Gyms, culture, tradition, daily life, and real stories from Thailand.
The first time I set foot in Thailand was back in 2011. My boyfriend at the time, Beppe, had received a job offer from a company in Friuli that had a branch here in Thailand, and I, having been his partner for more than ten years, was absolutely thrilled about it. At the Satori gym in Gorizia, Giorgio and Armen
Every year on February 6th, Thailand celebrates World Muay Thai Day, a special occasion dedicated to the martial art that more than any other represents the country's cultural identity. For many foreigners, it is simply a date associated with a combat sport. For Thai people, however, Muay Thai is much more than that. It is history. It is...
When people think about Muay Thai, they usually see it simply as a combat sport. For me, after nearly twenty years spent in gyms, rings, and training camps throughout Thailand, Muay Thai is much more than that. It is culture. It is history. It is identity. It is the way an entire people transformed...