Muay Thai is one of the most popular combats sports and martial arts in the world (what are martial arts?). In recent times, the art form has started to spread all over the globe and increase in popularity across many different countries. The emergence of mixed martial arts (MMA) has arguably had a big role to play in this.
We can write a whole post on Muay Thai and the history and benefits of it (check out this post for a deeper understanding of what Muay Thai is), but for this post we will let you know why it is beneficial to travel to Thailand to train in Muay Thai!
The rich heritage of Muay Thai in Thailand
Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand. The combat sport has evolved over many years in the country. By going to Thailand, you will be able to immerse in the Thai culture and truly understand what it is like to learn Muay Thai from the founders themselves! Just walking through the streets of Muay Thai you will come across gyms and fighters, as Muay Thai is a big part of day-to-day life for most Thais.
In Thailand, no matter what gym you go to, you are bound to learn from specialists in the art. Due to the number of fighters in Thailand, the level and skill of Muay Thai fighters is at a high standard. Training with the fighters in Thailand will most certainly elevate your own knowledge and skills in Muay Thai.
You will be pushed to your limits
Training in Thailand isn’t easy! It is a very tough and gruelling process. Thai trainers are known to be tough and hard on their students. Putting them through tough training sessions, pushing them beyond their so- called limits. Though it sounds daunting, it will be a unique experience that you will truly gain a lot from. Through the adversities you face, you will learn a lot about yourself. Your physical and mental strength will increase. You will find out what you are actually capable of, maybe even surprising yourself!
It can be a holiday as well as a training trip
Thailand is also a very popular holiday destination for many people. The country is known for its beautiful weather and beaches. There are many fantastic landmarks to visit such as the Grand Palace in Bangkok. Costs of living in Thailand are also affordable and lower compared to other locations within Europe. By going to Thailand, you can have both a training trip and a holiday! Splitting your time effectively, allowing you to enjoy and make the most out of your trip to Thailand.
What is the best time to go to Thailand?
Due to the current circumstances of the world being in a pandemic, travelling to Thailand now for non-essential travel is illegal. However, as countries start to recover and roll out vaccines, we hope to see the borders open across countries for holidays and trips. The UK currently has the 17th of May as a potential opening date for foreign travel. The 21st of June is potentially being eyed as the end of the restrictions and social distancing rules. This is all in regard to the progress of the vaccination programme and the decrease of coronavirus cases. Thailand will also have their own travel rules in regard to the coronavirus pandemic.
We would urge you to sit tight and wait for there to be more clarification before looking at booking a trip to Thailand. In the meantime, you can look at potential locations that may be suitable for you on this page.
We hope this article has helped you to see the benefits of travelling to Thailand for Muay Thai. Wishing you all happiness and success in your own martial arts journeys!
