Monday, January 27, 2014

Muay Thai Lifestyle in Thailand

What's up guys, these past few months I've been going to Team Quest Chiang Mai off and on for both Muay Thai and their MMA program.  But mainly I've been eating Paleo and doing CrossFit to keep in shape.  My fitness goal is to be lean enough to have a six pack by the summer of 2014.  With Muay Thai it seems like I would lose a ton of weight, get injured, get back into it, have a fight, rest for two weeks, and start it all over again.

Now that I don't have any fights lined up and I'm just working out to work out, it's been much more consistent and easier as well.  But sometimes I miss the Muay Thai lifestyle.

Muay Thai session at Team Quest, Chiang Mai


Eat, Sleep, Train, Repeat:

For months at a time my routine was living at the gym, training first thing in the morning, eating to recover and laying around resting until the afternoon session.  The two a days were brutal, but I wouldn't trade it for the world.  Armed with a hard drive full of The Ultimate Fighter episodes, it would rev me up just enough to get through the week.

Food wise, it was always a struggle to get in enough calories and protein.  Luckily there are tons of all you can eat buffets in Thailand, often for less than $5.  My favorites are the AYCE Thai BBQs that are usually 139 baht ($4.63US) 

What are you guys looking forward to most when you come to Thailand?  And for those who have already done a Muay Thai camp, what do you miss now that you're home?


5 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 09, 2014

    Man I miss the disciplined, orderly lifestyle of the camp and being physical everyday for hours on end... Best wishes. Ace

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2014

    I'm glad I stumbled across this blog. I'm strongly considering living in Thailand for six months to learn Muay Thai.

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    1. Johnny FDFebruary 10, 2014

      Glad you're enjoying the blog, you'll love the Muay Thai lifestyle. Make sure you read the book www.12WeeksinThailand.com before you come as it'll save you a ton of money and give you an idea of what to pack and expect.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 27, 2014

    Wow training in thailand is a dream. No clue where to start

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    1. Johnny FDMarch 27, 2014

      Living and training in Thailand is definitely a dream come true, start by reading the book. it'll give you a better idea of which city to start in.

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