

Thapae Boxing Stadium
It was an eye-opening experience. To witness the unflappable manner in which Thais approached fights is to also see how ingrained the martia


Oscar the Grouch
You know the grumpy middle-aged auntie/uncle who will whip around with an accusing glare and ‘tsk’ you when you laugh aloud on the bus? This


Onyx Ascension
The cauldron is boiling and has been given a good stir. All this should amount to a thrilling show on 21 September 2019, Saturday. It will b


Friends are Fun, not Food
My first friends at Onyx, I haven’t seen them for a while, maybe a few years even. It is a sad thing, a little bit, but it is inevitable.


Not Yet
Fighting whether professionally or not, is not a game. So, even if it deals a blow to the ego, when your trainer tells you not yet, they mea


Muay Thai Black Belt
A popular saying when people talk about Muay Thai not having grading systems is… “the belt is in the ring”. The person’s fight record is an


Parasite
No matter how many precautions you take or protests you make, sometimes, things are beyond your control. Sometimes, a virus, a parasite take


My First Pro Fight
The Onyx Mother Audrey writes about her experience and gives an insight on fighting pro Muay Thai for the first time.


The Question of Legitimacy
Most people will factor in several typical consideration factors: distance, convenience, comfort, service, etc. But one important factor tha


When Do I Finish Learning?
Learning, and progressing in this martial arts journey is an exponentially decreasing experience. Remember when your first class? You've