Phuket has several schools of Thai boxing in the style of Muay Thai. Most of them are "tourist" That is, initially they are designed to serve tourists. There is nothing good or bad about this. It's just the way it is. This fact has a number of certain advantages - in such schools, trainers are already accustomed to working with foreign tourists and at least speak a little English. And believe me, even a few dozen familiar phrases will help you more successfully master the necessary technique.
Such schools are primarily suitable for those who are not completely confident in their Thai boxing technique, even if they have been training in their homeland for several years. Many, having arrived in Phuket and started classes at one of the schools, are surprised to find that what they were doing before has nothing to do with Muay Thai.
To choose for yourself best school, it is best to go around them all and visit one or two workouts. And then stop at a particular one. First of all, pay attention to the number of people working out with one trainer (1-2 people per trainer is normal). Then you must evaluate the amount and especially the quality of the attention given to you personally, the location of the school in relation to beaches, restaurants and other things. Well, not the last condition is the ability to rent housing somewhere near the school.
In the resort town of Kata there is a Muay Thai camp - J Prapa. It is located on the road closest to the beach, right behind the bike parking. From the first time it is difficult to find it, but you can see the diagram - www.katamuaythai.ewebsite.com. Once upon a time, a very famous champion in Thailand conducted training in this camp, but now there is another coach there, by the way, he is also very good. The advantages of this camp include its convenient location and the availability of the necessary equipment for sparring. If something is missing, then you can buy it in a store located on the territory of the camp. Among the minuses can be listed - the lack of the required number of trainers (one trainer is not able to pay enough attention to all students) and the lack of simulators.
Another camp - Chang Muay Thai Gym is located on Kata Beach. You can find it according to the scheme - http://www.changmuaythai.com. The pluses include the location in the very popular resort town of Kata, the proximity of inexpensive housing options, the availability of equipment. The disadvantages include the feeling of neglect in the gym itself, the high prices for training, the lack of exercise equipment and a normal store. In what is available there, almost nothing can be bought. And also a very unpleasant smell from a nearby cafe, which is very annoying during training.
The next camp - Raw Fitness is located in the Nai Harn resort, which is very fond of Russian tourists for a relaxing holiday without too much hype. The hall in the camp is small, it works under the motto - "rest and exercise." You can find this camp using the map - http://www.phuketcleanse.com/muay-thai-fitness. The advantages include a convenient location, the availability of fitness training, a good rocking chair and the presence of a shower room. Cons - training is not too serious, there is practically nothing for real athletes to do here, a small hall and few coaches.
Dragon Muay Thai, located in the northern part of Chalong, is still considered the best hall for practicing Muay Thai in Phuket. It is located on the same street as the Tiger camp. The distance between them is approximately 200 meters. Find a camp - muaythaidragon.com. Pluses - very friendly coaches with an excellent attitude towards athletes, two halls and a pleasant Thai atmosphere in each, inexpensive equipment is sold in the store, equipment is available for classes. The disadvantages include perhaps not too convenient location of the hall.
Camp Tiger is located near Dragon Muay Thai. If you search separately, you can use the map - www.tigermuaythai.com. This camp has a very large area and a well thought out organization. The pluses include decent workouts, a large staff of coaches, large gyms, the availability of equipment, a good rocking chair equipped with air conditioning, for those who wish, there are trainings in other sports. There are few cons, and even then they can be called relative - not a very convenient location if you live in a tourist area and an incredibly large camp area, in which at first you can get lost.
Rawai is a Thai boxing gym located in the town of the same name in Phuket. It is located on the outskirts of the northern part of the city. It is difficult to find it, so it is better to use the map - www.rawaimuaythai.com. The advantages of the camp are a large staff of trainers, some of whom are active fighters, a good hall with spacious rings, it is possible to rent accommodation right in the camp, a good rocking chair, yoga classes. Of the minuses - the lack of clinch and sparring, the coaches do not really look at what you are doing, and more - it is very inconvenient to get here from the resort areas.
