The Ultimate in Martial Arts

**Michael Wright** · 09-28-2009, 09:54 AM

All,

I fly to Thailand in just over a week's time to train at Pinyo Muay Thai on Koh Samui (Storm Ketsana allowing!) I am very much looking forward to my first experience of training in Thailand.

There are some very experienced people on here who I respect, and I would be very grateful if you had any final words of advice you could offer me for this trip. My friend Fire Cobra has already outlined some wonderful tips, if he or anyone else could offer their pearls of wisdom I would really appreciate it.

My preparation has basically consisted of trying to be in the best shape that I can be. Running, lots of bag work, lots of pad work, and lots of muscular endurance. I've also put on some mass to prepare for the heat, dehydration and possible weight loss.

If anyone has any final thoughts on training tips, conduct, culture, do's and don'ts, food, leisure I would be extremely grateful.

Sincere thanks

Michael

the tick · 09-28-2009, 10:09 AM

Sprints. 3x 800 explosive metres.

Tee Sok · 09-28-2009, 11:12 AM

This website sums up some points quite well:

Thailand Do’s and Don’ts

Have fun training!

Bjjexpertise@be · 09-28-2009, 01:23 PM

If you want great cardio, run stairs/stadiums!!!! Stay off the bleachers and stick to running on the actual steps and you'll have crazy cardio in no time. Have fun!

george stando · 09-28-2009, 04:26 PM

Good luck. I think you are in for the beginnings of a wonderful journey. stay focused, keep an open mind and come prepared to work and you will be fine. Do the preparatory work to be in good cardio shape really helps you jump start your training here other than that the trainers will help you get to where you want to go.

**Hardball** · 09-28-2009, 05:03 PM

Maybe pick up a tourist language guide to Thailand to help with some useful phrases. Just in case everyone doesn't speak english.

**Michael Wright** · 09-28-2009, 05:22 PM

Many thanks gentlemen, all good suggestions.

Here is the daily program:
Pinyo Muay Thai Gym, Koh Samui Thailand.

The staff have been very helpful and friendly in answering my questions before I go out. George, much like you summed up, their simple response was "just be in the best shape you can be when you get here, and we'll do the rest".

The links and suggestions about the culture are also greatly appreciated, any more thoughts please feel free, and thanks again.

kyuss · 09-28-2009, 05:43 PM

Good luck on your trip, michael. Koh Samui is nice too. I was there once.

09-28-2009, 09:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Michael Wright Premiere Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hertfordshire, UK Posts: 1,201 Groans: 0 Groaned at 2 Times in 1 Post	Any advice would be greatly appreciated All, I fly to Thailand in just over a week's time to train at Pinyo Muay Thai on Koh Samui (Storm Ketsana allowing!) I am very much looking forward to my first experience of training in Thailand. There are some very experienced people on here who I respect, and I would be very grateful if you had any final words of advice you could offer me for this trip. My friend Fire Cobra has already outlined some wonderful tips, if he or anyone else could offer their pearls of wisdom I would really appreciate it. My preparation has basically consisted of trying to be in the best shape that I can be. Running, lots of bag work, lots of pad work, and lots of muscular endurance. I've also put on some mass to prepare for the heat, dehydration and possible weight loss. If anyone has any final thoughts on training tips, conduct, culture, do's and don'ts, food, leisure I would be extremely grateful. Sincere thanks Michael __________________ MY GIRL CAN'T KICK OR GRAPPLE, BUT YOU SHOULD SEE HER BOX

09-28-2009, 01:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bjjexpertise@be Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: florida Posts: 2,023 Groans: 4 Groaned at 1 Time in 1 Post	If you want great cardio, run stairs/stadiums!!!! Stay off the bleachers and stick to running on the actual steps and you'll have crazy cardio in no time. Have fun! __________________ Mike Brewer's 2008 Athleticon Challenge!!! 45563 Pushups Completed 45563 Situps Completed

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Hardball Premiere Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,791 Groans: 0 Groaned at 1 Time in 1 Post	Culture Maybe pick up a tourist language guide to Thailand to help with some useful phrases. Just in case everyone doesn't speak english. __________________ The Way of the Warrior is Practice. Daily practice, accumulate practice minute by minute, hour by hour and day by day. {Book of 5 Rings} Calendar year 2009 Crunch Challenge. 39,800/73,000 Calendar Year 2008 Final Crunches 54,000

09-28-2009, 05:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Michael Wright Premiere Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hertfordshire, UK Posts: 1,201 Groans: 0 Groaned at 2 Times in 1 Post	Many thanks gentlemen, all good suggestions. Here is the daily program: Pinyo Muay Thai Gym, Koh Samui Thailand. The staff have been very helpful and friendly in answering my questions before I go out. George, much like you summed up, their simple response was "just be in the best shape you can be when you get here, and we'll do the rest". The links and suggestions about the culture are also greatly appreciated, any more thoughts please feel free, and thanks again. __________________ MY GIRL CAN'T KICK OR GRAPPLE, BUT YOU SHOULD SEE HER BOX

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09-28-2009, 10:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
the tick Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 268 Groans: 5 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sprints. 3x 800 explosive metres.

09-28-2009, 11:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tee Sok Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 479 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	This website sums up some points quite well: Thailand Do’s and Don’ts Have fun training!

09-28-2009, 04:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
george stando Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bangkok and beyond Posts: 703 Groans: 48 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Good luck. I think you are in for the beginnings of a wonderful journey. stay focused, keep an open mind and come prepared to work and you will be fine. Do the preparatory work to be in good cardio shape really helps you jump start your training here other than that the trainers will help you get to where you want to go.

09-28-2009, 05:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
kyuss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 67 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Good luck on your trip, michael. Koh Samui is nice too. I was there once.

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