'Nam Yang Warriors' Intensive Fight Camp.

 Nam Yang Warriors Intensive Fight Camp.

2 weeks at the awesome Kung Fu Retreat in Northern Thailand training with the ‘Nam Yang Warriors’ professional fight team.  An exciting experience carefully planned for ambitious competitive fighters looking to up their game. 

The Kung Fu Retreat is a self contained martial arts complex set on five acres of mountainside on Thailand’s mountainous North Western frontier.  It has four training areas, a gym, accommodation and kitchen plus its own home farm and fruit orchards.  Very much the dream location for training in the mountains of the East!

Our Intensive Fight Camps give a concentrated burst of high quality, high energy training.  The intensity is high so we run them for only two weeks at a time, after which we suggest that you rest for a little.  The ‘Warriors’ camps are suitable for amateurs and semi professionals.  We concentrate on stand up fighting, especially San Da (Chinese boxing), K1 and general kick boxing.  We do not train ground fighting but can give a lot of help to MMA fighters wanting to improve their stand up skills, take downs and take down defences.

You can reasonably expect that by completing a fight camp you will:

• Significantly increase your punching and kicking power.
• Strengthen your take down defence.
• Gain new combinations.
• Increase your strength, flexibility and stamina.
• Significantly improve your take down skills.
• Develop your breakfalls. 
• Increase your skill in clinches and standing grapples.
• Tighten your defence.
• Be better able to switch your strikes between head, body and legs.
• Adopt a more active guard.

You will learn:

• Stages in preparing for a fight.
• How to cut weight safely and effectively.
• Methods to control pre fight anxiety / adrenaline rush.
• The mind game – adopting a winning mentality.
• Breathing exercises to aid recovery from training and injury.
• Relaxation methods.
• How to make the best use of the gym.

You will be taught advanced training techniques which few modern day fighters know for:

• Core strength.
• Flexibility.
• Improving the accuracy of your high kicks.

These techniques make a big difference!  And to win you need to have an edge.

Over the course of the two weeks you will take part in eight sparring sessions, each lasting for one hour.  The instructors will be watching carefully and will give detailed feedback after each round.  Sparring will be reasonably light contact in order to minimise injuries.  It is optional but very much recommended – this is a chance to hone your sparring skills with a variety of new sparring partners from different martial art backgrounds and receive skilled, experienced coaching.

Why you should choose us.

• Our camps cram a huge amount of training into a very short time for people who can not afford to spend months or years at training camps.
• We are English speakers who can communicate clearly in language which you can understand.
• We know the fight game in the west and how to get you ahead.
• Our camps are pitched at ambitious fighters who are looking to up their level.  If you are new to competitive fighting or are experienced in amateur competition and looking to establish your self as a professional, our training is pitched at the right level for you.
• We have a fully equipped training camp with accommodation, meals, gym and matted training areas: you will live martial arts all the time that you are here.  No need to travel to and from training, no distractions, just full concentration on improving your fight game.

‘Warriors’ Intensive Fight Camp 2016.

Our main event for 2016. 

Two weeks at the awesome Nam Yang Kung Fu Retreat in Northern Thailand living the fighter’s dream.

Nam Yang Warriors Steve Keen, Anthony Kannike and Lawrence Brown are all booked to be present and we have a number of experienced fighters already booked. 

Dates: August 13 – 27.

Please arrive morning or early afternoon on Saturday August 13.

On Saturday August 27th we plan to take a trip to Chiang Mai, which will be on route home for almost everyone, watch some Thai boxing and have a night out.  This is entirely optional.

Price $790 US for room shared between two, $1,250 US for private room.

This is a once a year event with limited places which is likely to sell out.  Please book early!

This camp is pitched at amateur and semi professional fighters.  Some previous martial arts experience is needed,

Please bring appropriate clothes to train in, boxing gloves (minimum 8oz) and sparring pads including shin guards, head guard and groin guard.

Reasonable fitness is required: we suggest that you be able to spar for at least 3 x 2 minute rounds.

Under 18s please mail us first before booking.

Timetable / Itinerary.

Nam Yang Warriors Intensive Fight Camp August 2016.

Sat 13th.

