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Below is meant to be a helpful guide, something that I wish I had when I first came to training Thailand. These are just things I’ve noticed in my 4 years of training and fighting here...

The last time I was up in Chiang Mai I worked with Pi Daeng on what I’ve called the “Dracula Guard” (see that video here). It wasn’t my first time with the guard – the incredible...

Muay Thai legend Kaensak Sor. Ploenjit was the first person to ever teach me the importance of “play” in Muay Thai. In our sessions he wasn’t so much interested in showing me techniques, or holding pads...

Occasionally I’m alone at the gym. Like, totally alone, usually because one of the boys is fighting in Bangkok and so my trainer – Kru Nu – and a bunch of the boys leave before dawn for...

What follows is just an expression of what I’ve personally seen in the two gyms that I’ve trained at in the last four years: Lanna Muay Thai in Chiang Mai, which is a western-oriented gym but...

I’ve been working over the years on not freaking the f**k out when someone catches my kick. My balance has gotten much better and a large part of that is to do with Ajarn Surat of...

April 23, 2016 – Wat Chaiyo, Ang-Thong – full video above, video with commentary below As we walked toward the ring, set in the flat open field of temple grounds, I held the phone to my...

I run for about an hour every morning and occasionally add a short run before my afternoon sessions as well. For whatever reason, a few years ago I stopped wanting to listen to music when I...

The video above is the full podcast on YouTube Emma is from England, living and working in Bangkok for the past 5+ years; she’s a teacher, blogger at Under the Ropes, and a fighter who is...

While time consuming, I think this is a worthwhile undertaking. About 6 months ago I posted my personal ranking of the top 48 kg or under pro female Muay Thai fighters in the world. As female...