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Rika, uncaged
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 03/03/2017
» Those familiar with the MMA scene in Thailand may have already heard of Rika Ishige. Her nickname, "The Smiling Assasin", should already give you a clue as to who she is. This chika isn't just another pretty face, she's also the first Thai female MMA fighter that will be competing at the ONE Championship (fb.com/ONEChampionship) happening next week. She talks to us about what it's like to date and train with her other half, what she thought of the Rousey-Nunes fight and the common misconceptions people have about MMA. Knock 'em out, Rika!
Mission possible
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 16/12/2016
» Remember the heyday of muay Thai gyms opening up like crazy and gloved-up ladies taking longer to pose for a good Instagram snap than they did hitting the bag? Well, we do, and we're sure glad to see that the trend has died down - maybe just a tiny bit.
Ripe for picking
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 29/04/2016
» You've all heard — if you're not already a member — of GuavaPass (guavapass.com) by now. In case you haven't, it's this fantastic fitness pass that lets you attend unlimited classes from muay Thai to CrossFit, so you'll never have to be stuck in a workout rut. We catch up with New Yorker Emma Harris who is the VP of Global Brand Strategy and GM of GuavaPass Bangkok; she tells us about setting up in Thailand, her passions and what kind of adrenaline-filled adventures she wants ticked off her bucket list.
The Thalassophile's turf
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 18/03/2016
» Whether you're a thrill or a chill-seeker, Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui has got you covered.
Bangkok food fight
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 08/05/2015
» As with the sweltering -- and constantly rising -- temperatures, Bangkok's culinary scene continues to expand (in direct proportion to the size of our bellies). You've seen the queues at snack shops currently on everyone's must eat" list. With so many of them around, it's a surprise we ever get anything done. But starve not dear readers, Guru has scoured the city to put some of the most raved about food items to the test.
Bangkok's Resolutions
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 02/01/2015
» They say when making New Year’s resolutions, you should keep them relatively simple, somewhat achievable, and concentrate on one thing at a time. Not to be left out,
Full metal madness
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 12/12/2014
» Jon Nutt is a familiar name in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) scene in Thailand. The American is the country’s biggest promoter of the sport, both figuratively and literally (he’s 193cm). After becoming fed up with run-of-the-mill martial arts competitions, he set up Full Metal Dojo (fb.com/fullmetaldojo) – a series of events across Thailand that aims to give local and international talents a chance to compete and be recognised. Here, Jon gives us a few insights into the world of MMA and tells us why there’s more to the sport than just people beating each other senseless in a cage.