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There are more Muay Thai shorts options out there than ever before. That's mostly a good thing — it means the sport has grown, and more people are training. But it also means there's a lot of noise to cut...
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There's a moment in every fighter's training journey when they stop wearing whatever was on sale on Amazon and start thinking about what they actually want to wear, what feels like them. It's subtle. It might happen six months in,...
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Finding well-fitting Muay Thai shorts sounds like it should be easy. It is not always easy. Ask anyone who has ordered a pair online, received a "large," and found themselves unable to pull them past their knees. Or the opposite...
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I recently traveled to South Carolina for a family vacation, and in true Muay Thai fashion, I broke away from family for a couple days of training at Charleston Muay Thai.I always get a little nervous training at different gyms,...
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I have always believed that this sport is rooted in respect. That is from an outsider’s viewpoint. This is my viewpoint because my gym experience and community in Nashville has been so positive. The coaches and students almost always bring good vibes to the place. It is so good that I often forget that the atmosphere and culture at other gyms is not always that great, and that even though my personal experience is good, it does not mean students are immune to slip ups in character and respect. I saw multiple cases of disrespect from one fighter to another, and from fighters to their opponents’ coaches. I saw a lack of sportsmanship and disregard for the rules.
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