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Muay Thai Gym Etiquette in Thailand: 10 Traditions & Unwritten Rules

Muay Thai gyms in Thailand run on respect. Take your shoes off before the mat, greet your trainers with a wai, show up on time (late arrivals often do push-ups), never step over the ropes, and keep...

Why Do Muay Thai Fighters Say "Oowee"? Meaning Explained

Muay Thai fighters, trainers and crowds say "oowee" (often written "oi" or "ooi") to mark a clean, scoring strike. It's a vocal signal that says "that landed." On the pads it tells you your techniq...

LISA's SaWaDiKa and the Women Who Fought Their Way Into Muay Thai's Biggest Rings

Crystal headgear, a Muay Thai ring and 70 million views in a day. Behind LISA's SaWaDiKa is a story most fans never hear: women weren't allowed in Muay Thai's most famous rings until 2021.Crystal b...

Training on Your Period: What to Wear for Muay Thai, BJJ & Boxing

What to wear when training on your period: period-proof shorts, double-lined spats and tips for Muay Thai, BJJ and boxing.

Should You Wear Ankle Supports for Muay Thai?

Do you need ankle supports for Muay Thai? What they do, what they don't, how they should fit and who should wear them.

What to Wear to Your First Muay Thai Class (Women's Guide)

What to wear to your first Muay Thai class: shorts, sports bra, hand wraps and what to leave at home. A simple checklist for women.

Muay Thai Shorts vs Boxing Shorts vs Kickboxing Shorts: What's the Difference?

Muay Thai, kickboxing and boxing shorts compared: length, fit and which to wear for your class. Plus women's shorts cut for wider hips.

Muay Thai & Boxing Gifts for Her: 2026 Gift Guide

The best Muay Thai and boxing gifts for her in 2026: gift boxes, tarnish-proof fighter necklaces, hand wraps and gift cards.

What Size Boxing Gloves Should Women Get? (10oz vs 12oz vs 14oz)

Walk into any fight shop and you’ll immediately see numbers everywhere: 8oz, 10oz, 12oz, 14oz, 16oz… At first glance, it feels suspiciously similar to shopping for jeans. Somehow confusing, mildly ...

Kawaii x Killer: Our New Ryoko Collection

Introducing Ryoko: Kawaii, Killer, and Everything In Between On March 9, Athena Fightwear unveils Ryoko, a new collection inspired by the quiet power of duality. At Athena, we’ve always believed t...