F.A.Q - Frequent Asked Questions
Frequent asked questions about training and staying at Tiger Muay Thai Chiang MaiHere is a collection of frequently asked questions by guests visiting Tiger Muay Thai and MMA training camp in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
If you have a additional questions please contact us directly at [email protected] and well be happy to assist you best we can.
Breakfast is not included in the Deluxe Accommodation package, however, a 1 minute walk from your room we have a local restaurant with excellent, affordable food that includes both Thai and Western breakfast options.
All of our rooms have the same size and layout with the only difference being the beds: A full size bed for 1 person and two twin size beds for 2 persons.
No, you can walk in and join any group training session. For private lessons, just contact the office at least 24 hours in advance and we will arrange with your preferred trainer.
Yes, as a Muay Thai School we specialize in training beginners in the foundational skills of Muay Thai. We have designated coaches who focus on beginner technique.
We do not offer any MMA classes or private training. We solely teach Muay Thai.
We can arrange airport shuttle services to and from camp. Just send us an email with your itinerary and make sure to request the service. If you are arriving in Chiang Mai between 12am-4am our taxi service may not be available as we are a small team without overnight staff.
The Muay Thai Class consists of the following:
Running:
Muay Thai fighters run. Running builds stamina, endurance & cardio conditioning to prepare for a 5 round Muay Thai fight. Running program is not mandatory (apart from those preparing for a fight) but strongly suggested.
Warm Up:
Running on mats, skipping, calisthenics followed by stretching. Warming up is important to prepare the body for peak performance and to minimize risk of injury.
Shadow Boxing:
Shadowboxing helps develop neuromuscular familiarity in executing different physical movements in fighting sports. It loosens up the muscles and joints. It prepares not just the muscles but also the nervous system. It improves footwork, coordination and muscle stabilization, technique visualization, cardio and conditioning.
Technique Class:
20 minutes of instruction and correction on various techniques and combinations by the trainers.
Boxing Sparring:
Controlled sparring with 16-18oz gloves and optional head guard, focusing purely on boxing.
Muay Thai Sparring:
Controlled sparring with 16-18oz gloves, shin pads, working on offense and defense using punches, kicks, clinching and knees.
Pad work:
At least 3 rounds of hitting pads with the Muay Thai trainers, working on developing correct technique, speed, power and stamina.
Bag work:
At least 3 rounds of working techniques on a variety of different bags.
Conditioning:
Drills on the bag, pull ups, push ups, sit ups.
Cooldown:
Calisthenics and stretching to improve flexibility and help the body recover from the hard training.