Thailand Expats - How to open martial arts school in Bangkok?

rkang2005 · #1 15-05-2007, 10:12

Hello everyone!
I try to open Taekwondo school in Thailand but I could not find any information about this particular business. If anyone know or how to get informations such as license, requirment from government, please help me on this. I have Taekwondo school in US right now and I am looking to open second location in Bangkok.

Lag00n · #2 15-05-2007, 15:39

Not sure about any of the legalities.

Not trying to be a wet blanket.

But the Thai's are really mad about there national sport muay thai. Is Teakwondo popular in Thailand? Good luck!

PeterG · #3 15-05-2007, 18:03

Doing it by myself for many years I would say TKD has a good chance in Bkk.
It is more popular for the middle and upper class of the society in Thailand, though being still national sport no.1 Muay Thai is rather representing the socially poorer class. (No downgrading meant)

TKD is not that bloody and aggressive as well does it attract many women's attention.

There was (still is?) a school in Phuket Town but since there is only a small population in Phuket it was never frequented much.

Obtaining a license cannot be that difficult if you have a trainers license. Its a korean sport so they will let you operate. Talk to a lawyer.

Good luck

rkang2005 · #4 16-05-2007, 02:52

Thanks PeterG!
I had seen TKD school in Phuket and I don't know how their school doing. Sounds like you have alots of business experience in TKD field. Do you know any TKD in Bangkok? I would appreciate if you can give some info that you know.

wolfsbaine · #5 16-05-2007, 08:39

i do kung fu and kyokushin karate and i wanna know - where did u learn TKD? In USA? i cant say for USA having never been there but in aust TKD SUCKS, its a sport instead of a MA, i have a friend from korea and she did it here for 2 months and got extremely bored and quit cause its no where near the same standard, whats it like in america? and what rank are u?

PeterG · #6 16-05-2007, 14:10

hi rkang2005,

I dont really have business experience with TKD here. What I know is that there was and still is a run from schoolgirls and university students to TKD. Be it because of learning self defence or just doing some sportive activity. It is the soft alternative to Muay Thai and attracts usually the richer class of the society.
Your business if really started seriously should be located very close to a university in Bkk. When you start distribute some flyers with your picture on it and arrange a nice introductive demonstration. The girls will come and have a look. Well, also guys of course. Offer some courses for females only and some mixed. When the girls are there the boys will come.

Regards

limonadovy_joe · #7 16-05-2007, 15:45

hey guys,
i know the debate is especially about TKD...
anyway, would u be able to advice some MUAY THAI camps, where farang coululd enroll & practice for several days or weeks ???
any contacts, web pages ?
thanx !

Dodger · #8 16-05-2007, 20:09

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Originally Posted by limonadovy_joe

hey guys,
i know the debate is especially about TKD...
anyway, would u be able to advice some MUAY THAI camps, where farang coululd enroll & practice for several days or weeks ???
any contacts, web pages ?
thanx !

Jo you don't say where in Thailand you will be, I know where they are in Phuket, got to be a bit more locationally specific.

rkang2005 · #9 16-05-2007, 23:40

PeterG,
You have great ideas and you know well about Thailand. I have been training Taekwondo since 5 years old in Korea. I have 6th degree Blackbelt from WTF and now I have Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Yamasaki Academy.
I had stayed almost two years in Thailand for training Muaythai. I really think that TKD is more for middle and upper class, kids and lady. Muaythai will be great for someone who have striking experience before and getting better on self defense. Now I teach TKD and Muaythai at my school in US and muaythai start to grow slowly in here.

Here is websites for Muathai camp!
They have great camp, good luck!
www.muaythai-institute.net Bangkok
Mixed Martial Arts and Muay Thai Training Camp, Phuket, Thailand

visa2003 · #10 20-05-2007, 07:52

Here's another one you may want to check out...
Phuket Muay Thai Camp and Gym

LivinLOS · #11 20-05-2007, 08:09

Probably the best serious gym on the island will be Tiger Muay in Rawai IMO.. I was told by a buddy who used to join thier fitness training / runs and do basic sparring (ex golden gloves himself) that they have started with MMA / grappling / floor work training also..

If you go to the local fights a bit you will see Tiger consistently turns out good fighters and champs in the local thai scene.

limonadovy_joe · #12 21-05-2007, 18:00

Dodger, Rkang, Visa, LivinLos,

thanx very much for advice & web contacts
i really appreciate it !
just one more question, any idea/contact also on samui ?
thanx again !

rkang2005 · #13 22-05-2007, 04:57

check this web site!
wmc muaythai camp ::the one & only muaythai resort
I have never been there but I have heard that camp was good.
Good luck!

Denver · #14 22-05-2007, 06:30

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Originally Posted by LivinLOS

Probably the best serious gym on the island will be Tiger Muay in Rawai IMO.. I was told by a buddy who used to join thier fitness training / runs and do basic sparring (ex golden gloves himself) that they have started with MMA / grappling / floor work training also..

If you go to the local fights a bit you will see Tiger consistently turns out good fighters and champs in the local thai scene.

Found a good Muay Thai place outside Yates' Wine Lodge in Rochdale early Saturday morning. Lots of Kicking, grappling, floor-work and the Police came along to watch but got bored and waded in with these Nunchuka looking metal poles and threw the contestants in a van.............Brilliant.