Lindsey Newhall
Lindsey Newhall found time to run away to train Muay Thai in Thailand in between park rangering in the United States and tour-managing Irish dance shows in China. Originally from California, her favorite things include anthropology, writing field notes, hot rods, playing banjo, Death Valley, and being an advocate for coyotes.
Articles by Lindsey Newhall
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Sitmonchai Gym and the Balance of Cultures
What happens when a traditional Muay Thai gym in the rural countryside opens its doors to foreign fighters. Full story
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Small-Town Muay Thai: The Village Gyms of Phuket
During a trip to Somphan Village, our correspondent sees the last remnants of the island's old ways of Muay Thai life, where young local fighters go to train, completely free of charge. Full story
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An American Sociologist Is Studying the Behavior of Muay Thai
Mari DeWees, Ph.D. talks about her preliminary research on the business side of Muay Thai, including and mounting concern that non-Thais will eventually dominate the sport. Full story
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Born into Fighting: Away from Home at Singpatong
We talked to a 14-year-old at Singpatong gym in Thailand, who was sent away by his family to become a Muay Thai fighter in order to avoid the drug problems of his home province. Full story
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Life of a Pad-Man: A Muay Thai Trainer's Remorse
A well-known trainer, now homeless in his own village, talks about his biggest regrets. Full story
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The All-Nighter Fights in Isaan, Thailand
What it's like to be a teenage fighter in central Isaan: constant line-up changes, begging to fight (even for no purse), and waiting until 4am for the promoter to pay out. Full story
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Voices of Muay Thai's Next Generation: Penneung Singpatong
An oral history on corruption in Muay Thai, as told by a 16-year-old boxer in southern Thailand. Full story
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The Muay Thai Jungle Rave
What it's like to be a fighter slash performance artist at the Jungle Experience, one of Koh Phangan's biggest raves. Full story
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Chaiya and the Art of Muay Thai
A small gym in Bangkok seeks to preserve Chaiya, the classical martial arts form of Muay Thai, before it fades into obscurity. Full story
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The Muay Thai Blogger Tour: Bangkok's Legend Gym
Hoping to cash in on the fitness demands of Thailand's growing middle-class market, long-retired former fighters are opening up Muay Thai gyms that combine some serious fight training with lots of group exercise classes for the (rich) masses. Full story
