A typical day starts with your private session — one hour, one trainer, your goals. Beginners work on stance, footwork, the basic punches, kicks, knees and elbows, and pad work. If you have trained before, the coach pushes combinations, power and conditioning harder. Guests who have written about the gym describe clear instruction with constant technique correction, and beginner classes where experienced martial artists are separated from absolute novices, working patterns and combinations in pairs before light one-on-one sparring and three-minute rounds.

The gym was founded on 1 July 2017 by Markus Muster, who has practised boxing, kickboxing, karate and Muay Thai since 1999 and also runs a martial arts equipment manufacturer. The camp describes itself as an officially recognised Professional Muay Thai Gym in Thailand. The coaching team includes fighters who compete at Rajadamnern and Lumpinee Stadium; Kru Bank is named in guest reviews as a private trainer.

Outside your session, the fitness centre is open to you for strength and conditioning work. The café next door covers your meals through the included food credit, and the room's kitchen gives you the option to cook for yourself. The room sits 400 metres from the camp and 4 kilometres from the headquarters and fitness centre.

Lamai is one of Koh Samui's busiest and most practical areas — ATMs, bicycle and motorbike rental, restaurants and the beach all close by. The island is Thailand's second-largest, with beaches, jungle and temples beyond the tourist strip. Recovery options listed by the camp include ice bath and breathing classes, swimming and simply spending the afternoon on the sand.

This is a private-training package rather than a group camp, so the pace is set by you. It suits someone who wants structured one-to-one coaching and a comfortable base, not a shared dorm and a fixed group timetable.

What's included

- Round-trip airport transfers from Samui Airport (USM) - 5 nights in a private air-conditioned room - 6 private 1-on-1 Muay Thai sessions (1 hour daily) - Unlimited fitness centre access for 6 days - Food credit at the café-restaurant - Water served throughout the day - Wi-Fi - Free parking

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Bicycle or motorbike rental - Access to group classes