after sharing stories in the pool and a couple feeling a little disheartened with "the G*#@" including me, we decided to head to the second part of the gym which was located at the back.
we had all initially thought that this part of the gym was specifically for the fighters. we turned up and learnt that we were allowed play.... Hooray!!!
the atmosphere downstairs was so much more relaxed in regards to the way the system was set up. the upstairs gym had a very structured program which i think suited beginners and people who were keen to lose weight..... similar to Tiger (another gym down the road). it was the same program morning and afternoon.
the downstairs gym: everyone was there to learn form & technique, perfect their punches & kicks, obviously get fitter & stronger. there were quite a few people training for fights that were coming up in thailand or people who had travelled from a far to train, go home and fight. some had even been there for 3 - 12 months purely training.... hardcore!!!
therefore with the atmosphere being electric with willingness to learn, better tunes, everyone was already motivated as all had a story of their own and why they had travelled to thailand to learn this art of fighting.... everyone was left to their own devices to warmup, stretch & get in the ring with their own trainer.
their was admiration towards those who had incredible kicks and form & technique. it was amazing to watch and only inspired others to train harder to perfect themselves.... obviously including me.
Day Two: morning & afternoon session
- skipping
- stretch
- sparring rounds: 4 x 3 minute rounds morning & 5 x 3 minute rounds afternoon with a trainer of your own
- practice kicks, knees, elbows etc on bags (a hundred of each)
- abs
- stretch
you will find the training is roughly the same everyday as it was described as "groundhog day"
i say practice makes perfect and bring on the chance to perfect those kicks!!!
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