Boxing or muay thai in singapore
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Hi! Where can i take boxing or muay thai classess in singapore? Normal martial arts, not just gymnastics for fitness. Any place except Kadir's club?
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i think there's one near East Coast... near the Big Splash.. can't miss it... spelt out Muay Thai Singapore or something like that...
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Hi,
There are quite a few Muaythai, boxing and MMA places....but not all are genuine, so be careful.
The one I would recommend is BXG at Big Splash - a bit expensive, but with the best facilities and genuine. Website is at http://www.bxgfitness.com.
There are at least 5-6 other boxing-based places, but most are without gyms (just personal trainers with pads). Many are fakes....just people who know a bit, talk big and out to earn some money from the public.
Just curious, why not Kadir's place (at Mountbatten)? -
quite alot actually~ now alot of community clubs have those lesson for muay thai..and if im wrong there is one at farrer garden but now moved to another place already...and the other one is what ah bear have just said..somewhere around east coast~
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Hey BBu, i am boxer and training at Pestana boxing Gym. If you are interested pm me.
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so far i only know 2 place....east coast and opp novena square...so where are the other place??
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Joe, a 29-year-old martial arts fanatic, owns and runs the east coast one, called BXG. www.bxgfitness.com. This is the best one I can recommend. Joe has had fighting experience in Thailand before.
A guy called Johnnie (54 years old) runs a muaythai group at Bukit Batok hill and Farrer Park (the ex-gym for the Singapore boxing team). He has no official website. Johnnie has had fighting experience in Thailand before and also trains in some Chinese Kungfu stuff.
A guy called Zach (just out from NS last year) runs free-lance classes at the East Cost area under personal training sessions. He has had fighting experience in Thailand before, but under amatuer rules only. He has no gym (means no sandbags, boxing ring, etc), but can train anywhere convenient for you (in your house, outdoors, etc). He has no website.....and I lost his number (he was a friend with whom I lost touch since he went to NS). UPDATE 26 JAN 2005: By coincidence, I met Zach this evening and watched him train. Wah, not bad. He said he was in Thailand for 3 months. I have his number now, if anyone is interested. UPDATE 3 FEB 2005: This information supercedes the outdated information I gave above: Just found out that Zach has had professional-class fights in Thailand before (sorry, Zach!). He also has access to a gym now.
A guy called Alvin (this one I don't know personally, sorry) runs free-lance classes outdoors. He has no gym. Alvin has also trained in Thailand before, I think. He has a website but I'm too lazy to find it.....try a google search.
A 44-year-old lady called Lana teaches muay thai at some community centre (do a google search). She has no permanent gym and relies on using thai pads only. I don't believe she's ever fought before, but surprisingly some of her students turned out not too bad!
A ya-ya guy (late 30's) called Thomas teaches muaythai at some hotel gym in Orchard Area. This guy is a fake, but is very charismatic. Even when we go for supper, he talks like a master to the prata guy....but its all fake. Don't even bother looking for him. UPDATE 26 JAN 2005: This is the guy teaching at Revenue House (opposite Novena)...I think its on the 6th floor.
A guy called Colin, in his 40's (he knows nothing about muaythai - he's a businessman) used to run a school at east coast, then turf city, then now I heard he's moved to somewhere at the beach road side. He has a website. Do a google search for "first muaythai singapore". The last time I met him was years ago and I don't get along with him very well.
Kadir's boxing gym (a western boxing gym at the Katong area) also has some muaythai sometimes. Do a search using google. Never been there, but I know someone who trains there.
A guy (late 20's) called Darren DeSilva runs a muaythai/MMA school in the town area on certain nights only. He rents a gym for training on 1-2 nights a week, I think. The last time I met this guy was before he even started running a school....so I don't know how he's doing now. Once again, try doing a search on google.
Um....there must be a few more places, but its lunch time now, sorry!
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Wow, you have a lot of martial arts contacts!
btw, what style are you practicing now? -
There is a cheap lesson at concourse third level gym ~ $70 per mth and 3 times per week. Or you can choose to pay $48 for 4 lessons which is much ex.
