Fighting and Training Creatine & Muay Thai: Everything You Need to Know Posted on September 29, 2022October 6, 2022 By Clyde Barretto What if you’re a fighter and need to cut weight for a competition? Should you still be taking creatine monohydrate? Read more
Fighting and Training Balancing Fighting and a Full-time Office Job – Is it Possible? Posted on August 26, 2022August 9, 2025 By Belen Bode I have been living in Thailand now for 2.5 years. I’ve been working off and on during this time, part-time and full-time. I had some fight camps where I trained full-time too, so I have a good comparison between both worlds. Most fighters chose just to fight, and they often ask how I balance the two.I truly believe that you can have a career AND fight on a very high level. There are caveats, as well as limitations you should keep in mind, which I am happy to share. Read more
Fighting and Training 5 Ways The Menstrual Cycle Affects Muay Thai Training Posted on March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 By Clyde Barretto Muay Thai is a vigorous activity. But for some, it can be even more tasking during their menstrual cycle. Some effects of the processes within the cycle may hinder athletic performance. It’s also quite possible that there are many that cope with the symptoms much better than their counterparts. 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
Fighting and Training Why You Should Attend a Muay Thai Seminar Posted on February 1, 2022August 7, 2023 By Madison Urse That said, there are plenty of people who train Muay Thai and haven’t or don’t attend seminars. Anyone who has the opportunity to attend a seminar should take it. The techniques and tips that can be learned from professionals have been the building blocks of my training.Going to seminars, whether by myself or with my team, we learn a lot. We bring that knowledge back to our gym to better both our training practices and training partners. We went to SIX seminars just this past year. Here are my takeaways. Read more
Fighting and Training When a Win is Not a Win and a Loss is Not a Loss: Are Fight Records Important? Posted on October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 By Angela Chang Fight records can be overrated. With most countries not having a general cohesiveness in who’s who in the Muay Thai scene, always take fight records with a grain of salt. Read more