How Long Does It Take to Feel Confident in Muay Thai Training?
It is one of the most common questions beginners ask, even if they do not say it out loud. “How long until I don’t feel awkward?”“How long until I feel like I know what I’m doing?”“How long until I feel confident?” The honest answer is not measured in years. It is measured in weeks. Confidence […]
Nico Carrillo and Coach JP Gallacher to Lead Muay Thai Seminar at Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA on March 28, 2026
Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA: Phuket, Thailand Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA is proud to announce that Nico “King of the North” Carrillo, the newly crowned ONE Interim Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion, will be hosting a high-level seminar at its Phuket facility on March 28, 2026, alongside his coach JP Gallacher. This seminar represents […]
Common Beginner Mistakes in Muay Thai (And How to Avoid Them)
Introduction Starting Muay Thai for the first time is rarely as intimidating as people expect. Most beginners quickly realise the environment is structured, supervised, and scalable. However, there are a few common beginner mistakes in Muay Thai that can slow progress or make training feel harder than it needs to be. These are not serious […]
What a Typical Training Day Looks Like at a Muay Thai Gym
For many first-time visitors, the idea of a “Muay Thai training day” in Thailand can feel intimidating. People imagine endless conditioning, extreme heat, or being pushed far beyond their limits from day one. In reality, most training days at a Muay Thai gym are structured, predictable, and adaptable, especially for beginners and short-stay visitors. Once […]
How Often Should You Train Muay Thai on a Short Stay?
If you’re coming to Thailand for a short stay, it’s natural to want to train as much as possible. You’ve made the trip, you’ve cleared time in your schedule, and you don’t want to waste a single day. But when it comes to Muay Thai, more isn’t always better, especially during your first one or […]
Is Muay Thai Training Suitable for Complete Beginners?
If you have never trained in Muay Thai before, it is completely normal to wonder whether it is actually suitable for you. Many first-time visitors assume Muay Thai is only for fighters, extremely fit athletes, or people who already know what they are doing. In reality, most people who start Muay Thai in Thailand arrive […]
Chingiz Allazov Returns to Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA for an Exclusive Two-Day Seminar
Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA is proud to welcome back Chingiz Allazov, widely regarded as one of the greatest kickboxers of the modern era, for a special two-day seminar on February 21-22. Chingiz Allazov is a multiple-time world champion and former ONE Kickboxing World Champion, known for his technical precision, intelligent footwork, and ability to […]
What to Expect From Your First Muay Thai Class in Phuket
Starting Muay Thai for the first time can feel intimidating, especially if you are training in a new country, at a well-known gym, or alongside people who seem more experienced than you. Almost everyone who walks into their first class feels some level of nerves. That is completely normal. This article is designed to walk […]
Michael “Venom” Page Seminar at Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA | February 2, 2026
Michael “Venom” Page is coming to Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA for an exclusive seminar on Monday, February 2, 2026. Few strikers in modern MMA are as instantly recognisable as Page. His style doesn’t follow convention, and it never has. Built around movement, timing, and an unusual sense of rhythm, MVP’s approach has produced some […]
Bangtao x Michael Sandbach: The HYROX Training Camp in Phuket
Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA will host a 3-day HYROX training camp with Michael Sandbach, one of the UK’s leading HYROX athletes and a proven performer at the highest level of the sport. Michael brings a relentless competitive mindset and a coaching approach shaped by real results. He is the UK’s top HYROX athlete, the […]