{"id":14113,"date":"2017-10-23T08:26:02","date_gmt":"2017-10-23T08:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wayofninja.com\/?p=14113"},"modified":"2023-09-14T00:25:57","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T00:25:57","slug":"khongsittha-muay-thai-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/khongsittha-muay-thai-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Khongsittha Muay Thai in Bangkok &#8211; Experience &#038; Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Khongsittha Muay Thai is a recreational thai-boxing gym in Lat Phrao district, Bangkok. They&#8217;ve hosted the famous Nak Muay Nation camp this year. And, they&#8217;ll be hosting it once more in 2018.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike recreational fitness-focused gyms, Khongsittha attracts serious practitioners of Muay Thai. The crowd that trains there consist of foreigners and middle\/upper-class income locals.&nbsp;They also offer functional training, and have partnered with Spartan Race Thailand 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s the review scorecard of Khongsittha Muay Thai in Bangkok. For my full experience, continue reading.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"review_wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t<div id=\"review-box\" class=\"review-box review-bottom review-stars\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"review-item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Location<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"post-large-rate stars-large\"><span style=\"width:70%\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"review-item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Facility & Equipment<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"post-large-rate stars-large\"><span style=\"width:90%\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"review-item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Cleanliness<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"post-large-rate stars-large\"><span style=\"width:95%\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"review-item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Intensity<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"post-large-rate stars-large\"><span style=\"width:90%\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"review-item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Attention to Individual<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"post-large-rate stars-large\"><span style=\"width:90%\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"review-item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Correction of Technique<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"post-large-rate stars-large\"><span style=\"width:90%\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"review-item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Price<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"post-large-rate stars-large\"><span style=\"width:50%\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"review-summary\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"review-final-score\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span title=\"\" class=\"post-large-rate stars-large\"><span style=\"width:82.142857142857%\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"review-short-summary\"><p>Khongsittha is a great place for serious practitioners and beginners of Muay Thai. Their training structure and trainers are superb. They also host one of the most popular training camp by Sean Fagan - Nak Muay Nation. <\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"product\",\"name\":\"Khongsittha Muay Thai in Bangkok &#8211; Experience &#038; Review\",\"description\":\"Khongsittha Muay Thai is a recreational thai-boxing gym in Lat Phrao district, Bangkok. They've hosted the famous Nak Muay Nation camp this year. And, they'll be hosting it once more in 2018. 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He was active in martial arts and has trained in both Muay Thai and Shoto-Kai Karate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deane has also been an MC in the Muay Thai scene for years. Among the broadcasts he has worked for are: Thai Fight, Kunlun, Super Muay Thai, and Petchyindee. As a result, he is well-connected to fighters, promoters, and organizers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.vice.com\/en_au\/article\/53nqya\/from-queensland-to-bangkok-matthew-deans-journey-from-pop-star-to-top-of-the-muay-thai-world\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">interview with Vice Sports<\/a>, Deane talked about how the Thai public had &#8220;zero respect for Muay Thai&#8221;. It stemmed from it being seen as a brutal sport for poor people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Khongsittha, thus, seems like his way to educate the public on the values that Muay Thai teaches. More importantly, it gives access to the middle and upper-class locals, who want to train but not necessarily do so in a traditional fighters camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Khongsittha&#8217;s business model doesn&#8217;t rely on sponsored fighters, I&#8217;d classify them as a recreational gym. Of course, one that is well-connected in the local Muay Thai fight scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get There?<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-google-maps-container14113_d1a123-4d{height:450px;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-google-maps-container kb-google-maps-container14113_d1a123-4d  wp-block-kadence-googlemaps\" data-mapid=\"14113_d1a1234d\"><iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"border:0\" loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed\/v1\/place?key=AIzaSyBAM2o7PiQqwk15LC1XRH2e_KJ-jUa7KYk&#038;zoom=17&#038;maptype=roadmap&#038;q=Khongsittha+Muay+Thai\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Google map of Khongsittha Muay Thai\"><\/iframe><\/div><script>function kb_google_map14113_d1a1234d() { let center = { lat: 37.8201, lng: -122.4781}; let map = new google.maps.Map(document.getElementById(\"kb-google-map14113_d1a1234d\"), {\n\t\t\t\t\t    zoom: 17,\n\t\t\t\t\t    center: center,});let marker = new google.maps.Marker({   position: { lat: 37.8201, lng: -122.4781},    map: map,  });}<\/script>\n\n\n<p><em>Khongsittha Muay Thai&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/kstmuaythai.