Jump to content

Average Joe and training in Thailand


Recommended Posts

Hi!

Sometimes I find myself dreaming about going to a camp in Thailand for a couple of weeks and I find it both intimidating and exciting. I think it could help me improve a lot in both technique and conditioning, on top of being immersed in Thai culture.

About the intimidating part:
Do you have to follow a regime like in the army? Do you have to run 2X10km a day and train twice a day? Do you get frowned upon if you take it easier? Is it even ok to ask? :mellow:

Can just anyone do it? Alright, maybe I exagerated in the topic title, but let's just say I'm no fighter. I train 1-2 a week, I run 15-20 km per week, I've taken a few privates and that's about it. Not that I don't like it, but I have a weird schedule at work, a house, a girlfriend...

Is a camp the only option? Could I just go to a MT school and train there like we do in the west?

Thanks!

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'm no expert, but I survived two weeks of training in Thailand :) At my gym (and most tourist-oriented gyms) the atmosphere is really easy-going, so don't sweat it if you don't run before every training. It's up to you if you do it, you might be taken more seriously because of that and if you want to fight for the gym it's a must, but if you're just looking for some training, you'll get it. 

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Not a pro either. I train 3-4 times a week (1.5 session each) I suck at running lol and I wished I was able to do it every other day when I trained in Thailand, but my knees/calfs always get shot from intense sessions, so I think you will definitely be in a better advantage. 

I trained for 2 weeks at Khongsittha (Nak Muay Nation Training Camp) to give you an example of our training regime, see this link: http://www.kstmuaythai.com/en/common-muay-thai-routines-training-thailand-part/ 

I managed to pull through, thank goodness! Best part is that everyone always helps each other -no teammate will be left behind! The atmosphere caters to beginners to pros. For the first few days it was tough because I was not used to the hot-humid weather.. my body was very strained as i was also not used to training twice a day, 6 times a week.. It does get better as the days go by. 

As long as you have a set goal in mind; always forward. You'll do fine :) It was such an unforgettable experience that I want to go back next year for 1-2 months this time. 

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thanks for the answer Kevin. I took a quick look at their website and it is indeed very interesting. I stayed in Chiang Mai for a few days this summer and it was by far my favorite spot in Thailand (for the little part I visited anyway...). I like how they just give you both general and specific information and basicaly inviting you in the family. I'll definitely give it a serious look.

I had a private with a guy in CM, his name was Kru Pong. Can't remember the gym name but it was sooo tiny. It was also a tae kwon do school I think. The most funny and interesting teacher I had, even though he was like...65 years old :P

So from what I understand from your answers, you just get results according to what you invest. Nobody will force you or intimidate you because you start slower. All you have to do is get to work, aim to get better and listen to your body.

Thanks everyone! :)

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Most Recent Topics

  • Latest Comments

    • Hi Warren  It was very quiet when I was there. A few local guys and 2-4 foreigners but that can change and I'm sure this gym has got more popular. You can schedule privates for whenever you want. The attention to detail here is unbelievable and I highly recommend you train at this gym. In my experience, everyone was really good training partners and I learnt loads everyday.  
    • To all the MuayThai enthusiasts who have travelled to Thailand and trained in Muay thai- I would urge you to pls fill this form to share your interests and journey insights. This will help us explore possible ways to improve muay thai gym/training program search experience for the community https://forms.gle/39pBz4wHQ2CXPWNS8 Feel free to DM me if there is any feedback or query.
    • You can look through my various articles which sometimes focuses on this: https://8limbsus.com/muay-thai-forum/forum/23-kevins-corner-muay-thai-philosophy-ethics/ especially the article on Muay Thai as a Rite. The general thought is that Thailand's traditional Muay Thai offers the world an important understanding of self-control in an era which is increasingly oriented towards abject violence for entertainment. There are also arguments which connect Muay Thai to environmental concerns.
  • The Latest From Open Topics Forum

    • Hi, this might be out of the normal topic, but I thought you all might be interested in a book-- Children of the Neon Bamboo-- that has a really cool Martial Arts instructor character who set up an early Muy Thai gym south of Miami in the 1980s. He's a really cool character who drives the plot, and there historically accurate allusions to 1980s martial arts culture. However, the main thrust is more about nostalgia and friendships.    Can we do links? Childrenoftheneonbamboo.com Children of the Neon Bamboo: B. Glynn Kimmey: 9798988054115: Amazon.com: Movies & TV      
    • Davince Resolve is a great place to start. 
    • I see that this thread is from three years ago, and I hope your journey with Muay Thai and mental health has evolved positively during this time. It's fascinating to revisit these discussions and reflect on how our understanding of such topics can grow. The connection between training and mental health is intricate, as you've pointed out. Finding the right balance between pushing yourself and self-care is a continuous learning process. If you've been exploring various avenues for managing mood-related issues over these years, you might want to revisit the topic of mental health resources. One such resource is The UK Medical Cannabis Card, which can provide insights into alternative treatments.
    • Phetjeeja fought Anissa Meksen for a ONE FC interim atomweight kickboxing title 12/22/2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cu92S6-V5y0&ab_channel=ONEChampionship Fight starts at 45:08 Phetjeeja won on points. Not being able to clinch really handicapped her. I was afraid the ref was going to start deducting points for clinch fouls.   
    • Earlier this year I wrote a couple of sociology essays that dealt directly with Muay Thai, drawing on Sylvie's journalism and discussions on the podcast to do so. I thought I'd put them up here in case they were of any interest, rather than locking them away with the intention to perfectly rewrite them 'some day'. There's not really many novel insights of my own, rather it's more just pulling together existing literature with some of the von Duuglus-Ittu's work, which I think is criminally underutilised in academic discussions of MT. The first, 'Some meanings of muay' was written for an ideology/sosciology of knowledge paper, and is an overly long, somewhat grindy attempt to give a combined historical, institutional, and situated study of major cultural meanings of Muay Thai as a form of strength. The second paper, 'the fighter's heart' was written for a qualitative analysis course, and makes extensive use of interviews and podcast discussions to talk about some ways in which the gendered/sexed body is described/deployed within Muay Thai. There's plenty of issues with both, and they're not what I'd write today, and I'm learning to realise that's fine! some meanings of muay.docx The fighter's heart.docx
  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      1.3k
    • Total Posts
      11k
×
×
  • Create New...