Gym/Training Muay Thai Gym Q&A

[gotobread]

The first piece of advice I give people who want to go to Thailand. "Never trust a fart"

I learned this the hard way while walking through Siam Paragon. At least the bathrooms are nice.

 

[Harukaze]

I learned this the hard way while walking through Siam Paragon. At least the bathrooms are nice.

Couldn't have picked a better place in Bangkok to gamble like that. :icon_chee

 

[8 Weapons]

Well, I knew I should have stopped training as soon as I booked my tickets to Thailand. Injured my left shoulder, can't even lift my arm up without pain now. Feels like bursitis, which I had about a year ago and the only thing that helped me then was pretty much just rest. I've got a week before I leave for Thailand, I doubt this will be enough rest, but here's hoping... FML

 

[bad seed]

Is there any way to toughen up your gut so you can handle third world food and hygiene better? America is so sanitized that our immune systems never get a proper workout.

 

[Harukaze]

Hey guys,

Im looking to go to Thai Land next year with the wife. Im looking for a camp in a really nice and exotic part of Thai Land. As this will be our holiday as well as getting in training time.

Im thinking Phuket, and like the idea of the PBG camp as it one on one training. But will consider any other camps.

We would like to stay at nice hotel near the training camp, but also close enough to beech and shops.

If anyone can offer any recommendations, it would be really appreciated!

Thanks.

Depending on where you're from, the whole country of Thailand could be considered "exotic". If you're ethnically Asian/live near an Asian enclave, then Phuket won't be that "exotic" to you since the island pretty much caters to Western tourists. At the same time, you don't want to go "too local" either -- I can't see very many people having a good time in, say, Buriram LOL.

If you want top class training with a taste of "everyday life" for the average Thai person, consider staying and training in Bangkok (also the cultural and urban epicenter of the nation). If you want a more Westernized touristy experience, consider Phuket or Pattaya (the Fairtex camp there has its own attached resort). If you want somewhere in between the two (like, a place that is a resort for Thai folks instead of geared towards Westerners), why not consider Hua Hin? I've heard many good things about the Sitjaopho camp.
http://www.huahin-muaythai.com/

Well, I knew I should have stopped training as soon as I booked my tickets to Thailand. Injured my left shoulder, can't even lift my arm up without pain now. Feels like bursitis, which I had about a year ago and the only thing that helped me then was pretty much just rest. I've got a week before I leave for Thailand, I doubt this will be enough rest, but here's hoping... FML

That sucks.
Well, worst case scenario, you can just treat your trip to Thailand like a standard vacation. Lots to see and do there!

Is there any way to toughen up your gut so you can handle third world food and hygiene better? America is so sanitized that our immune systems never get a proper workout.

Find some local groady restaurants and get your grub on there LOL.
I'm Asian guy that likes to eat in ethnic whole-in-the-walls anyway, so I had zero problems in Thailand. Of course, I also played it smart and didn't eat the raw beef salad sitting in the motorcycle sidecart at high noon either haha.
Honestly, for some folks, it's not an issue of hygiene. Sometimes when you eat a food that your gastrointestinal tract isn't used to (for example, too many chilies in one sitting or thick fermented fish sauce), you'll get the runs and/or a stomachache even if there's no bacterial infection present.

 

[Ryukyu Damashi]

Depending on where you're from, the whole country of Thailand could be considered "exotic". If you're ethnically Asian/live near an Asian enclave, then Phuket won't be that "exotic" to you since the island pretty much caters to Western tourists. At the same time, you don't want to go "too local" either -- I can't see very many people having a good time in, say, Buriram LOL.

If you want top class training with a taste of "everyday life" for the average Thai person, consider staying and training in Bangkok (also the cultural and urban epicenter of the nation). If you want a more Westernized touristy experience, consider Phuket or Pattaya (the Fairtex camp there has its own attached resort). If you want somewhere in between the two (like, a place that is a resort for Thai folks instead of geared towards Westerners), why not consider Hua Hin? I've heard many good things about the Sitjaopho camp.
http://www.huahin-muaythai.com/


That sucks.
Well, worst case scenario, you can just treat your trip to Thailand like a standard vacation. Lots to see and do there!


