Fighting and Training Why You SHOULDN’T Choose Muay Thai as a Career Path Posted on March 12, 2023October 27, 2024 By Angela Chang Being a professional fighter isn’t just about being in the spotlight, getting sweet sponsorships, and being able to fight on bigger shows. Like everything, there are upsides and downsides to living this life. Read more
Fighting and Training How Important Is it to Train Muay Thai Twice a Day? Posted on March 8, 2023August 7, 2023 By Angela Chang To be immersed in a lifestyle that’s just focused around Muay Thai (and nothing else) is a nice change, but it is a drastic change. Read more
Fighting and Training Breaking Stereotypes in Fighting: Celebrating Diversity in Combat Sports Posted on March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 By Angela Chang “But you don’t look like a fighter.” Fighters come in all shapes, sizes, aesthetics, colors, and otherwise. The notion that there is a certain “look” that fighters need to have needs to be dismantled. Judging fighters based on their appearance is unfair and diversity in the world of combat sports should be celebrated. Read more
Fighting and Training The Pros and Cons of Being a Professional Muay Thai Fighter Posted on March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 By Angela Chang For some, the love of Muay Thai runs so deep that they choose to pursue it as a career. However, like any profession, being a pro Muay Thai fighter has its pros and cons. Read more
Muay Thai Does Muay Thai Really Teach Self-Defense? Posted on March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 By Angela Chang Muay Thai is a popular combat sport known for its striking techniques that involve the use of punches, kicks, elbows, and knees. It is often marketed as a martial art that can also teach self-defense skills. However, as someone who has trained and competed in Muay Thai, I can say with certainty that Muay Thai alone does not teach self-defense. And places that teach Muay Thai without incorporating aspects of self-defense should be frowned upon. Read more
Gym Reviews P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym [Gym Review] Posted on April 27, 2022April 29, 2022 By Angela Chang g – 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