Monday~ Meet at maxwell for fitness training (Running and stretches) Time is 5pm
Tuesday and Thursday at concourse for technique. Time is either 730 or 8.
Friday is free training at concourse, you can go there and punch stuff or ask the other students there to teach you stuff. You can also shower there after the training. From 530 to 730.
The ppl there are friendly and cool. The instructor is Nick. A national freestyle kickboxing silver medallist in 2002, gold medallist in 2004. Was a trainer at 1st Muaythai Fitness Gym. Winner of the 2003 Singapore Amateur Boxing Tournament (Light Welterweight) Also has had a number of Amateur Boxing bouts as well. Currently in the Singapore Xanda(freestyle kickboxing) National Team. Went for intensive training in Hebei, China.Represented Singapore for the 6th Asian Xanda Championships held in Burma. Also a fully certified freelance muaythai/xanda trainer.
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I highly agree that the muay thai lesson at bxg have not only the best facilities,they also have a very very experience thai trainer teaching in the advance class. Once u reach the intermediate stage, there will be lots and lots of sparring. You get to spar with different people (japan,austalia,france,sweden...etc) ...boy...those ang mohs are real hard hitters!
! I learn a lot from them too.....
!!So for those who are interested in sparring and learning muay thai techniques....this is a good place to train...
though i have never been to the hilltop training(johnnie), heard that this fellow is one hardcore trainer..... His training is more on pyhsical aspect than techniques......and johnnie is damn fit even though he is in his 50s...
bacaraat -
BXG is too money minded....for those going pro get one gym which is looking for passion fighters.
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Not exactly.......no doubt the price is a bit steep...the the quality session during the training is worth it.... most of the training goes way beyong the actual time allocated...and u got to tell them time's up before the session ends....
i have been to fairtex training camp in thailand b4. The head trainer there is the legendary apideh sit hiran.And bxg training method is rather similiar in a sense...except that there are more trainers in fairtex.....
For those interested in muay thai training in thailand check out the website.....www.fairtexbkk.com.
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Many Teenagers and other low income earnersl who are passionate won't be able to pay what BXG ask for.
One more thing.. when your searching for a gym... don't go looking for which gym facilities is better... they only make the place more comfortable to train but won't make you a better fighter. But basic equipment is compulsory. -
does gals learn muay thai boxing?
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Its a trend for gals now ! Makes them look sexy when they do those butt kicking moves
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wonder if there's any trial sessions a not
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true....u dont need good training facilities to be a better fighter......just need the basic equipment.... however, wouldnt it be much better if they have well equip facilities, good coaches and trainers and with a good enviroment u can actually be better trained?
no doubt i am trying to promote bxg( i dont earn from it), but a training place with 10 sandbags, all round mirror, 5 sets of pads, 10 pairs of boxing gloves, skipping ropes, free weights and most important a boxing ring. I dont think there is any other muay thai or boxing club with this kind of facilities.
Oh yes....bxg does have some pretty ladies member.....some of them can really kick asses!!
no doubt the price is a little steep, especially for students....but Joe is working out on the price for students to be cheaper.....cos some of my students wanted to join as well but was put of by the price......
www.bxgfitness.com -
Btw, anyone watches ufc or k-1 matches?? Read the report in the last k-1 match in japan, that 81kg royce gracie force a tapped out from japanese sumo wrestler akenobo who weighs a whopping 220kg!! Awesome!!
Waiting for the fight on 5feb between tito oritz and victor beaufolt UFC51.
Anyone cares to comments? -
Well, you seem you have done your home work.Originally posted by gentlerock:Joe, a 29-year-old martial arts fanatic, owns and runs the east coast one, called BXG. www.bxgfitness.com. This is the best one I can recommend. Joe has had fighting experience in Thailand before.
A guy called Johnnie (54 years old) runs a muaythai group at Bukit Batok hill and Farrer Park (the ex-gym for the Singapore boxing team). He has no official website. Johnnie has had fighting experience in Thailand before and also trains in some Chinese Kungfu stuff.