Find some local groady restaurants and get your grub on there LOL.
I'm Asian guy that likes to eat in ethnic whole-in-the-walls anyway, so I had zero problems in Thailand. Of course, I also played it smart and didn't eat the raw beef salad sitting in the motorcycle sidecart at high noon either haha.
Honestly, for some folks, it's not an issue of hygiene. Sometimes when you eat a food that your gastrointestinal tract isn't used to (for example, too many chilies in one sitting or thick fermented fish sauce), you'll get the runs and/or a stomachache even if there's no bacterial infection present.

I had a great time in Buriram. But I agree, many people wouldn't like it very much.

 

[Harukaze]

I had a great time in Buriram. But I agree, many people wouldn't like it very much.

You're not "many people", you're different. :icon_chee

 

[jorgie]

For cr3do- sorry I'm new to this don't know how to quote-

I can definitely recommend pbg. I'm on a trip similar with my girlfriend and my schedule changes every day, some days I train 8am and 5 pm some days just once, but anytime between 8 and 11 ( I think) and between 4 and 6ish (longer sometimes if your sparring) its available.

If u decide to train here ask for marn (pronounce man) he is awesome, very picky with tech work !!
It's good for your wife/gf because it's so close to patong if you want to party and karon/ kata if you like a little quiet time.
Hope this helps

 

[Cr3do]

Depending on where you're from, the whole country of Thailand could be considered "exotic". If you're ethnically Asian/live near an Asian enclave, then Phuket won't be that "exotic" to you since the island pretty much caters to Western tourists. At the same time, you don't want to go "too local" either -- I can't see very many people having a good time in, say, Buriram LOL.

If you want top class training with a taste of "everyday life" for the average Thai person, consider staying and training in Bangkok (also the cultural and urban epicenter of the nation). If you want a more Westernized touristy experience, consider Phuket or Pattaya (the Fairtex camp there has its own attached resort). If you want somewhere in between the two (like, a place that is a resort for Thai folks instead of geared towards Westerners), why not consider Hua Hin? I've heard many good things about the Sitjaopho camp.
http://www.huahin-muaythai.com/

Thanks for the reply man! Im from the UK, so pretty much any other country with a beech and nice scenery is exotic, lol.

 

[Cr3do]

For cr3do- sorry I'm new to this don't know how to quote-

I can definitely recommend pbg. I'm on a trip similar with my girlfriend and my schedule changes every day, some days I train 8am and 5 pm some days just once, but anytime between 8 and 11 ( I think) and between 4 and 6ish (longer sometimes if your sparring) its available.

If u decide to train here ask for marn (pronounce man) he is awesome, very picky with tech work !!
It's good for your wife/gf because it's so close to patong if you want to party and karon/ kata if you like a little quiet time.
Hope this helps

Thanks for the reply Jorgie, I think Im going to go with an MMA gym now instead.

 

[Cr3do]

Ok guys, there has been a change of plan!

I have decided that I will go to Thailand without my wife at first for 2 weeks, hopefully December or January.

I want to stay at a camp that offers MMA, as that's what I train anyway and that way I should be able to manage any injures a little more.

I thinking Phuket Top Team or Tiger Muay Thai, as any one got any experiences with these camps?

Im edging towards Phuket Top Team due to cheaper and meal plan deal. But will go to where the training is better.

Also I would consider Bangkok if there is better camps there.

Any help is really appreciated!

Thanks.

 

[Harukaze]

Hmmmmm, my gut reaction is to urge you to reconsider. You're in the birth place of Muay Thai; to not train the art as it's meant to be trained seems like a huge waste of an opportunity to me. Why not take what you learn from training Muay Thai in a camp that revolves around Thai fighters (an experience that you will not be able to receive anywhere else, including knowledge/skills that you might not have the opportunity to gain in any other setting) and apply it to your MMA game when you get home? Just my 2 cents, erm, pence.

