Learning Muay Thai/Getting Fit

[mwebster2]

Hello, I’d like to do a 1-2 month Muay Thai camp or classes whilst in Pattaya on my next trip, I have no experience in Muay Thai or combat sports so I would need to start as a complete beginner, can anyone recommend a gym in Pattaya that accommodates complete beginners? Is there certain start dates where beginners join together or can you just walk in and join? Any help appreciated, thank you. 

[simon6666]

This being PA, might want to give this place a look: https://ragefightacademy.com/

[Wolf Cat]

You can join up anytime, google Muay Thai camp Pattaya, and you can see several websites, contact them and see what they offer.

Edited November 6, 2023 by Wolf Cat

[Zackzzane]

Fairtex is pretty good. They have two sessions a day: starting at 830 and 1430.

Private lessons are 500 baht each (ouch), but you can buy package deals for unlimited per month.

The routine is they spend about 30 mins with you one on one then you move on to work out on the heavy bags on your own.  You can learn alot just watching everyone else...

https://www.agoda.com/fairtex-sports-club-hotel/hotel/pattaya-th.html

[simon6666]

19 minutes ago, Zackzzane said:

Fairtex is pretty good. They have two sessions a day: starting at 830 and 1430.

Private lessons are 500 baht each (ouch), but you can buy package deals for unlimited per month.

The routine is they spend about 30 mins with you one on one then you move on to work out on the heavy bags on your own.  You can learn alot just watching everyone else...

https://www.agoda.com/fairtex-sports-club-hotel/hotel/pattaya-th.html

I did the private lesson thing here years ago.

Definitely not worth it for what you pay, in my opinion, unless you're just looking for a novel, tourist experience.

Would only be worthwhile if you were on a longer stay and could do some kind of package deal, as you say.

[roseram88]

Never done combat sports but do a lot of sports. 

I think as a complete beginner to any new intensive sport you can do max 3-4 hours a week training depending on your general fitness. Do more and your body doesn't have the time to rest and heal and you hurt yourself.

You probably might want to have a look at fitness7. They have have May Thai/Boxing equipment downstairs and free&paid trainers. 

Upstairs you can do weight lifting, fitness, stretching, running...

So you have more options to work on your health. 

[worldtraveler3]

I second Fairtex they are use to guys with no training. However I have to correct one thing the private are not 500 baht there 1500.With that said I plan to look into going to Rage as you can get somebody to hold pads for seven three minute rounds for 500 baht so I think when I get back into training I'll be headed there.

 

[Gotthatdognme007]

Heading to Pattaya for some training next month. I’m in decent shape, some experience with wrestling and boxing but that was years ago. Would a couple hours a day be too much? 

[Bobson VaGene]

If you're just wanting to do a casual class, then WKO World Kumite Organisation near Soi 6 is pretty good. A casual class is around 300 baht. 

Fairtex is good if you want aircon, new bags & mats & stuff.

If you want somewhere Real Old Skool then Sityodtong is one of the most famous gyms in Thailand but it's a bit far out from Central Pattaya

[enkae7317]

On 18/11/2023 at 16:47, Zackzzane said:

Fairtex is pretty good. They have two sessions a day: starting at 830 and 1430.

Private lessons are 500 baht each (ouch), but you can buy package deals for unlimited per month.

The routine is they spend about 30 mins with you one on one then you move on to work out on the heavy bags on your own.  You can learn alot just watching everyone else...

https://www.agoda.com/fairtex-sports-club-hotel/hotel/pattaya-th.html

Only 500 baht for a private lesson is a literal steal IMO. That's hardly 15 USD for 30minutes of private tutoring--working on your techniques and ironing out your faults.

Try to get a private lesson for 1hour in the States and it's easily 7-10x that price. My gym was offering 120USD/hr for private sessions. Ridiculous! 

[Zackzzane]

Agree it's cheap for US, but I think relatively expensive for Thailand.  I still pay it though. Plus I tip the coach 100 - 200 baht.

 

[Wide_western]

There's some smaller gyms around as well. I wouldn't commit to one gym, just try a few and see which you like.

I do agree with was mentioned above, don't try to train too much Muay Thai as a beginner. I did a few classes most 1 1/2 hours in other parts of the country and it's hard. No aircon (so ridiculously hot), constant cardio, demanding on mobility and flexibility and the kicking punching can be hard on the joints and ligaments.

I'd say I'm pretty fit, but twice a week to start would be enough.