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Chiang Mai has several established gyms that have trained national champions, and the
city's cost of living makes it an affordable place for extended stays.
Lanna Muay Thai Boxing
Camp
MARTIAL ARTS
(Kiatbusaba; 0 5389 2102;
www.lannamuaythai.com
; 161 Soi Chang Khian, Th Huay Kaew; day/month 400/
8000B)
Offers
moo·ay tai
(also spelt
muay thai
) instruction to foreigners and Thais. The
gym is famous for having trained the title-winning, transvestite boxer Parinya Kiatbusaba.
Chai Yai Gym
( 08 2938 1364;
www.chaiyaigym.com
; 30/17 Th Sunpiliang, Nong Hoi; day/month 550/8000B)
This 30-year
veteran trains Thai and foreign fighters of all levels. It also offer children's courses and
cardio-workout sessions. The gym is southeast of town.
MARTIAL ARTS
Santai Muay Thai
( 08 2528 6059;
www.muay-thai-santai.com
; 79 Moo 9, Sankamphaeng; day/month 400/8000B)
Run by former
prize fighters, Santai specialises in training
moo·ay tai
students to advance their skill sets
and reach competitive levels. The gym is east of town.
MARTIAL ARTS
Thai Massage
Some of these schools are government-accredited programs that will provide students
with the fundamentals to practise Thai massage professionally. Some programs are also
recognised as continuing education options by international body-work organisations.
Thai Massage School of
Chiang Mai
(TMC; 0 5385 4330;
www.tmcschool.com
; 203/6 Th Chiang Mai-Mae Jo; basic courses 6500-7500B)
Northeast
of town, this well-known school offers a government-licensed massage curriculum. There
are three foundation levels and an intensive teacher-training program.
MASSAGE, YOGA
Old Medicine Hospital
MASSAGE
(OMH; 0 5327 5085;
www.thaimassageschool.ac.th
;
78/1 Soi Siwaka Komarat, Th Wualai; courses 5000-6000B)
Old Medicine's government-accredited curriculum is very traditional, with a northern-