Another camp - Lion is located near Nai Harn beach and not far from Sinbi Muay Thai camp. The gym is managed by a Briton, which does not affect the quality of training in any way. Pros - a spacious and bright hall in good condition and with good equipment, the availability of equipment and intense training, the possibility of accommodation on the territory of the camp and the proximity of the beach, the best value for money in all of Phuket. The disadvantages include the fact that not all coaches are equally attentive to their wards, and not very convenient parking even for bikes, not to mention cars.
The last of the well-known - Phuket Muay Thai camp is located in the Chalong area in the "village" area of \u200b\u200bhouses for rent. Find it better on the map - http://phuketmuaythai.com/. Of the pluses - the presence of a rocking chair, in which, in agreement with the coach in the evenings, you can practice for free, the proximity of housing, if you rent it right here. By the way, the houses here, according to reviews, are not bad. Cons - insufficient number of coaches and inattentive attitude on their part to those involved, lack of rounds and normal discipline in training, lack of necessary equipment, not very convenient location, sat down and did not live next door.
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"Muay Thai" is translated as "duel of the free", and the main difference from other types of martial arts is the ability to inflict fast and pretty strong blows hands, elbows, shins and knees, for which he is also called eight-armed.
Now Thai boxing is practically the main sport in Thailand, which is sponsored by the government and involves a huge number of people. It is impossible to come, for example, to Phuket, and not meet a single school or ring - they are everywhere here.
And no one, except for the Thais themselves in their usual scenery, will explain to the young Padawans by their own example that Thai boxing is first of all about “have fun”, and only then everything else.
Why do I need Thai boxing?
- You have always been attracted to the aesthetics and philosophy of martial arts.
- You want to be able to defend yourself in the event of an attack.
- You need to lose weight or just get in shape, and regular gyms and workouts seem boring.
- You seek to bring the mind and body into harmony.
- You are simply inquisitive - today you are surfing, tomorrow you are yachting, and the day after tomorrow you started knitting sweaters.
And where to go?
Only to Thailand. Fortunately, the path there has been trodden, airlines fly uninterruptedly, and you do not need a visa. But there is room for maneuver - you can go to noisy Phuket or Pattaya, quieter Koh Samui, Chiang Mai or even climb into a small village in search of maximum authenticity.
The sun, famous Thai beaches, fresh fruits, relaxing massage and a beautiful tan will be a bonus to training.
The peculiarities of training in Thailand are an amazing atmosphere in the gym, very warm, like a family. It's always a lot of fun, the Thais are all joking, caring, everything is done with a smile, and you yourself have a smile on your face throughout the entire workout. You feel like a member of this big and friendly family. Therefore, all visitors really like to train here, everyone wants to come again and again, they literally fall in love with the gym.
Katya Knysheva
PhuketTopTeam, muay thai fighter
Decided - I want! But can I?
Here you need to start with the fact that Muay Thai is a hobby equally for men and women. Many girls from Russia choose Thai boxing, preferring it to fitness.
For an introductory course in Thai boxing, you do not need a special physical training- It is important to choose a school or camp that has a course for beginners. In addition to the actual combat lessons, such a course necessarily includes a general load - running, stretching and strength training.
But if you are determined to dive into the world of Muay Thai, it will be a good idea to prepare a little in advance. This will reduce the risk of injury, help you learn technique more easily, get less tired, and keep up with others.
Many of us regularly engage in some kind of sport - go to the gym, run, perform functional training. It would be enough. If the sport goes in parallel in your life, we recommend that you join a little, starting at least a month before departure. Nothing special - standard exercises for general stretching and strengthening muscle corset. If you decide to go to the gym, be sure to tell the trainer that you are planning to go to the Muay Thai camp. He will select the right load for you.
How are schools and camps arranged?
