Fighter Spotlight: Thai-Ngan Le Posted on December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 By Angela Chang Thai believed that there was more that life had to offer her than being in corporate America. She trained with legends in the sport – Ganyao Fairtex and Jongsanan Fairtex. But traveling, partying, and living what she thought was her best life distracted her from figuring out what she truly wanted to work towards.Thai (middle) with Ganyao (left) and Jongsanan (right)COVID-19 fast-forwarded her journey in absolving that – and off she went to Thailand. She let go of a stable career in the tech industry to become a full-time professional fighter on the opposite side of the world. Having regretted nothing up until that point, even the bumps in her fight journey, and she still regrets nothing now.Thai throwing a right middle kick against Kwankhao Por.Muangpetch on Muay Thai Super ChampThai just met the six-month mark of being in Thailand. She’s training alongside some of the world’s top fighters at Fairtex Training Center, such as ONE Championship athletes Stamp and Y2K. She made her pro debut on Muay Thai Super Champ a few months ago, and is looking to become a regular in the Thai fight scene.If you’d like to listen to Thai’s story and the insights that came from her ongoing journey, you can find the Podcast episode 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 fairtexfighter spotlight
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
Spotlight FIGHTER SPOTLIGHT: Niclas “The Dreamchaser” Larsen Posted on April 13, 2018August 28, 2019Niclas R. Larsen made sure his debut in China was not one to be forgotten. Often the underdog, this time at Kunlun Fight 71 was no different. “For most of my fights I’ve been the underdog and I don’t have a problem with that. I actually like to be the… Read More
Spotlight Coach Spotlight: Don Heatrick Posted on September 7, 2022September 7, 2022Heatrick 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