Muay Thai Boxing in Ko Samui

Muay Thai Boxing is the national sport of Thailand and hence Ko Samui has all the facilities that allows one to learn and watch this sport. Muay Thai Boxing in Ko Samui has acquired international fame and recognition.

Muay Thai Boxing is one of the most dangerous forms of martial arts on the whole world. Also referred as Thaiboxing, this game is a serious affair amongst the people of Ko Samui. Boxers are trained rigorously from an early age. The training session involves hitting and punching strong pads that are held by one partner. Thereafter one has to do pushups and good number of sit-ups.

Muay Thai Boxing matches in Ko Samui are held in the Chaweng Stadium, located near the Reggae pub. The match is preceded by a wai khru dance performed by the contestants. This stadium is the biggest in the whole of Thailand and serves as a venue for all the major boxing championships. The fights are held twice a week on Mondays and Fridays all matches start at 9:00 p.m. and lasts for three hours. Live commentators are present in the stadium who gives a detailed account of the match. One can also get to hear traditional Thai music being played in the background. However, the noise inn the stadium makes it a little difficult to hear the music.

Not only local players, but also a large number of foreign and international boxers also participate in this sport. Mostly the professionals participate in these matches. The participants are expected to wear gloves and helmets in the tournaments. Tickets for the tournament are available from the ticket counters near the stadium. You can either go for a ringside or a table seat or a seat in the surrounding area.