Almost any Thai boxing school in Thailand is actually a school where active Muay Thai fighters themselves work and train, and a residential camp where you can stay for any period of time - from several days to several months.
There are no schools and camps where exclusively Russian tourists would get in Thailand, but this is for the best. Each training is like an international seminar, where representatives of various nationalities are gathered.
There are several options for coming to school:
1. If time is not very limited, fly to Thailand on your own, rent a hotel or guest house, and then ask the locals for recommendations. Here we still advise you to take a list of those schools about which you already have good reviews in advance and compare the information received. Go see the training facilities for yourself - you can even visit one or two training sessions in each and choose what you like in the end.
2. If there is not much time, decide on the school and book the training course and accommodation in advance.
Here in our maze again 2 options. You can book any suitable hotel near the school or in another place suitable for you, or settle in a camp at the school - the conditions will probably be more spartan, but the prices will also be lower. But immersion in the atmosphere in the second case is guaranteed one hundred percent - athletes of various levels of training come to the camps, and you will always have the opportunity to ask questions and chat about what interests you.
Another advantage of camp life is that there are special weight loss programs that include diet food or detox course. In combination with physical activity it gives very impressive results - all more people go to muay thai camps in order to quickly and safely lose weight.
Package offers, which certainly include accommodation at the school, are not found here - the student is given complete freedom of action.
Thailand is on my schedule: twice a year. We spend two weeks there every six months. This is such a sanatorium: we go in for sports, change brainwork on the physical, we sleep enough, we eat right, we get the sea, the sun, impressions, communication. For two weeks we are engaged only in ourselves: physically and spiritually. In Moscow, if you are not a professional athlete, sport goes by the wayside. Sometimes there is not enough time, energy, events or urgent matters happen. Not to mention the routine. Well, there is the spirit of sports in the air. He's charging! My dream is to go for 6 weeks.
Elena Kizyuk
PR director
How are the workouts going?
Some schools specialize exclusively in Muay Thai, but there are those that combine it with MMA training, classic boxing, grappling, brazilian jiu-jitsu and cross-fit. There are also yoga, fitness and meditation classes.
In any camp, there is constant movement. Someone is training, someone is hitting a bag, someone is chatting or relaxing after sparring. This is a large living organism, where everyone can find a place.
One day in the life of a school is usually two Thai boxing sessions - in the morning and in the evening.
One workout lasts about two hours - it includes a warm-up, shadow boxing in front of a mirror, pad and boxing work, bag work, sparring and final stretching.
How to choose a school?
At the end of the article there is a list of the most popular and trusted schools, but for those who prefer to go their own way, we have put together a few recommendations from professional athletes:
- Try to choose a school where the coaches speak at least a little English. This will save you from overtraining, excessive fatigue, injury and definitely add domestic comfort and peace of mind. It is difficult to study when you hardly understand the mentor.
- Be interested in the level of professional athletes who train and train at school. The higher it is, the better and more solid the camp.
I'm going! How much money to take?
We will count in rubles - the baht is too encouraging with a low exchange rate - and 2 weeks of stay based on the arithmetic mean for schools. If you want to stay longer - multiply the prices by the required number of times and do not forget that they give good discounts for long-term accommodation and training in camps!
Subscription for a week of training "All Inclusive" (all school training: Muay Thai, boxing, fitness, jiujitsu, MMA, etc.) | 15 000 rubles |
Accommodation in a superior dormitory in the camp (private room with 1 double bed and shared shower) | 13 000 rubles |
Accommodation in a standard double room | 26 000 rubles |
Diet food in the camp | 12 000 rubles |
Regular cafe food (no alcohol) | 16 000 rubles |
Flight Moscow - Phuket | 30,000 - 35,000 rubles on a direct flight of Aeroflot Airlines |
Equipment (uniform, bandages, gloves and leg protection) | 8 000 rubles |
Additional expenses (transfers from the airport and back, souvenirs, trips around the island) | 10 000 rubles |
Total: about 95,000 rubles per person for 2 weeks of active training, warmth, invaluable experience and impressions and envious questions from friends “where is it? what is it? And how did you get there?"
