brings much more than elite Muay Thai skills, flashy highlights, and shocking power to every fight. The undefeated Muay Thai phenom from Colombia has a secret weapon that sets him apart 바카라 his passion for dancing.
On June 6 in U.S. primetime, Estupinan will bring his unique blend of artistry and aggression to Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok when he takes on veteran Japanese striker in a pivotal flyweight Muay Thai clash at .
For 바카라Panda Kick,바카라 dancing is more than a hobby or something he does when the cameras are rolling. It바카라s a way of living that reflects his vibrant Colombian culture 바카라 and it plays a key role in his approach to combat.
The 22-year-old바카라s journey into dance began alongside his twin brother, , who is also an unbeaten rising star in ONE바카라s flyweight Muay Thai division.
Johan recently spoke to about his early days of discovering dance:
바카라When we were young, we trained in breakdancing. We would go to a little park, and I would dance with my twin. Then we started dancing in school. My brother and I, one day at school, we rehearsed a dance and started dancing for all the people.
바카라We also trained in parkour, doing somersaults and all that. We were very restless kids who liked to learn everything. When we saw something, we thought, 바카라Oh, I want to do that.바카라 So it also started from there.바카라
Wildly energetic and athletically gifted, the Estupinan brothers weren바카라t content with just one type of dance. Their natural curiosity led them to explore a mix of traditional Colombian styles.
When 바카라Panda Kick바카라 warms up before his fights or is walking to the ring or Circle, fans often see him dancing with a smile on his face.
He said that doing so puts him in the right mindset to compete and brings an added element of his persona:
바카라A good Colombian who respects himself and all that, has to know how to dance. We always try to bring joy, to bring flavor 바카라 not just hitting the pads and that바카라s it. How boring, right?
바카라Any fighter can do that, but if you come with showmanship, with enthusiasm, with flavor, you put more effort into it, and you do it with more love.바카라
Estupinan바카라s physical literacy in dance, he said, translates perfectly to the striking arts.
When he바카라s competing under ONE바카라s bright lights, he showcases an unorthodox mixture of high-flying techniques, dynamic footwork, and creative movement patterns that have flummoxed all five of his opponents in the organization.
He said those abilities come much easier thanks to his proficiency in dance:
바카라Dancing helps me a lot in foot movements. It also helps you with reflexes in the ring. I move a lot when dancing, and I move a lot when fighting.
바카라So, we blend the movements from salsa into fighting. We use the foot movements from salsa, and we add in the hands. Those movements help a lot in fights.바카라
A Life Steeped In Music
For Johan Estupinan, there바카라s a clear connection between fighting, dancing, and music 바카라 three important elements of his life.
He revealed that hardly a moment passes when he바카라s not listening to music, always making sure that the rhythms he chooses align with his mood:
바카라I have music for everything. For everything. When I바카라m riding on the motorcycle, I put on my music, Colombian music, reggaeton. I also like reggaeton music. When we are in salsa mode, we also put on salsa, Colombian salsa.바카라
It바카라s perhaps no surprise that Estupinan loves listening to music in the training room, but he also uses tunes to help him relax and unwind after a long day of work.
Ultimately, he said the right soundtrack allows him to maintain the perfect headspace for peak performance:
바카라I like to put on soft, romantic music when I바카라m resting, trying to sleep, so the body can relax and calm down. Each person has their music.바카라
