Review of Training Muay Thai at Punch-It on Koh Samui, Thailand | Essential Digital Nomad

After 10 weeks of training Muay Thai at ‪@PunchitMuayThai‬ is it worth it?
In this video, we broke down everything from what to expect out of classes to cost to what fitness level you need to be in when you arrive.
Drop any questions you have about Punch-It in the comments and we will do our best to answer them.

[@PunchitMuayThai]

Thank you for the great feedback and train with us! We hope to see you back soon! 🍀🇹🇭🥊🏝

[@rorybourke3708]

This video answered all the questions! Brilliant video

[@LostandLore]

thanks, they do a great job!

[@adventurelavida]

Thanks so much for this Vide Trevor! We just made the decision to go to Punch it 🎉thanks to all your helpful and clear info 👍🏾😃

[@LostandLore]

your'e welcome, glad it was helpful

[@danirose7689]

Finally a video i wanted to find i hope u do one where u show the accomodations

[@LostandLore]

I am not there anymore but Punch It has great videos showing their accommodations on their website!

[@jjay7272]

Thank you for this, this is helping me make my decision on where to train/stay.

[@LostandLore]

let me know how it goes!

[@ronroca4387]

Very nice might have to make trip to train one day!

[@viviantriana5146]

Debating between punch it in Koh Samui or bull Muay Thai in Krabi. Thanks for the video, helping us make a choice

[@gerrycoyle9151]

Yodyut.

[@animal9370]

Great video. Thank You.

[@LostandLore]

hope it helped!

[@anbessa11]

In my opinion the best muythai gym in the island if you just want to develop your technique or want to learn from the beginner as it said in the vidion coach are very nice and frendly they adapt to your own ability I strongly recommend Punshit

[@mitchellberndt6857]

Thanks for the vid I’m going in 2025 you definitely made my choice so many Mauy thai gyms was tough to decide I will definitely be coming here in February or march I plan to do a months training 👍👍. Time to start saving. Do you have plenty of time to explore if you’re just wanting to do one class and private session? As I’m not looking to fight?

[@AchillesYouTube]

im planning on going feb 2025 as well

[@Qubicsupportservices]

great review, how did you find the journey from that hotel to the gym? and also getting back to the hotel of an evening. On Street view it looks dark and abit of an alley?

[@LostandLore]

to chateau de lamai it is a side street that is maybe a block off the main road. There are lots of locals who live down that road so it's pretty safe. It does look dark at night but there are street lights. Unfortunately, if you stay outside of Lamai beach everywhere you stay will be a little bit dark at night. I've never heard of anyone having any issues with safety at night though. Hope that helps

[@MJB_18]

Hey man, few questions - Did you work from your room in Punch It accommodation or do they have a lounge/office area? - Are there any co-working spaces nearby? - Does Punch It have a weight lifting area?

[@LostandLore]

yo, yes so I worked from my room, and went to a place called Annie's, or a few other cafes in the area. There's not really a lounge/office area to work from. There weren't any coworking spaces previously in the south but on the north side, there were a couple. The new Punch It cafe could probably serve as a coworking space. It's not a perfect situation overall but it's doable. Yes, they have a weightlifting area, it's not gold's gym by any means but it has everything you need. Hope that helps!

[@Rururu-ci5dl]

Awesome video, I plan on coming here next summer. I will be about a year into kick boxing/ Muay Thai then. Would it be possible to get my first fight out in Thailand? I just think it would be cool

[@LostandLore]

Yooooo! Congrats, so it just depends on how much experience you have, how fit you are and age. They do smaller fights at the gym that are for newer fighters that you can probably do. Either way will be a blast!

[@Rururu-ci5dl]

@@LostandLore thanks man! I’m 19 right now. So I’ll be 20 when I get there. I’ve seen they do offer the fight nights at there gym. So that’s something I’m hoping I can do for sure

[@LostandLore]

​@@Rururu-ci5dl just reach out to them ahead of time and they can give you some requirements for training, etc. You're at a good age for it but also depends on size. They have a harder time finding really big guys so just let them know before you train there.

[@Rururu-ci5dl]

@@LostandLore thank you so much, I’ll most definitely keep you updated with my journey!💪🤝

[@user-ky2zk2ri7r]

Thank you so much for the insight. I am wondering if lamai is the right place for me. Dont get me wrong punch it looks amazing but i am 29 years old and dont want to spend a month in a town full of old sex tourists. Could you maybe give a little bit more insights about lamai? :)

[@LostandLore]

haha that's a funny question! so on Lamai, there is a street where yes that is the case. It's the same in Chaweng. But the island is massive! Is sex tourism there? Yes. Can you avoid it, yes. Just don't go out in those parts of town. You still might see some old dude with a young Thai girl on a bike together or at a restaurant. But overall, there is a large expat community there that isn't involved in that. There are tons of places to go to avoid it as well as a large outdoors + healthy community. I love Koh Samui because of the many hikes, temples, and beaches where you can avoid these things. Plus the locals are super kind outside of those areas plus the costs are lower. Hope this helps you out!

