Training, staying, recovery, and life around Muay Thai.
First-party articles from The Camp Chiang Mai: how we train, how people plan a stay, what supports recovery, and what matters when living and training in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
THE CAMP JOURNAL
A different kind of
training story.
Muay Thai. The details that matter.

MAKE IT COUNT.
Your time. Your training. Your choice.
Pull one off the shelf.
Everything we know about Muay Thai, training and life at The Camp — shelved in one place. Pick a cover and start reading.

Lite or Full? What Do You Want to Take Home from Your Time at The Camp?
LITE OR FULL?
Two lessons a day, or four. Choose the stay you actually want.

Thailand DTV Rules Tighten from 31 August 2026: What Muay Thai Students Need to Know
DTV, DECODED
A clearer route to your Muay Thai stay.

Thailand Visa Rules 2026: 30-Day Exemption from 15 September — Muay Thai ED & DTV
STAY LONGER.
PLAN SMARTER.
Thailand visas for a Muay Thai stay.

The 5 Questions That Keep Coming Up (And the Real Answers)
BEFORE YOU BOOK.
Five questions. Clear answers.

Muay Thai for Complete Beginners at The Camp: What to Expect
START HERE.
Your first visit to The Camp: a few answers before you arrive.

Personalized Muay Thai Training – How The Camp Builds Close Coach Attention
EVERY DETAIL
COUNTS.
Muay Thai coaching, up close.

If You Want to Get Better, Stop Chasing “Comfortable Training.”
MAKE PRACTICE
MATTER.
Muay Thai progress starts with purpose.

Muay Thai Fundamentals That Actually Make You Better
THE ART
OF BASICS.
The foundations of better Muay Thai.

No, You're Not Going to Become a Fighter in Six Months
NO SHORTCUTS.
The real road to becoming a fighter.

When Private Muay Thai Lessons Make Sense at The Camp
GO PRIVATE FOR A REASON.
Your body, your goals, your pace.

Muay Thai Shadowboxing: When a Slightly Upward Punch Makes Sense
FIND YOUR ANGLE.
Rethinking the upward punch.

Western Boxing at The Camp: How It Fits into Muay Thai and Private Training
BOXING, THE CAMP WAY.
Where Western Boxing fits—and when private work helps.

The Hidden Pitfalls of Padwork: Are You a Padwork Junkie?
BEYOND
THE PADS.
Make every round a lesson.

The Scientific Anatomy of the Muay Thai Kick (Part 1)
THE SCIENCE OF THE KICK Vol.1
Muay Thai power is coordination.

THE SCIENCE OF THE KICK Vol.2

THE SCIENCE OF THE KICK Vol.3

Muay Thai Roadwork Training: Running Around The Camp Chiang Mai
FIND YOUR
STRIDE.
Muay Thai roadwork at your own pace.

Ice Baths for Muay Thai Recovery: Benefits, Limits, and When to Use Them
THE COLD
QUESTION.
Ice baths: where recovery meets timing.

Recovery Between Muay Thai Sessions at The Camp
RECOVER. THEN RETURN.
Train hard. Find your quiet. Come back ready.

Muay Thai Health and Wellness – Experience It at The Camp Chiang Mai
TRAIN WELL.
LIVE WELL.
Plant-based places to eat around training in Chiang Mai.

The Ultimate Goal of Dieting: Sustainable Health, Not a Short-Term Number
BEYOND
THE SCALE.
Eating well for the long run.

From Tea Room to Training Space: The Philosophy Connecting Japanese Tea Ceremony and Muay Thai
THE QUIET
DISCIPLINE.
Tea and Muay Thai. A shared practice.

Tai-An: A Traditional Japanese Tearoom at The Camp Muay Thai
THE ART
OF STILLNESS.
Inside Tai-An, a Japanese-inspired tearoom.

The Beauty of Purposeful Service: Lessons from Steve Jobs for Muaythai Training
PURPOSE FIRST.
From Steve Jobs to the training floor.

Age is Just a Number
STILL LEARNING.
Barry’s Muay Thai story.

Kids Muay Thai at The Camp: What Parents Should Know
SMALL STEPS. REAL SKILLS.
What parents should know before the first session.

