Fighting and Training What Supporting a Muay Thai Fighter Really Looks Like (and What It Doesn’t) Posted on August 15, 2025July 22, 2025 By Angela Chang There’s a lot of talk in the Muay Thai community about toughness, perseverance, and discipline. But there isn’t nearly enough conversation about support.Fighters are often seen as lone wolves, pushing through training camps and tough fights with nothing but grit and the occasional bloody nose. But behind every fighter who stays in this sport long-term, there’s usually some form of support helping them hold it together.This support isn’t always loud or flashy. It doesn’t need to be financial or public. But it is felt. And when it’s absent, it’s just as noticable.So what does real support look like for a Muay Thai fighter? And what doesn’t? 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
Fighting and Training Are You Too Old for Muay Thai? Let’s Talk About Age, Expectations, and What Really Matters Posted on August 1, 2025July 19, 2025 By Angela Chang One of the most common questions people wonder: “Am I too old to start Muay Thai?” Or “Is it too late to compete?” If you’re asking that, you’re not alone. Read more
Fighting and Training Starting Muay Thai? Here’s What Every Beginner (Especially Women) Should Know Posted on July 25, 2025July 18, 2025 By Angela Chang Starting Muay Thai can feel like jumping into the deep end of a pool you can’t quite see the bottom of. The noise, the sweat, the sound of pads slapping and people yelling combos. In short, it can be intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re joining a gym for the first time or getting back into training after a long break, there are some simple ways to make the experience less overwhelming and more enjoyable, especially if you’re a woman entering a male-dominated space. Read more
Fighting and Training Essential Gym Etiquette for Muay Thai: Unspoken Rules That Matter Posted on July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 By Angela Chang Stepping into a Muay Thai gym for the first time (or 100th time) can be intimidating. The sweat, the sounds, the culture… it’s a whole world with its own rhythm. And while the formal rules telling you to take off your shoes before stepping onto the mats might be posted on the wall or explained by your coach, what really determines whether you thrive in this environment comes down to something much quieter: the unwritten rules. Read more
Fighting and Training Train Hard, Smell Less: Hygiene Rules Every Muay Thai Fighter Should Follow Posted on May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 By Angela Chang Let’s talk about something that sometimes get overlooked with talking about Muay Thai training and the gyms we do the training in: hygiene. Read more