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The State of Muay Thai And Boxing Around 1959
February 24, 2016I have heard some complain that Muay Thai is being ruined by gambling and modernization, and I do think that these are worthy concerns. But we in the West – with our western histories – are very detached... -
The Romance of Being a Wandering Fighter – Thailand
February 24, 2016There is a certain romance to fighting in Thailand, wherein you train for some time at a Thai gym, traditional or otherwise, and you find yourself accepted by the gym and become part of its extended... -
Interview with Female Fighter Chocolate of Onyx MMA – Singapore
February 21, 2016my interview of Chocolate at Petchrungruang in Pattaya (above) Chocolate lets out these “oh-hoy!” exclamations when I land a good knee or give her a quick turn in the clinch. They’re similar to the “oi!” of... -
A Private Session with Burklerk Pinsinchai – The Control of Space
February 19, 2016Because I’m small, I think everyone is “tall.” Burklerk is not a big man and, in fact, it wasn’t until actually watching the footage we shot that I saw how similar we are in height, but... -
How a Conversation with Stephan Fox Changed How I Feel About the IFMA
February 18, 2016I wear many hats on this blog, sometimes journalist, sometimes fighter, sometimes in-between. Today’s post is mostly a personal reaction to the conversation I had with Stephan Fox yesterday, as a female fighter who has devoted... -
Losing Confidence and Losing Streaks – Mental Solutions and Values
February 14, 2016I got a message from a young woman who is struggling with a losing streak, which is something I’ve had a good bit of experience with. She knew this, and asked for my advice on how... -
One Hundred and Thirty-Ninth Fight – Faa Chiangrai Sor. Sakunthong
February 13, 2016January 15th, 2016 – Chiang Mai Boxing Stadium, “The Roadhouse” – fight video above I’m sitting backwards on a chair, my legs bowed out to either side of the backrest and my wrist is perched on... -
The Panty Incident – Gender, Undergarments and Cooties in Thailand
February 11, 2016I wrote this post a few years ago, probably in the first year that I was training and fighting out of Lanna Muay Thai in Chiang Mai. At the time there were a lot of cultural... -
2ITK Podcast e01 – Two Ladies in the Kingdom – Women and Muay Thai – 01 Gym Hopping
February 10, 2016https://8limbsus.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/episode-1-Podcast_01_-_Hopping_Gyms_audio_-_bass_.mp3 The Two Ladies in the Kingdom Podcast is now available on itunes! Emma and I decided to try out a monthly podcast (above). We chat together on a regular basis and keep each other up... -
One Hundred and Thirty-Eighth Fight – Chompu Sor. Penrapa
February 5, 2016January 8th, 2016 – Rajabat University, Mahasarakham I’m seated on our mat just outside the stadium. There’s a metal sheet creating a 10 foot wall behind us and I’ve managed to manipulate a little wire hook,...
