Why Every Martial Artist Needs to Train in Thailand at Least Once!
It's time to take your first step toward being able to say, “I learned Muay Thai in Bangkok!” One of the most popular combat sports to...
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Cover Throwback: Alex Gong
In the June 2001 issue of Black Belt , a young Alex Gong was spotlighted as the founder of the U.S. branch of Fairtex. A world champion in ISKA Muay Thai (junior middleweight), Gong held an impressive professional record of 27–2. Gong also appeared as a fighter in the Walker, Texas Ranger episode “Legends,” sharing the screen with martial arts icons Joe Lewis, Bill Wallace, Don Wilson, Jean-Claude Leuyer, and Danny Steele. Beyond the ring, Gong opened a Fairtex Gym in San Fr
The Woman Behind the Warrior: How Shadow Singha Mawynn's Mother Forged a Champion from Nothing
There was a time when Thai star Shadow Singha Mawynn's mother couldn't afford a 50-cent tube of skin cream for her son. But now, those...
From Milan Fashion Week to Muay Thai Glory: Bampara Kouyate's Artistic Journey to Title Contention
Some dreams find you when you're not looking. For Bampara Kouyate, one Instagram message transformed his entire world, launching the #2...
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