2 Week First Rate Muay Thai Training in Takua Pa, Phang Nga
First Rate Muay Thai Training Camp in Khao Lak, Thailand
Come to Khao Lak, join Rawai Muay Thai and try their first rate training offered there. There you will learn Muay Thai from the experts, stay at comfortable accommodations while enjoying the clear blue waters and the spectacular scenery of Khao Lak. Enjoy training at the high-quality gym with fully furnished facilities while relaxing at the amenities of Rawai Muay Thai on your free time.
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Highlights
- First rate Muay Thai training
- Train with experienced Muay Thai trainers
- Daily Muay Thai training Monday to Saturday
- Relaxing, calming, and quiet location
- Participants of all levels welcome
- 14 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Phuket International Airport (US$ 37 per person)
Accommodation
Shared bungalows
The shared bungalows sleep three people each. Each person has their own closet with electronic safe and also, their individually controlled fans. The bungalows have ensuite bathroom and kitchen.
Shared bungalows have 3 single beds; electronic safes; kitchenette with fridge, microwave, kettle and blender; hot water shower and western style toilet; large flat screen cable TV with satellite programming; DVD player; 3 closets, patio (with hammock) ,and fans (no air-con). All bungalows have WiFi.
Private bungalows with aircon
Private bungalows have either 1 King size bed or 2 single beds each; electronic safes; kitchenette with fridge, microwave, kettle, and blender; hot water shower and western style toilet; large flat screen cable TV with satellite programming; DVD player; closets, patio (with hammock), and air-conditioning. All bungalows have free WiFi. These bungalows can fit one or two people. The price is per bungalow, not per person.
Private bungalows with fan
For those more on a budget there is another option. The private bungalows with fans. These spacious bungalows can fit one or two people. They have a front porch with hammock, table and chairs; a living room with TV/DVD and satellite programming, sofa and coffee table; a bedroom with king size beds, two side tables, closet with electronic safe, and laundry basket; a kitchen with fridge and appliances, and a bathroom with hot water shower and western style toilet. Ideal for those who want to save money but don't want to share accommodation.
Program
Group class training
At Rawai Muay Thai camp in Khao Lak, they offer group classes twice a day, six days a week Monday through Saturday. They rest on Sundays. If weather permits, you will train at the beach on Saturday mornings.
VIP training
VIP training is extra private lessons. Private one-on-one training outside of the regular training hours. You get to choose which of our trainers you want to work with, what time of day you want to train and what you want to focus on during your VIP training session (for example: grappling, kicks, boxing, elbows, sparring, fitness, technique, etc.).
Rawai Muay Thai Training Schedule
Daily schedule Monday to Saturday
07:30 - 09:30 Muay Thai morning group class
09:30 - 14:00 Private lessons
16:00 - 18:00 Muay Thai afternoon group class
Muay Thai
Muay Thai is a combat sport that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. This physical and mental discipline which includes combat on shins is known as "the art of eight limbs" because it is characterized by the combined use of fists, elbows, knees, shins.
Muay Thai is associated with a good physical preparation that makes a full-contact fighter very efficient. It became widespread internationally in the twentieth century, when practitioners defeated notable practitioners of other martial arts.
Muay Thai can be traced back to the 16th century, developed from the fighting style of the famous fighter Nai Khanomtom. Its ancestor is Muay Boran (or “ancient boxing”), which in the 1930s was formalized with rules and equipment influenced by Western boxing.
Rawai Muay Thai Profile
Rawai Muay Thai Camp in Khao Lak
Tuk and Diana opened Rawai Muay Thai in 2003. Back then there were few Muay Thai gyms around, and hardly any that taught foreigners so they had to start from scratch. The gym was located in Rawai village, in the South of Phuket, thus the name of the camp. First there was only one ring and four bags. With time more boxing rings were built and more trainers hired. But at first there was only one student (Adam from the UK) and two trainers.
