Fighting and Training Short-Term and Long-Term Muay Thai Camp Stays: Choosing the Right Experience Posted on September 16, 2024September 16, 2024 By Angela Chang If you’re a Muay Thai enthusiast with dreams of training in the heartland of this martial art, Thailand, you’re in for an adventure of a lifetime. But there’s a crucial decision you’ll need to make even before you step onto Thai soil: Will you be embarking on a short-term stay, typically ranging from one to two weeks, or committing to the long haul, possibly months or even years? This decision can significantly impact your experience, as well as how trainers and gyms treat you. Read more
Fighting and Training Women Training Muay Thai in Thailand: Navigating Sexism and Cultural Nuances Posted on April 7, 2024September 19, 2024 By Angela Chang For women venturing into the world of Muay Thai training in Thailand, the journey can be both exhilarating and challenging. This dream can be a double-edged sword – traveling to the birthplace of Muay Thai is a “rite of passage” seen by many, and many have had life-changing experience even… Read more
Fighting and Training Tourist Muay Thai Gyms vs. Fight Gyms in Thailand: Choosing the Right Training Environment Posted on July 9, 2023August 7, 2023 By Angela Chang When it comes to training Muay Thai in Thailand, there are two main types of gyms: tourist gyms and fight gyms. While both can offer quality training, they cater to different types of people with different goals. Tourist Muay Thai Gyms Tourist Muay Thai gyms are designed to cater to… 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
Fighting and Training How To Prepare for Thailand’s High Volume Training Posted on March 24, 2023August 7, 2023 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
Fighting and Training How Important Is it to Train Muay Thai Twice a Day? Posted on March 8, 2023August 7, 2023 By Angela Chang To be immersed in a lifestyle that’s just focused around Muay Thai (and nothing else) is a nice change, but it is a drastic change. Read more