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25 Things You May Not Know About Muay Thai in Thailand
May 8, 2015Things you May Not Know About Muay Thai 1. Not every Thai fighter does a Ram Muay, in fact across the country many do not. 2. Even female infants cannot pass over the top rope of... -
Transformation and Belief: Receiving my Sak Yant Sua Ku and Takroh
May 4, 2015I climbed slowly down the short ladder from the corner of the ring, the cool air washing over the water soaked clothes, Vaseline and oil on my skin, while the warmth of blood streamed down from... -
Ruminations on Gender, the Name “Nong” and Diminution in Muay Thai
May 3, 2015Below are some ruminations on things I’ve picked up on in Thai culture These are suspicions I’ve arrived at through my various experiences and observations of Thai culture and should be taken as that, rather than... -
Vlog 130 – Attending Arjan Pi Bangkating’s Wai Kru Ceremony – Chiang Mai
May 2, 2015(above) This was my vlog update from this morning, coming out of the Arjan Pi Bangkating Wai Kru ceremony. A special, once a year event which involves students gathering to pay respect, and rituals to recharge...