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, 2023January 20, 2025 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 8 Ways to Deal with Bad Training Days Posted on April 13, 2023August 7, 2023 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 Power of Self-Fulfilling Prophecy in Muay Thai Posted on April 6, 2023March 28, 2023 By Angela Chang Have you ever heard of the self-fulfilling prophecy? It’s the idea that our beliefs about ourselves and our abilities can actually become true simply because we believe them to be. We subconsciously take small actions to go towards this belief. Read more
Muay Thai Tipping in Muay Thai in Thailand: A Guide Posted on April 2, 2023January 2, 2025 By Angela Chang If you’re planning a trip to Thailand to train or compete in Muay Thai, you may be wondering about the etiquette surrounding tipping. And, more specifically, what is common courtesy within the Muay Thai community when it comes to tipping. Read more
Fighting and Training The Importance of All-Women Spaces in Muay Thai (and Beyond) Posted on March 29, 2023March 29, 2023 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
Fighting and Training How To Prepare for Thailand’s High Volume Training Posted on March 24, 2023October 27, 2024 By Angela Chang Running, followed by three hours a session, two sessions a day, six days a week. Rinse and repeat.This training regimen is more than double, sometimes even quadruple, the amount of what people are used to. Due to the structure of Muay Thai classes and lifestyle outside of Thailand, a majority of people just can’t dedicate that much time to training when they’re in their home country. Read more