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">website<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/khongsittha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Facebook page<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three options to make your way to Khongsittha Muay Thai. Here are the instructions on their website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 23 \u0e16\u0e19\u0e19\u0e2a\u0e38\u0e04\u0e19\u0e18\u0e2a\u0e27\u0e31\u0e2a\u0e14\u0e34\u0e4c \u0e25\u0e32\u0e14\u0e1e\u0e23\u0e49\u0e32\u0e27 \u0e01\u0e23\u0e38\u0e07\u0e40\u0e17\u0e1e\u0e2f 10230<br><strong>Note to taxi driver:<\/strong> &#8220;\u0e04\u0e48\u0e32\u0e22\u0e21\u0e27\u0e22 \u0e04\u0e07\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e32&#8221; \u0e2d\u0e22\u0e39\u0e48\u0e16\u0e19\u0e19\u0e2a\u0e38\u0e04\u0e19\u0e18\u0e2a\u0e27\u0e31\u0e2a\u0e14\u0e34\u0e4c \u0e43\u0e01\u0e25\u0e49\u0e41\u0e22\u0e01\u0e42\u0e23\u0e07\u0e44\u0e21\u0e49 \u0e0b\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e19\u0e32\u0e04\u0e19\u0e34\u0e27\u0e32\u0e2a 48 \u0e02\u0e49\u0e32\u0e07\u0e1b\u0e31\u0e4a\u0e21 NGV \u0e41\u0e25\u0e30 Mini Big C (\u0e02\u0e36\u0e49\u0e19\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07\u0e14\u0e48\u0e27\u0e19 \u0e25\u0e07\u0e40\u0e01\u0e29\u0e15\u0e23\u0e19\u0e27\u0e21\u0e34\u0e19\u0e17\u0e23\u0e4c \u0e21\u0e32\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07\u0e2a\u0e15\u0e23\u0e34\u0e27\u0e34\u0e17\u0e22\u0e32 2)<br><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 02-932-9911<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option A: Taxi Only<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell the taxi driver to take the highway towards Ramintra and take Kaset Nawamin Exit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option B: BTS Skytrain + Taxi<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the BTS to On Nut Station, then take a taxi from Lotus Shopping Mall via highway towards Ramintra and taking Kaset Nawamin Exit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option C: MRT Subway + Taxi<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the MRT to Ladphrao Station, then take a taxi or motorbike from the subway exit (no highway) towards Ladphrao Soi 71 &#8211; Nak Niwat 48.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Show this Note to the driver if taking this route: \u0e40\u0e02\u0e49\u0e32\u0e0b\u0e2d\u0e22 \u0e23\u0e31\u0e0a\u0e14\u0e32 36 \u0e17\u0e30\u0e25\u0e38\u0e2b\u0e25\u0e31\u0e07\u0e25\u0e32\u0e14\u0e1e\u0e23\u0e49\u0e32\u0e27\u0e27\u0e31\u0e07\u0e2b\u0e34\u0e19 \u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e2d\u0e2d\u0e01\u0e16\u0e19\u0e19\u0e2a\u0e15\u0e23\u0e35\u0e27\u0e34\u0e17\u0e22\u0e32 2 \u0e08\u0e30\u0e40\u0e08\u0e2d \u0e04\u0e48\u0e32\u0e22\u0e21\u0e27\u0e22\u0e04\u0e07\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e32 \u0e15\u0e34\u0e14\u0e21\u0e34\u0e19\u0e34\u0e1a\u0e34\u0e4a\u0e01\u0e0b\u0e35 \u0e43\u0e01\u0e25\u0e49\u0e41\u0e22\u0e01\u0e42\u0e23\u0e07\u0e44\u0e21\u0e49<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(from <a href=\"https:\/\/kstmuaythai.com\/pages\/faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Khongsittha&#8217;s FAQ page<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Do schedule your class in the early afternoon, as this gives you ample time to explore two night-markets that are relatively nearby &#8211; Hua Mun Night Market and Rot Fai Market 3 (Kaset Nawamin). You&#8217;ll also avoid traffic jams associated with rush hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the conversation with my taxi driver, Bangkok&#8217;s evening traffic can begin as early as 4pm and last till 9pm. The most intense traffic is between 5.30pm and 8pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3\">Fiasco of a Journey to Khongsittha&#8230; without a taxi (at first)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wondering how I made my way to Khongsittha? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was determined to get there without taking a taxi. One, I wanted to avoid the jam at downtown Bangkok. Two, I wanted to experience taking the khlong boat (canal boat) like a local, and then take bus 156 to Khongsittha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It would have cost me less than a US dollar if things went according to plan. Find out what happened instead&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"381\" src=\"http:\/\/wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Taking-the-Khlong-Boat.jpg\" alt=\"Taking the Khlong Boat\" class=\"wp-image-14178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Taking-the-Khlong-Boat.jpg 678w, https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Taking-the-Khlong-Boat-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Taking-the-Khlong-Boat-420x236.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>After I got off the khlong boat at Bangkapi Mall, I could barely hear the on-goings in my surroundings. I had been standing beside the boat&#8217;s roaring engine for the past hour, and that was all I could hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The time showed 5:45pm and I had 15 minutes to get to Khongsittha by bus.&nbsp;Sure that I was relatively close by, I called Keith from Khongsittha, whose accent was strangely Californian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHello, this is Logen on the line. I\u2019ve <a href=\"http:\/\/wayofninja.com\/link\/khongsittha-via-viator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">scheduled a class via Viator<\/a> at 6pm but I may be slightly late. Is it possible to push the training session to later?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSure. We\u2019ll move it to 7pm.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c7pm? Is Khongsittha that far from Bangkapi Mall?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNot really. But it\u2019s peak hour now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experiencing Bangkok\u2019s Notorious Traffic<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-14177 size-medium\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"236\" src=\"http:\/\/wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Traffic-at-Bangkapi-Mall-420x236.jpg\" alt=\"Traffic at The Mall Bangkapi\" class=\"wp-image-14177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Traffic-at-Bangkapi-Mall-420x236.