[@tenone8076]

What about if I wanna fight? I have some experience in Muay Thai and I would like to have my first fight. Do they have any plan? Like t You have to train 2 weeks straight or something. Thanks for the content 🙏🙏

[@LostandLore]

it all depends on your training level. if you have some experience, no problem. they have different levels of fights too depending on your level of expertise.

[@j.helmond6935]

You mention it's possible to have an amateur fight. What is needed to accomplish this?

[@LostandLore]

reach out to Punch It ahead of time and take to Markus. He will give you an idea of if you can fight in the arena or do a smaller fight. It will depend upon your age, fitness level, and fighting experience. If you have some solid experience already and you are in your 20s, you can at least do a smaller fight at the gym. More experience and you can get a fight in the stadium on the island.

[@syjay119]

Is it easy to work remotely there? I mean is the wifi good because my work depends on a good internet connection

[@LostandLore]

yes I worked for 3 months while training and had no issues.

[@LostandLore]

just make sure and get a local sim so you can hotspot as needed. Make sure and ask Markus at @Punchitmuaythai for any help you need

[@syjay119]

@@LostandLore Great, thanks

[@wannesdewaele3422]

Is the accomodation hostel-like? Private rooms with common area or more like hotel room?

[@LostandLore]

the accommodation is more like a hotel room then private room

[@zeyadtarig1937]

Hope you reply to this, I am so divided between Punch-It Muay Thai and Tiger Muay Thai, any tips to help me decide?

[@LostandLore]

i didn't train at tiger muay thai so can't say what that experience was like. I think it also depends on what level of fighter you are. At punch it you are going to find some great hospitality and great trainers. If you are a semi-pro or pro then I would suggest investing in private lessons as they will be able to work with you on improving where you want to. Tiger Muay Thai is a lot bigger and seems like they have a really good program for the highest level of fighters. So if you want to do professional fighting or professional MMA training then Tiger is probably the place to go but if you're not a professional fighter then I would look at Punch it. Koh Samui is a smaller island than Phuket too but I found that I enjoyed that everything was a bit closer. Let me know which place you end up choosing.

[@zeyadtarig1937]

@@LostandLore OK that makes sense, it dawned on me after watching many reviews that TMT might not be for me as a complete beginner (did judo, karate, and TKD as a kid) I'm going there first of December so I still have time to decide. Thanks for the added insight I will definitely let you know where I decide to go.

[@LostandLore]

​@@zeyadtarig1937 message Markus at Punch It gym and he will answer all of your questions. He is exceptionally helpful

[@yabishaa6252]

Hi great ! what about the food expenses ?

[@LostandLore]

food is very reasonable if you eat at local spots like Nanas or Daras. Can eat a full meal for less that $4 or more western places for around $10 for an all-included meal.

[@taylorx2]

How is the food @ Punchit’s resort?

[@LostandLore]

it's fantastic!

[@deaddude628]

I WISH I CAN WORK THERE FOR 80 $ A MONTH I LOVE MARTIALART :D

[@LostandLore]

you can!

[@deaddude628]

@@LostandLore Are you serious i have a cathering shcool diploma train and eat :D ....

[@bissell1966]

Where is this gym situated on samui

[@TrevorCarlsontrep]

it's near lamai on the south east side of the island

[@sonpois]

this looks fantastic but, to be frank, Im a bit weary of digital nomads giving reviews because you/they have an incentive to be overwhelmingly positive because of the perks you enjoy for promoting them. Am i wrong? Would be smart to mention what you;re getting from this like many reviewers who are sent free stuff

[@LostandLore]

hi, thanks for you comment. I'll be frank, all of my reviews are not compensated whatsoever. I have been to this gym 3x in 4 years and I really enjoy the challenging experience. It's not for everyone but it is fun for those who want to try it out. If you review my other videos like Taghazout, I am very positive except for how I feel like maybe women wouldn't always feel comfortable alone there. If you listen to my Selina Porto review, it's mostly positive except for that I didn't like being in a dorm with backpackers. I made the suggestion that they would open up a long-term stay dorm or DN dorm for people who are utilizing co-living. Just wait until my Florence and Zostel videos are finished...those are not very positive reviews at all. So...to answer your question. I'm not like the rest of the digital nomad BS creators who get paid to leave positive reviews. I hope that you found this video to be valuable and that you get the opportunity to train at Punch It gym.

[@user-uo5me4qv8q]

Thank you..great video, probably January 2024

[@LostandLore]

let's go!

[@user-ls8wb7ch4s]

Does the plane tickets get in the price when you are booking

[@LostandLore]

no they are not included

[@alensiemens]

OK? Is it just me but I cant not be without asking, what is with that finger?!

[@LostandLore]

haha oh you noticed that...I was born that way homie :) it's called macrodactelism. Means big finger. Had surgery when I was 3 to remove the growth plate, hence the scare on the outside, otherwise it would've been even bigger.

[@dimoondd9708]

exnepte that not duo won snarinng😑

[@LostandLore]

what do you mean?