Over the years they grew to become one of the premiere Muay Thai gyms in the country with students from all over the world coming to train. They also trained aspiring young Thai boxers who wanted to become champions. Their fighters have boxed in Bangkok’s prestigious stadiums like Lumpini and Rajadamnern, in big promotions like Thai Fight and on TV.
Their boxers have also competed abroad. They have won numerous stadium titles as well as the World Muay Thai Council (WMC) and the World Professional Muay Thai Federation (WPMF) titles. Their goal with every fighter is to make them the best that they can be. They stress fitness and good technique. Their teaching method is the traditional way that Muay Thai has been taught for decades, the way Tuk and his brothers learned growing up.
After 10 exciting years in Phuket they decided to move to the quieter town of Khao Lak. In their opinion Phuket has grown too much and is no longer the best location for training purposes. There are too many distractions there (night clubs, bars, malls, traffic). Khao Lak is a tranquil seaside village, not developed much, perfect for enjoying the sea and nature. And most of all, perfect for focusing on you training.
At Rawai Muay Thai the guests train daily. The gym is spacious, with four large boxing rings, 19 kicking/punching bags, large mirrors, jigsaw mat flooring and fitness room (with air-con); women’s and men’s locker rooms with showers. The rooms surround the gym. They have private and shared accommodation at the camp. There is a nice swimming pool and restaurant as well a a massage hut, gym shop, and gym office. The gym is open daily, 365 days a year.
They welcome people from everywhere who have an interested in learning the Thai national sport. They welcome women and men of all levels, from complete beginners to professional boxers. The classes are a fun workout. One word of warning: they can be addictive!
Rawai Muay Thai facilities
The gym area: The gym is very large, measuring 800 square meters. The gym includes 4 boxing rings, 23 punching/kicking bags, two large floor areas covered with jigsaw mats, air conditioned fitness room and men and women's locker rooms with toilets and showers.
Muay Thai rings: The rings are 7 x 7 meters, very large. Can comfortably fit 4 pairs training at the same time. The ring floors are padded for your safety and have padded rope covers as well.
Boxing bags: There are 23 punching and kicking bags all around the gym.
Floor area: The gym has two floor areas, covered with jigsaw mats. One area is for beginners and the other for intermediate/advanced students. There is a 3 meter wall covered in mirrors too.
Fitness room: The fitness room is air-conditioned and has large mirrors and glass through which you can see the boxing rings and gym area. There are rowing machines, bikes, elliptical machines, bench press, and full set of free weights.
Lockers: Men and women's locker rooms with two toilets, two hot water, showers, two sinks, mirror, lockers, and benches.
Swimming pool: At the camp we have a lovely swimming pool accessible to all our guests. The pool is 5 x 15 meters. It has a Jacuzzi as well, where you can sit and get a water massage, perfect after a hard training session. The pool is located next to the restaurant. You can order food and drinks in the pool area. The pool area has free WiFi too. The swimming pool is 5 x 15 meters in size. The water is warm year-round. There are tables and sofas around the pool where you can sit and eat, relax in between training sessions.
The Blue Tree massage: The Blue Tree massage is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. We offer foot, Thai, oil, sport, and deep tissue massage. After a hard workout at the gym, what better way to recover than with a relaxing, healing massage? Book your massage at the gym office or call Diana at 081-476-9377.
Instructors
Tuk Rawai
He is the founder and owner of Rawai Muay Thai. Tuk's passion is to watch his students fight. He trains both Thai and foreign fighters. On his free time he enjoys fishing and spending time in the outdoors.
Location
Rawai Muay Thai-Khao Lak is located about 1 hour north of Phuket airport, following the coastal road. Rawai Muay Thai is 5 km north of Khao Lak town, near Khuk Khak beach, and the J.W. Marriott hotel. The camp is on 8,000 square meters of tropical land, surrounded by coconut trees and palm trees. The area is very quiet and calm, perfect for training and relaxing.
