Fighting and Training Deinfluencing You From Muay Thai BS [Part 3] Posted on March 3, 2026February 17, 2026 By Angela Chang We romanticize the life of a fighter. We see the hand raises, the belts, and the glory. But behind the “cool” aesthetic lies a reality of financial stress, fight politics, and unglamorous grinds that never make the highlight reel. Whether you are an aspiring fighter or just a fan, here is the reality check the algorithm won’t show you. Read more
Fighting and Training Deinfluencing You From Muay Thai BS [Part 2] Posted on February 24, 2026February 17, 2026 By Angela Chang Muay Thai is a simple sport: shorts, gloves, and a body. But if you look online, the industry wants you to believe you need a $500 wardrobe, specific “bag gloves,” and an ice bath routine just to be taken seriously. Today, we are deinfluencing your shopping cart. Let’s separate the actual essentials from the marketing noise. Read more
Gym Reviews P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym [Gym Review] Posted on February 21, 2026February 23, 2026 By Angela Chang P.K. Saenchai is a sprawling camp. Equipped with five rings (one of them being a cage, which replaced a boxing ring in early 2021) and a dozen assorted bags, a full weights section in front of the gym…as well as treadmills and other equipment. And the gym has to be big – there are close to 40 fighters on their roster. Although not all the fighters are there are the same time, the gym has to be big enough to house them and the non-Thais that come to train. Read more
Fighting and Training Deinfluencing You From Muay Thai BS: What Social Media Won’t Tell You Posted on February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 By Angela Chang If you spend even ten minutes scrolling through Instagram, your perception of Muay Thai is going to get warped. You see perfect records, “the grind,” and highlight reels that make you feel like you aren’t doing enough. But social media isn’t reality. It’s time to strip away the curated noise and talk about the toxic narratives keeping you stuck in cycles of comparison and burnout. Read more
Personal Experiences If I Could Start Over: What I’d Do Differently as a Fighter Healing from Disordered Eating Posted on January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 By Angela Chang We call starvation “fight camp” and treat extreme restriction as dedication. For so many years, I believed I had to earn my food and shrink my body to be taken seriously. If I could start over, I’d stop chasing someone else’s ideal and start prioritizing power over aesthetics. This is what I’ve learned about healing from disordered eating while staying in the sport. Read more
Thailand Thai Language – Part 2: Muay Thai Terminology Posted on December 21, 2025February 23, 2026 By Angela Chang Knowing the difference between a teep and a khao does more than just help you hit the pads—it bridges the communication gap with your trainers and shows respect for the culture. Here is a breakdown of the most essential Muay Thai terminology you need to know for the gym and the ring. Read more