Blog posts

November 21, 2024
The Wai Khru Ritual: A Reverent Tradition in the World of Muay Thai

Muay Thai, often referred to as "The Art of Eight Limbs," is not just a combat sport but a profound expression of Thai culture and tradition. Integral to this martial...

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Focus’ First Fight

Focus’ First Fight   (In this Photo: Fairtex Black/Green Shorts) It was his first fight. He went to a small village. The drive was two hours long and Focus had to...

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A long time in the game

 A long time in the game (In this Photo: Fairtex Fight Team T-Shirt) For Kru Hern Muay Thai is in his blood. Like many Thai athletes and trainers, he grew up...

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4 Months 0 Fights

 4 Months 0 Fights (In this Photo: HW2-Pink) There are bouts weekly. At ONE Lumpinee there are 12 bouts. The monthly ONE Fight Night shows also have 12. For ONE...

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Enjoying The Work

 Enjoying The Work (In this Photo: Fairtex BPV2) Coach Man Man loves the sport. The Filipino boxing coach puts in the hours every day. He’s been at Fairtex Training Center for...

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A Handy Update

 A Handy Update (In this Photo: Muay Thai Jersey-Blue) Breaks in hands happen. The punch is hard. The wrist bends. There are a host of reasons why the hand might break....

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Dropping Weight With Andy Cehovsky

Dropping Weight With Andy Cehovsky (In this Photo: HB13-Angle Beavy Bag) Czech fighter Andy Cehovsky came to Fairtex over 5 years ago. On his first trip, he was preparing for...

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Ongbak Comes To Protect The Village

Ongbak Comes To Protect The Village (In this Photo: BGV14 Grundge Art) Tony Jaa was the original Ong Bak. The breakout movie was released in 2003. It put Muay Boran and...

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The Values Of A Company

The Values Of A Company (In this Photo: FMV9 Focus Mitts, BXP1 Target Pads) Mr. Wong founded Fairtex in 1971. The company focused on textiles. Fairtex comes from “Fair Textiles.” His...

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