Articles Posted by Melissa Ray

I am a Muay Thai fanatic with a CV that includes 4 world titles and a PhD in Neuroscience. I was first introduced to Muay Thai in my early twenties—around the same time as the undertaking of my doctorate. By no means athletic in my youth, I was motivated to try out my first session after resolving to lose weight—from then onwards I was hooked. After a few years training in the UK, my passion for Muay Thai took me to Thailand in 2006, where I trained at gyms in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, including—for the past 4.5 years—Eminent Air Boxing Gym. I ended up spending 6 years in the land of smiles (unfinished business!) and had some amazing experiences both in and out of the ring. Currently in my home country, I remain an avid follower of all things Muay Thai-related. Please read my posts for musings on events and experiences in the world of Muay Thai.

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    The Psychology of the Rematch

    By Melissa Ray of www.muaythaionthebrain.com Everyone loves a good rematch. Nowhere more so than in Thailand, where Muay Thai promoters will pitch the same fighters against each other again and again—juggling the weights to even the bouts and maintain the gamblers’ interest. The press conference for the upcoming Wanmitchai promotion at Rajadamnern Boxing Stadium on [...]