Over the past two days, the gym has been transformed. We bought them nine new mats (red and yellow squares), which as dramatically improved the workout/sparing area. We are building a great relationship with the coaches and the fighters. The coaches are good Christian men who are encouraging these young men to choose an upright life while sharing Jesus with them. A team from Summit church (Reno, NV) is here too. One of their members is doing a daily devotional after boxing training. Justin and I will be doing three devotionals next week.
Below is a video of different training sessions over the last two days. You will see a workout that we lead in the mornings. I told the fighters that I know Jiu Jutsu, so after every class they ask me to teach them something. You will see me and Som-Mien throwing each other around as well as me sparing with a couple fighters. These guys are young, but they are tough professional Muy Thai kick boxers. They were very gracious and took it easy on me. Then, you will see them being typical boys, competing in some fun games after sparing.
The people of this village have been incredibly welcoming to us. We are forging wonderful friendships with them and the AIM staff.
Sometimes you find delicous food in strange places. We get roaving food carts pushed through our neighborhood full of local treats. Frog on a stick anyone? Guess what? It's delicious! It is stuffed with somekind of lemongrass concoction. Bottom line, I didn't get sick. Shoot, I had two!
Yum!
Clay Cranford
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