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
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