Frequently Asked Questions About Training at Khao Lak Muay Thai

Below is a list of the most common question regarding training and the gym

Do I need to book lessons in advance?

No, you can walk into any group class and just join in. For private lessons, just contact the gym, or pop in, and let us know what time you want to train and we'll let you know what trainers are available

How much does training cost?

Please see our home-page for current group class and private lesson costs, including bulk/group discounts

Do you do bulk discounts?

Yes, we do offer bulk discounts for blocks of group classes or private lessons. Please see our home-page for details

Can beginners train?

Yes the gym caters for beginners, and the trainers are brilliant at teaching the foundations of Muay Thai so you start your journey with the correct form and technique

Can children train?

Of course! The trainers are super-fun and genuinely enjoy passing on their art to the younger generations

Can professionals train?

Absolutely, the gym is setup to help pros train to their full potential. The trainers have coached thousands of students and have had over 700 fights between them. They're also very adept at helping you iron out any small flaws in technique, ring craft and fight IQ.

What are the benefits of Muay Thai?

Aside from the obvious physical benefits such as fitness, improved cardio and mobility, rapid fat loss and strength gain, Muay Thai has many mental health benefits too. The natural "runners high" after training gives you a feel good feeling all day. You will feel more confident in yourself and your ability to handle life's struggles. For 1-2 hours you're "in-the-now" so have a mental break from the every day pressures that the universe throws at us all

Do you provide accommodation?

We have accommodation/training packages on our Packages page, and a handy map showing the resorts nearby!

Can you provide airport and/or local resort pickups?

Yes, we have a driver available for airport runs, and for pickups/drop-offs at the local resorts

Do you provide meal plans?

We don't currently have restaurant facilities and are actively talking to some nearby restaurants to help provide meal plans and packages. We can however, advise on nutrition and what to eat, or not, locally to accomplish your goals.

Can you arrange fights?

Yes we have a network of promoters we work with in Phuket, Bangkok and elsewhere that can arrange fights at whatever level.

Do you have active fighters?

Yes, our trainer, Kru Top, is an active fighter and we have pros coming to the gym regularly to sharpen up before their fights

Can you help with post-training recovery?

Yes, we finish all group classes with a collective stretch and warm-down. We have an icebath to help reduce inflammation and shift metabolites from your muscles. We also have Namfon, a World Cup winning deep tissue masseuse!