Bonus track. Muay Thai schools in Phuket, which are definitely not ashamed
- Tiger Muay Thai. A large well-designed camp, many professional trainers, a competent training plan and many guests from different countries.
- Sinbi Muay Thai. Many highly skilled fighters among trainers, Big hall and several lodging options different levels comfort.
- Phuket Top Team and MMA. A huge range of martial arts in addition to Thai boxing: sambo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, freestyle wrestling and, of course, MMA.
Muay Thai is martial arts and boxing in practice using permitted methods. Muay Thai is also a school of life. Like all martial arts, Muay Thai allows a person to control his body and mind. The fights are quite heavy and intense, so the fighters get tired quickly.
Thai boxing Phuket attracts many tourists, and some of them want not only to watch the fights of professionals, but also to be trained in this martial art in one of the schools on the island.
Thai boxing has a long history. It was even banned once in 1921 due to being considered dangerous view martial art. But in the 1930s, the rules of Muay Thai were changed to make the martial art safer.
Currently, international style gloves were to be worn. To make the fights more fair, they began to be held in the ring, and the fighters were divided into different categories.
Muay Thai is a real industry in Thailand employing around 200,000 people. Basically, these are boxers, coaches, managers. The number of Muay Thai practitioners is estimated at 100,000, and every week hundreds of fights take place across the country.
Thai boxing schools in Phuket
The most famous and oldest school of Thai boxing in Phuket is Rawai Muay Thai. Is the camp better equipped? than all other camps in Phuket, and its owners offer quality services. Rawai and Chalong are generally the best places for learning Thai boxing in Phuket, as there are several well-known Muay Thai schools here at once. On Rawai you will find Muay Thai schools Supa Muay Thai, Lion Muay Thai and Sinbi Muay Thai, and there are also schools in Chalong Suwit, Tiger Muay Thai, Phuket Top Team and Dragon Muay Thai. All these schools offer Thai boxing training for foreigners.Where to watch Thai boxing in Phuket
Phuket has several Thai boxing stadiums. The most famous of them is Saphan Hin, which is located in Phuket City and offers real fights on Tuesdays and Fridays from 20:00. This is the most old stadium Thai boxing in Phuket, the fights here are very serious, and only professional fighters. The entrance fee is 450 baht.Boxing Stadium on Sainamyen Road in Patong offers fights on Mondays and Thursdays from 21:00. Fighting in this stadium good boxers, including fighters from Bangkok and experienced foreigners.
Tiger Stadium also located in Patong and located next to the Jung Ceylon mall. During the high season, there are serious fights with the participation of foreigners.
Suwit Stadium in Chalong is essentially a training camp site, but fights are held here every Friday night. The entrance fee is 900 baht for the cheapest seats and 2,000 baht for ringside seats.
How to choose a Muay Thai club in Phuket - a list of camps and tips
As combat sports and martial arts become more popular, new Sport halls grow everywhere. For this reason, it is difficult to find quality Gym- the one that suits you - it becomes more and more difficult. There are several options to consider: location, price, coaches, classes offered, services, student skill levels, and tuition.
Just like many things in life, you may have to sacrifice certain options in order to get the exact result you are looking for. The key is to determine which traits are most important to you and find the gym that best matches those traits. This guide will guide you through this process.
Phuket is a popular Thai resort with many halls of different sizes and specializations.
This is one of the biggest factors that play into a student's decision to join a gym. Most people will donate more high quality prepare the location just so they don't have to make a long drive. For most fighters, time is money and fighting is not their main source of income. However, if you want to fight on high level you may have to look outside your hometown or even look outside your country to get the proper training.
Most people consider Thailand to be the holy land for learning Muay Thai, due to the abundance of high quality gyms. Thailand is also the birthplace of this sport. If you don't want to relocate to Thailand to train, don't worry, use our 'have a gym' feature and search for gyms in your area.
