I'm going to Thailand for some intense Muay Thai training.
I'm planning to become a professional fighter.
Any advice? Anything at all? I can't speak Thai and I don't know much about that country. Is there anything I should know before I get there?
2007-08-24 07:40:36 · 11 answers · asked by Reaper 6 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
I'm a fighter, and have been to Thailand a few times. First of all stay away from the red light district. If you want to fight then you have no time for hookers or the possible HIV that comes with that lifestyle. Plus there are plenty of regular Thai woman that will be all over you. Secondly, just as in any city use common sense. Don't travel by yourself, and stay alert of your surroundings. Don't carry large sums of money, and if you do then never let anyone see it. Keep a smaller amount of cash separate on you. This will be the money you use for transportation, and maybe the occasional bottled water. Thridly, enjoy yourself. Plenty of good training there, and plenty to see.
2007-08-24 08:27:56 · answer #1 · answered by Brian F 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Sawadee Kup (hello)
Been to Thailand many times. I would suggest you go to yahoo answers/Travel/Asia Pacific/Thailand as many question about thailand have been answered there.
I would get all shots including Hep A and B, and tetanus especially since you may be transferring blood.
Most Thai people can speak limited english so you should not have any trouble getting around. Changing money is easy as Thai money has arabic numerals. $1 is about $30B (baht).
Many of the people in the travel forum can answer your questions better that the martial arts people here, nothing against them but you need some answers about thailand. Let them know where you are going and we'll be able to direct you to hotels, things to do and people to contact. Chok Dee (Good Luck)
2007-08-24 09:58:39 · answer #2 · answered by Village Player 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn some Thai vocabulary, respect customs, stay away from dangerous areas especially at night, don't purchase sex (having to buy dinner doesn't count), and stay out of peoples' business. Get a good book on Muay Thai.
2007-08-24 08:40:23 · answer #3 · answered by R. Lee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are so lucky... I know 2 people that went and are going. The one guy said that it was the most intesnse training, especially the first week. He said that they woke up, fought for 2 hours, then had a break for like 4 hours, then fought again for 2 hours. That was one day. My boyfriend is going next summer. The one guy that went was an Aussie and knew no Thai, he went on just fine. He did pick up some lingo though. Just have fun and make friends!
2007-08-24 09:05:37 · answer #4 · answered by fancigal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I strongly urge you to do some homework.
1) Line up where you will train in advance. Be sure it is reputable. Can your instructor here in the US help you? And what about your lodging and food?
2) Take the time to read up on the culture. People in other countries think differently. You are the one that will need to adapt to them because it is you who will be the visitor.
3) Start learning the language. You need to be able to understand some of it. How do you expect to follow directions in class or order food?
I hope you have a good time. While you are there I hope you take some time to see the museums and temples. The country has a fascinating history.
Good luck!
2007-08-24 08:40:59 · answer #5 · answered by Think.for.your.self 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea, your white and your gonna be a target...Im sure even the trainers will give you a hard time. My advice is just to take it with a shot of whiskey and try to ignore it, because if you can get past the point where they dont want you being there because your not Thai, they will respect you when you show them what you can do.
2007-08-24 07:55:24 · answer #6 · answered by Par 4 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to pick up a book on their culture. Many things are taboo in one country but alright in others. You won't want to offend them especially since you don't even speak the language.
Speaking of which, you probably should at least pick up some conversational Thai. After all, how are you going to communicate with a trainer if he doesn't speak English?
I'm a firm believer in that if you are in their country, you should at least try to communicate in their tongue. Don't pull some of the garbage that we see in America and expect them to know English to communicate with you -- the visitor.
Other than that...best of luck!
2007-08-24 07:49:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, if someone asks you to carry a bag for him thru immigration, just refuse and always wear rubber : P
2007-08-24 23:17:07 · answer #8 · answered by Shienaran 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't get your but kicked. Train with the right Master.
2007-08-24 15:30:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
find some lessons or ask your friends to help you or go or ask a translator to help you
2007-08-24 07:45:26 · answer #10 · answered by Syaoran Li 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