Fighting and Training Setting Boundaries in Muay Thai Posted on May 7, 2023October 17, 2024 By Angela Chang As someone who trains Muay Thai, it can be difficult to assert yourself. We’re often taught to be respectful and humble, espeically to our coaches and training partners. However, setting boundaries is essential for the sake of our mental and physical health, as well as our growth within the sport (and as people). Read more
Fighting and Training How to Generate More Power In Your Muay Thai Strikes Posted on April 30, 2023August 7, 2023 By Angela Chang Power in your strikes is more than just hitting hard. And it’s certainly more than just having bigger muscles. Here are 6 pieces of advice you can follow so you can up your Muay Thai game: Read more
Gym Reviews Wor. Watthana Muay Thai Gym [Gym Review] Posted on April 21, 2023August 7, 2023 By Angela Chang The training is intense for those who are in it but can come off as unstructured to those who have never visited a smaller, more local Muay Thai camp. This story is not complete without giving way to the mission of Wor. Watthana gym and its significance for all the kids who are training, running around, and more. Read more
Fighting and Training Fighting in Isaan: My Experience of Fighting 3 Times in Four Days Posted on April 19, 2023September 12, 2024 By Angela Chang Fighting once in a week is already a challenge for any Muay Thai fighter, but fighting three times in four days is a whole different story. That’s what I did when I went to Buriram and stayed at Wor. Watthana, a Muay Thai camp founded by Frances and Boom, located in the Isaan region of Thailand. Read more
Personal Experiences The Things I Used to Do as a Professional Fighter That I No Longer Do: A Reflection on Better Training Habits Posted on April 16, 2023January 20, 2025 By Angela Chang As fighters, it’s natural to “leave no stone left unturned” and do things that we think can give us an edge. But over time and countless mistakes, I’ve learned that some of these practices were unhealthy AND counterproductive to my performance. Read more
Fighting and Training 8 Ways to Deal with Bad Training Days Posted on April 13, 2023August 7, 2023 By Angela Chang There will be days when you feel on top of the world and days when everything seems to be going wrong. Bad days and good days are inevitable when you’re a fighter. Dealing with bad training days is a common challenge and it’s important not to let them affect your confidence. Here’s how to handle bad training days, ways to maintain your confidence, and some suggestions on how to move on. Read more