Personal Experiences If I Could Start Over: What I’d Do Differently as a Fighter Healing from Disordered Eating Posted on January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 By Angela Chang We call starvation “fight camp” and treat extreme restriction as dedication. For so many years, I believed I had to earn my food and shrink my body to be taken seriously. If I could start over, I’d stop chasing someone else’s ideal and start prioritizing power over aesthetics. This is what I’ve learned about healing from disordered eating while staying in the sport. Read more
Muay Thai 3 Game-Changing Shifts That Transformed My Muay Thai Career WITHOUT Sacrificing My Health Posted on August 8, 2025August 9, 2025 By Angela Chang After over a decade in the sport, I realized that elite training isn’t everything. These three shifts helped me unlock performance, peace of mind, and longevity as a fighter. This is a deeply personal article where I unpack things that were previously too painful to talk about. Read more
Personal Experiences Keep What Works, Let Go of What Doesn’t (A Different Take on Muay Thai New Year Resolutions) Posted on January 1, 2025January 12, 2025 By Angela Chang As the new year begins, it’s natural to reflect on the past and think about what you want to bring with you into the future – and what you want to leave behind. Sometimes, growth isn’t just about adding new things to your life; it’s about releasing what no longer serves you while holding tightly to what does.The transition from one year to the next is a perfect opportunity to take stock of your habits, mindset, and priorities. This year, let your theme be “growth and balance.” Achieving this requires a delicate dance – knowing what to nurture and cultivate while simultaneously recognizing and releasing the things that hinder your progress. Read more
Personal Experiences The Art vs the Battle (From a Muay Thai Fighter’s Perspective) Posted on November 24, 2024November 2, 2024 By Angela Chang Answering the question: “I would also be interested to hear your take on the Martial artist vs fighter concept! Why do you choose to fight?” Read more
Fighting and Training Women Training Muay Thai in Thailand: Navigating Sexism and Cultural Nuances Posted on April 7, 2024August 9, 2025 By Angela Chang For women venturing into the world of Muay Thai training in Thailand, the journey can be both exhilarating and challenging. This dream can be a double-edged sword – traveling to the birthplace of Muay Thai is a “rite of passage” seen by many, and many have had life-changing experience even from short trips to Thailand, but the reality of navigating through cultural nuances and blatant sexism can be daunting. Read more
Personal Experiences My Journey Into Muay Thai & Fighting Posted on June 11, 2023August 7, 2023 By Angela Chang I’m often asked by both long-time friends and during interviews how I discovered Muay Thai, how and why I started training/fighting. I talk a bit about my childhood and how I organically came to train Muay Thai (and eventually fight!) Read more