Full time training and fighting for three to six months.

[Midlifecrisisguy]

I’m going to spend three to six months training and fighting in Thailand and have some questions, but also welcome unsolicited advice based on my situation. I’m planning on going at the end of July.

I trained and fought before, however this was almost 20 years ago, I’m 44 now. Currently I don’t have access to a Muay Thai gym, so can only do strength and conditioning, plus using a heavy bag. I train bjj two to three times per week too.

Which gyms are likely to give me a relatively high volume of fights? I’m slightly worried my age will discourage gyms from letting me fight.

What is the most efficient training to do in my current situation?

[Kevin von Duuglas-Ittu]

I don't know the Phuket scene, but Chiang Mai has had some pretty regular fights and lots of stadia. It does depend on your weight (matchups are geared by weight, usually, and Thais are physically smaller). But a gym like Hongthong or Lanna Muay Thai would probably give a serious student who trains hard fights. High volume? I'm not really sure about that. It depends on skill level, how much the fight scene has tapered off due to corona virus, and your size and attitude in the gym.

[Midlifecrisisguy]

Thank you Kevin. Chiang Mai appeals more than the islands as I have friends from university there and there are very interesting Buddhist places there. I’m very impressed with both Hongthong and Lanna from what I’ve seen.