#Jose pitbull varela

[caitlin-chescoe]

José "Pitbull" Valera is an internationally acclaimed Muay Thai competitor with over 22 years of experience in the sport. As a 3-time world champion, he has also earned other prestigious titles including European Champion and British Champion. We hung out for an afternoon in my studio in London and chatted about his accomplishments over the years.

“I think my biggest achievement out of it has been my life experience. What Muay Thai did to me, it showed me who I am and what to do with myself. I learnt a lot about my self.”

“That’s the thing about sports, every career got a different purpose. I think Muay Thai can teach you how to grow, see things better, behave better around people, be more patient and caring as well. That’s the thing as a trainer, you have to care about people so they don’t get hurt, cos it’s dangerous. People get more hurt in training than in the ring.”