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Gym/Training Muay Thai Gym Q&A

Ryukyu Damashi said:
Just be warned that once you start going to Thailand, you will become obsessed with finding a way to return. I'm going on my 11th trip there in a few weeks.
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I'm planning my first trip now. I think it's going to ruin me :icon_lol:
In a good way of course.
 
KBE6EKCTAH_CCP said:
Fuckin awesome thread.

I'm a white collar week-end warrior turning 33 soon and I realised recently that going to Thailand to train MT is something that I always wanted to do.

Better move my ass quickly before it's too late. Life is short.
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always a good time to go.

there are lots of research options available to you.

but if I could give one piece of unsolicited advice -- there are lots of great gyms in Thailand. Don't worry about finding the "perfect place". go to a reputable gym and have fun.
 
Ryukyu Damashi said:
Just be warned that once you start going to Thailand, you will become obsessed with finding a way to return. I'm going on my 11th trip there in a few weeks.
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I am wondering why everybody says that ? What is it exactly about it that makes it like that ?
 
eddymotto said:
always a good time to go.

there are lots of research options available to you.

but if I could give one piece of unsolicited advice -- there are lots of great gyms in Thailand. Don't worry about finding the "perfect place". go to a reputable gym and have fun.
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On the always good time to go, if I may, I think it is relative.

At 32, I am still relatively young. Maybe I won't be able to go crazy like a 20 year-old could, but I'll be able to train decently.

I don't think that this could apply to me and most guys at 40+, though. Of course you can always get something out of it, but I'm not sure that I would want to be the old guy that is "just not giving up", regardless of the fact that there is indeed much honour in that.
 
KBE6EKCTAH_CCP said:
On the always good time to go, if I may, I think it is relative.

At 32, I am still relatively young. Maybe I won't be able to go crazy like a 20 year-old could, but I'll be able to train decently.

I don't think that this could apply to me and most guys at 40+, though. Of course you can always get something out of it, but I'm not sure that I would want to be the old guy that is "just not giving up", regardless of the fact that there is indeed much honour in that.
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people are going to have different goals for their training based on age and a lot of other factors (e.g. whether they want to fight, whether they want to be trainers back in their home country, etc.). IMO - it doesn't have to impact what they get out of it as long as their goals are realistic.

I am 35. for my goals, I don't think that it would matter if I was 25 or 45.

but if it matters to you, one more reason for you to get your butt to Thailand soon. :icon_lol:
 
Ok some updates:

Started my blog but don't have much pictures.

Relocated to Lime and Soda, internet kinda sucks and it's a sausagefest. They have a restaurant so I don't have to keep driving out and a pool if I want to take a dip.

Learning lots of technical stuff at Chorenrit even though they use carpet over concrete and no puzzle mats. Feet feel sore and raw sometimes, using my rocktape to cover them so I don't get blisters. I've been trying for a while to get rid of all the rocktape I've stockpiled and I appear to have found the solution:/

Just did my first double session in a week. I think I can handle it as training isn't too intense.

The bags are tough, shins hurt everytime I kick them. Dit dow jow works wonders on bruised shins.

I can see why people would come back to Thailand, the food is super cheap (even western food even though it's more expensive), beaches, cheap massages, everything mostly cheap. I love massages, but I try to space them out so I don't take them for granted and aren't enjoyable anymore.

Next week I leave Thongsala for Haad Rin to stay in a hostel for the Full Moon Party. I figure I will experience the entire thing right in the middle of the action. Right now just training and reading books. Did a day trip of the island via a tour and it was nice. I do want to do Ang Tong islands this Sunday.

Right now it's raining and forecast says rain for the entire week.

How's everyone else holding up?
 
Deathstriker said:
Ok some updates:

Started my blog but don't have much pictures.

Relocated to Lime and Soda, internet kinda sucks and it's a sausagefest. They have a restaurant so I don't have to keep driving out and a pool if I want to take a dip.

Learning lots of technical stuff at Chorenrit even though they use carpet over concrete and no puzzle mats. Feet feel sore and raw sometimes, using my rocktape to cover them so I don't get blisters. I've been trying for a while to get rid of all the rocktape I've stockpiled and I appear to have found the solution:/

Just did my first double session in a week. I think I can handle it as training isn't too intense.

The bags are tough, shins hurt everytime I kick them. Dit dow jow works wonders on bruised shins.

I can see why people would come back to Thailand, the food is super cheap (even western food even though it's more expensive), beaches, cheap massages, everything mostly cheap. I love massages, but I try to space them out so I don't take them for granted and aren't enjoyable anymore.

Next week I leave Thongsala for Haad Rin to stay in a hostel for the Full Moon Party. I figure I will experience the entire thing right in the middle of the action. Right now just training and reading books. Did a day trip of the island via a tour and it was nice. I do want to do Ang Tong islands this Sunday.

Right now it's raining and forecast says rain for the entire week.

