Q&A on Thailand

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radman said:
What you say is true. I had the opportunity to visit TMT, Fairtex Bangplee, and kaewsamrit.

You can have fun and pay the extra baht to get more one on one training, but even 5 days at Fairtex, kaewsamrit, or any of the gyms in BKK will bea world of difference with Phuket.

Sure there's a beach and all kinds of fun, but you have to dig down deep inside and ask. "What do you want out of this trip? Good training or having a "good time"? Sadly I have discovered from my observation that trying for both is just about impossible. You cant go partying and then expect the next day ready to train seriously.
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It amuses me when people claim that they can get BKK style training in Phuket when they have never trained in BKK.
 
cali_chute_boxe said:
What other gyms are close to Lukbanyai?
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I can't remember the two names of the other gyms. One is literally half a block away from lukbanyai. The other is somewhere deeper in the slums in that area.the boxers are rivals and a few from lukbanyai and the closest gym had a street brawl in front of my block while I was in that area. Unfortunately I didn't get to witness it, but I heard about it right after from the motorbike taxis.
 
radman said:
Sure there's a beach and all kinds of fun, but you have to dig down deep inside and ask. "What do you want out of this trip? Good training or having a "good time"? Sadly I have discovered from my observation that trying for both is just about impossible. You cant go partying and then expect the next day ready to train seriously.
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But nobody is forcing someone in Phuket to party. I agree that BKK is better training but that's only due to the seriousness and the experience that the fighters who live/train here have. There are also amazing trainers at Tiger, with incredible resumes. So I believe someone can still get good training in Phuket if they lay low, train everyday, stay away from the booze. It's up to you how much you get out of your training. But you definitely can't substitute sparring/clinch partners in BKK for a bunch of farangs in phuket. I think Phuket would be a good place to start fighting, BKK you're more likely to get set up by a shady promoter and outclassed like a mofo.

I've never actually been to phuket, so there might be something else I don't know about. But the list of trainers they have in TMT is damn impressive. Still I don't see how it's possible to get better training than some of the smaller bkk gyms i've been to. They all each have their best certain qualities, some better for clinching than others, certain one has harder sparring than others, certain pad holders, etc..It's best to move around and take advantage of several bkk gyms, that is if you are a nakmuay and can get a cheap price or train free, or if you are a tourist with a fat wallet, because some of these bkk gyms will rip people off hardcore. i've seen guys paying 12 times as much as me
 
BodyHook said:
But nobody is forcing someone in Phuket to party.
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Its not even drinking that can derail you. You hook up with a Thai( not some bar girl at the least) or even a fellow Farang tourist/wanna-train girl and next thing you know your a happy tourist couple and training is the last thing on your mind! lol!:icon_chee

This can happen in BKK as well but Phuket's recreational vibe has more of a chance to kill what ever regiment. Its tough to be discplined in a meet market environment like Tiger. But you know what, if meeting a nice girl makes you happier than training your ass off, so be it.
 
Chivato said:
is it that much better?
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Three little letters.

YES.

If you have two months to spare, go to TMT, Rawai, or Suwit in Phuket for a month or as long as you can stand it then come to Bangkok and train at any of the numerous reputable gyms and discover the difference for yourself.
 
I wouldn't recommend Bangkok for training. It's really not an optimal place. The city gets tiring after a while and there is no escape from the traffic and pollution.

Much nicer to train in Pattaya or Phuket.

If you want to train in Bangkok, then I suggest something else to do besides training like teaching English or studying Thai.
 
Hagard said:
I wouldn't recommend Bangkok for training. It's really not an optimal place. The city gets tiring after a while and there is no escape from the traffic and pollution.

Much nicer to train in Pattaya or Phuket.

If you want to train in Bangkok, then I suggest something else to do besides training like teaching English or studying Thai.
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Why on earth would you suggest teaching english or learning thai instead of getting two training sessions in a day and some fights?? Unless it's for budget reasons, but that's not what we're talking about.
 
BodyHook said:
Why on earth would you suggest teaching english or learning thai instead of getting two training sessions in a day and some fights?? Unless it's for budget reasons, but that's not what we're talking about.
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People here never cease to amaze me with their bad advice. Honestly, teaching english in Thailand is about the same as flipping burgers at McDonalds. If someone wants to train in BKK, teaching english is the last thing they should think about doing.
 
I think -- though while inarguably a little more laid back -- the core training at Sinbi in Phuket is not all that different from the training I've personally experienced at Kaewsamrit and Jitti. Notice I didn't mention Tiger or Rawai though, because I most definitely think the training there is pretty poor (moreso at Tiger).

I can't speak for Fairtex Bangplee, but I will be at Fairtex Pattaya in February.

Also, don't underestimate the temptation a quick BTS or taxi ride to Cowboy or Nana presents: it can be far worse than anything in Phuket.
 
Hagard said:
I wouldn't recommend Bangkok for training. It's really not an optimal place. The city gets tiring after a while and there is no escape from the traffic and pollution.

Much nicer to train in Pattaya or Phuket.

If you want to train in Bangkok, then I suggest something else to do besides training like teaching English or studying Thai.
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What the hell are you talking about? For those that want to get chased down by the hookers and katoeys, Pattaya is a great place. Phuket is cool if you want to relax and also get some good training at Sinbi.

That last sentence of yours really made you look bad. :icon_sad:
 
what i wanna do is go to thailand.... learn a few words.... bang a few hookers.... PRETEND i fought 5 times.... say some stupid shit like.... "my brother lost all the footage and pictures of me fighting" come back and become a sherdog god!
 
Yeah, in what universe is Pattaya nicer and more relaxing than Central BKK?
 
chino0503 said:
what i wanna do is go to thailand.... learn a few words.... bang a few hookers.... PRETEND i fought 5 times.... say some stupid shit like.... "my brother lost all the footage and pictures of me fighting" come back and become a sherdog god!
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That can be accomplished once you pull your head and left foot out of your ass and get on a plane.

And it's "sherdog deity" to you keyboard king.
 
cali_chute_boxe said:
Three little letters.

YES.

If you have two months to spare, go to TMT, Rawai, or Suwit in Phuket for a month or as long as you can stand it then come to Bangkok and train at any of the numerous reputable gyms and discover the difference for yourself.
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i have been in bangkok before, it was aweful, the polluted air there is unbearable and the traffic is just so slow but very nice people tho.
 
cali_chute_boxe said:
That can be accomplished once you pull your head and left foot out of your ass and get on a plane.

And it's "sherdog deity" to you keyboard king.
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oh wow... did you get offended? hey... if the shoe fits huh?

btw... i just came back from thailand today. i got 6 fights in 2 months.... but i cant prove it because my brother lost all my footage and pics of me fighting. because cameras are soooo hard to come by these days.
 
chino0503 said:
what i wanna do is go to thailand.... learn a few words.... bang a few hookers.... PRETEND i fought 5 times.... say some stupid shit like.... "my brother lost all the footage and pictures of me fighting" come back and become a sherdog god!
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can someone fill me in on what this is about??
 
i just like to say silly things.... sometimes people get offended.... for whatever reason
 
yeah but who's the poster you're talking about?? Cause i've heard whispers of this story before about someone who claimed to have fights and his brother lost the footage
 
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