Leonidas

Doe's anybody have any details, or know how to get them, of Thaiboxing training camps in Thailand that train foreigners? I'm determined at spending some time at one later in the year. I'd prefer to find one in Ko Samui as i have a friend living and working out there, but as long as i find a good one it doesn't really matter. Also, if anyone has been before i'd appreciate you sharing you experiences with me.

fugetsu

Jitti Gym in Bangkok specializes in training foreigners. It should be a good take off point to other gyms. I trained there for 5 days a number of years ago and Khun Kru Jitti was very nice. See site below for details.
http://www.thailandroad.com/jittigym/

Akurei

Here's a link to a training camp in Chiang Mai. I've talked to one of the people there through email and they seem very nice and helpful. The guy told me that if I wanted to come to Thailand and train with them I was welcome, and they can set up fights when a person feels and they feel is ready. All the info you need to know is on the site.

http://www.lannamuaythai.com

Damian Mavis

You can check out some details on a few camps in Thailand at my webiste www.honourtkd.com if you like.

Koh Samui has a great camp in Lamai called Lamai Muay Thai. If you are interested in fighting it's especially good.

Damian Mavis
Honour TKD

Leonidas

Thankyou guys, you've all been a great help. I've been in touch with all the camps you've mentioned and i'll just see where that takes me.

Rand

I would like to know if a Foreigner could train to be a professional thai boxer


i mean if it would be allowed for a foreigner to live in thailand while training and fighting?

Akurei

I've read that in Thailand there is no amatuer division. Once you step in the ring you're considered a professional. Although, when they set up fights for new fighters they try to match them with someone who is at the same skill level.

Not sure if you can get a working visa as a fighter in Thailand....although it wouldn't hurt to look into it and find out. I'm not sure who you would contact though...maybe the Thai Embassy?

OctaviousBP

From Andy at Lanna (www.lannamuaythai.com)

"Fighting in Thailand, is for many people from beginners upwards, part of the reason for visiting and training in Thailand. And yes, we can arrange fights for most people up to about 75 kg and though we always do our best to ensure a balanced match up it is often difficult where beginners are concerned, as most Thais over 16 who are fighting have had considerable experience already. Having said this if you truly want to experience the fight and are sure in your heart then a good month or two at the most of training and you will be ready for your first fight. The first fight is not about winning or losing but it is about testing you heart (or mettle as others would say) and about learning and understanding just how much more training and hard work you will need to apply to become good at this! The Thais attitude towards fighting is of making a good fight and not taking unfair advantage of the lesser opponent, though beware anyone who steps into the ring with a bad attitude! And also remember this is a fight and even beginners can be dangerous and hurt each other so do not take it lightly and be prepared for some hard knocks or else do not get into the ring in the first place. And in most cases, win or lose, it is going to hurt, a lot!"


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