How's everyone else holding up?
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I wouldn't trust the weather forecasts. Everytime I check it says raining whole week. So far in 3 and a half weeks it's rained maybe 2 days a week. Entire week is unlikely.
Maybe I'm wrong, just my experience.

Where's your blog? I'd love to read/follow it. Take loads of pics. Keep us updated.

Sinbi just switched to 2 sessions in the afternoon so I imagine they must be pretty busy atm.

I decided to stay at PSG for my last week. It's been pretty start stop for me but I'm absolutely loving it here. I just think it makes more sense to stay as my trainer knows where I'm at abilty wise as well as my current injuries. We've been working around them (injuries) and having the same trainer every session (that you click with) is a huge plus. Will post a review on monday.

Edit: well it's been raining in phuket all week, my bad
 
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Koh Phangan is pretty dead since it's low season. I heard everything picks up for the full moon party though. I would not recommend this place if you want to party. One more week here then it's party time I hope.

If Sinbi is doing double sessions, it means they are packed again. The real reason I want to stay at Sinbi is because their media services look better than the other gyms.
 
On Sinbi's Facebook there are fight teams of Koreans and Malaysians there so that explains the double sessions.

Weather isn't so bad, but it's still a sausage fest here. Learning loads with a smaller group at the gym.
 
On Sinbi's Facebook there are fight teams of Koreans and Malaysians there so that explains the double sessions.

Weather isn't so bad, but it's still a sausage fest here. Learning loads with a smaller group at the gym.
 
Deathstriker said:
Ok some updates:

Started my blog but don't have much pictures.

Relocated to Lime and Soda, internet kinda sucks and it's a sausagefest. They have a restaurant so I don't have to keep driving out and a pool if I want to take a dip.

Learning lots of technical stuff at Chorenrit even though they use carpet over concrete and no puzzle mats. Feet feel sore and raw sometimes, using my rocktape to cover them so I don't get blisters. I've been trying for a while to get rid of all the rocktape I've stockpiled and I appear to have found the solution:/

Just did my first double session in a week. I think I can handle it as training isn't too intense.

The bags are tough, shins hurt everytime I kick them. Dit dow jow works wonders on bruised shins.

I can see why people would come back to Thailand, the food is super cheap (even western food even though it's more expensive), beaches, cheap massages, everything mostly cheap. I love massages, but I try to space them out so I don't take them for granted and aren't enjoyable anymore.

Next week I leave Thongsala for Haad Rin to stay in a hostel for the Full Moon Party. I figure I will experience the entire thing right in the middle of the action. Right now just training and reading books. Did a day trip of the island via a tour and it was nice. I do want to do Ang Tong islands this Sunday.

Right now it's raining and forecast says rain for the entire week.

How's everyone else holding up?[/QUOT

Been here (WMC Lamai) a week and have yet to create a blog..

My fitness is quite lacking, and need to pick up basic skills again...but I hope to fight within a month or whatever it takes as long as my face is on those "fight posters" around town haha :icon_lol:

Sausage fest for sure in class here, but if you do into town Patong Rd friday & Saturday night...you shoud find some swedish and aussie chicks around. That is what we did last saturday and just work the falangs...seem to be easier than the local working girls :eek:
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Good review, I pretty much knew they were shit from muaythailand. I'll be at Sinbi in two weeks if anyone is down there.
 
Last day at the gym, felt my energy dying down this morning and yesterday, I think I need a break. As soon as I upload my gym pictures, I might link my blog.
 
Haha I use musclepharm Assault, might need something stronger. Took a nap today and I feel much better. Gonna take a big break and relax at the full moon party starting tomorrow. If I feel better I might check out Arena/Jungle Gym.

Oh, here is my blog anyway. Not trying to make money off of it, but just started it to record my journey and maybe help others out if they decide to go to Thailand.

http://muaythaiquest.blogspot.com/
 
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This may be a stupid question or maybe not but I figure this is the place to ask it. I LOVE(well loved) to run but my knee has gone south on me. By avoiding running and being careful I've been able to keep training but returning to a daily and sustained running routine would surely push my knee over the edge. Does this eliminate training in Thailand as a option for me? I wouldn't want to go over there and be detested because of some perception that I'm lazy and looking to cherry pick what part of the workouts I do.
 
Murlik said:
This may be a stupid question or maybe not but I figure this is the place to ask it. I LOVE(well loved) to run but my knee has gone south on me. By avoiding running and being careful I've been able to keep training but returning to a daily and sustained running routine would surely push my knee over the edge. Does this eliminate training in Thailand as a option for me? I wouldn't want to go over there and be detested because of some perception that I'm lazy and looking to cherry pick what part of the workouts I do.
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Depends on the gym you go to, but I have not done any running at all in Thailand. When you warm up, you either skip rope or use the stationary bikes if the gym has them. Running is optional and is done either before or after the training session. I have knee issues too and don't like to run either.
 
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