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November 11, 2024

How I Stay Motivated During the Winter

It's that time of year again… the days are getting shorter, it’s colder outside, and suddenly, getting to the Muay Thai gym feels like a bigger task than it should be.…

July 3, 2024

Training Muay Thai in the Heat

Summer is upon us! Whether you're headed to go train in Thailand or starting to notice the drastic change in weather as the days get longer and the sun gets hotter, you might have …

March 11, 2024

Muay Thai for Mental Health

You've probably heard all about the mental health advantages of exercise. From reduced anxiety and depression levels to more "feel-good" chemicals in the brain to better sleep, the…

February 19, 2024

So You Want To Fight

As a certified Muay Thai nerd (and, less importantly, coach and fighter…), I often find myself watching the beginner classes, wondering if any newer students will compete someday. …

January 8, 2024

Why Muay Thai is Great for Kids

You probably saw this article’s title and scoffed. How could a full-contact combat sport be beneficial (or, frankly, safe) for a kid?…

December 29, 2023

What to Expect From Your First Muay Thai Class

Let’s set the stage. You’ve been scrolling the Internet or talking to your super cool friend or noticing a nicely designed poster around town about a local muay thai class martial …

December 2, 2023

Muay Thai Gear You Must Have

As a Muay Thai world champion and head coach of Atlas Muay Thai, I keep hearing this question: "Coach, what kind of gear should I get?"…

October 14, 2023

Muay Thai dojo opens in Old Town

Atlas Muay Thai Gym opened two weeks ago in the former CrossFit gym at 215 N. Payne Street. The location is shared by The Link coworking office, and is owned by Muay Thai world cha…

October 5, 2023

Is Muay Thai Good for Women?

Muay Thai is a martial art aimed at self-defense initially from the white elephant country, Thailand. This kind of sport is known for violence and men because it has a similar form…