A guy called Zach (just out from NS last year) runs free-lance classes at the East Cost area under personal training sessions. He has had fighting experience in Thailand before, but under amatuer rules only. He has no gym (means no sandbags, boxing ring, etc), but can train anywhere convenient for you (in your house, outdoors, etc). He has no website.....and I lost his number (he was a friend with whom I lost touch since he went to NS). UPDATE 26 JAN 2005: By coincidence, I met Zach this evening and watched him train. Wah, not bad. He said he was in Thailand for 3 months. I have his number now, if anyone is interested.
A guy called Alvin (this one I don't know personally, sorry) runs free-lance classes outdoors. He has no gym. Alvin has also trained in Thailand before, I think. He has a website but I'm too lazy to find it.....try a google search.
A 44-year-old lady called Lana teaches muay thai at some community centre (do a google search). She has no permanent gym and relies on using thai pads only. I don't believe she's ever fought before, but surprisingly some of her students turned out not too bad!
A ya-ya guy (late 30's) called Thomas teaches muaythai at some hotel gym in Orchard Area. This guy is a fake, but is very charismatic. Even when we go for supper, he talks like a master to the prata guy....but its all fake. Don't even bother looking for him. UPDATE 26 JAN 2005: This is the guy teaching at Revenue House (opposite Novena)...I think its on the 6th floor.
A guy called Colin, in his 40's (he knows nothing about muaythai - he's a businessman) used to run a school at east coast, then turf city, then now I heard he's moved to somewhere at the beach road side. He has a website. Do a google search for "first muaythai singapore". The last time I met him was years ago and I don't get along with him very well.
Kadir's boxing gym (a western boxing gym at the Katong area) also has some muaythai sometimes. Do a search using google. Never been there, but I know someone who trains there.
A guy (late 20's) called Darren DeSilva runs a muaythai/MMA school in the town area on certain nights only. He rents a gym for training on 1-2 nights a week, I think. The last time I met this guy was before he even started running a school....so I don't know how he's doing now. Once again, try doing a search on google.
Um....there must be a few more places, but its lunch time now, sorry!
Every trainer in Singapore has their own unique way of training students. Lana got fighting experience or not does'nt matter ,some of her boys fought really well,. tats true.It up to her students to believe in her.Some ppl are born to teach, so are born to learn.As long as you n your trainers understand n believe in one another . A good fighter will be born.A good fighter may not necessary be a good trainer.N a good trainer may not be a good fighter.
Even for thomas he got his own group of boys.you said he's a fake but are you fit enought to criticises others?? or made comparisim ??. I think you a just a carb only know how to said n no action. -
better quality facilities = higher fees. pls understand this. Yes Coach and trainers MUST be EXPERIENCE. Know their background before joining the gym. If BXG really lowers the price i think it will be a great place to train in.Originally posted by bacaraat:true....u dont need good training facilities to be a better fighter......just need the basic equipment.... however, wouldnt it be much better if they have well equip facilities, good coaches and trainers and with a good enviroment u can actually be better trained?
no doubt i am trying to promote bxg( i dont earn from it), but a training place with 10 sandbags, all round mirror, 5 sets of pads, 10 pairs of boxing gloves, skipping ropes, free weights and most important a boxing ring. I dont think there is any other muay thai or boxing club with this kind of facilities.
Oh yes....bxg does have some pretty ladies member.....some of them can really kick asses!!
no doubt the price is a little steep, especially for students....but Joe is working out on the price for students to be cheaper.....cos some of my students wanted to join as well but was put of by the price......
www.bxgfitness.com
Darren mentioned by gentlerock have a classes about 30.. about 16-20 is gals.
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Where to watch UFC and K1 ???? i only have some clips. I prefer K1 then UFC.Originally posted by bacaraat:Btw, anyone watches ufc or k-1 matches?? Read the report in the last k-1 match in japan, that 81kg royce gracie force a tapped out from japanese sumo wrestler akenobo who weighs a whopping 220kg!! Awesome!!
Waiting for the fight on 5feb between tito oritz and victor beaufolt UFC51.