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Traffic-at-Bangkapi-Mall-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Traffic-at-Bangkapi-Mall.jpg 678w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Traffic at The Mall Bangkapi<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The moment I walked out of the mall, I was greeted by a moderate traffic jam. I cursed at my decision to be adventurous and totally forgo the easier route of taking a taxi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not wanting to be any later, I called for a taxi via my Grab app. I should have just taken the bus instead. It wouldn&#8217;t have made a difference in my journey time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the language barrier, the driver took 20 minutes to find me. I was then stuck in traffic for 1.5 hours. During the journey, I rang Keith twice to reschedule the class. He suggested that I moved the class to the next morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I politely rejected his suggestion&#8230; I was already en route to the place for the past 2.5 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ironically, I did manage to avoid the notorious traffic jam at downtown Bangkok, only to get into another one after I got off the canal boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 hours. That&#8217;s how much time it took because of my convoluted route to get to Khongsittha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I&#8217;d have reached there in 15 to 45 minutes if I just took a taxi from the start (at 4.30pm), or used the routes suggested by&nbsp;Khongsittha.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4\">Training Experience at Khongsittha Muay Thai (Lat Phrao)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reaching Khongsittha After Dark<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"274\" height=\"360\" src=\"http:\/\/wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Khongsittha-entrance-at-night-274x360.jpg\" alt=\"Khongsittha entrance at night\" class=\"wp-image-14188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Khongsittha-entrance-at-night-274x360.jpg 274w, https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Khongsittha-entrance-at-night.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When I finally reached Khongsittha it was already dark. After eyeing the huge golden statue of a nondescript Muay Thai fighter at the entrance, I walked to the front desk to sign in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With some time to spare, I walked around the premises to take some pictures. Seeing the murals of nak muay demonstrating various thai-boxing techniques gave me chills. It reminded me of the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/wayofninja.com\/muay-thai-live-bangkok\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Muay Thai Live performance.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/muay-thai-live-bangkok\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"uaedf008984379b86f479b492cb99f26e\"><style> .uaedf008984379b86f479b492cb99f26e { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -moz-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -o-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -webkit-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); text-decoration:none; } .uaedf008984379b86f479b492cb99f26e:active, .uaedf008984379b86f479b492cb99f26e:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .uaedf008984379b86f479b492cb99f26e { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .uaedf008984379b86f479b492cb99f26e .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .uaedf008984379b86f479b492cb99f26e .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .uaedf008984379b86f479b492cb99f26e:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">Related:<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Muay Thai Live in Bangkok - Live-action Show with Fights &amp; Stunts<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At 8pm, it was clear that I was the only student. In hindsight, they must have opened a slot at that time just for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In any case, I got to train one-on-one with three different trainers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trainer 1 &#8211; Warm Up &amp; Shadow Boxing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The session began with the typical Muay Thai warm-up &#8211; running and jump rope.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-medium wp-image-14174\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"358\" height=\"360\" src=\"http:\/\/wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Trainer-3-Logen-and-Trainer-1-358x360.jpg\" alt=\"Trainer 3, Logen, and Trainer 1\" class=\"wp-image-14174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Trainer-3-Logen-and-Trainer-1-358x360.jpg 358w, https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Trainer-3-Logen-and-Trainer-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Trainer-3-Logen-and-Trainer-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Trainer-3-Logen-and-Trainer-1-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Trainer-3-Logen-and-Trainer-1-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Trainer-3-Logen-and-Trainer-1-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Trainer-3-Logen-and-Trainer-1-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Trainer-3-Logen-and-Trainer-1-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Trainer-3-Logen-and-Trainer-1.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trainer 3, Logen, and Trainer 1 (left to right)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Then, the first trainer demonstrated various strikes and kicks. After each demonstration, I copied what he was doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His way of correcting my technique was through show-and-tell (in simply-worded phrases).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As someone whose base martial art was Aikido, my evasive footwork and stance were creeping in. I was standing in a way that was not conducive to kicking quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talking about Spartan Race with Trainer 1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The training was paced with minute-long breaks after a set time of training. This helped me retain the trainer&#8217;s feedback, while I caught my breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was during these breaks that my first trainer noticed my Spartan Race shirt. He was enthusiastic in telling me how he and his Khongsittha colleagues will be joining their first Spartan Sprint in July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trainer 2 &#8211; Pad work &amp; Sandbag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we moved on to pad work and sandbag training, I was corrected many times on my stance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially after kicking, I withdrew my kicking leg behind the front leg (the typical Aikido defensive stance). And so, my challenge was to rewire my stance to make it optimal for offensive strikes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-14186 size-medium\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"236\" src=\"http:\/\/wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Logen-Stance-420x236.jpg\" alt=\"Logen's non-optimal foot positioning (I'm in the middle)\" class=\"wp-image-14186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Logen-Stance-420x236.