There is something quietly remarkable about people who train in martial arts consistently for years. They change. Not just physically, not just in how well they can throw a punch or deflect a kick.

Muay Thai is a martial art that focuses on powerful strikes, close-quarters combat (also called clinch work), and conditioning. A martial art is a system of combat that comes from a specific culture.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, chef Ranveer Brar opens up about using martial arts for functional fitness, and why ‘boring consistency’ beats superfoods.