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An ex-US military look at Muay Thai, Thailand’s art of eight limbs

Back when I was first trying to enlist in the US military, I was initially rejected due to being overweight. It wasn’t much ...
Seattle Times

Even the ‘warmup’ is intense in this Thai boxing class

EVERYONE WAS ALREADY sweating when I arrived at Pacific Muay Thai in White Center. Had they worked out, and the foundations class I was about to take was a cool-down? I won’t leave you guessing — the ...
Sportskeeda

“All of the people are learning Muay Thai” - Nong-O says Thailand may no longer have the monopoly of “best” Muay Thai fighters

Over the past few years, non-Thai fighters have proven themselves by becoming ONE Championship Muay Thai world champions, including Jonathan Haggerty, Roman Kryklia, Regian Eersel, and Allycia Hellen ...
The New York Times

The Thai Women Punching Their Way Out of Poverty

Boxing is a national passion in Thailand, offering a path to the Olympics and lucrative careers in a country with one of the world’s widest income divides. By Hannah Beech and Muktita Suhartono ...
The Hindu

Tourists now flock to Thailand to learn Muay Thai

With its classical architecture, magnificent Buddhist pilgrimage sites, and pulsating night markets, the island town of Phuket on the Southwestern coast of Thailand is always busy with tourists.