Fighting and Training Why You Should Attend a Muay Thai Seminar Posted on February 1, 2022August 7, 2023 By Madison Urse That said, there are plenty of people who train Muay Thai and haven’t or don’t attend seminars. Anyone who has the opportunity to attend a seminar should take it. The techniques and tips that can be learned from professionals have been the building blocks of my training.Going to seminars, whether by myself or with my team, we learn a lot. We bring that knowledge back to our gym to better both our training practices and training partners. We went to SIX seminars just this past year. Here are my takeaways. Read more
Spotlight Fighter Spotlight: Thai-Ngan Le Posted on December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 By Angela Chang The second episode of Muay Ying is up! Thai-Ngan Le talks about how she went from corporate American to living and breathing as a nak muay in Thailand. She’s been at Fairtex for the last 6 months and shares what brought her to make such a decision. She also has Lumpinee set in her sights for the near future.You can listen to the podcast by following the link or searching “Muay Ying” wherever you prefer to listen to podcasts! Read more
Spotlight Fighter Spotlight: Summer Bronco Posted on October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 By Angela Chang Recently turned 18, Summer Bronco is anything but ordinary. The teenager already has multiple accomplishments under her belt – IFMA World Youth Games medalist, WBC Amateur Youth champion… all while studying in high school and slinging acai bowls as her part-time job. Read more
Fighting and Training When a Win is Not a Win and a Loss is Not a Loss: Are Fight Records Important? Posted on October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 By Angela Chang Fight records can be overrated. With most countries not having a general cohesiveness in who’s who in the Muay Thai scene, always take fight records with a grain of salt. Read more
Muay Thai Historical Moment for Muay Thai – Lumpinee Finally Has Its First-Ever Women’s Fight [Full Fight Video Included] Posted on September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 By Angela Chang Many thought they would never live to see the moment, but on September 18, 2021, it finally happened. Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, infamous for its signs around the ring forbidding women to touch the stage, hosted its first female bout. Read more
Muay Thai Gym Etiquette in Thailand Posted on August 2, 2021August 7, 2023 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