About - Muay Ying มวยหญิง

มวยหญิง Muay Ying – Muay Thai For Everyone

Muay Ying was born from a place of passion—passion for Muay Thai and a belief that this sport should be inclusive and give spotlight to those who make up the community. As a young girl fascinated by the strength, precision, and artistry of combat sports, I was unfortunately told over and over that, “Girls don’t do that stuff”. That message never sat well with me. But instead of discouraging me, it fueled my determination to push beyond societal expectations and embrace what eventually became my whole world: Muay Thai.

Closing the gap.

When I first began my Muay Thai journey, I noticed a gap in the way media outlets covered the sport. While there were resources for fights and news, many of them failed to highlight the achievements of woman fighters. News was pretty much nonexistent when it came to the women in this sport. That’s why I created Muay Ying มวยหญิง (Thai for “female fighter”)—to bring Muay Thai news directly from Thailand and to put the spotlight on ALL FIGHTERS, not just the men.

Muay Thai is a sport that has the power to unite people from all walks of life, no matter their gender, nationality, or background. Yet, it remains a male-dominated space where many stories, especially those of women and other marginalized groups, are often left untold. Muay Ying was founded to change that.

The mission is simple: to create awareness and bring balance to the narrative by covering a diversity of voices, and to show the world that Muay Thai is for everyone. We believe in closing the gap and providing a platform that respects all athletes, regardless of gender or identity. Whether you’re an amateur or a professional, whether you’re just starting or years into your Muay Thai journey, Muay Ying is here for you.

Changing the Norms

Years later, as an active professional fighter, I’ve witnessed first-hand how this sport can transform lives. But I’ve also seen the challenges, including unhealthy habits that get normalized in combat sports—whether it’s the culture around extreme weight cuts, the pressure to train through injury, or toxic gym dynamics that alienate people.

Muay Ying started off as a resource to report upcoming fight events that had women athletes on it, and their eventual results. But it became clear that Muay Ying had to evolve beyond just reporting fights. Currently, Muay Ying focuses its pillars of content on:

Integrity: Sharing honest and transparent information about Muay Thai and addressing important issues, such as gym dynamics and athlete health.
Trauma-Informed Training: We advocate for training spaces where everyone feels safe and supported, both mentally and physically.
Healthy Gym Culture: Combat sports should foster mutual respect and inclusivity. We believe in challenging toxic norms and promoting environments where athletes of all genders can thrive.
Healthier Athletes: We challenge the normalizing of unhealthy habits like extreme weight cuts and overtraining. Fighters deserve to be physically and mentally well to perform at their best, both in and out of the ring.

What Muay Ying Brings to the Table

Muay Ying is a resource you can rely on for informed news, articles, and gym reviews. We also explore Muay Thai traditions, training techniques, Thai culture and language, and even Thai food. You’ll also find personal stories and reflections from me, as the main creator, sharing my experiences as both a fighter and an advocate for change in this sport.

Support the Change

If you believe in what we stand for and want to help us continue creating content that challenges the status quo, consider supporting us on Patreon. Your contributions will allow us to keep advocating for a more inclusive, healthier Muay Thai world.

Together, let’s close the gap and prove that Muay Thai truly is for everyone.

About the Founder

Ever since Angela started training Muay Thai in October 2011, it’s been a passion that burns brighter every day. During her first trip to Thailand in Dec 2015 – Jan 2016, she fell in love with the country. To her, it wasn’t just about the Muay Thai, but also the people, the friendliness, the “sabai sabai” attitude, the food, and even the hustle and bustle that was a bit different than her hometown of New York City. She returned to Thailand at the end of February 2016 to train and fight full time, and to see just how far her love of Muay Thai can take her.

Since then, she’s been training alongside Thais and fighting whenever the opportunity arises, which isn’t a rare occasion in Thailand!

A long-time Tumblr (miscellaneous categories) blogger, she started writing for Muay Thai Guy around April 2016, an opportunity she is grateful for in that it gave her a voice and confidence to put her thoughts out into the Muay Thai community.

In August 2016, her trainer from New York pitched an idea to her. “Why not start your own thing? You can bring attention to female fighters, no matter how big or small.” And that was all it took to get the gears going. With some support and help from her friends, Muay Ying is now a reality.

She currently resides in Bangkok and will be there for the foreseeable future. She welcomes all questions, comments, and encourages you to tell her what kind of content you want to see and what topics you’d like her to write about. You can message her through any of the social media outlets, as well as shoot her an email at MuayYingAC@gmail.com.