Fighting and Training Setting Boundaries in Muay Thai Posted on May 7, 2023July 10, 2026 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 8 Ways to Deal with Bad Training Days Posted on April 13, 2023July 10, 2026 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
Fighting and Training The Importance of All-Women Spaces in Muay Thai (and Beyond) Posted on March 29, 2023July 10, 2026 By Angela Chang While women have been practicing Muay Thai for decades, the sport has only recently begun to shift away from the male-dominated culture that has traditionally surrounded it. One of the ways this shift has occurred is through the creation of all-women spaces within the Muay Thai community. Read more
Gym Culture Breaking Stereotypes in Fighting: Celebrating Diversity in Combat Sports Posted on March 7, 2023July 10, 2026 By Angela Chang “But you don’t look like a fighter.” Fighters come in all shapes, sizes, aesthetics, colors, and otherwise. The notion that there is a certain “look” that fighters need to have needs to be dismantled. Judging fighters based on their appearance is unfair and diversity in the world of combat sports should be celebrated. Read more
Gym Culture Gym Etiquette in Thailand Posted on August 2, 2021July 10, 2026 By Angela Chang Gym etiquette in Thailand’s Muay Thai camps can be different than what you’re used to. Some may even take you by surprise. The last thing you want to do is to come off rude by accident. Don’t worry, we all make mistakes. But the more knowledge you’re equipped with, the fewer mistakes you’ll make – especially the serious ones. Read more
Fighting and Training The Rules of Hard Sparring & Clinching: The Compromise Posted on January 29, 2021July 10, 2026 By Angela Chang However, what if there could be a median between the light, playful technique-based Thai style of sparring, and the powerful, fast-paced Dutch style of sparring? Some say that there’s a time a place for hard sparring and that it can be worked into any regimen. However, it can also be argued that it’s more about the people you choose to do this with (and less about a forced environment). Controlled hard sparring and hard clinching with the right people can bring you the best of both worlds – the impeccable timing of the Thais and fearsome shots of the Dutch. Read more