Is Muay Thai training easy to find on Koh Samui?

Muaythai is big business on Samui and camps like Lamai Muay Thai see loads of passing tourists, enthusiastic novices and hardened veterans passing through its doors every day. Lamai Muay Thai offers top class training facilities and the very real potential of getting ready for a fight and professional sponsorship in a very short space of time. Koh Samui features two stadiums both of which feature regular nights of combat and Lamai Muay Thai has a number of pro-fighters currently training at its camp.

When does Muay Thai training take place?

Typically Muaythai training on Samui takes place for 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the early evening. Sessions start around 7am and 5pm respectively and although most folks tend to stay out of the midday heat, it’s also possible to arrange a one-on-one training session with one of the trainers during the middle of the day if you really want to boost your technique or work on something specific.

Are there many teachers in a Muay Thai class on Koh Samui?

The group classes are probably your best bet if you are a beginner or novice Muaythai fighter. There could be up to 30 other people in a class but the ratios of students to teachers are kept low and this ensures that you will be corrected if you are picking up any bad habits or performing the technique incorrectly.

What is a typical Muaythai training session like?

A typical lesson involves a 1-3 mile run to begin with (depending on your fitness level) followed by shadow boxing. Once this warm-up is complete and you are sweating thoroughly, the lead trainer will demonstrate a technique for you and your partner to practice. Once tuition is over, you will engage in clinching with your partner followed by light sparring. The class finishes with a couple of rounds, working the pads with a trainer. They push you very hard at this point and you feel truly exhausted by the end.

How much does Muaythai training on Koh Samui cost?

An individual training session with the group costs around 250 THB at Lamai Muay Thai but you can save money if you plan on training more by paying monthly. This allows you unlimited training sessions and access to Lamai Fitness gym as well. A personal training session with one of the ex-fighter trainers will set you back about 800 THB and although this might seem a bit steep, you will be shown their own personal tips and tricks, developed from years as a professional fighter.