 

[Cr3do]

Hmmmmm, my gut reaction is to urge you to reconsider. You're in the birth place of Muay Thai; to not train the art as it's meant to be trained seems like a huge waste of an opportunity to me. Why not take what you learn from training Muay Thai in a camp that revolves around Thai fighters (an experience that you will not be able to receive anywhere else, including knowledge/skills that you might not have the opportunity to gain in any other setting) and apply it to your MMA game when you get home? Just my 2 cents, erm, pence.

Thanks Harukaze, I suppose that does make sense!

My main training is obviously going to be Muay Thai, I was just thinking if training twice a day starting getting to much injury wise, I could do one session and a little grappling for day or two. Then back to Mauy Thai twice a day.

Where would you recommend?

Thanks.

 

[Cr3do]

Also does anyone know where is best/cheapest to book flights from the UK (Manchester) ? Cheers.

 

[Deathstriker]

Ok guys, there has been a change of plan!

I have decided that I will go to Thailand without my wife at first for 2 weeks, hopefully December or January.

I want to stay at a camp that offers MMA, as that's what I train anyway and that way I should be able to manage any injures a little more.

I thinking Phuket Top Team or Tiger Muay Thai, as any one got any experiences with these camps?

Im edging towards Phuket Top Team due to cheaper and meal plan deal. But will go to where the training is better.

Also I would consider Bangkok if there is better camps there.

Any help is really appreciated!

Thanks.

Tiger sucks donkey balls, PTT is the way to go.

Maximum in Patong offers bjj classes in addition to muay thai. Gonna check it out myself or wait for fightpassport to post his review.

 

[Cr3do]

Tiger sucks donkey balls, PTT is the way to go.

Maximum in Patong offers bjj classes in addition to muay thai. Gonna check it out myself or wait for fightpassport to post his review.

Hey man, hope your having fun over there!!

Yeah I think I'm going to go with PTT. Did you stay on site accmadation? Also what's the food like?

 

[Siilk]

Hi, guys. I have a couple of questions regarding muay thai study in Thailand. Firstly, I'm completely new to muai thai and have no martial arts training whatsoever. Is it a good idea to start my training in Thailand or it is better to have some basic training locally?

Another question I have is about getting a visa. As far as I understand I have to choose the muay thai school, apply for the admission and then apply for the student visa. Is that right? Maybe someone could provide the exact steps?

Thanks!

 

[Deathstriker]

Hey man, hope your having fun over there!!

Yeah I think I'm going to go with PTT. Did you stay on site accmadation? Also what's the food like?

I was considering PTT, but I'm at Sinbi right now since some of my internet friends will be showing up there. PTT got some really good reviews in the last few months compared to Tiger so I would probably head there. Or you can book a hotel for a few days and try out both and pick one. I'm staying onsite at Sinbi and it's ok, very convenient, but nothing more.

The food in general in Phuket is ok, all restaurants have thai and there are plenty of western food there so you will never get homesick. Prices are pretty reasonable.

I honestly wouldn't mind doing mma here as you can train muay thai once a day and take bjj or wrestling in the afternoons. I do gi bjj so I didn't want to lug my gi here so I opted to do just muay thai instead. If I go Thailand again I would definitely do some bjj here and there to keep up. I'm two months behind now

 

[Deathstriker]

Hi, guys. I have a couple of questions regarding muay thai study in Thailand. Firstly, I'm completely new to muai thai and have no martial arts training whatsoever. Is it a good idea to start my training in Thailand or it is better to have some basic training locally?

Another question I have is about getting a visa. As far as I understand I have to choose the muay thai school, apply for the admission and then apply for the student visa. Is that right? Maybe someone could provide the exact steps?

Thanks!

You can start your training in Thailand or at home. If you go to Thailand without training at home, less mistakes to correct.

To get a visa you will want a tourist visa from the thai embassy in your country for anything less than a year. 1 year Educational visas are very complicated and will require you to take a thai language class in Thailand or something.

You also need to give us more info like how long you plan on staying and if you have any preference in the area you are training in.

 

[Ryukyu Damashi]

Dreathstriker, do you have a Thai cell phone?