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Logen-Stance-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Logen-Stance.jpg 678w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Logen&#8217;s non-optimal foot positioning (I&#8217;m in the middle)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>That said, my second trainer articulated his feedback to my mistakes the best. After all, he had lived in Perth for some time and spoke English fluently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He had observed that my jabs were not aligned optimally, which could result in wrist injuries. He also noticed that my jabs weren\u2019t retracted swiftly enough. It was as though I was doing straight punches at Aikido as an uke &#8211; a lot of conscious body weight channelled through the punch. In his words, my punch felt more like a physical push.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other than that, he helped me realize that I had been tensing up whenever I struck. What I needed to do was to relax and keep the body loose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, I was deeply grateful for his series of feedback. This was the trainer who had the least fights under his belt (17 fights). But, he was only eighteen-years-old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trainer 3 &#8211; Padwork Combos<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"236\" src=\"http:\/\/wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Khongsittha-facilities-420x236.jpg\" alt=\"Khongsittha facilities\" class=\"wp-image-14180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Khongsittha-facilities-420x236.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Khongsittha-facilities-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Khongsittha-facilities-678x381.jpg 678w, https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Khongsittha-facilities.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The third trainer was pretty cool. It was with him that I got a more intensive pad work session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actually, I did combo pad work with all three trainers, with them shouting the various strikes and me executing. Having very little experience with striking, my coordination was honestly shit. But, I\u2019m getting better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Back to the Trainer 1 &#8211; Conditioning Exercises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, after the pad work, I returned to the first trainer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We ended off with conditioning exercises with push-ups, kettlebell swings and squats. It may be because I was the only student there, but he made sure to go at my pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After my injury, I had toned down my training intensity and consequently lowered my stamina. So, I took the trainer&#8217;s change in intensity as a positive sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5\">Vibe, Facilities &amp; Trainers &#8211; Summary of Assessment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" data-id=\"14180\" src=\"https:\/\/wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Khongsittha-facilities.jpg\" alt=\"Khongsittha facilities\" class=\"wp-image-14180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Khongsittha-facilities.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Khongsittha-facilities-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Khongsittha-facilities-420x236.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Khongsittha-facilities-678x381.jpg 678w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"486\" data-id=\"14182\" src=\"https:\/\/wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Khongsittha-showers.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Khongsittha-showers.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Khongsittha-showers-600x417.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Khongsittha-showers-420x292.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vibe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Welcoming and friendly for beginners and all levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feels like an actual fighters gym, though it&#8217;s recreational<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Facilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not air-conditioned<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Display timer that times activity and breaks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean gym mats, sandbags and pads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toilets: Clean with shower facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lockers with locks provided for your gym duffels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Khongsittha Muay Thai distinguish their Muay Thai sessions into two types: Muay Thai for Fitness, and regular Muay Thai<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only regular Muay Thai sessions include advanced technical instruction and clinching. It also costs more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re serious about training, I&#8217;d recommend training there for a week in regular Muay Thai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wayofninja.com\/link\/khongsittha-via-viator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2-hour Muay Thai fitness session + phad thai meal from a beautiful cafe nearby<\/a> (<a href=\"http:\/\/wayofninja.com\/link\/khongsittha-via-viator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">via Viator<\/a>): US$53<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wayofninja.com\/link\/khongsittha-7-days-training-and-accommodation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Muay Thai Training 7-day package (with private accommodations)<\/a>: US$317<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trainer 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Speaks some English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No problems with communication and teaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjusts intensity to cater to each student<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friendly; happy to talk about Spartan Race<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corrects stance, coordination and technique issues; corrected me on the aim of my side kicks to prevent injury from kicking the sandbag.