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LGBTQIA+ fighters

Gym Culture

Why We Need Queer Spaces in Muay Thai

In November last year, I attended two queer-led Muay Thai fight events in different parts of England. The first was an interclub event in Birmingham which included a panel talk on the experiences of women and LGBTQ+ people in Muay Thai. The second was another interclub in Brighton, organised by Read more

By Under the Ropes, 4 monthsJune 27, 2026 ago
LGBTQIA+ fighters

British Trans Fighter Tara Wolf Has First Fight Under Tutelage of Nong Toom

Tara Wolf first contacted me after having a bad experience at a gym in Phuket. She’d paid for a month of training and accommodation, but after being sexually assaulted by the head trainer on the second day, she reached out to me for advice. “He came into my room and Read more

By Under the Ropes, 7 yearsFebruary 2, 2020 ago
LGBTQIA+ fighters

Thailand’s Transgender Muay Thai Fighters

Cover photo credit: 7 Star Muay Thai Transgender Muay Thai fighters are part of Muay Thai’s history, landscape and legacy, and they’re now more visible than ever before. They’re fighting in Thailand’s most prestigious stadiums, sharing their stories and being celebrated by Thai media. However, it should be noted that Read more

By Under the Ropes, 9 yearsJanuary 25, 2018 ago

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