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Satanfaa’s Defence
2July 27, 2013 by Melissa Ray
Tomorrow (Sunday 28th July), Satanfaa Sagami (Eminent Air) will defend his 118lb Channel 7 title against Design Rachanon at Channel 7 …
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Interview by Kevin S. Cummings for Thailand Footprint
6June 20, 2013 by Melissa Ray
Last week I had the pleasure of meeting and being interviewed by Kevin S. Cummings (creator of Thailand Footprint) at …
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Quick Interview Questions and Padwork with Jomhod Sagami
5April 30, 2013 by Melissa Ray
The “Mr. Cool” of Eminent Air Boxing Gym/Sagami, with a wardrobe of hip hop wear and a range of breakdancing …
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Social Mobility and The One-Handed Fighter
2March 18, 2013 by Melissa Ray
In Thailand, Muay Thai has traditionally been considered a sport of the lower classes. Its boxers tend to come from …
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TKO?
14February 19, 2013 by Melissa Ray
Last month, the issue of when a referee should stop a fight was highlighted after an incident at a boxing …
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Muaythai Journal Episode 5: Rungubon Eminent Air
10January 28, 2013 by Melissa Ray
How much do you know about the backgrounds of the Thais you train with? I’ve trained at my gym Eminent …
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Por Promin Muay Thai, Hua Hin
11January 6, 2013 by Melissa Ray
Muay Thai training is repetitive by nature. Routine, practice, and drills are all important for good habits to be established, …
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World Champion at Three Weights: Australian Fighter Theresa Carter
8December 29, 2012 by Melissa Ray
My last face-to-face meeting with Theresa Carter was in the ring. It was the WMPF King’s Birthday promotion at Sanam …
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Back to Bangkok
2December 6, 2012 by Melissa Ray
Jet lag—or desynchronosis—is a physiological condition resulting from alterations to the body’s circadian rhythms caused by rapid long-distance transmeridian travel. …
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Interview with Amanda Kelly
4November 23, 2012 by Melissa Ray
Amanda Kelly talks training, fights, and preparation for her upcoming bout with Julie Kitchen. I was told that Amanda Kelly …
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