Muay Thai Gym in Chiang Mai Old City!
What Is Muay Thai?
Muay Thai (pronounced Mwuai Thai) is often referred to as Thai boxing. Muay Thai is a martial art and full contact combat sport that is considered as the ‘art of eight limbs’; renowned for its collaboration of techniques using Kicks, knees, Punches, elbows, shins, as well as various clinching skills.
The art of Muay Thai can be dated back to the 13th century where it was taught to members of the army and eventually practiced by the Siamese people in aid of defending their territories in times of war. Laws and rules were eventually formulated, thus officialising Muay Thai as Thailand’s National sport. It has become a popular sport/martial art, currently practiced all around the world and is now recognized as a competing sport in the Olympic games!
Where can I learn Muay Thai?
The Thailand National Sports University
The Thailand National Sports University is conveniently Situated just outside of the Old City and within a 10 minute walking distance from Chang Phueak Gate (North gate around the moat), and if you’re riding a bike, it will take you around 2-3 minutes. This University plays host for various sports and martial arts programs such as Muay Thai, Tae Kwon Do, Sepak Takraw, Judo, Krabi-krabong (a weapon based martial art), and everything in between.
Located inside the campus is a soccer stadium and professional running track circling it. Surrounding the stadium is another walking/running track surrounded by trees and outside exercise equipment. In my opinion, nothing beats warming up and getting your cardio fix in the midst of nature!
This Campus is fitted with a sheltered swimming pool, outdoor table tennis tables, basketball courts, skateboard rinks, as well as volleyball courts and such. It really comes alive in the early morning and evening with people of all ages; buzzing with fitness goers and those who just want to get out and play. Everyone and anyone are welcome to come here, so don’t be shy!
Muay Thai boxing gym in Chiang Mai
The Muay Thai gym is located on the 2nd floor of the martial arts building. It is equipped with 2 large boxing rings, punching bags, pads, gloves, wraps, skipping ropes and other boxing paraphernalia. A common question asked for any fitness gym in Chiang Mai is, does it have an air purifier? The answer is yes! It is sheltered and fitted with fans and an air purifier for use during the smokey season.
Is There an Air purifier?
If you’re anything like me, having this purifier will benefit you enormously as the PM2.5 (A hazardous air pollutant) can greatly affect your respiratory function and can cause mild- severe allergy symptoms and/throat & chest infections; all of which I used to suffer from without the use of a purifier. The premises is fixed with large windows that can be opened right up to overlook the attractive views of the playing fields outside.
Who can train at this Muay Thai gym?
Everybody is welcome to learn Muay Thai here. This gym is open to the public, Thai & foreign fighters (male & female) and university students. University students make use of these quarters during the day time; learning both the practical and theoretical aspects of Muay Thai. Professional fighters also occupy this space, training hard to fight for their Titles, broadcasted on National Television.
Are groups welcome to train here?
This Muay Thai gym has hosted many a training session for numerous Groups from a multitude of countries and caters to students varying in levels from absolute beginners to professional fighters. Children as young as 4 and as old as 76 years of age have trained here! It is not unheard of for travelling retirement groups to walk thought these doors to try their hand at kicking some butt! As they say, you’re never young, nor too old to learn a new skill!
Who are the Muay Thai Trainers at the gym:
Kru is the name for teacher. There are 3 head trainers at this gym, one of them being Kru Apple (aka Apple Attacks) who trains foreigners and Thai’s. He has been training Muay Thai in Chiang Mai since the age of 10. He tagged along with his friend for a training session one day and never looked back. He was training in the afternoons & evenings, after school daily and on weekends.
Kru Apple had his first fight when he was 12 and won by K.O! Apparently, it was quite a push kick! He became the Northern Thailand champion in his teenage years and later went on to share his skill set as a Muay Thai trainer in his adult years; training beginners and moulding male & female champions. Muay Thai became a way of life for kru Apple; eventually scoring him more than 300 fights and more wins than he can keep count of.
Where has Kru Apple worked?
Kru Apple has worked for several gyms in Chiang Mai including Santai Muay Thai Gym (Ranked #1 consecutively throughout the years), all the while studying his ports Science degree at university.
Once he graduated, he furthered his studies and has since become a Master of Physical education; specialising in Sports massage; teaching Sports massage & anatomy as well as Muay Thai practical & theory to the University students. With his expertise, kru Apple can help you avoid/repair any sports injury. Massage is also a service provided at this campus.
Kru Apple possesses a ‘License A’ In Muay Thai (The highest of licenses) and is also a qualified Muay Thai referee and judge, amateur western boxing referee, and Muay Thai Gym assessor. He is on the board of the Chiang Mai Muay Thai Association; a perfect representative of all things Muay Thai. If you want to know anything at all about Muay Thai, he is definitely your guy!
Kru Apple has also been invited by the Government to spend a day at the Government campus to train the Border Police in Chiang Mai.
What should I wear to my first Muay Thai class?
- Dress in comfortable gym attire: Shorts, T-shirt/tank top or gym pants for women.
- If you have them, you can wear your Muay Thai shorts.
- You can bring your Hand wraps & boxing gloves, or the gym will provide you with some.
- You can bring a bottle of water & refill at the gym.
- Shoes are not worn during training sessions.
Training times: When can I train here?
- 5:00 – 7:00 am Mon- Saturday (get in early before the scorching temperatures rise).
- 5:00 – 8:00 pm Mon- Saturday
- Alternatively, you are more than welcome to contact Kru Apple if you require training sessions outside of these times and he will be more than happy to accommodate you where possible. Contact details provided below.
- *Prices can be discussed & negotiated with Kru Apple*
Why should I train at this Muay Thai Gym?
- Complies with safety measures: Frequent deep cleaning & disinfecting, and use of an air purifier.
- Compliance with the dignity & respect policy is practiced at all times by every member of this gym community, free from judgement and discrimination.
- Professionalism is a priority.
- Reasonable prices for singular lessons & packages
- If you’re wanting weight loss, new skills, self-defense, fitness goals, professional training, or just for fun!
Contact details:
Kru Apple Ph: 0615454069 / +66615454069
Address:
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