Muay Thai

[Fabian]

What does everyone think about Muay Thai Camps.

I was thinking of saving up and maybe going to thailand for a couple of weeks or a month to do some training and gain some experience.

has anyone done this or thought about doing this?

Any imput would be appreciated.

Osu

[Satori]

I haven't done it but I think it's a fantastic idea! Be careful though: if you're not in peak physical condition, the kai muay will KILL you. They have extremely intensive training, so if you're not really ready to do the training they'll think (and rightly so) that you're just another farang trying to be a nak muay.

[Kyokugen]

Yes, satori is right, I often go to thailand because malaysia is one of neighbor country, I was go to one of the gym(which I forget the name because it is difficult to spell), they train like crazy and the first time in my life i train for 12 hours a day for a week, it kills me enough, so you must really fit before take muay thai training

[alan]

If you have the intention to fight in MT it is a great idea. I have several friends, some of them ex kyokushin now MT, that has been in Thailand many times at different camps. All of them have imporved their technique and stamina to high levels during their stays (between 3 and 12 months).

One gym that I have heard only positive things about is Legacy gym run by Ole Laursen. Fairtex in Bangkok is also supposed to be good but much more expensive and mainly non thai people training there.

[Fabian]

i dont have the intention of fighting in MT, but more so want to experience to give another facet to my kyokushin training. thanks guys i know there are a fair few gyms out there i might have to get lucky and pick a good one.

[boldbhoy]

Wow. I admire you Fabian, good luck and train hard. OSU!

[tetine]

I went to Thailand to train a few years ago. It's a great idea to go to Thailand to train, you will be in great shape. But if you don't train (or don't train hard) nobody will care. Many foreigners are going to Muay thai Gym just to tell they trained in Thailand. Thai people won't respect you as a fighter that's all. You can go in peace.

[koji112091]

That's a good idea. It can only strengthen your skill .
I once heard that kyokushin is muay thai without the gloves.
OSU!

[Kyokugen]

Originally Posted by tetine

I went to Thailand to train a few years ago. It's a great idea to go to Thailand to train, you will be in great shape. But if you don't train (or don't train hard) nobody will care. Many foreigners are going to Muay thai Gym just to tell they trained in Thailand. Thai people won't respect you as a fighter that's all. You can go in peace.

If we don't train hard we won't just go in peace but obviously rest in peace,the traditional muay thai fighters really have high pride of their ability and some of the traditional muay thai still held rope fight which mean we can kill our opponent and of course it will be very bloody

[Satori]

Originally Posted by koji112091

That's a good idea. It can only strengthen your skill .
I once heard that kyokushin is muay thai without the gloves.
OSU!

Once upon a time that might have been true. These days: no punching to the head, no clinching, no grabbing, no elbows to the head - all things Muay Thai allows (not that I'm saying it's a good or a bad thing).

[smoothsake]

Kudoist, our Daido Juku and Huktoki representative, goes to Thailand often to train in MT to compliment his knock down. I am thinking of going later this year as well for some intense training. I think it is a wonderful idea if you have the funds and the vacation time. I'm leaning towards Tiger Camp in Phuket.

MT bag work is probably very similar to the bag work you do in your Kyokushin dojo. I am interested in working on my bag work, learning the clinch, and incorporating face punches/defense into my arsenal. Plus, I love Thailand and this is a perfect excuse to go back.