Fighting and Training How Muay Thai Fighters Train in Thailand: Inside the Daily Routine Posted on November 10, 2024October 26, 2024 By Angela Chang Training Muay Thai in Thailand is a special experience for any martial artist. The training culture in Thailand is intense, focused, and entirely different from what most people encounter back home. Training routines are grueling, and trainers in Thailand have a reputation for helping you reach levels of endurance and skill that may seem impossible.This guide covers what it’s like to train like a Muay Thai fighter in Thailand. From the daily schedule of pro fighters to the unique training methods used, you’ll get a look at what to expect and how to prepare for the journey. Read more
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, 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
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