At 29, Christina Theodonna decided she wasn’t done with fighting. She booked a flight to Thailand, trained through monsoon heat, ran 8k mornings, and stepped into the ring with zero notice. In this episode, we dig into her journey from childhood martial arts to becoming “Muay Panda”, and her mission to expand women’s weight classes so more fighters get the recognition they deserve.If you’ve ever thought it was “too late” to start or felt like you didn’t fit the mould, Christina’s story proves otherwise.What you’ll learn in this episode:The brutal but beautiful reality of training Muay Thai in ThailandWhy stepping into the ring is life-changing — even if you loseThe fight for women’s weight classes & fair recognition in Muay ThaiHow martial arts builds confidence, resilience, and mental healthWhy “If you can put gloves on, you can do anything” applies far beyond the ringChapters 00:00 Christina’s comeback: deciding to fight again at 29 02:15 From karate kid to Muay Thai fighter 07:00 Thailand training camp: runs, heat, and culture shock 12:10 Surprise fight in Hua Hin & lessons from losing 19:30 Motorbike crashes, Thai culture, and staying safe abroad 23:20 From bullying to confidence: why martial arts matters for girls 29:50 Muay Thai as moving meditation & mental health benefits 36:00 Fighting for change: women’s weight classes and rankings 44:50 The story behind “Muay Panda” & what’s next Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
