{"id":3020,"date":"2018-07-04T14:27:50","date_gmt":"2018-07-04T14:27:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/blog\/?p=3020"},"modified":"2018-07-04T23:52:43","modified_gmt":"2018-07-04T23:52:43","slug":"learn-muay-thai-in-thailand-and-teach-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/blog\/learn-muay-thai-in-thailand-and-teach-english","title":{"rendered":"Learn Muay Thai in Thailand and Teach English"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever dreamt about learning Muay Thai in Thailand? Maybe you&#8217;re already in Thailand at a\u00a0Muay Thai Camp and you want to be able to extend your stay? If you are looking to finance your martial arts training in Thailand then maybe this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.StudyMartialArts.Org\">StudyMartialArts.Org<\/a> Guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/learn-muay-thai-in-thailand.php\">Learning Muay Thai<\/a> in Thailand and Teaching English will be of help to you.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide you&#8217;ll learn how to teach English in Thailand where the art of 8 limbs is king.<\/p>\n<h2>Teaching English in Thailand<\/h2>\n<p>Thailand is in the centre of\u00a0Southeast Asia bordering Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, and Myanmar. Those living or traveling to\u00a0Thailand have the benefit of being able to easily visit and discover other countries, cultures and indeed martial arts.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3499\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3499\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/1429755126189_ThailandLogisticsHub1_469362.jpg\" alt=\"Thailand is the centre of Southeast Asia. \" width=\"300\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/1429755126189_ThailandLogisticsHub1_469362.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/1429755126189_ThailandLogisticsHub1_469362-233x300.jpg 233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3499\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thailand is the centre of Southeast Asia.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The majority of people that come to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/blog\/teaching-english-and-studying-martial-arts-abroad\">Teach English and Study Martial Arts Abroad<\/a>\u00a0often are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Those taking a Gap Year who are looking for an adventure travel experience that successfully combines learning, culture, and self-discovery. For example those wishing to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/blog\/learn-kung-fu-china-3-simple-steps\">learn kung fu in China<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/blog\/martial-arts-language-learning\">combine language learning and martial arts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/martialartsandteachingenglish.php\">combine martial arts and teaching<\/a>\u00a0as a way to fund the experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>People who are\u00a0what to experience something new or full-fill a dream or ambition to travel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>People interested in a new career.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>People who, have a passion for Muay Thai, for traditional martial arts and want to, immerse\u00a0themselves in that\u00a0culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So what makes teaching English the easiest option for\u00a0martial arts adventure travellers\u00a0seeking to fund their\u00a0training? The simple answer is the demand. English\u00a0continues to be the language of choice for business and\u00a0remains one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.<\/p>\n<p>The demand for teachers is therefore high. Nonetheless conditions for teachers and pay varies considerably depending on the location, your experience and the type of school you work for.\u00a0 Its not unknown for teachers to be expected to deal with classes ranging from 10 to as many as 45.<\/p>\n<p>So I guess the next question is, what do you need to become an English teacher in Thailand?<\/p>\n<h2>What\u00a0do you need to\u00a0teach English in Thailand?<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u00a0wish to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/blog\/teaching-english-and-studying-martial-arts-abroad\">teach English\u00a0abroad<\/a>\u00a0the best way to\u00a0prepare is\u00a0to do your research. Conditions, and requirements for schools in Thailand vary greatly. Some request the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proof that you&#8217;ve completed a Thai Cultural Course<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-7721830-11839046\">TEFL certificate<\/a>\u00a0or equivalent is required<\/li>\n<li>Criminal Record Report<\/li>\n<li>Relevant Diploma and or previous teaching experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The rule of thumb with regards to requirements is that any diploma will be\u00a0an advantage; those with a three-year degree can\u00a0teach in high schools, and those with a masters can teach\u00a0at university level. Obviously, a relevant teaching degree would be even better and offer the best opportunities as well as wages. That being said many of you reading this\u00a0will be primarily\u00a0looking for part-time work in which case you can easily get online\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-7721830-11839046\">TEFL<\/a>\u00a0certification on advance of your travels or while traveling.<\/p>\n<h2>Teaching English\u00a0as a Foreign Language\u00a0(TEFL certification)<\/h2>\n<p>A TEFL\u00a0certification although not a basic requirement, can provide you with the tools, training and confidence to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-7721830-11839046\">teach English as a Foreign Language<\/a>. It\u00a0provides those with no experience the\u00a0fundamental basics of teaching. During a TEFL course you will learn how to create appropriate \u201clesson plans\u201d in order to keep students engaged in your lessons.