Located in the Gulf of Thailand is the island of Koh Phangan. Considered to be one of Southeast Asia’s hottest backpacker destinations, Koh Phangan is a beautiful island known for its relaxing ambience and its diverse attractions. The island’s most pristine beach, Haad Rin Beach, is also the site of the internationally renowned Full Moon Party. One of the most recommendable Koh Phangan resorts is the Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villa Resort & Spa, which offers a host of luxury services and facilities.

An ancient form of martial arts that is immensely popular in Thailand, as well as other parts of Southeast Asia, is Muay Thai. Originating as a form of fighting used by the Siamese military, Muay Thai involves using the arms, elbows, knees, feet, and shins, to create a series of coordinated physical attacks, grapples and blocks. Today this form of marital art is practiced by many athletes and fighters as a sport, and one of the best places to learn this ancient art is at the Kobra Muay Thai Boxing Stadium.

The Kobra Muay Thai Boxing Stadium is located at the border of Thong Sala and Baan Thai, and is one of the premier Muay Thai centers in Thailand. Established in 2007, and run by Master Kongkipop; a former Muay Thai Champion with years of experience under his belt, this Muay Thai Stadium is a great place to learn the legendary art of Muay Thai. With the excellent training facilities at the stadium you will learn how to deal quick strikes, full body attacks, and precision clinches. But this martial art is not solely about fighting, as it involves a great amount of discipline, focus, self respect, and patience. Thus, the art involves a degree of spiritual and personal training as well, which will be afforded to you by Master Kongkipop and the experience staff at the stadium. The stadium also has many ‘Train & Stay’ packages, so that you can hone your skills over a period of time if you want.