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, 2023August 7, 2023 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 Balancing Fighting and a Full-time Office Job – Is it Possible? Posted on August 26, 2022August 31, 2022 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
Personal Experiences What I Learned During COVID-19 Lockdown Posted on October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 By Angela Chang All of these lessons, I believe, have led me to become a better Muay Thai practioner. And they’ve bled into other areas of my life. Lockdown sucked, yes. But I can say, without a doubt, that I didn’t get nothing out of it. Read more