Fighting COVID-19 FIGHTING COVID-19: Islay Erika Bomogao Posted on April 22, 2020 By Angela Chang Baguio City in the Philippines has been dubbed the “Role Model City” of the country when it comes to flattening the curve during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The city was able to report no new cases for 13 days straight in the month of April. This is thanks to the sense… Read more
Personal Experiences I used to love spending long times in the heat and sun. Then, I started fighting. Posted on April 21, 2020April 20, 2020 By Angela Chang Every year when springtime came around, the only thing I had in mind was what within just a couple of months: summer. Growing up in New York, we had distinct seasons, but the winters (and transitions between fall to winter and winter to spring) seemed to last way too long. Winters fill… Read more
Fighting COVID-19 FIGHTING COVID-19: Jackie Ngan Posted on April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 By Angela Chang Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Jackie Ngan is an actress and a Muay Thai fighter. She’s been training for about nine years and has seven amateur fights. At this time, Jackie is unable to act nor train, so she’s gathering scraps from her closet to help with a… Read more
News From Delivering Punches to Delivering Your Next Meal – This is What Some Thai Fighters are Doing Now to Get By Posted on April 18, 2020 By Angela Chang With COVID-19 forcing the shut down of Muay Thai shows and fights, Thai fighters are without their main source ofincome. Unlike Western fighters, virtually all Thai fighters didn’t have a choice in the matter when it comes to competing. Driven by economic and financial hardships, they start competing at a… Read more
Fighting COVID-19 FIGHTING COVID-19: Jackie Hom Posted on April 16, 2020 By Angela Chang Since starting Muay Thai 17 years ago, Jackie Hom has amassed quite a few life achievements. Despite taking an eight-year break from the sport, she has nine amateur fights, two kids, and a gym. She also works as registered nurse and has been one for the last 12 years. As someone who… Read more
Food Thai Language – Part 4a: Food Posted on April 15, 2020 By Angela Chang What do you order? What can you order? The need to eat is essential no matter where you are in the world, but this can be tricky in a foreign country, especially if you don’t know what you’re looking at. Whether you’re a foodie, an adventurous eater, or just want to learn… Read more