As you can read in the first part of preparation for a fight, I have been training hard to fight in Thailand. My main focus was on technique in the beginning. I think that 80% of my focus was on pure technique improvement. To fight in Thailand, you have to adapt your style somewhat, at… Continue reading Preparation for a fight: an inside look part II
Category: Gyms
Preparation for a fight: an inside look
I have been training now in Thailand for 5 months. The first part of the training experience here has been a trip to different gyms to meet many new people and get a taste of the life in Bangkok. Now I have been adjusted to the life here and been to several gyms, looked in… Continue reading Preparation for a fight: an inside look
Jaroenthong Gym
I want you to tell me what you think about the site This is a gym that was also on my list of places to visit. Jaroenthong is a well known Thai fighter who fought against Ramon Dekkers, Samart Payakaroon (who is considered to be the all time best Thai fighter by many) and more.… Continue reading Jaroenthong Gym
Pinsinchai Gym Bangkok
Pinsinchai Gym Currently I am training at this gym. A guy from Holland recommended it to me, so I think let’s check it out. They train from 6 until 8.30 am, and again from 3 until 5 pm. This actually fits right in my time schedule. Let me sketch you a regular morning training… Continue reading Pinsinchai Gym Bangkok
Sasiprapa Gym
When I was still in Holland, my trainer and the trainer from an other gym told me about this gym. Some guys from my gym in The Hague already trained here before. My arrival in Bangkok was good, I had some minor issues with finding the apartment, but I will not bore you with the details… Continue reading Sasiprapa Gym
Attack of the Goat
I am training now at a different gym. They train from 6 am to 8 am in the morning and again from 3 to 6 pm in the afternoon. here is a nice story about my first training there. This gym is not in a busy part of Bangkok, the owner of the gym lives… Continue reading Attack of the Goat