There is much to see and do in Khao Lak. There are beautiful beaches to swim in, waterfalls and parks to visit, shop and eat in the fresh food market, and water activities including snorkeling and diving in the world famous Similan Islands. There is a horse farm, a golf driving range and golf course and elephant camps, all close to the camp as well.
Beaches near the camp
On Saturday mornings we train in the beach. If the weather is good we hop on our scooters and pick-up trucks and head to Khuk Kak Beach, about 2 KM from the camp.
Snorkeling and diving trips to the nearby Similan and Surin Islands is by far the most spectacular thing you can do while visiting Khao Lak. These tropical islands are open only during high season only (mid October to Mid May). Our good friend, Olof, offers boat trips to Similan Islands. He focuses on snorkeling tours to the world famous islands where you can see marine life at its best. For more information you can visit the Poseidon Similan Tours website.
Downtown Khao Lak is located 5 KM south of the camp. You will find restaurants, shop, markets, banks, hotels and more here. Downtown is only a few blocks long and very quiet in the low season (April - October).
Near the gym you can find beautiful waterfalls worth visiting. Tuk's favorite is beautiful waterfall in thailandSai Rung Waterfall (also known as Pak Weep waterfall or Rainbow Waterfall). Is it located near the Pullman Resort hotel and Beyond Resort Hotel, about 15 minutes from the camp. The best time to visit the waterfall is in the rainy season, from June - October.
About 1 hour away from the camp you can reach Khao Sok National Park. It is immense and offers everything from elephant trekking, cave and river tours, floating bungalows and beautiful flora to gaze at. The best time of the year to visit is from November to May.
In Bang Niang (about 3 KM from the camp) and downtown Khao Lak (about 5 KM from the camp) there are lots of restaurants to choose from. We recommend: Green Pepper, Jai, Smile, Pad Thai, Mango Cafe, Aon Cafe,... Pretty much, if there are lots of people eating then the restaurant is good.
Khaolak Horse Club is located 5 KM from Rawai Muay Thai camp, on the road to Chongfah Waterfall. Khun Ju, the owner of the club, has a beautiful horse ranch and offers horseback riding lessons and trails. You can ride the horses through mountain trails and on the beach! For more information and to make a booking call: 093-727-1552.
You can golf at the Navy Golf Course in Thap Lamu which is located about 15 minutes South of the the gym. This beautiful 18 hole golf course has a stunning view of the Andaman Sea.
Features
Activities
- Cooking classes
- Fishing
- Gym
- Golf course
- Horse riding
- Massage
- Scuba diving
- Snorkeling
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Balcony
- Beach
- Dining area
- Garden
- Hammock
- In-room safe
- Kitchen
- Luggage room / storage
- Multilingual staff
- Poolside bar
- Restaurant
Services
- Car rental
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Room cleaning
Food
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
Things to do (optional)
There is much to see and do in Khao Lak. There are beautiful beaches to play in, waterfalls and parks to visit, shop and eat in the fresh food market, and water activities including snorkeling and diving in the world famous Similan Islands. There is a horse farm, a golf driving range and golf course and elephant camps, all close to the camp.
Beaches
The gym is located 2 km from Khuk Kak beach.
Downtown Khao Lak
Downtown Khao Lak is located 5 km south of the camp. You will find restaurants, shop, markets, banks, hotels and more here. Downtown is only a few blocks long and very quiet in the low season which is from April - October.
Dining
Farmai on Khuk Kak beach: Next to the J. W. Marriott hotel there is a little Thai restaurant, right on the beach, that serves classic dishes like Tom Yam and Tom Ka. Enjoy the beautiful view of the Andaman Sea while you eat.
Mars Bar: Mars Bar is a popular hangout for expats in Khao Lak. Opens at 10 am until late. You can eat breakfast, lunch and dinner here.