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trainer 2 &#8211; Boss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fluent in English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No problems with communication and teaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjusts intensity to cater to each student<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friendly; makes conversation but I don\u2019t remember owing to the intensity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corrects stance, coordination and technique with greater detail; corrected me significantly on jabs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trainer 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Able to speak some English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No problems with communication and teaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjusts intensity to cater to each student<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friendly and professional<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corrects stance, coordination and technique, and was accommodating towards combo pad work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opening Hours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Opening hours: 10:00 to 22:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6\">Pros &amp; Cons &#8211; What I Liked<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-14190 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"373\" src=\"http:\/\/wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Khongsittha-home.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Khongsittha-home.jpg 678w, https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Khongsittha-home-600x330.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Khongsittha-home-420x231.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo <a href=\"https:\/\/kstmuaythai.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">via Khongsittha Muay Thai<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of training at Khongsittha<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>So, here are some things I liked about Khongsittha Muay Thai&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The training pace was just right, and the conduct of it was smooth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Khongsittha Muay Thai timed the session for activity and rest breaks. This helped to pace the training and gave time for the trainee to reflect on the feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The training also felt less haphazard, unlike other gyms. There was a sense of direction in the training structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Awesome trainers who actively corrected mistakes &amp; adapted to the trainee&#8217;s learning style<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The trainers were friendly and make an effort to correct you. They also allow you the time to adjust to the feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not true for all Muay Thai schools. Due to the language barrier, some trainers find it hard to correct foreign students (and may not do so).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, with Muay Thai becoming popularized as a fitness activity, some trainers don&#8217;t correct foreign students on the wrong form. The reason is simply because most of these students prioritize fitness over fighting technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Khongsittha trainers aren\u2019t like that.&nbsp;<\/strong>They care if you are executing the techniques right, and they are able to communicate in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Different Trainer for Each Segment of Training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Different segments of the training were conducted by different trainers. This exposes you to different styles of combo pad work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only that. When you have three trainers giving the same feedback in their own way, you retain the message better. It reinforces important training concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcoming to People of all Levels &amp; Friendly Training Environment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Many gyms proclaim to welcome people of all levels. However, the quality and enthusiasm of training often vary among an advanced nak muay and a complete beginner at some gyms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Khongsittha Muay Thai though, They really do mean it when they say they welcome people of all levels. My experiences there as a beginner was awesome. Farang nak muay (Foreign fighters) like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.muaythaischolar.com\/khongsittha-muay-thai-gym-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Aaron Jahn<\/a> have also rated it rather positively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Well-connected to the Local Muay Thai Scene (including fighters, fight promoters, broadcasts and more)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Through their founder and trainers, Khongsittha is well-connected in the Muay Thai scene. This is an advantage for freelance fighters and people who want to train in special camps with notable people in the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of the place<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regular Muay Thai Training Includes Accommodation as a Package<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two types of Muay Thai training offered at Khongsittha:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regular Muay Thai (includes running, clinching, sparring, and technical drills)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Muay Thai Fitness (NO running, clinching, sparring and technical drills)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The price for training in regular Muay Thai comes with accommodations, and is thus priced higher. After deducting for private room costs, it seems the cost of training is reasonable. My only issue with it is not being able to get a non-accommodation regular Muay Thai option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want training without accommodations, only Muay Thai for fitness is available for 450 baht (US$14.56). Alternatively, pay by the hour for private training at 1000 baht (US$30.13).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not located in Downtown Bangkok<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned, Khongsittha is not located near the Skytrain or Metro network. To get there, you&#8217;ll need to take a 15 to 30-minute taxi ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7\">Who Should (and Shouldn&#8217;t) Train at Khongsittha?