Price for training in Thailand on the island of Phuket
Depending on the gym you go to, the price may be big problem for fighters. If you have never looked into any kind of martial arts gym, the price tag to train may come as a shocker. Sports clubs can be charged from $20 per month to $200 dollars per month. You should go in this category expecting a more well-known gym with more staff and lots of quality equipment to be higher on the price scale. Unlike traditional gyms, your training not only covers the cost of equipment and utilities, but also the time of the instructors.
As with all gym memberships, Thai gyms usually have contracts and payment plans. Read the contract carefully because there is usually a clause in the contract that charges you if you cancel your subscription before your contract is up. Sports clubs also have payment plans according to student needs. You can pay up to a year in advance, which is usually the cheapest way to go if you have the money. Sports clubs will also have semi-annual contracts, monthly payment plans and a drop-in fee, which is often the most expensive payment option.
In some countries, if you fight for the gym, the staff will give you free education as long as you give the gym a portion of your wrestling earnings. This is not always the case, and certainly does not apply to students who simply want to train for fun.
Muay Thai camping trainers
Seeing that you are paying high gym prices because of the expertise of the trainers, you should do your research before joining a gym. Try to get some time to talk to the head coach or trainer to see if he/she is the one with whom you can get along. Here are some questions to ask coaches:
Hot Tip: Kru Certificates
Beware of non-muaythai certifications and achievements. There are several Thai instructor certifications, but they don't hold much weight in the wrestling world. Fighting records and achievements keep more points than certification in Muay Thai. In addition, it will be very tired if the trainers do not have much experience in Muay Thai or only achievements in other martial arts.
How long have you been coaching? What is your fight record? Who did you train under? Where are you used for training? What achievements have you or your fighters achieved? What is your coaching style?
Even if you like all the answers to these questions, then The best way find out the true qualities of a coach / trainer is to participate in one of their classes.
What level of Muay Thai training do you need?
If you have a feeling for trainers in the gym, it's time to check out the types and times of the classes offered. Everyone has a preference for the time they would like to train and workout, so make sure the gym offers classes at times that fit your schedule.
Depending on the type of gym you are looking for, the classes can be broken down into several types: beginner classes, advanced classes, clinch classes, sparring classes, or strength and conditioning classes. If you are new to Muay Thai, you should ask the gym staff if they offer intro classes to help you up to speed with the basics of training.
Additional factors for choosing a Muay Thai campsite in Phuket
Muay Thai is a sport that focuses on powerful punching and damage inflicted on your opponents. Unlike some martial arts, you cannot get very far in the sport by simply practicing the technique without the proper equipment. Each gym should have a standard set of amenities to provide students. However, not all gyms will be equipped with "own" facilities - so be careful with this part of the solution.
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Among the amenities that are required are heavy Thai heavy bags, pole bags, or traditional heavy bags. If the gym doesn't have punch bags, check to make sure they have at least training pads. Training pads to look for are Thai pads, focus mittens, belly mats, and kick shields.
If the gym doesn't have any of the devices listed above, it might be ideal to look elsewhere.
Different levels of training of Muay Thai fighters
Depending on your skill level and what you're looking to get out of the gym, you'll want to take note of other students' skill levels. Some people are looking for a gym where they can learn from other students in addition to coaches. Generally, if you train with higher caliber fighters, your skill level will also increase due to the level of technology currently on display around you.
On the other hand, some people might want a gym where they are ahead of the class and are able to help others with their training. In any case, make sure that the level of skill in the gym is consistent with the goal and expectations.
One thing that can't be overlooked is how you will (or won't) get along with other fighters and students. You will be spending a lot of time with these people, so try to get a feel for the relationships and personalities beforehand.
