Hey, check out this interview with #yumtalum Mary @madman_madre by @northfightofficial . Mary started at York University Muay Thai a couple years back and has always displayed the straight-up curiosity needed to progress as a martial artist. She’s focused and patient, with a mind for refining the basics. You show her something new and she goes home and practices it until it’s habit. Mary continues to train at @yorkmuaythai with a potential goal of getting in the ring one day. We wish her luck with her development into a fighter. Don’t forget to visit! # @northfightofficial!
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“I’m an accounting student right now, but I’m honestly more of an artsy person. My dad was a really creative person, so I got that from him. Painting, drawing, but also, obviously Muay Thai.”
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“It seems pretty cheesy but the old kung fu movies drew me into martial arts. When I was little, I watched movies like Karate Kid and that really got me into the whole thing. Then it eventually came to the point where I didn’t want to say ‘I wish I can do that.’ I hated just having it as a wish. So, that developed into ‘I’m gonna do that’ and that’s why I committed to training for two years so far.
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“Right now, I train for just staying fit, but, once I finish graduating from York University, I’m gonna try actual fighting and competition.”
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“For inspiration, of course, Kru Patrick (@pwwallace2). He was the one who introduced me to Muay Thai, and every other fighter in the sport. He showed me videos of awesome fighters like Simon Marcus (@simonmarcusno1) and also Liam Harrison (@liambadco). It‘s always very satisfying watching Liam fight. I love his form and control, like in the way he expresses his anger [during training].
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“This might seem cliché, but the word ‘fighting’ to me is a test of skill, to see who is better dedicated to the sport. It’s not violent in any way. It’s an art form, and is respectful to both participants involved.”
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“For anybody who is scared to join a gym, because of being self-conscious or thinking they’re not ready, just go for it. I don’t think there’s ever going to be a time to actually be ready, so seek discomfort
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