Fighter Spotlight: Sean Fagan Posted on February 2, 2022February 2, 2022 By Angela Chang At first glance, Sean Fagan seems like any other person. He loves training Muay Thai. He loves dogs. And he loves to travel.Sean performing his wai kru before a fightBut the founder of the biggest platform for Muay Thai is not your run-of-the-mill fighter. Over years of hard work, he’s developed Muay Thai Guy into a self-sustaining source of income.Muay Thai Guy’s humble beginnings started off with Sean just documenting his training and fighting. He shared his journey with a small but tight-knit group of fellow enthusiasts. Over time, the platform grew as Sean continued to share his experiences as a fighter, even after he went pro. He also started selling ebooks, making Podcast episodes, and hosting Muay Thai retreats!Thanks to the fruits of his labor, Sean is now financially free, and can spend his time doing what he loves – spending time with his family and hustling towards causes he cares about, such as Wor. Watthana Muay Thai Gym for kids and Soi Dog Foundation.If you’d like to learn more about Sean’s journey to where he is and how he made his passion work for him (literally and figuratively!), listen to our chat below. You can also click here to find it along with other episodes.If you want an in-depth guide to training in Thailand, I’ve got just the thing. Spotlight muay thai guysean faganspotlight
Spotlight Fighter Spotlight: Thai-Ngan Le Posted on December 13, 2021December 13, 2021The 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, 2021Recently 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
Muay Thai Fighter Spotlight: Yodcherry Sityodtong Gives a Glimpse into What It’s Like to be a Thai Fighter Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021This reflective post by @Yodcherry Sityodtong gives great insight on what it’s like to be raised as a Thai fighter.Yodcherry wrote this post after finding some photos of her as a child. She recalled how she and her father lived in a very small rented room together and struggled to have enough food. Her family sold second-hand shoes and CDs at a market for a living. Read More