Sitsongpeenong Muaythai

I don't fit into any of the categories of a what you might think is a typical muay thai enthusiast and also I'm a newbie, but the staff and coaches here made me feel welcome and comfortable. I even got to go watch fights at Lumpini Stadium and I did not expect to be having formative experiences and making core memories at my old age, but it happened. To have a better experience, for me I would bring some friends, especially possible sparring partners, because the men who were training here at this time are all professional fighters or at least very experienced. Also, it's off-season to travel to Thailand at the moment, so there weren't so many students. Also, I would stay longer: I had a wonderful five days, but I felt like the training would keep improving as the coaches and I got to know each other, session by session, and five days went by so quickly. I would also recommend having a scooter or a bicycle if you're going to stay at the gym becuase it's out in the suburbs so you need a vehicle to get anywhere interesting (though there are some wonderful parks within walking distance where you could walk, run, kayak, or bicycle if you have a few hours). Also for me, being a newbie wasn't an issue as much as I am not in good shape. I would have gotten a lot more out of the time in the gym if I could do five rounds on the pads without my heart exploding. But the gym itself is great, lots of equipment to keep you busy--as long as you know how to use it. The coaches and students were really encouraging, and even though I was the only woman training there at the time, I always felt comfortable. The gym staff kept the whole place clean and cozy, and the meals after training were filling, delicious, and healthy every day. It was really cool to see some world-class fighters just doing their thing, and the field trip to Lumpini was the cherry on top. I'm already trying to get a group together to go back!