Gym Culture
Sexual Violence in Muay Thai: The Case of Chor. Thanaporn Gym
A report on a case of child sexual abuse in a Samut Sakhon Muay Thai gym and an overview of how Muay Thai failed to protect these young athletes.
Activism
Wanchalong P.K Saenchai Gym: Sexual Harassment & Accountability in Muay Thai
On December 24th, Wanchalong P.K Saenchai Gym (Thaworn Sudchanham) posted a video in which he sexually harassed and groped women at a party. He looked into the camera as he reached out to grab the buttocks of a female server behind him. He then touched her arm to get her Read more
Sexual Assault
Why Self-Defense Classes Don’t Prevent Sexual Assault
An article published last week in South China Morning Post claims Thai women are ‘fighting sexual assault with their fists’ by taking self-defense classes. It talks fantastically being able to stun and incapacitate a rapist, using an elbow or the heel of a palm. It also describes being able to Read more
Sexual Assault
UK Muay Thai Instructors Convicted of Sexual Abuse
Several Muay Thai gym owners and instructors in the UK have been arrested for sexual assault, abuse, and rape. In many cases, against children they teach. This post lists details of each of those cases as reported by British news outlets, as well as similar arrests of other abusive martial Read more
Personal Stories
Sexual Assault in a Muay Thai Gym
A personal story of sexual assault perpetrated by a Muay Thai coach at a training camp in Thailand, exploring rape culture, the impact of sexual violence in sport, and the need for systemic change in Muay Thai.