Achieving Muay Thai Success with SMART Goals Posted on June 25, 2024June 27, 2024 By Angela Chang Muay Thai is dynamic – so much so that progress can’t be measured alone with physicality. One powerful tool fighters can use to elevate their game is setting SMART goals. This approach not only enhances your training but also provides a structured pathway to achieve your aspirations. Let’s dive into what SMART goals are, why they matter beyond the ring, and how they can be particularly transformative for Muay Thai practitioners.Pages: 1 2 Fighting and Training Muay Thai goal settingsmart goals
Fighting and Training 8 Ways to Deal with Bad Training Days Posted on April 13, 2023August 7, 2023There will be days when you feel on top of the world and days when everything seems to be going wrong. Bad days and good days are inevitable when you’re a fighter. Dealing with bad training days is a common challenge and it’s important not to let them affect your confidence. Here’s how to handle bad training days, ways to maintain your confidence, and some suggestions on how to move on. Read More
Fighting and Training The Science of Shin Conditioning: A Fighter’s Guide to Bone Adaptation Posted on August 29, 2025August 19, 2025If you’ve spent any time in a Muay Thai gym or scrolling through social media and fight forums, you’ve probably seen people smashing their shins with bottles, rolling pins, or even kicking trees in the name of “shin conditioning.” The idea is that you need to actively toughen your bones and deaden your nerves if you want to be able to kick hard and block kicks without breaking down. This is especially common among beginners. When their shins hurt from kicking bags, pads, or sparring, they might think the pain comes from having “weak shins,” leading them to believe that they need to actively make their bones tougher and their nerves less sensitive to improve. Read More
Muay Thai COVID-19’s Impact on Muay Thai in Thailand (As of April 22, 2020) Posted on March 17, 2020April 21, 2020It’s a scary and daunting time right now for everyone inhabiting this planet. People are getting infected at an alarming rate all over the world, and things are shutting down. Businesses have either limited their hours or are closed for the time being. Companies have started to tell their employees… Read More