While women have been practicing Muay Thai for decades, the sport has only recently begun to shift away from the male-dominated culture that has traditionally surrounded it. One of the ways this shift has occurred is through the creation of all-women spaces within the Muay Thai community.
Running, followed by three hours a session, two sessions a day, six days a week. Rinse and repeat.
This training regimen is more than double, sometimes even quadruple, the amount of what people are used to. Due to the structure of Muay Thai classes and lifestyle outside of Thailand, a majority of people just can’t dedicate that much time to training when they’re in their home country.
What happens after a fight? Many fighters experience a sense of emptiness, loss, and even depression known as “post-competition blues.” This phenomenon is not just limited to Muay Thai fighters, but it can affect athletes in all sports. In this article, we will explore the science behind post-competition depression and how to deal with it.
Muay Thai is an intense and physically demanding martial art that requires a high level of cardiovascular fitness. And of course, if you want to survive someone trying to take your head off in the ring, you need elite-level conditioning. Running is often considered an integral part of Muay Thai training, as it helps to build endurance, stamina, and overall cardiovascular fitness – all important aspects to level up in Muay Thai. However, not everyone can run due to body issues, injuries, or joint pain. Fortunately, there are plenty of alternatives to running that can still provide a great cardiovascular workout and help you improve your Muay Thai performance.
I listened to recently called “Using Failures, Movement & Balance to Learn Faster.” The insights from the podcast are based on scientific research, and here is how I, a professional Muay Thai fighter, believe they can be applied to Muay Thai training to help you develop your skills faster.
If you’re thinking of fighting one day, it’s natural to wonder how long it will take to get good enough to step into the ring. It’s a question that’s often asked, but the answer isn’t as straightforward as one might think. It’s not just a matter of putting in a certain number of hours or years of training. There are many factors to consider, and each person’s journey is unique.
Fighters have their fair share of challenges both in and out of the ring. They learn to deal with the ups and downs of Muay Thai. Some things just suck. But other things are simply unacceptable.