Studying in Thailand
One of the factors that must play important role in your decision about the gym is preparation. If you are new to Muay Thai, you should look for a gym that will teach you the basics. When watching some classes or even joining one class, be observant to see if the coach and coaches are helping you and other beginners. Employees in good halls will correct students' bad methods rather than let them continue to practice wrong moves.
You must have an idea of what you want to get out of training. Make sure it matches what you want to exit the room. If you're there for a workout, make sure the gym is dedicated to cardio and steady speed work. If you're looking for a technician, make sure the training helps you fine-tune your boat.
The best way to see if a gym will work for you is to try it out. You should find out if the gym offers a free two week trial to test the grades. Some gyms offer this great feature. Take advantage of this to see the quality of preparation first hand. If the Muay Thai camp in Phuket doesn't offer a trial period, try signing up for one month only to make sure the gym will be a good fit for you. That way, if the gym isn't working, you're not stuck in a long-standing contract.
The first gym visit may not always be the best one for you, so feel free to shop around until you find the perfect deal.
If you want to see something truly Thai, energetic and definitely unforgettable in Phuket, then feel free to go to the Thai boxing performance in the very center of tourist life - in Patong, at the Bangla Boxing Stadium. How does a Muay Thai fight go? If you are afraid that after a busy day of swimming, sitting near the arena you will have to yawn, then this will definitely not happen in Thai boxing in Phuket.After all, it can rightfully be called spectacular and very dynamic: one fight of 3-5 rounds of 3 minutes, breaks of 2 minutes, up to 10 fights per evening (from juniors to professionals international level), participants from all over the world (come to Muay Thai to support participants from Russia and other CIS countries)
Muay Thai boxing shows in Phuket are far from staged wrestling or other semi-game fights. This is a real duel, which is often called the "fight of eight limbs" (punches are delivered with fists, elbows and feet). At the same time, the fighters have endurance, flexibility and stretching, which makes the fight spectacular and emotional, without turning into a bloody drama. Therefore, you can buy tickets for Thai boxing in Phuket for all family members.
Why buy tickets for a Thai boxing show in Phuket?
Argument 1: This is a vibrant Thai tradition.
Sometimes you wonder how such friendly and smiling, like cartoon characters, Thais could give the world this martial art. But Muay Thai is really an integral part of Thai culture. Traditional ram muay dances that fighters perform before fights will help you feel this flavor. It looks mystical and bewitching. The hall just freezes, leaving the fighters alone with their prayer and rhythmic music.
Argument 2: The original version of the evening in Phuket.
Sometimes it is difficult to find a compromise in the search for entertainment for the evening, if it should be interesting for the whole family or company, then, believe the reviews of the Muya Thai show in Phuket by visitors from all over the world, everyone will be satisfied. You will be surprised by the number of women in the stands, in addition, they are the most active fans. Therefore, the beautiful half will also be interested in Muya Thai. A Thai boxing show is a good alternative to an evening trip to a bar, especially since you can order beer in the hall. And sometimes not only men, but also women enter the ring, such fights are especially popular.
Argument 3: You can buy tickets without leaving the hotel.
If you do not live in Patong, then you do not need to spend time and money to go and buy tickets for Muay Thai. Order them on our website by calling +66807905737 - and in the evening you can enjoy this bright show, without intermediaries and overpriced! And after the end of the fight, you will find yourself in the epicenter of the nightlife of Patong and all of Phuket - near Bangla Road, where you can always continue the evening. If you decide to go home, then dozens of tuk-tuks and taxis are at your disposal.
What you need to know if you decide to go to a Muay Thai show?
If you decide to spend a memorable evening at a Thai boxing show, then hurry up to order tickets now, because the stadium is ready to accept only 350 people, and the show is held only on certain days:
Fights are held at 21-00 and last until 00-00.
Muay Thai fights take place on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Tickets are sold daily.
Ticket price: 1600 - 2400 baht.
Venue: Bangla Boxing Stadium (Patong, near the Jangceylon shopping center).
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