Chok Muay Chats Ep.46| Kennedy-Reilly Maze on Women’s Muay Thai, IFMA Silver & Fighting in Thailand

Welcome back to Chok Muay Chats — the Muay Thai podcast bringing you stories from fighters, coaches, and voices shaping the sport. In this episode, Joe Comerford sits down with Kennedy-Reilly Maze (@kennedy_reilly) — American Muay Thai fighter, commentator, and 2019 IFMA World Championships silver medalist. With over 13 years in the sport, Kennedy shares her journey from discovering Muay Thai as a teenager in the U.S. to competing on the biggest stages in Thailand, including the legendary Rajadamnern Stadium. We dive into: The evolution of women’s Muay Thai and opportunities for female fighters Lessons learned from both amateur tournaments and professional fights The growth of Muay Thai in the U.S. vs. Thailand Kennedy’s perspective as a fighter and commentator Mental health, personal growth, and advice for newcomers to Thailand Her new project @my.wai.project, designed to give fighters a stronger voice in the sport If you’re passionate about Muay Thai, fighter stories, or the future of women in combat sports, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 🔗 Follow Kennedy-Reilly Maze Instagram: @kennedy_reilly Project: @my.wai.project 🔗 Follow Me Instagram: @joecomerfordmuaythai TikTok: @jcmuaythai YouTube: Joe Comerford Muay Thai Podcast: Chok Muay Chats Available on Youtube and Spotify ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Muay Thai and Kennedy 01:01 Kennedy's Journey into Muay Thai 03:32 Early Training and First Fights 06:40 Competing at the IFMA Championships 10:22 Transitioning to Professional Fighting 17:53 Experiences in Major Stadiums 20:52 Lessons from Wins and Losses 22:34 Current State of Muay Thai in the US 25:49 Commentary Career and Staying Involved 28:28 The MyWai Project and Giving Fighters a Voice 30:51 Defining Identity and Purpose 38:23 The Evolution of Women's Muay Thai 44:29 Mental Health and Personal Growth in Thailand 50:00 Future Aspirations and Opportunities in Muay Thai #MuayThai #WomensMuayThai #KennedyReillyMaze #ChokMuayChats #MuayThaiPodcast #Rajadamnern #IFMA #FightersVoice #MyWaiProject #JoeComerfordMuayThai #CombatSports #MuayThaiLife #MuayThaiCommunity #MuayThaiUSA #MuayThaiThailand