“Sham is fighting the main event at Buriram iMobile Stadium," Mr. Dit, owner and head trainer of Giatbundit Gym, announces with a laugh. “Just like that, main event. Only one fight, main event…” He continues rambling on, mostly to himself. Giatbundit Gym began accepting foreigners just this past February and Mr. Dit is definitely still learning the ins and outs of it all. In Thailand there is a gradual progression into the big rings. All fighters must get their starts at either temple fairs or rice fields, and even with good connections, a spot at Lumpini or Rajadamnern must still be earned. For foreign fighters however, it is a … [Read more...]
Chris “THE POLISH PUNISHER” Kwiatkowski Training At Lookchaomaesaithong Sit Namkabuan Gym
American nak muay Chris Kwiatkowski preparing with trainer Kru Namkabuan Ratchapeutcafe (5 Panang) for his first fight of the year. A few days later, on January 14, Chris won by KO in the fourth round via a left hook on the undercard of the WBC World Title Boxing bout in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. Chris' Facebook page here. … [Read more...]
Lookchaomaesaithong Sit Namkabuan Gym Expansion
Lookchaomaesaithong Sit Namkabuan Gym has added a nautilus machine and renovated to accommodate more bags. For those of you interested in training at the gym, you can read more about it in my previous post which outlines everything you need to know, including: daily training details who the trainers are Muay Thai fight availability accommodation options pricing reservation details. For more information on Buriram, please visit my other website Buriram Info. It’s a complete travel guide which offers hotel bookings, information on how to travel to … [Read more...]
Rain Veins On My Window Panes
Generally I keep track of my training. I've got a little creme coloured imported Thai day planner I picked up at a Dollar Store in Canada I reference. I do this to keep tabs on the coin I owe the gym (I pay by the day) and to take note of my health. I'm sick often out here. Ninety percent of it is due to msg poisonings and other allergy and / or (dirty) food related issues. For example, when reviewing the last eight weeks of my life, I realized I was sick for five of the past eight Mondays. If I don't take this all down on paper, my brain efficiently washes it way. I don't see the patterns, I just live in the present and push forward. Keeping tabs on my … [Read more...]
Lookchaomaesaithong Sit Namkabuan Gym, Buriram, Thailand
Lookchaomaesaithong Sit Namkabuan Gym is a family run, traditional muay thai gym located in the city of Buriram, Isaan. Isaan is Thailand's Northeastern region and the birthplace of many muay thai champions, past and present. Buriram province has contributed greatly to those numbers. Foreigners are welcome to train at Lookchaomaesaithong Sit Namkabuan Gym. Details: TRAINING Morning - 5:40 am start 16 km run, bag work and fitness/weight training. Pads are available on request (at no additional cost). Evening - 4:00 pm start 4 km run, 20 - 30 minutes skipping rope, bag work, five, … [Read more...]
Changes – Finding A New Muay Thai Gym
Finding the right trainer and/or muay thai gym in its homeland can be a difficult task, particularly for those here long term. If I had to generalize, I'd estimate that your average Foreigner who is on limited time and of limited knowledge has a fairly easy time finding the right fit. New is beautiful. Again, if I had to generalize, I'd estimate that those of us here long term generally tend to develop discerning tastes. We know what we want, we know what we don't, and oftentimes other elements influence our decisions. Among them, our financial situation. A number of us stepped away from our employment and saved considerably to follow our passion for muay … [Read more...]