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, 2022September 5, 2025 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 Trans Fighters in Muay Thai: the Who, the What, the How Posted on February 6, 2022February 4, 2022 By Angela Chang Thailand is well-known for gender reassignment surgeries for trans folks. And trans people are visible everywhere – they work as flight attendants, they are in the entertainment industry, they are making coffee in the malls, and they are fighting Muay Thai. Read more
Spotlight Fighter Spotlight: Sean Fagan Posted on February 2, 2022February 2, 2022 By Angela Chang Muay Thai Guy’s humble beginnings started off with Sean just documenting his training and fighting. He shared his journey with a small but tight-knit group of fellow enthusiasts. Over time, the platform grew as Sean continued to share his experiences as a fighter, even after he went pro. He also started selling ebooks, making Podcast episodes, and hosting Muay Thai retreats! Read more
Spotlight Fighter Spotlight: Thai-Ngan Le Posted on December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 By Angela Chang The second episode of Muay Ying is up! Thai-Ngan Le talks about how she went from corporate American to living and breathing as a nak muay in Thailand. She’s been at Fairtex for the last 6 months and shares what brought her to make such a decision. She also has Lumpinee set in her sights for the near future.You can listen to the podcast by following the link or searching “Muay Ying” wherever you prefer to listen to podcasts! Read more
Spotlight Fighter Spotlight: Summer Bronco Posted on October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 By Angela Chang Recently turned 18, Summer Bronco is anything but ordinary. The teenager already has multiple accomplishments under her belt – IFMA World Youth Games medalist, WBC Amateur Youth champion… all while studying in high school and slinging acai bowls as her part-time job. Read more