Training

Note: I started training my 8-year-old girl at home this year as a physical activity to keep her fit and it has now come in handy during the COVID-19 lockdown. She's enjoying it immensely, learning the techniques and we train 45 minutes…

Is it possible to train Muay Thai at home? In some situations, that may be the only option for many people. I understand there are people living outside of metropolitan cities, who stay hours away from any decent Muay Thai or fight gym.…

“I have always thought that weight cutting takes away from the whole beauty of martial arts. It should be about showing off your skills to the best of you ability and enjoying performing in front of a crowd. It shouldn’t be about weight…

Santai Muay Thai Gym is one of the most notable and renowned gyms in Chiang Mai. It comes heavily recommended by my friends with a 4.9/5 review score on Google. Claire Baxter, our resident training specialist and 3-time Muay Thai world…

“Run! Every day, run 10km!”  This is a common mantra in Muay Thai training.  That’s a lot of running. Most fighters train 6 days a week, so that’s 60km of running a week on top of pad work, bag work, sparring, shadow boxing and…

What does it mean to correct your technique? Can you “un-learn” poor technique - can you erase it from your muscle memory - and perfect your technique?

Editor’s note: Claire Baxter is a three time Muay Thai World Champion. She is a practicing psychologist with a degree in sport and exercise psychology. The author wishes to acknowledge Jo Bowen and Soren Monkongtong for their valuable…

Step into any traditional Muay Thai camp or stadium and you will be instantly hit with the exotic scent of Thai oil permeating the air. It is an invigorating fragrance for those practising the sport but probably not a pleasant aromatic…

Editor’s note: Claire Baxter is a three time Muay Thai World Champion. She is a practicing psychologist with a degree in sport and exercise psychology. In the latest of her “Fighter to Fighter” series, she talks to fellow camp mate, Quan…

Editor’s note: Claire Baxter is a three time Muay Thai World Champion. She is a practicing psychologist with a degree in sport and exercise psychology. In the third of her "Fighter to Fighter" series, she talks to American fighter, Whitney…