It sometimes feels impossible to make time to workout. This isn't just about Muay Thai or Martial Arts training, this is about any sort of training, aka the stuff you could have done when you didn't have time to make it to a proper class. You know how it is, you skip one day, then another, then it's been a few weeks since you made it to a class or off your couch. Obligations, in addition to stress … Read More
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Price Fighter is Amazon’s Fight Gear Store You Need to Know
Finding the fight gear you want online can be challenging. Whether it’s availability, pricing, or delivery wait times to deal with, the right mix doesn’t always happen. In the past, I’ve ordered … More
Get Paid to Coach Muay Thai or Boxing in Paris
Planet Citizens is offering three English speakers the opportunity to coach Muay Thai or Boxing in Paris for nine months. The positions are paid volunterships that includes free accomodation, … More
From the Streets of Uganda to Champions in the Ring: The Story of Kasubi Boxing Club
Kasubi Boxing Club I first became aware of Kitunzi Swamadu and Kasubi Boxing Club via Facebook. It was a GoFundMe campaign that appeared in my feed. Boxing in Kampala, Uganda? I knew little about it, but I was intrigued. After reading organizer Mark Jordan’s description of the gym, its boxers, and the community of orphans Kitunzi and his brother Kabonge Salim care for, I was further … More
A Guide to Training Muay Thai in Chiang Mai
Muay Thai in Chiang Mai If you’re thinking of training in Thailand but you want to avoid the bustling cities and mega tourist traps, then Chiang Mai might be the perfect place for you. With it’s … More
Fighter: The Chris Leben Story Full Documentary
After being diagnosed with a severe heart condition and forced into early retirement, UFC fighter Chris "The Crippler" Leben returned to the ring to battle Phil Baroni in the World Bare Knuckle … More
Kulabdam vs Tawanchai Rematch at Historic Muay Thai Expo
In two days the world’s first Muay Thai Expo will debut its artistry to the world. Hosted by the Sports Authority of Thailand, the four day long event will take place in conjunction with Thailand’s first ever MotoGP. The Muay Thai Expo is now setting up the stage for the highly decorated fight card on 05 October, in addition to the Muay Boran, and Wai Kru performances that are scheduled for the … More
The Martial Life
A Tale of Two Koreas – A North Korean Kid in a South Korean Gym
Summer is in full force when I step into the gym sometime in mid-June. Scanning the perspiring faces around me as I get ready for the evening’s training session, my eyes stop on a new kid. Unlike the … More
From Domestic Violence Survivor to Muay Thai Fighter: The Story of Casey Lynn
It’s become a regular occurrence for Casey Lynn to have to argue with the doorman at the fights. No one believes she’s a fighter. A fighter’s girlfriend maybe, but an actual fighter? Never. It usually … More
The Nomadic Life
5 Tips to Book a Hotel, Guesthouse or Resort in Thailand
1. Book Ahead Through Agoda Agoda.com is widely used throughout Thailand. You'll find Thai hotels, guesthouses and resorts that aren't advertised on other English language booking … More
Are You A Woman Traveling To Thailand? Some Basic Things You Should Know.
In July 2012 a Dutch woman was allegedly raped and beaten in the Ao Nang district of Krabi by her Thai tour guide. In October the victim's father published a music video … More