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-medium wp-image-14206\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"360\" src=\"http:\/\/wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Logen-Keith-fromKhongsittha-270x360.jpg\" alt=\"Logen, and Keith from Khongsittha\" class=\"wp-image-14206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Logen-Keith-fromKhongsittha-270x360.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Logen-Keith-fromKhongsittha.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Logen, and Keith from Khongsittha<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>If you&#8217;re visiting Bangkok primarily for Muay Thai, consider training at Khongsittha.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their trainers, really, are excellent and on point with their feedback and patient. The place is friendly to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, the gym is well-connected within Thailand&#8217;s Muay Thai and fitness scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you want to pursue Muay Thai seriously for a few days, weeks, or months, while not going completely hardcore, this is a great place to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Complete Beginners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you&#8217;re a complete beginner, Khongsittha is the place to train at.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among all other gyms, Khongsittha is the only one that corrected me multiple times. The trainers all articulated and demonstrated what I was doing and explained what I could do to improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not once did any of them get frustrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I can&#8217;t emphasize how much I learnt when training at Khongsittha, despite it being the Muay Thai for fitness package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are their <a href=\"http:\/\/wayofninja.com\/link\/khongsittha-listings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">regular Muay Thai packages<\/a>; it covers advanced techniques, clinching, and includes a private room for you to stay at. Without getting a package, you&#8217;ll only be able to join Muay Thai for fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Muay Thai Practitioners interested in Techniques<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recreational gyms tend to attract locals and tourists who only train for fitness and fun. But, not at Khongsittha. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The place attracts a crowd that seems committed to actual Muay Thai; not the fitness variant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you&#8217;re travelling to Bangkok just for Muay Thai, train there twice daily, for at least a week, with this <a href=\"http:\/\/wayofninja.com\/link\/khongsittha-7-days-training-and-accommodation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">7-day training and accommodation package<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prospective Freelance Fighters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of Khongsittha&#8217;s connections and their superb trainers, check them out before making a decision. I can&#8217;t make a solid recommendation here because I&#8217;m not an independent fighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, they do have an active team of fighters training at Khongsittha!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Should Train Elsewhere?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a tourist who&#8217;s unwilling to get out of downtown Bangkok, consider other gyms within the city centre. Also, assuming you&#8217;re an independent fighter on a budget, there are fighter gyms that are cheaper to train at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8\">Bottomline &amp; Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"review_wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t<div id=\"review-box\" class=\"review-box review-bottom review-stars\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"review-item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Location<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"post-large-rate stars-large\"><span style=\"width:70%\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"review-item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Facility & Equipment<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"post-large-rate stars-large\"><span style=\"width:90%\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"review-item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Cleanliness<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"post-large-rate stars-large\"><span style=\"width:95%\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"review-item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Intensity<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"post-large-rate stars-large\"><span style=\"width:90%\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"review-item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Attention to Individual<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"post-large-rate stars-large\"><span style=\"width:90%\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"review-item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Correction of Technique<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"post-large-rate stars-large\"><span style=\"width:90%\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"review-item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Price<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"post-large-rate stars-large\"><span style=\"width:50%\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"review-summary\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"review-final-score\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span title=\"\" class=\"post-large-rate stars-large\"><span style=\"width:82.142857142857%\"><\/span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"review-short-summary\"><p>Khongsittha is a great place for serious practitioners and beginners of Muay Thai. Their training structure and trainers are superb. They also host one of the most popular training camp by Sean Fagan - Nak Muay Nation. <\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"product\",\"name\":\"Khongsittha Muay Thai in Bangkok &#8211; Experience &#038; Review\",\"description\":\"Khongsittha Muay Thai is a recreational thai-boxing gym in Lat Phrao district, Bangkok. They've hosted the famous Nak Muay Nation camp this year. And, they'll be hosting it once more in 2018. 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