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, 2024September 19, 2024 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… 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
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