FuckedElbow-Muay

Yeah, this is certainly possible. Thanks! I just like the idea of a training camp pre-fight because of focus and getting more "locked in".. Do you know of any high level gyms in europe you would recommend?

It may hinder you with full contact kicks on pads and heavy bag, but if you don't kick full force while it's still healing, i guess you would be okay, but i would strongly recommend consulting with a physical therapist about your current ability and healing process.. Recovery sucks on it's own, and putting alot of strain and force on your ankle might make your recovery process longer and put you out of commission again.. Again, i would recommend consulting with a physical therapist, but if you do not, and start Muay-Thai, i would recomend kicking with mainly technique in mind and not kicking full force, explain your injury to your trainer, and talk to your sparring partner about your injury, most level headed people will respect that, sparring should never be full force anyway. I have trained with lot's of injuries, how wise it is is certainly up for debate, but i have had focus on not exposing the injury to too much stress and letting it somewhat heal. I for example only kicked with my left leg for two months. (Do not recommend, but it is certainly doable) Again, speak to a doctor or physical therapist before starting, a few weeks or maybe a month more of recovery is nothing, train calisthenics and shadowbox in the meantime, but you do what you feel is best for you

Thanks alot! Very thorough and informative article, great read. Now off to buy Lewis Pugh's book! It's always great to read Sylvie's insights and experiences in Muay-Thai, i had missed this one, so thanks again!

Iv'e done a regime at home where i do 300 knees or more each day on the bag. I wonder if i should keep doing it, or slow down a bit? I hold the bag in a clinch position and lower my feet back to a clinch position for each knee done, i try to keep the technique somewhat correct, but i do it with pretty high intensity, as it is pretty good for cardio. I get a bit carried away sometimes, and smash the bag pretty hard with my knees, usually 150 in a row before a small break.. But i have noticed i feel a bit fucked in my knees sometimes, not injury prone i think, but a bit sore, to the point where it's kind of annoying sometimes. Should i have a rest day for it in between, maybe? My current workload is pretty high for a guy that haven't been in good shape for a long time yet (3 months of hard work ish) Some friends of my mine says i have to slow down with my workouts so i don't get injured(not fighters) but i feel like i have to work pretty hard to get where i want to, but at the same time i don't want a sudden big injury to slow down my progress.. Thanks!

Hi, i have a general question concerning Muay-Thai training camps, are there any serious ones in Europe at all? I know there are some for kickboxing in the Netherlands, but that's not interesting to me or what i aim for. I have found some regarding Muay-Thai in google searches, but what iv'e found seem to be only "retreats" with Muay-Thai on a level compareable to fitness-boxing, yoga or mindfullness.. So what i look for, but can't seem to find anywhere, are camps similar to those in Thailand. Grueling, high-intensity workouts with trainers who have actually fought and don't just do this as a hobby/fitness regime. A place where you can actually grow, improve technique and build strength and gas-tank with high intensity, not a vacation... No hate whatsoever to those who do fitness-boxing and attend retreats like these, i just find it VERY ODD that there ain't any training camps like those in Thailand out there, or perhaps i haven't looked good enough?.. Appericiate all responses, thank you!