There is far too little info on it. I am hesitant of going there as I feel I'm going to this small island blind. No info on on-site accommodation, number of fighters, etc.Interested and hope someone has some info. I just recently started watching his videos and I LOVE how he cuts off the ring and makes people move the way he wants them to move.
Do you know that from experience?It's a gym for tourists on a tourist party island. He might be a great coach, but most people there are going to be tourists.
I don't do the islands either due to tourists, but that doesn't mean it should be written off immediately. I'd imagine it's like most gyms though. You typically get out of it what you put in. Anyone going there for a few weeks or a few months isn't going to be taken seriously by Thai trainers. If you show you are serious (never miss a session or quit on them) and learn a little Thai, you might be able to get a little extra attention that might make it worthwhile.It's a gym for tourists on a tourist party island. He might be a great coach, but most people there are going to be tourists.
Well I'll be going for about three weeks.I don't do the islands either due to tourists, but that doesn't mean it should be written off immediately. I'd imagine it's like most gyms though. You typically get out of it what you put in. Anyone going there for a few weeks or a few months isn't going to be taken seriously by Thai trainers. If you show you are serious (never miss a session or quit on them) and learn a little Thai, you might be able to get a little extra attention that might make it worthwhile.
I don't do the islands either due to tourists, but that doesn't mean it should be written off immediately. I'd imagine it's like most gyms though. You typically get out of it what you put in. Anyone going there for a few weeks or a few months isn't going to be taken seriously by Thai trainers. If you show you are serious (never miss a session or quit on them) and learn a little Thai, you might be able to get a little extra attention that might make it worthwhile.
I'm sure it depends on the gym as well as the trainers there. I've had long time trainers who seemingly wanted nothing to do with me (I was too old at 30), and others who had only been there a couple weeks but took really good care of me. The latter really helped me define my individual style and tools. I've heard super mixed reviews about the quality and attention at Tiger Muay Thai. The people I personally know who have enjoyed it though aren't really folks I would consider "fighters". Mostly people who want to look tough or get attention on Facebook. Also women who had Thai trainers take them under their wing because they are "naturals" XD Had nothing to do with the trainer wanting a piece of that white ass I'm sure lol. That is simply my anecdotal experience though, and I have not personally been there. If I was going to spend that kind of money though I would skip Thailand all together and head to Evolve in Singapore where there are less people and named high quality trainers. I have no clue who is training at Tiger, but I know the fights they put people in are laughable.You don't think that depends on the gym? Tiger Muay Thai is on the islands, but they're starting to get a lot more short term traffic from fighters (mostly MMA) going over to learn for short periods of time and the reviews seem pretty good thus far. Of course, it's not anything like a trad MT gym.
Definitely avoid Evolve.I'm sure it depends on the gym as well as the trainers there. I've had long time trainers who seemingly wanted nothing to do with me (I was too old at 30), and others who had only been there a couple weeks but took really good care of me. The latter really helped me define my individual style and tools. I've heard super mixed reviews about the quality and attention at Tiger Muay Thai. The people I personally know who have enjoyed it though aren't really folks I would consider "fighters". Mostly people who want to look tough or get attention on Facebook. Also women who had Thai trainers take them under their wing because they are "naturals" XD Had nothing to do with the trainer wanting a piece of that white ass I'm sure lol. That is simply my anecdotal experience though, and I have not personally been there. If I was going to spend that kind of money though I would skip Thailand all together and head to Evolve in Singapore where there are less people and named high quality trainers. I have no clue who is training at Tiger, but I know the fights they put people in are laughable.
That's good to know. You're the first person I've heard from who has actually trained there, too bad that sounds like a cash grab as well. No sparring for 100 hrs is crazy, I'd be curious to know their reasoning behind that. I did a private at Sitsongpeenong and it was kind of similar. One hour session, but the trainer was 15 min late, had me warm up with 15 min jump rope, then just walked around the ring semi-holding pads for the next half hour. Not sure I'd head back their either lol.Definitely avoid Evolve.
I went there for a month while I was visiting family in Singapore. 600 dollars/month for hitting pads on a coveyer belt. 45 minute session with 15 minute warm-up = 30 minutes training. Pathetic.
Also, as an amateur fighter, I go there and they tell me I can't spar until I get at least 100 hours of training in... wtf...
I went and found another gym in Singapore which was a lot more Thai style. Granted, the trainers weren't Pornsanae and Yodsanan, but they definitely were a lot more invested and down to earth.
Money =/= quality in some cases.
How was Sitsongpeenong aside from this private? I'm interested as it's on my list of gyms to visit... What with Sittichai's successes and all. Just seems like the curse of these Thai gyms getting international renown results in a serious decrease in training quality. Go train at Tiger or Sinbi which have been westernized to hell, and compare that to Kiatmoo9 Gym... Haven't been to either but I'll bet the difference is astounding.That's good to know. You're the first person I've heard from who has actually trained there, too bad that sounds like a cash grab as well. No sparring for 100 hrs is crazy, I'd be curious to know their reasoning behind that. I did a private at Sitsongpeenong and it was kind of similar. One hour session, but the trainer was 15 min late, had me warm up with 15 min jump rope, then just walked around the ring semi-holding pads for the next half hour. Not sure I'd head back their either lol.
I was there for 2 months, I dont really agree with that.It's a gym for tourists on a tourist party island. He might be a great coach, but most people there are going to be tourists.
It'll be high season in July/August when I plan on being there. Think that'll affect the training?
They know you are only around for maybe 1-2 fights at best so often it's not worth their time/energy from a financial standpoint. Your own trainer may bet on you in a fight (or even against you) so there is a financial aspect to the relationship that often times gets overlooked. I didn't mean you won't get good training, but it will be different than if you stayed for a year or two with the same trainer. Let me know how the training is, I am super curious and I hope you enjoy the hell out of it.
this is encouragingI was there for 2 months, I dont really agree with that.
The vast majority of people that I met there went for the same reason as me. They saw his videos and wanted to know more. During my time there, I would say that the majority of people training were active fighters, professional or amateur in their own countries.