Anyone cares to comments?
Most of the fighters in UFC likes to fight on the ground like animals, thats when the jiujitsu comes in handy lol... K1 fighters have more brutal kicks and puches. -
Agree with your points about trainers and fighters....which is why I said that although I don't think Lana has had fights before (I'm really not sure about this and I could be wrong), some of her students seem very good. In fact, I do find Lana herself impressive too.Originally posted by TheGreatest:Well, you seem you have done your home work.
Every trainer in Singapore has their own unique way of training students. Lana got fighting experience or not does'nt matter ,some of her boys fought really well,. tats true.It up to her students to believe in her.Some ppl are born to teach, so are born to learn.As long as you n your trainers understand n believe in one another . A good fighter will be born.A good fighter may not necessary be a good trainer.N a good trainer may not be a good fighter.
Even for thomas he got his own group of boys.you said he's a fake but are you fit enought to criticises others?? or made comparisim ??. I think you a just a carb only know how to said n no action.
Is also surprising that you bashed me for criticising others, yet immediately after that, you criticised me.
Your English is very familiar....and you registered in this forum specifically to reply to my posting too. And you sound like a trainer too. Come on, lets not kid each other - you're Thomas, aren't you? If you are, perhaps you would like to continue this discussion face to face? Yes, I'm someone you used to know personally. -
Yes i saw the match. Royce lured Akebono into his guard by practically falling down. Once on the ground, Royce scooted to the side and tried for a variation of the americana. That failed so he transitioned to a reverse armbar + a goose hold on Akebono's Wrist. Official result is that Akebono tapped out to the wrist crank.Originally posted by bacaraat:Btw, anyone watches ufc or k-1 matches?? Read the report in the last k-1 match in japan, that 81kg royce gracie force a tapped out from japanese sumo wrestler akenobo who weighs a whopping 220kg!! Awesome!!
Waiting for the fight on 5feb between tito oritz and victor beaufolt UFC51.
Anyone cares to comments?
Royce is great but imo, he took a very risky strategy. Imagine if Akebono managed to keep his posture and started to drop bombs! -
Well, You're wrong again. Thomas's English Sucks. So does most of the trainers, but it doesn't matter.The best at explaining in english is Zach n joe.Originally posted by gentlerock:Agree with your points about trainers and fighters....which is why I said that although I don't think Lana has had fights before (I'm really not sure about this and I could be wrong), some of her students seem very good. In fact, I do find Lana herself impressive too.
Is also surprising that you bashed me for criticising others, yet immediately after that, you criticised me.
Your English is very familiar....and you registered in this forum specifically to reply to my posting too. And you sound like a trainer too. Come on, lets not kid each other - you're Thomas, aren't you? If you are, perhaps you would like to continue this discussion face to face? Yes, I'm someone you used to know personally. -
Hey your training the same gym as me. Except your Muay thai, i'm Boxing. I know Nick... he have good records. Btw which dude are u ? i know gerald and his friends.Originally posted by G2hellz:There is a cheap lesson at concourse third level gym ~ $70 per mth and 3 times per week. Or you can choose to pay $48 for 4 lessons which is much ex.
Monday~ Meet at maxwell for fitness training (Running and stretches) Time is 5pm
Tuesday and Thursday at concourse for technique. Time is either 730 or 8.
Friday is free training at concourse, you can go there and punch stuff or ask the other students there to teach you stuff. You can also shower there after the training. From 530 to 730.
The ppl there are friendly and cool. The instructor is Nick. A national freestyle kickboxing silver medallist in 2002, gold medallist in 2004. Was a trainer at 1st Muaythai Fitness Gym. Winner of the 2003 Singapore Amateur Boxing Tournament (Light Welterweight) Also has had a number of Amateur Boxing bouts as well. Currently in the Singapore Xanda(freestyle kickboxing) National Team. Went for intensive training in Hebei, China.Represented Singapore for the 6th Asian Xanda Championships held in Burma. Also a fully certified freelance muaythai/xanda trainer.
Those interested can message me...