tac364
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Post by tac364 on Dec 4, 2005 0:28:33 GMT -5
I've been reading up on some of those Muay Thai training camps, where you train for about a week with some top thai fighters. Don't think I'd ever actually travel to Thailand, though I'd love to, but maybe a Fairtex camp or something local.
I've picked up a little bit of Muay Thai and self-trained I guess, but I'd like to get some training to clean up some of the techniques. My question is:
Do y'all think that in a week someone can learn enough to take back home and drill with training partners? I think it would be an obvious yes since we all attend 4 - 8 hr seminars with the same expectations. But my question I guess is geared more toward Muay Thai. I mean you have two fists, feet, elbows, knees and shins - isn't the rest putting the combos together? ... oh yeah and defense. Interested in y'all's comments and thoughts....
Johnny
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Post by Vince on Dec 4, 2005 4:17:27 GMT -5
Hey Johnny,
Good post and question. I have trained and faught Muay Thai in thailand, and it was a great experience. Yes, the techniques they work are pretty basic... but the workouts are hardcore and you'd better be in shape BEFORE you go over there. It is hot and humid and you'll ga*s even if your in great shape, so to make the most out of the experience do yourself a favor and go over there in good shape already.
There was lots of bagwork, Thai pad drills, and sparring. Your looking at 8 hours a day of training at most camps. If you research them online carefully you can find some live in camps that are extremely cheap, which include food, lodging, and the camp fee's for just dollars a day. I lived over there for 6 months like a king for $500 a month.
But back to your main question... there wasn't much new technical stuff. However it is still certainly worth it and very benificial.
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Post by ArmyOfOne on Dec 14, 2005 3:54:19 GMT -5
personally i would NOT recommend going to Thailand unless you have all kinds of extra time and money.
First i would recommend that you get a number of instructional videos including those of Rob Kaman, and some other top rated muay thai fighters video sets. This should be more than enough to keep you busy for a LONG time trying to master the techniques and training methods.....
THEN after you have done that and feel you can no longer progress and STILL need to add another dimension to your game.....then you can go to Thailand...... But even then, unless you plan on being a professional fighter in the big leagues (not just small shows), then i'm sure the tapes and instruction by a qualified MT specialist should be WAY MORE than enough......IMO.
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tac364
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Post by tac364 on Dec 14, 2005 6:48:52 GMT -5
Thanks for the info guys. Yeah, actually going to Thailand was a real stretch for me and it was doubtful. I was really looking more for a camp in the US. I've seen a few on the net. But anyway, I will look into Rob Kaman's videos and go from there. Appreciate the input.
Johnny
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Post by ArmyOfOne on Dec 14, 2005 12:56:55 GMT -5
bas rutten does a yearly camp called Paradise Warriors Retreat and "Benny the Jet" is always one of the instructors.
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tac364
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Post by tac364 on Dec 14, 2005 20:37:37 GMT -5
Thanks, and if I remember right Gokor in an instructor for that retreat as well. Anyone ever attend? I'd like to hear some feedback on it...
Johnny
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