11.00am onwards: Arrive and settle in to rooms. 

4.00pm. Guided tour of the Kung Fu Retreat.

5.30pm.  Introductory talk with Master Iain and the Nam Yang Warriors over Chinese tea.

6.15 pm.  Suggested trip to Pai town for dinner.

Early night recommended ready for 6.00am start next day.

Sun 14th:

6.00 – 7.00 Early morning run.  We will time you so that at the end of the two weeks you will know how much you have improved!

7.00am Session 1: Nam Yang Warrior Anthony Kannike.  Core strength workout for overall power.

7,35am session 2: Nam Yang Warrior Steve Keen.  Breakfalls.

8.10am Break for Chinese tea.

8.25am session 3.  Master Iain Armstrong.  Introduction to importance of relaxation and use of whole body when striking in order to generate maximum impact and force which penetrates in to an opponent.

9.05 – 9.15 Stretch. 

Flexibility session with Master Iain Armstrong.

11.00 Theory session: how to stretch.  An in depth talk on the most effective ways to drastically increase your flexibility.  Very few people know these techniques.

11.30 Warm up.

12.00 Stretching session.  During this time we will measure how flexible you are so that you will know how much you have improved at the end of the camp. 

1.00 Meditation.  An introduction to meditation techniques to help you win the mind game.

1.15 Finish

3.30pm  Nam Yang Warrior Steve Keen: Footwork and body positioning.

4.10pm Nam Yang Warrior Anthony Kannike: Punch combinations.

4.50 Break for tea made from home grown herbs to reduce inflammation and stiffness and speed recovery.   Pad up for sparring practise.

5.00 – 6.00pm Sparring session with feedback.

Mon 15th:

6.00 – 7.00 Introduction to Chi Kung, the kung fu masters’ art of breath and energy.  An amazing way to develop your breath and speed recovery after hard training.  Also helps to control pre fight stress and anxiety.  A very useful tool.

7.00am Session 1:  Nam Yang Warrior Steve Keen.  Take downs (including shoot techniques).

7,35am session 2:  Nam Yang Warrior Anthony Kannike.  Punching power.

8.10am Break for Chinese tea.

8.25am session 3:  Master Iain Armstrong.  Take down defences. 

9.05– 9.15 Stretch. 

3.30pm  Master Iain Armstrong.  How to get the best from your time in the gym.

4.10pm Nam Yang Warrior Steve Keen.  Punch combinations.

4.50 Break for tea made from home grown herbs to reduce inflammation and stiffness and speed recovery.   Pad up for sparring practise.

5.00 – 6.00pm Sparring.

Tue 16th.

6.00 – 7.00 Running.

7.00am Session 1: Nam Yang Warrior Anthony Kannike.  Core strength workout.

7,35am session 2:  Nam Yang Warrior Steve Keen.  Punch / takedown combinations.

8.10am Break for Chinese tea.

8.25am session 3: Master Iain Armstrong.  Power in punches.  How to use whole body strength and co ordination to maximise the power in your punches.

9.05 – 9.15 Stretch. 

11.00 Warm up.  Nam Yang Warrior Anthony Kannike. 

11.15  Master Iain Armstrong.  Take downs.  Using leverage, joint locking, balance manipulation and tendon strain to make an opponent fall.

11.50  Nam Yang Warrior Steve Keen.  Take down defence. 

12.25  Nam Yang Warrior Anthony Kannike.  Punch / takedown combinations.

1.00pm  Nam Yang Warrior Steve Keen.  Conditioning.  De sensitising drills to prepare the body to be hit.

1.15 Finish.

Master Iain Armstrong:

3.30 Uphill sprints for explosive power.

3.45 Basic strength and fitness exercise leading into full body stretch.

5.15 Break for tea made from home grown herbs to reduce inflammation and stiffness and speed recovery.  

5.30 Meditation for anxiety control, focus and positive mindset.

6.00pm Finish.

Wed 17th rest day.  Optional day trip to see long neck tribe, temples, mountain views, ill tribes etc.  (Not included in price.)

Thur 18th:

6.00 – 7.00 Chi Kung lesson 2.

7.00am Session 1: Nam Yang Warrior Anthony Kannike.  Core strength workout.

