Fighting and Training How Important Is it to Train Muay Thai Twice a Day? Posted on March 8, 2023August 7, 2023 By Angela Chang To be immersed in a lifestyle that’s just focused around Muay Thai (and nothing else) is a nice change, but it is a drastic change. Read more
Fighting and Training Breaking Stereotypes in Fighting: Celebrating Diversity in Combat Sports Posted on March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 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
Fighting and Training The Pros and Cons of Being a Professional Muay Thai Fighter Posted on March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 By Angela Chang For some, the love of Muay Thai runs so deep that they choose to pursue it as a career. However, like any profession, being a pro Muay Thai fighter has its pros and cons. Read more
Muay Thai Does Muay Thai Really Teach Self-Defense? Posted on March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 By Angela Chang Muay Thai is a popular combat sport known for its striking techniques that involve the use of punches, kicks, elbows, and knees. It is often marketed as a martial art that can also teach self-defense skills. However, as someone who has trained and competed in Muay Thai, I can say with certainty that Muay Thai alone does not teach self-defense. And places that teach Muay Thai without incorporating aspects of self-defense should be frowned upon. Read more
Fighting and Training Creatine & Muay Thai: Everything You Need to Know Posted on September 29, 2022October 6, 2022 By Clyde Barretto What if you’re a fighter and need to cut weight for a competition? Should you still be taking creatine monohydrate? Read more
Spotlight Coach Spotlight: Don Heatrick Posted on September 7, 2022September 7, 2022 By Clyde Barretto Heatrick is no newcomer to martial arts. As a youth he trained in Judo and Kyokushin Karate. In time, he received black belts in Freestyle Kickboxing and Taekwondo. Of course, he also discovered Muay Thai. This led him to becoming the EMC European Cruiserweight Silver Medal in 2007 and eventually becoming a full-time coach in 2009 while opening his own gym. Read more