csw0101

Hi All

I'm probably intermediate level in Muay Thai and will be in Bangkok for business for only a few days and wanted to get in a private lesson somewhere. Can anyone recommend a place for a private lesson to go over aspects of my game rather than just hitting pads for rounds?

I emailed Fairtex and it seems all I'll be doing is conditioning and 5 rounds on thai pads then 3-4 rounds on the heavy bag for 1000 baht - which honestly I can do at home.

I've seen Jitti's gym come up a bit in posts - will they tailor a private lesson to what I want?

thanks

sportmuaythai

Training at good camp in Thailand is same as private lesson. You go one on one at pad work, and clinching if you're up to it. Some thing you obviously cannot do at home. Pls believe me that each session will work you to your physical limit, and they train twice a day. I believe that ฿1,000 at Fairtex is for two session, morning and afternoon.
Training at Jitti would be similar, but the facility is not as nice as at Fairtex. However, it's cheaper to commute to Jitti from your hotel in Bangkok. Jitti is right next to a subway station. Going to Fairtex will cost plenty by taxi, and each trip will take so long, you'd be better off hanging around till your afternoon session. Fairtex is better taken as live-in (full board) training package. Since you're only in Bangkok for a few days, Jitti would be a better option. BTW I train at Fairtex, but only for morning session. I have my own car so I don't have to put up with office hour traffic. I've also trained with Kru Jitti when he was teaching just a stone throw from my house, on Sunday, which Fairtex do no train.
Once you train at good camp in Thailand, you'll be hooked.

csw0101

Thanks very much for letting me know. Unfortunately I only have a few days so can't do the live in camps. I will try out the training at Jitti as it sounds like Fairtex is quite far out.

seany85

I spent two weeks at jittis just after new year, and i strongly recommended it.

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csw0101

Also can you buy equipment (shin guards, gloves etc...) at Jitti's place cheap? Are there other places I can go to buy equipment at thailand prices?

Thanks again

sportmuaythai

If you're looking for value, quality vs /price, then FBT would be a good choice. FBT has a big store on Ramkhamhaeng Road, Huamark. Lots of selection. For gloves though, Fairtex is very good, but Twins is also a good buy.

csw0101

Thanks again sportsmuaythai. I'm looking for the big name brands like Fairtex, Twins etc... but hopefully at a cheaper price than in Australia. Last time I was in Thailand 5 yrs ago I found the shop at Rhad....(sp?) stadium cheapish...

I'll try and find the FBT store - where abouts is Huamark in relation to Siom?

Harley1

I was at FAIRTEX and it was a really good work out , if you need more info
at fairtex the Manager name (Tien Ho Ng) and e-mail tien@fairtex.com
and if you like I do have a taxi for you.

Harley

TrasteBKK

Hi,
I am taking private one-on-one lessons at Chacrit Muay Thai Gym and I can very much recommend it!
Kru Chakrit is a great teacher and a very amiable guy, the location is smack in the center of Bangkok on Washington Square, Sukhumvit Soi 22.
A 5 minute walk to Emporium Mall or Asoke BTS station.

Pricing is very affordable and you don't need to book in advance.

He also help arrange local promoters for his foreign students, arrange 1-year student visas, have homestay deals and other stuff.

I think he has a website up with more information, I will check and post it later.

Good Luck!
Traste

Untarai

Might want to check, the gym in Maboonkrong. In the city, near a shopping center of the same name. It was the real thing and they had very capable trainers there, willing to teach anyone. Ask for Damien . If he's still there, he will show you around the gym.


Untarai
www.muaythaiokc.com