Muay Ying

If you're planning a trip to Thailand to train or compete in Muay Thai, you may be wondering about the etiquette surrounding tipping. And, more specifically, what is common courtesy within the Muay Thai community when it comes to tipping. In this second part, we'll cover gamblers, when and how they may approach you. ---------- If you'd like to more high-quality content, please consider supporting...

If you're planning a trip to Thailand to train or compete in Muay Thai, you may be wondering about the etiquette surrounding tipping. And, more specifically, what is common courtesy within the Muay Thai community when it comes to tipping. In this first part, we'll cover tipping your trainer, including an estimate of how much to give and the appropriate situations to tip. ---------- If you'd like t...

I'm often asked by both long-time friends and during interviews how I discovered Muay Thai, how and why I started training/fighting. I talk a bit about my childhood and how I organically came to train Muay Thai (and eventually fight!) ---------- If you'd like to more high-quality content, please consider supporting Muay Ying through Patreon. Any amount is appreciated and it will go towards...

While women have been practicing Muay Thai for decades, the sport has only recently begun to shift away from the male-dominated culture that has traditionally surrounded it. One of the ways this shift has occurred is through the creation of all-women spaces within the Muay Thai community. These usually start with somen within Muay Thai that had similar grievances about not having enough sparring p...

Muay Thai is an intense and physically demanding martial art that requires a high level of cardiovascular fitness. And of course, if you want to survive someone trying to take your head off in the ring, you need elite-level conditioning. Running is often considered an integral part of Muay Thai training, as it helps to build endurance, stamina, and overall cardiovascular fitness - all important as...

Let's explore how to improve Muay Thai training by discussing the insights from the Huberman Lab podcast episode on using failures, movement, and balance to learn faster. The episode highlights the importance of embracing failure, incorporating movement and balance training, being mindful and present in training, and seeking help when needed. The aim is to provide actionable tips for listeners to...

If you're thinking of fighting one day, it's natural to wonder how long it will take to get good enough to step into the ring. It's a question that's often asked, but the answer isn't as straightforward as one might think. It's not just a matter of putting in a certain number of hours or years of training. There are many factors to consider, and each person's journey is unique. ---------- If you'd...

Fighters have their fair share of challenges both in and out of the ring. They learn to deal with the ups and downs of Muay Thai. Some things just suck. But other things just straight-up feel unacceptable. ---------- If you'd like to more high-quality content, please consider supporting Muay Ying through Patreon. Any amount is appreciated and it will go towards my efforts to run all the platforms...

Easily, the best thing about coming over to Thailand for a training trip is being able to focus on just training. Many people want to make the trip to the motherland of Muay Thai for the experience and to up their game, but it can be a shock to the system. 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....

Being a professional fighter isn't just about being in the spotlight, getting sweet sponsorships, and being able to fight on bigger shows. Like everything, there are upsides and downsides to living this life. ---------- If you'd like to more high-quality content, please consider supporting Muay Ying through Patreon. Any amount is appreciated and it will go towards my efforts to run all the platfor...

***There is a content warning for this episode. If you may be triggered by assault or rape, please proceed at your own risk.*** IS Muay Thai a form of self-defense? Former international self-defense instructor and current owner/head coach of PHAS3 Martial Arts Ben Brown tells us what self-defense is... and what it isn't. And, more importantly, the distinctions and false securities people may have...

It's impossible to talk about Muay Thai without speaking of the ingrained spiritual elements in it. We see it in the mongkol, the wai kru, the wai itself. And perhaps in why women are expected to go under the bottom rope in Thailand? Helen Tran chats with the host, pro fighter and writer Angela Chang, to discuss the aspects of spirituality and Buddhism in Muay Thai. We dive into her experiences as...

Denial is a powerful force. It can make someone deny their reality simple because they're not ready to face the truth. Belen Bode chats with the host, pro fighter and writer Angela Chang, to discuss how being in denial has affected her fighting career. We dive into her experiences of tearing her ACL AND meniscus, her recovery process, and what finally led her to get proper treatment and come face-...

Don Heatrick is THE person when it comes to S&C for Muay Thai. A former mechanical design engineer, he uses his "step by step" thought process to help people level up their Muay Thai as a performance coach. Don Heatrick chats with the host, pro fighter and writer Angela Chang, to discuss his life's work. We dive into the world of training science, dismantling widespread myths, all while answer...

Sean Fagan seems like a pretty typical guy at first glance - he loves to travel, he loves dogs, and he loves Muay Thai. But did you know that he's the creator of the biggest and most successful Muay Thai platform on the internet? The Muay Thai Guy chats with the host, pro fighter and writer Angela Chang, to discuss the fruits of his labor, and the risks he went through to create the life he desire...

Trans women in combat sports - the topic is hot and controversial. And it seems like the options available aren't making anyone happy. Jess Izen shares her experiences as she navigates the Muay Thai scene. In this thought-provoking talk, you may start to question whether what's on the table is absolute - and is there something we're missing? A template to send out to those responsible for making p...

Thai-Ngan had what many would call the American dream: a stable full-time job in the corporate world for a big tech company. Yet, she made the decision to quit her job. She moved to Thailand, turned pro, and is embarking on the most exciting journey of her life. Thai, chats with the host, pro fighter and writer Angela Chang, to tell us what drew her to make such a bold decision, and what she hopes...

Most people worry about work-life balance. Fighters worry about fight-life balance, too. Summer Bronco is a 2x IFMA World Youth medalist, amateur WBC Muaythai champion...just to name a few accomplishments. To top it all off, she recently turned 18 years old. She's already achieved what many can only hope to achieve during their lifetime. What's it like balancing it all as a high school student? Su...

Muay Ying (Presented by Angela Chang) Unofficial episode with a brief introduction behind muay-ying.com and how it came to be. If you'd like to more high-quality content, please consider supporting Muay Ying through Patreon. Any amount is appreciated and it will go towards my efforts to run all the platforms Muay Ying is on, as well as create content for each of them. http://patreon.com/muayying