Muay Thai Why I Don’t Trust Muay Thai Gym Recommendations (and Why I Don’t Really Make Any) Posted on July 27, 2023August 8, 2023 By Angela Chang When it comes to gym recommendations in the world of Muay Thai, trust is a tricky thing. We all have unique preferences, goals, and experiences that shape our journey in this sport. Read more
Fighting and Training Tourist Muay Thai Gyms vs. Fight Gyms in Thailand: Choosing the Right Training Environment Posted on July 9, 2023October 27, 2024 By Angela Chang In Thailand, Muay Thai gyms are categorized as tourist gyms or fight gyms, each serving different goals. Tourist gyms focus on casual training for beginners and cultural experiences, while fight gyms emphasize serious competition. Read more
Muay Thai Do You HAVE to Move to Thailand to Succeed as a High-Level Muay Thai Fighter? Posted on May 28, 2023August 7, 2023 By Angela Chang Thailand is where Muay Thai originated, and it’s where some of the best fighters in the world train and compete. With many non-Thai fighters choosing to stay long-term in Thailand, many aspiring fighters wonder if they also need to move there in order to become a high-level fighter. Read more
Gym Reviews Wor. Watthana Muay Thai Gym [Gym Review] Posted on April 21, 2023August 7, 2023 By Angela Chang The training is intense for those who are in it but can come off as unstructured to those who have never visited a smaller, more local Muay Thai camp. This story is not complete without giving way to the mission of Wor. Watthana gym and its significance for all the kids who are training, running around, and more. 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 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