BANGPLEE, Thailand — As my 30th birthday approached, my fear of becoming a middle-aged woman plagued with mystery ailments, huffing and puffing up flights of stairs, finally started to outweigh my ...

S. Navy SEAL Ajay James completed his intense military training at the ripe age of 34, by far the oldest member of his graduating class. His strategy? “I use Thai boxing training specifically,” says ...

Muay Thai is a martial art that focuses on powerful strikes, close-quarters combat (also called clinch work), and conditioning. A martial art is a system of combat that comes from a specific culture.

Visitors can apply for a five-year visa if they take lessons in “soft power” activities like the Thai martial art. Training ...

A raw and honest look at life as a female fighter pushing through Muay Thai sparring despite constant injuries. This ...

Boxing is a national passion in Thailand, offering a path to the Olympics and lucrative careers in a country with one of the world’s widest income divides. By Hannah Beech and Muktita Suhartono ...