under the weight of foreign domination of the peninsula. France was embroiled in its own religious battles that would only be settled in 1598 with the Edict of Nantes. In part because of this, but also because the English had been expelled from their last outposts on the continent, the centuries long conflict between France and England was largely suspended for most of Elizabeth's reign.
Shot & Edited by RyVisions Follow R-Stonze's official twitter @SMGStoney "The Renaissance Era" EP releases July 4th on iTunes
R-Stonze links up with fellow Cleveland hip-hop artist Dutch Mastermind to drop a visual to the track featured on R-Stone's latest mixtape "Interview With The Vampire" hosted by ASAP Money Gang & DJ Plugg.
The two Cleveland artist spit over a classic Kanye West joint, giving you yet another banger featuring each other on the track.
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Lovely uplifting track by R-Stonze. This is a dope 2014 of the double smash hit originally done by female sensation Tamia, then later remixed by her and rapper Fabolous later in 2003. This is just a song to make any female in this world feel better about herself.
Cleveland, Ohio recording artist R-Stonze is just one of the many indie artist who uses Tunecore to distribute their music digitally. There have been millions of dollars made by Tunecore and the individuals who use them for digital distribution, R-Stonze just wanted to tell his story. His latest album "Rock S.T.A.R." which is his #sophomore independent album released with the company, is now available online via iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, and Deezer (for users in the UK and Europe) just to name a few stores.
Click album cover to listen to "Rock S.T.A.R." right now
2 brand new freestyles from R-Stonze to start off 2014. The are going to be some major events taking place this year, so I ask that you guys just ride along with me and enjoy some of the scenery.
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Stakk Money Ent. CEO R-Stonze launched his official website today. This project was well in the works and planned for before hand months ago. Different situations were presented on the table months after its planning, but I'm happy to say that it finally launched today.
Get to take a closer look at R-Stonze, get the latest music and stay in depth via www.rstonze.com Watch his latest videos, read interviews and more. There is also a section on this site for his clothing line "Essence Of Royalty" which launched late 2013. The winter collection is the current line of clothing being made as of now, but the spring and summer line is underway.
R-Stonze and Pistol P do a short promotional video for "Boss Army Productions", which is a company which the two are affiliated with. Boss Army Productions & Marketing -(BA) is a new underground label/production company that is rapidly expanding. BA's mission is to incorporate many different types of media to empower and enlighten minds.
Any artist, model, promoter, designer, videographer, anyone in the field of entertainment looking to network for promotion and marketing, or to be affiliated with a surging movement in entertainment and the streets, visit the official Boss Army Facebook page and contact the CEO. https://www.facebook.com/BossArmyProductions
Big Eddy sits down and gets a exclusive interview with R-Stonze, a hot upcoming artist in Cleveland, Ohio. R-Stonze has been grinding on the music scene for some years now, and his talents are taking him into other business ventures that he was never involved with in the past.
R-Stonze Being Interviewed
Stonze sits down and has a trill interview with Big Eddy, and he discusses his latest projects, future projects and everything else. Cleveland is starting to get on fire with the hip-hop scene, and its only a matter of time before more and more Cleveland artist start popping up in the industry and on the big screen.
Very enjoyable interview with the always relaxed, confident, and talented artist that is R-Stonze. Look for his latest album "Rock S.T.A.R." right now on iTunes in the links below, and subscribe to the RyVisions channel and help support this hard work.
Official song dedicated to Trayvon Martin. For those of you who have followed this case since it happened in 2012, you will appreciate this song. No justice for Trayvon, so lets unite and pass this song around in the honor of his name and legacy.
Justice for Trayvon Martin. I break it all down for everyone so they can hear the truth about what's really going on with the case, and why George Zimmerman won. This track will be featured on R-Stonze's upcoming mixtape "Interview With The Vampire" set for release late August.
Check out his #Sophomore "Rock S.T.A.R." available on iTunes (Here)
BET 2013 Hot 16 contest entry video by R-Stonze. Do you think this was a hot 16? Cast your vote for R-Stonze and help get him into the 2013 BET cypher. Repping Cleveland, Ohio, Stonze drops a hot 16 for the BET Hot 16 contest.
Follow R-Stonze on Twitter @SMGStoney Shot & Edited by RyVisions
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
R-Stonze performs live at his show "Rockstar Lifestyle" at the Foundry Concert Club. Dutch Mastermind accompanies him on stage, and they both perform their track "What You Doin" featured on R-Stonze's sophomore album "Rock S.T.A.R."
(Pictures From The Show)
The Cleveland, Ohio rap scene is booming with a surge of talent. This will not be the last show you see R-Stonze perform at. Keep your eyes and ears open, because you will be hearing this name again and again.
R-Stonze takes you up close to the Cleveland hip-hop scene. He headlines his show "Rockstar Lifestyle" at The Foundry Concert Club. He also shows love to various Cleveland artists who were performing on the show as well. R-Stonze takes you to the westside of Cleveland, on 117th in Detroit ave.
This is a short documentary to take you in close with R-Stonze, his music, his brand, and let you viewers get a glimpse into the Cleveland music scene. There is a ton a talent here in various genres of music. The city just needs to support each other and move as a unit.
Shot by RyVisions & Rocker Edited by RyVisions Canon Rebel T3
This is something refreshing. Imagine your favorite rapper and your favorite rock group collaborating together to make a song. This is what Rock S.T.A.R. sounds like. This album is a independent release from R-Stonze under his label Stakk Money Ent.
S.T.A.R. stands for "Strive-Towards-Anything-Reachable." The sound of this album is rich and energetic with the epic samples of Bon Jovi on the opening track, to the dope chill of "I'll Be Alright". If you enjoy "GOOD" music, then you must listen to this album.
Official video shot and edited by Stakk Money Films in 720p HD. "Started From The Bottom", by R-Stonze. This track will be featured on his upcoming mixtape "Interview With The Vampire" which is set to drop July 4th.
Shot & Edited by Stakk Money Films Shot With A Canon Rebel T3 Edited With Sony Vegas Pro 11
