Other Martial Arts

As well as Muay Thai training you can also learn Western boxing; our instructors are highly competent. Occasionally, visiting martial artists specialising in other martial arts disciplines will teach short courses. For example, in September 2004 and 2005 European Champion in Brasilian Ju Jitsu, Joris Merks, held one-week free-fight grappling courses.

Check out instructor Joris Merk's new book at www.instinctivegroundfighting.com

We also hold occasional seminars in Kraabi Krabong (Thai swordplay). These seminars are planned to coincide with our all-inclusive Muay Thai tours. Click through for more information about our other martial arts courses or sign up for our e-mail newsletter to be advised of upcoming events.

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Thai Massage Courses

Horizon Thai Boxing Camp also runs courses in traditional Thai massage. Based on the theory of energy lines running through the body, described by some as a kind of passive yoga, Thai massage is an important aspect of Muay Thai training. Therapeutic sports massage. assists in recovery from injury by activating the body's transport systems. Stimulating massage before a fight or intensive training session will help to prevent injury. Thai massage is both energising and relaxing, and an invaluable talent to aquire. Click through to find out more about our Thai massage courses. Advance booking is essential.

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Thai Cooking courses

If you enjoy Thai food you will probably want to learn how to recreate your favourite Thai food dishes, and impress your friends and family when you get back home. Our fun Thai cooking classes include all the most popular Thai food recipes. Whatever your level you are sure to enjoy this hands on cooking experience. Click through for more details. Advance booking is essential.

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Jungle Survival Courses

If you fancy spending the night in the tropical rainforest of southern Thailand with the bare minimum of tools, then sign up for one of our jungle survival courses. Learn how Thai people are able to sustain themselves from the jungle. Forage for food, make your own cooking utensils, and build yourself a dry and safe place top sleep. Advance booking is essential.

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Most people love to meditate

Meditation is the practice of focusing attention, typically formalized into a specific routine. Usually recognized as a component of Eastern religions, meditation can also be used for personal development in non-religious circumstances, such as yoga exercises. Hospitals sometimes use meditation in cases of chronic or terminal illness to reduce complications associated with increased stress. Meditation is poorly defined within the scientific community.
Scientific literature suggests meditation is a heterogeneous collection of techniques aimed at achieving states of relaxation and better well-being by engaging in structured exercises to focus attention and modify thinking activity.

Some meditation is defined as:

1. A state experienced when the mind disbands and is free of all thought 2. The act of focusing the mind on a single object, such as one's breath or a religious object 3. An "opening up" to the divine, calling upon the guidance of a higher power 4. An articulate analysis of religious teachings.

Meditation is more of an exercise of self-development although it is similar to prayer to religion in this country and many people learn to meditate through prayer and worship.

The reasons why people meditate differ almost as widely as practices. Meditation can simply serve as a method of relaxation after a busy day; as a procedure for cultivating mental discipline; or as a way of gaining insight into the nature of reality, or a means of communing with one's God.
By utilizing meditation, many individuals report improved awareness, concentration, and self-discipline. Such positive effects can include:

1. Strengthening one's faith and getting a better understanding of their religion.
2. To heighten one's awareness and increase feelings of compassion, patience, and morals.
3. Feelings of calmness and well being.
4. Refrain from improper temptation.

Meditation can be immensely enjoyable to one's empowerment.
It has been studied by researchers at an Australia's woman's hospital to find what exactly meditation does for someone. They found that even if you don't know how to meditate properly, if you can sit quietly for a few minuets everyday, you can still reap the same effects of peace and well-being. One elementary school was always being reprimanded because its students were always failing local and state tests. The principal gathered all the students in the auditorium and made them sit quietly for ten minuets.
She did this everyday and gradually the students started passing tests and becoming more focused in their school work. This school is now an A+ school

Ralph Yaster operates the website Roar Meditation dedicated to researching Meditation related topics and contains all the very latest Meditation news and views. Please visit http://www.roarmeditation.com for any comments or questions about this article