THE PLACE
Goa Muay Thai is a brand new gym and training facility in Anjuna established by a Dutch trainer with years of experience. Located at the Tito's White House Anjuna, this center attracts not only Nak Muay but all kinds of martial art enthusiasts from all over the world. It also stocks boxing fight wear and equipment for purchase. For those who are looking to get in better shape, Goa Muay Thai has special Kick Fun Style group classes that has elements of Muay Thai but without the full contact.
THE TRAINING
Goa Muay Thai prides itself in a world class facility where guest trainers from all over the world come to train themselves and provide advice to other fighters in the gym. Training here is comparable to camps in Thailand, where the sport gets its name from.
Rigorous sessions are held both mornings and evenings on all weekdays. After an intense warm-up that involves running and/or rope skipping, students will practice shadow boxing, bag work, pad work and technique. For those who feel confident enough there are clinching and sparring sessions.
However, the atmosphere itself at the gym is casual, lively, fun and holiday oriented lending well to the vibe in Goa. intense but fun, with plenty of moments to socialize with fellow students.
Enthusiasts can train for competitions or as a recreational sport which entails fitness and weight loss due to intense work out and body conditioning regimes.
Both men and women train in different levels of the beautiful art of eight limbs - Muay Thai. Specific fitness programs are tailored for guidance in the sport.