Too many gangs

[WildWest.]

Boxing in NZ has a dubious element attached to it as well.....and they attract a lot of nutters. MT and boxing almost run hand in hand here and it looks like MMA is following.

[Tee Sok]

Not in Italy. There may be some gang members or street thugs training, but to my knowledge muay thai gyms are clear of that kind of activity. One reason is that there's not enough money to be made in that activity.

Boxing gyms would more likely be the target of the mob like in the US in the past for example, but in Italy some gyms in some tough areas are actually known for taking people off the street.

[WildWest.]

Just wondering if this is a problem in other countries. In NZ, the fight scene is dominated by shit head, meth dealing, scum gang members and their associates.

The clubs are too despite a lot of them being run by good trainers......just very dodgy participants.

After 11 years of attending MT clubs, I have now fully left the club scene and train with a mate in my garage.....The only club I attend is in another town but has a staunch anti-gang rule and has created a positive environment without the bullshit.