News Potion Fight Night’s Debut Event Posted on February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 By Angela Chang Potion Fight Night held its debut event on February 6 in Bangkok. The event boasted a multi-sport card, containing both boxing and MMA bouts, all but one under amateur rules. There were two women’s matchups on the card, both under amateur boxing rules. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, it was held in a location that was given only to people who needed to attend the event as a fighter, coach, venue staff, or media personnel. Read more
-- Muay Ying Upcoming Docuseries on Woman Fighters in Thailand – Collaboration with Jojo Immortals Posted on February 5, 2021March 31, 2021 By Angela Chang We want to do a documentary series, and that project can eventually lead to other projects within the Muay Thai community (with focus still on women, of course). We will give spotlight to the fighters in Thailand that have little to no name outside of the country, yet are serious powerhouses when it comes to skill and grit. We want to create a series of short biographical videos for each of these fighters. Read more
Fighting and Training The Rules of Hard Sparring & Clinching: The Compromise Posted on January 29, 2021October 27, 2024 By Angela Chang However, what if there could be a median between the light, playful technique-based Thai style of sparring, and the powerful, fast-paced Dutch style of sparring? Some say that there’s a time a place for hard sparring and that it can be worked into any regimen. However, it can also be argued that it’s more about the people you choose to do this with (and less about a forced environment). Controlled hard sparring and hard clinching with the right people can bring you the best of both worlds – the impeccable timing of the Thais and fearsome shots of the Dutch. Read more
News COVID-19 is Back in Thailand. And Muay Thai is Gone. Again. Posted on January 4, 2021January 4, 2021 By Angela Chang Thailand was doing so well. The country had their lockdown, had their share of hardships, opened back up domestically (then internationally with restrictions), and was praised for what they did to contain the novel coronavirus and “flatten the curve” relatively quickly.But now the country is reverting back to familiar stages, putting many in a state of anxiety and unemployment. And, no more Muay Thai. Again. What happened? Read more
Muay Thai A Historical Weekend in the Books for Women’s Muay Thai in Thailand Posted on December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 By Angela Chang “THE ERA OF MUAY YING” THE ERA OF MUAY YING. These were the words in the promotional video from Lui Muay Thai, the media company responsible for promoting and marketing Super Champ and Muay Hardcore. Followed by this were clips of women that have competed on the aforementioned shows, of… Read more
Food Eating Kosher in Thailand Posted on November 11, 2020July 31, 2021 By Angela Chang While the term “kosher” is barely heard within Thailand, it’s not completely unknown within the country. In this Thai Language multi-article series, we explore the basics of Muay Thai and what you need to get around and get what you need while in the country! Welcome to Thai Language – Part 4d. Read more