<\/p>\n<p>TEFL or an equivalent accreditation is not only useful because\u00a0it teaches you\u00a0how to teach English to foreign language learners. It also helps potential\u00a0employers successfully apply on your behalf for a legitimate Work Permit,\u00a0as well as\u00a0obtain a license from the Teachers\u2019 Council of Thailand.<\/p>\n<h2>What visa will you need?<\/h2>\n<p>A\u00a0B-type Non-Immigrant visa is required to work in Thailand. This type of visa\u00a0allows you to work for three consecutive months, after which the school will send a request for a work permit which will let you extend this for a year. The advantage of this is that you will no longer need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visahq.co.uk\/?a_aid=vaff9192\">to do a visa run<\/a>. A Non-Immigrant B-type visa allows you to work regularly in Thailand and also open a bank account.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how it normally works when you apply from your home country.\u00a0Once you get an offer\u00a0possibly via teaching sites like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eslcafe.com\/search\/Jobs\/Asia\/Thailand\/index.html\">Dave&#8217;s esl cafe<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ajarn.com\/recruitment\/jobs\">Ajarn<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/th.jobsdb.com\/th\" target=\"_blank\">th.jobsdb.com\/th<\/a>\u00a0you will have to visit the\u00a0Thai consulate in your home country. You&#8217;ll need to bring your passport and an acceptance letter from the school. Once you have these you will be able to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visahq.co.uk\/?a_aid=vaff9192\">apply for your visa<\/a>. The fee for this is about 60 Euro. Once you get your visa you&#8217;re good to go.<\/p>\n<h2>What if you&#8217;re already in Thailand?<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re already in\u00a0Thailand with a tourist visa and training at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/school\/muay-thai-sit-jemam\/94.html#ftab1\">Muay Thai camp<\/a>, you will probably have a one month visa. Those on this type of visa shouldn&#8217;t be working as its illegal. Nevertheless, many schools will employ you all the same and help you apply for a work visa.<\/p>\n<h2>A good martial arts student and teacher<\/h2>\n<p>If you want a good job in Thailand presentation is the key.\u00a0Sloppy martial arts often goes hand in hand with being a sloppy English teacher. Age, race and sex counts so if you really want that job scrub up and show the Thai your love for their culture and martial arts. The key to getting along is being calm, controlled, having a good sense of humour and being social and culturally\u00a0aware.<\/p>\n<h2>Finding the right school<\/h2>\n<p>In Thailand there are\u00a0government-run schools, private schools and public schools. State schools\u00a0run from Monday to Friday during normal school hours. National holidays, and paid vacations are one of their biggest benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Language schools and private schools often pay more and offer better benefits, but require you to work evenings and weekends.<\/p>\n<p>Being able to properly balance your martial arts training and teaching will now be your biggest challenge. So having your training camp or gym close to your place of work makes a lot of sense.<\/p>\n<h2>Opening a bank account<\/h2>\n<p>If you work in Thailand you&#8217;ll need somewhere to put that hard earned cash. You&#8217;ll have a number of choices. Maybe your\u00a0employer will suggest a particular one. Either way having a bank account is much better than storing it under your bed or in a wallet. You can read this article to learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thethailandlife.com\/thai-bank-account-foreigners\">how to open a bank account in Thailand<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>So now you have the basics\u00a0on teaching English in Thailand. You&#8217;re now ready to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/learn-muay-thai-in-thailand.php\">pick the right Muay Thai Training Camp<\/a> where finding top quality training and English teaching opportunities is possible.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever dreamt about learning Muay Thai in Thailand? Maybe you&#8217;re already in Thailand at a\u00a0Muay Thai Camp and you want to be able to extend your stay? If you are looking to finance your martial arts training in Thailand then maybe this StudyMartialArts.Org Guide to Learning Muay Thai in Thailand and Teaching English<\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/blog\/learn-muay-thai-in-thailand-and-teach-english\" title=\"Read More\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3501,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[302,300,301],"class_list":{"0":"post-3020","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-thailand","8":"tag-learn-muay-thai-in-thailand","9":"tag-muay-thai-in-thailand","10":"tag-teach-english-in-thailand"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3020","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3020"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3020\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3592,"href":"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3020\/revisions\/3592"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3501"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3020"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3020"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3020"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}