Training in Thailand

[fire cobra]

Yeah George is right Sticky Hands(great name by the way),running on the pavements and jumping over and around potholes also watching for motor bikes driving on the path and people carrying lots of food can be fun but hazardous lol.

The best run I had was at Lukprabart camp where its right out into the country with hills etc around,that was hazardous at one point to mind because they were repairing roads(wide roads) and we had to run around the newly laid tarmac,take good trainers with you Sticky because you will do plenty of miles,at Lukprabart it was 1.5 hours in the morning 6am,I was caught on the hop in Chiang Mai one time and had no trainers with me,the Kru said I had to run in my sandles which was hard around the back sois of the area.

[StickyHands]

I'll definitely keep you guys posted on how my trip goes whenever I can george. I'm not planning on leaving until the fall though so it's a bit off in the distance. And good thing you guys mentioned running because I seriously need some new kicks (might have forgotten if you didn't bring it up!).

Thanks for the compliment on the name fire cobra, I thought so too hah. Both of you guys have given me a lot of insight into this trip and you've both gotten me really excited for it to actually happen. Every time I come on this forum I look forward to hearing about anything to do with Thailand or training there. So once again, thank you! I look forward to the time when I can give some insight from my own first hand experience to someone else in my current position.

Just curious, what do you look for in a camp that would make you recommend it over another one? For example, fire cobra, why do you recommend Saengmorakot over Sasiprapa? Does it have to do with the quality of training, or more to do with your personal experience/relationship with the camp, or both?

[george stando]

Hi, one thing to look for or specifically what i look for in the camp is knowing myself i need stern regimenting. meaning i need to be pushed and kept in line. Thats me. So I look for a camp where the trainers watch your every move and keep on you. I found some of the camps were sometime lack, though the work got done. I mean under the weekly, monthly, and yearly push --you have to give here and there or bag out or whatever--but for me i know myself. I like pad holders who are sharp, and who are very active. There are different type of pad holders and trainers. its not all the same as many think. So its like the old saying know thyself and then find the place that fits you. All the recommendations and everything mean nothing in the face you not being comfortable and getting the most of the experience as well as learning muay thai. Thats why you need to go there and soak it in a bit and feel it out. If that camp doesnt work, then so be it, you can move on, dont feel guilty, dont feel bad. It has to be the environment you know you can excel in.

[HeadCracka]

I am heading to Kiatphontip at the end of April for 6 weeks. You might wanna check out muaythailand.com they have a camps section that has info, reviews, and links to a variety of camps.

[shark]

Sitsongpeenong Muaythai Camp :: Home Page
Just won "Best up and coming gym in Thailand" (2010).
Two current champions of Thailand (Kem and Malpichet).
Kem just signed with Its Showtime in Europe, he will be bigger than Baukaw.
The head trainer Molit trained Bee (True Bee Gym), Jongsanan Fairtex, Chay-yai Sipttehpitak and more.
Laem 92kg trainer for the big boys. The facilities are clean, plenty of attention from trainers, not many falangs.
You will be expected to train hard.

[the tick]

So firecobra. Have you been to the new Golden Glory gym in Pattaya?

[fire cobra]

So firecobra. Have you been to the new Golden Glory gym in Pattaya?

Hello Tick,

No I havent bro,I have been to Sityodtong(many years ago) and Cho Natteetong(6 weeks ago).

Heard good things about the GG camp though.

[the tick]

Too bad. I was hoping you could give a first hand account.

[fire cobra]

No Sorry Bro,Ill listen carefully to any one whos opinion I value and report back if any info to pass on

[george stando]

How long has golden glory been open in Pattaya? I was reading they bought scorpion gym down there and took it over. Is this correct?

[the tick]

No Sorry Bro,Ill listen carefully to any one whos opinion I value and report back if any info to pass on

Tanks. Asking the GG guys what they think of it is kinda non productive cause they will of course say it's the best thing since deep fried mars bars.

[the tick]

How long has golden glory been open in Pattaya? I was reading they bought scorpion gym down there and took it over. Is this correct?

Couple of months I think. Scorpion? Lemme check. Yep I'd say they did. Since this is the adres in Thailand.

Thappraya road Soi 15

308/45 Moo 10

Nongpreu, banglamung (Pattaya)

Chonburi 20150

Thailand

Telefoon: +66(0)890930369

[george stando]

Thanks, Tick for the info!

If you find any reports on training there or someone goes please post! I would be interested in hearing about it as well.

[AvisAustin]

sangmorekot is a brilliant choice from fire cobra. You are close enough to a very vibrant area where you have access to a lot of stuff.


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