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Just under a month ago, I came home from fighting in Chiang Mai and training with Langsuan for the Muay Thai Library project. When I got back to my regular gym for training, I was committed...

Wrapped and Oiled, Ready to Fight I was standing on the mat looking attentively at a fight in the ring. It was between two little girls, one of whom reminded me so much of a mini-Phetjee...

It was not my explicit intention to be an interviewer of female fighters, but from the very beginning I’ve found women that I wanted to talk to, to find out more about, and ultimately to share...

A fighter’s progress is continual. One of the best things about fighting frequently is that every time I get in the ring it’s a real-time feedback on where I am between the last step and the...

I 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...

Below 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...

(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...

I’ve just put up a pair of Thaismai, 6 oz, lace-up gloves for auction on Ebay. We’re heading up to Chiang Mai for two fights against two very good, top-level and world class 50-51 kg opponents,...

We’ve just launched a Muay Thai Roundtable forum on 8limbs.us, where people can discuss all things Muay Thai. It’s a bit unique in that there is also a “women only” section, which is intended to be...

Jazmine Gallate absolutely made my jaw drop when I learned she was only 17 years old. She’s pushing for her dream, training and fighting out of Chokchai Muay Thai gym down on Phuket in Thailand. Jazzy...