ATTN: Ryukyu Re:True Bee

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Ryukyu,

Have you visited this gym yet?

I had some questions about it.

Thanks

-John

2

Yes,I went there for a bit this summer. What do you want to know?

3

Thanks for the response.

I wanted to know how the training was compared to other gyms further down around BKK. I usually go to Eminent but I am looking for a change of pace.

I hear a lot of good things about True Bee but I wanted to hear from someone who has been to other top camps as well.

I am starting to learn that just because a gym wins "camp of the year award" doesn't mean it's the right place for a foreigner. Eminent was a step up from Kaewsamrit but it seems money is becoming a motive even there now.

4

Money isn't the motive for sure at True Bee. I got the feeling the owner would rather less people would show up.

The instruction was outstanding. The padwork was very very good. The only problem I had was the 20 hippy kids who showed up to try Muay Thai. I only stayed a week and the hippys left around the same time. Bad timing I guess.

5

Cool, sounds great. I have been doing a lot of research and the consensus seems to be the same all around.

I will be heading out in February.

Thanks for the insight!

-John

6

I trainned at Bee's gym for 5 months. Great gym at it's best. I've trainned at some 10 gyms or so before. I have to say that Bee and Ae are some of the best padman/instructors I've had the chance to work with.
But like mentioned above, when the gym gets busy they're not set up to handle it.

There's hippy's around 24/7. Lots of drop ins. They do a yoga then do a drop in at the gym. Most don't train for more then a day.

Lots of Dutch considering Trudy "Bee's Partner" is from Holland.

Best thing to do is to write her an email and find out how many people are there.

Pai is a great place to be. Very chilled, Lots of hot springs to kick back in on sundays.