IF A BEGINNER, YOU’RE PROBABLY OVERTHINKING MUAY THAI By Angela Chang Beginners tend to overthink things. They can’t be blamed – they want to make the most out of their experience and want to be as prepared as possible to learn. Still, there’s nothin...

HOW TO TRAIN ALONE IN A NON-SOLO SPORT By Angela Chang Although you’ll be in the ring by yourself when you fight, training Muay Thai is anything but a solo sport. This is why we have teams of fighters training together at top-tier Muay Thai gyms, w...

BREAKDOWN AND BUILDUP: THOUGHTS ON PROTECTING YOUR SHINS By Angela Chang Lumps and bumps are part of the deal when you sign up for Muay Thai, whether you want them or not. Soreness and pain in the shin area is experienced by nak muay of all levels. I...

 FACT: IT’S GOOD TO LOSE TO BETTER FIGHTERS From Muay Thai Guy So the situation here might seem a bit absurd. You might be asking yourself: “Why on earth would I fight someone that I know is better than me? Why would I fight someone knowing that I wi...

A Second Helping From MTG Writer at Large, Angela Chang By Angela Chang ORDERING TO DIETARY RESTRICTIONS IN THAILAND Don’t add/don’t put in _____ = Mai sai _____  ไม่ใส่ I’m allergic to _____ = Chan paa _____ ฉันแพ้ Now let’s learn a few new wor...

Plant Power! By Angela Chang There’s a new type of fighter that’s been quietly taking the world by storm. They’re faster, stronger, healthier, and have better mental clarity—all thanks to what they put on their plate. This new type of fighter is h...