Green Pepper Restaurant and Green pepper on the beach lounge: Green pepper reserves for Rawai two lovely places where you can enjoy fine dining. The restaurant, right in downtown Khao Lak, and the beach club, right on Bang Niang Beach, from where you can enjoy the sea, relax, and chill out.
Nangthong Bay Resort Khao Lak: Nangthong Bay Resort is located right in the center of Bang Niang Beach. This little gem is the perfect place to relax by the pool, eat tasty food, and enjoy the sea.
Golf Course
A few km from the camp is the Golden Hill Driving Club, for the golfers out there. There is also the Thap Lamu Navy Golf course, about 15 minutes drive away. It is a beautiful 18-hole golf course, overlooking the Andaman sea. It's not expensive to play there and the views are exceptional.
Khaolak Horse Club
Khaolak Horse Club is located 5 km from Rawai Muay Thai camp, on the road to Chongfah Waterfall. Khun Ju, the owner of the club, has a beautiful horse ranch and offers horseback riding lessons and trails. You can ride the horses through mountain trails and on the beach! For more information and to make a booking call: 093-727-1552.
National Parks
About 1 hour away from the camp you can reach Khao Sok National Park. It is immense and offers everything from elephant trekking, cave and river tours, floating bungalows and beautiful flora to gaze at. The best time of the year to visit is from November to May.
Poseidon Similan Tour
Snorkeling and diving trips to the nearby Similan Islands is by far the most spectacular thing you can do while visiting Khao Lak. The Similans are open only during high season only (Mid-October to Mid-May). Olof offers boat trips to Similan Islands. He focuses on snorkeling tours to the world famous islands where you can see marine life at its best. For more information you can visit the Poseidon Similan Tours website.
Waterfall in Khao Lak
Near the gym you can find beautiful waterfalls worth visiting. A recommendation is Sai Rung Waterfall, which is also known as Pak Weep waterfall or Rainbow Waterfall. Is it located near the Meridien Resort hotel and Beyond Resort Hotel, about 15 minutes from the camp. The best time to visit the waterfall is in the rainy season, from June-October.
What's included
- 14 nights accommodation
- 2 group training sessions daily
What's not included
- Airfare travel
- Airport pickup
- Miscellaneous expenses
- Travel insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Phuket International Airport
65 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 37 per person
Arrival by airplane
The closest airport to Khao Lak is Phuket International airport. Most people take a flight from Bangkok to Phuket. Then they take a car ride to Khao Lak (either using our airport pick-up service or the airport taxis).
A flight from Bangkok to Phuket takes approximately 1 hour. A ticket from Bangkok to Phuket can be purchased over the counter at Bangkok International Airport but you will get the best price if you book your domestic flight more than 72 hours in advance.
When booking your domestic flight from Bangkok to Phuket you should allow 3 - 4 hours to clear customs from your international flight & check in for your domestic flight.
Please note: There are 2 airports in Bangkok. Which airport you land at will usually depend on which airline you are traveling with. Most international flights fly into Suvarnabhumi airport. Only a few airlines use Don Muang airport (Nok Air and 1- Go, for example).
Arrival by bus
The bus from Bangkok to Khao Lak takes 11 hours and costs approximately 950 Thai Baht. The bus does, however, pass right through Khao Lak so for those guests who want to take the bus, just let the driver know you want to get off at Khao Lak.
Travel Warning: Bus travels between Bangkok to Khao Lak - Many students have complained that the contents of their bags/ backpacks have been tampered with during the bus trip. Items such as ipods, cameras, and mobile phones are all easily converted into cash by criminals. Lock your bags with a quality padlock whenever you are travelling by bus in Thailand and don't check the bags in the bus baggage compartment. Just keep them in your sight at all times.
Arrival by train
The nearest train station to Khao Lak is 450 km away at Surat Thani. The train ride to Surat Thani is not recommended, mostly because the train runs at night and you can't see anything and the train leaves you really far from Khao Lak.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 10% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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