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No one really quite knows what to expect during their first journey to a foreign country. Even with the thousands of pages of information available online, every person’s experience is unique. There are, however, a list of general questions that virtually everyone is going to have before coming to Thailand. We’ve been asked by customers…

After months of training I decided the time was right to have my first professional fight in Thailand. It wasn’t a tough decision at all; having the opportunity to train twice a day, six days a week, for a few months will get you into the best shape of your life, without a doubt. Fighting…

Nobody likes to diet. Dieting can be one of the most difficult things to adhere to for people, not just athletes. It’s also a highly debated topic within the Muay Thai world; typically most Muay Thai fighters from Thailand aren’t monitoring what they eat to the level that professional athletes around the world are doing….

The Balance will be an ongoing blog feature on Khongsittha documenting amazing individuals and how they find ways to balance their love of Muay Thai and their responsibilities at work. By making this an ongoing project, we hope to figure out the best methods and ways to get the most out of training, work, and…

Muay Thai is a sport that requires the use of eight limbs in order to subdue an opponent. Through years of practice, these eight limbs become strengthened and sharpened with thousands of hours of repetition. In Thailand, you’ll see that the majority of successful Muay Thai fighters start off young, some even beginning their careers…

The typical vacation for a young person used to be as vanilla as you could possibly imagine. You remember the times you took a camping trip with your buddies or you visited another city for a few days to soak up something different than what you’re used to. Those days are changing. If you’re tired…

Keeping healthy while training Muay Thai can be incredibly difficult but rewarding as well. Diets that fighters have vary significantly depending on weight class, experience level, the country being trained in, and the options for food available. I have quickly come to realize that if you don’t eat correctly and don’t consider having a healthy…

Did you know Thailand was home to the Kingdom of Ayutthaya, regarded as the wealthiest and most illustrious city of the East during the 14th to 18th century- which saw 35 kings over 7 dynasties? Its archaeological wonders remain today, curated to allow you a glimpse into the old empire. Khongsittha guests get a chance…

When it comes to tapping into one of the best possible tourist activities currently growing in popularity, Muay Thai is what everyone is talking about. You may not have heard of it before, but chances are you’ve heard of your friends making that pilgrimage to Thailand for Muay Thai. Many different people will want to…

Muay Thai is one of the most intensive martial arts to practice in the entire world. It requires a ton of endurance and cardiovascular energy in order to perform at your peak during training and during a fight. The following foods are going to wreak havoc with your training and you’re better off substituting them…