7,35am session 2: Nam Yang Warrior Steve Keen.  Defence against kicks.  Taking an opponent down when he kicks.

8.10am Break for Chinese tea.

8.25am session 3:  Master Iain Armstrong.  Grappling in a clinch.

9.05– 9.15 Stretch. 

Master Iain Armstrong.

11.00 Warm up

11.20 Stretch

12.30 Kicking session:  building knock out power into your kicks.

1.15 Finish

3.30 Nam Yang Warrior Anthony Kannike.  Warm up.

3.50  Nam Yang Warrior Steve Keen.  Breaking opponent’s posture – setting them up for strikes / takedowns.

4.45 Break for tea made from home grown herbs to reduce inflammation and stiffness and speed recovery.   Pad up for sparring practise.

5.00 Sparring session.

6.00pm Finish

Fri 19th:

6.00 – 7.00 Running.

7.00am Session 1: Nam Yang Warrior Steve Keen.  Punch / kick combinations.

7,35am session 2:  Nam Yang Warrior Anthony Kannike.  Knee strikes.

8.10am Break for Chinese tea.

8.25am session 3:  Master Iain Armstrong.  Countering leg kicks, even if your shins are not rock hard.

9.05 – 9.15 Stretch. 

3.30 Nam Yang Warrior Steve Keen.  Warm up.

3.45  Nam Yang Warrior Anthony Kannike.  Punch / kick combinations.

4.15  Nam Yang Warrior Steve Keen.  Tempo changes, controlling the pace of the fight and using it to your advantage.

4.50 Break for tea made from home grown herbs to reduce inflammation and stiffness and speed recovery.   Pad up for sparring practise.

5.00 Sparring session.

6.00pm Finish

Sat 20th:

Rest day.  Probably very much needed.  A good day to get out, explore the local area and taste the local food.  Or maybe just chill out and relax.

Sun 21st:

6.00 – 7.00 Running.

7.00am Session 1: Nam Yang Warrior Anthony Kannike.  Core workout.

7,35am session 2: Nam Yang Warrior Steve Keen.  Kick / takedown combinations.

8.10am Break for Chinese tea.

8.25am session 3:  Master Iain Armstrong.  Active vs passive guard.  How to use your guard actively rather than just hiding behind your gloves.

9.05 – 9.15 Stretch. 

Master Iain Armstrong.

11.00 Warm up

11.20 Stretch

12.30 Kicking session:  Back kicks.

1.15 Finish

3.30pm  Nam Yang Warrior Anthony Kannike.  Warm up

3.45 Nam Yang Warrior Steve Keen.  Body movement.  The hallmark of a professional fighter.

4.20 Nam Yang Warrior Anthony Kannike.  My favourite moves. 

4.50 Tea break.

5.00 – 6.00pm Sparring.

Mon 22nd:

6.00 – 7.00 Chi Kung lesson 3.

7.00am Session 1: Nam Yang Warrior Steve Keen: Fight preparation.  A talk by Steve on how he builds up and prepares himself to be at his physical, mental and emotional peak for a big fight.

7,35am session 2: Nam Yang Warrior Anthony Kannike: kick / takedown combinations.

8.10am Break for Chinese tea.

8.25am session 3: Master Iain Armstrong.  Intelligent fighting.  A talk on intelligent strategies which lead to success.

9.05– 9.15 Stretch. 

3.30pm  Nam Yang Warrior Anthony Kannike.  My training program and diet.  A talk by Anthony on how he maintains his strength and fitness.

4.00pm Warm up.  Jan. 

4.15  Nam Yang Warrior Steve Keen.  Grappling in a clinch.

5.00 – 6.00pm Sparring.

Tue 23rd.

6.00 – 7.00 Running.

7.00am Session 1: Nam Yang Warrior Anthony Kannike.  Core workout.

7,35am session 2: Nam Yang Warrior Steve Keen.  My training program and diet.  A talk by Steve on how he maintains his strength and fitness.

8.10am Break for Chinese tea.

8.25am session 3: Master Iain Armstrong.  Moving out of a passive guard.  From a position where you have been forced to hide behind a guard, breaking out into a decisive counter attack.

9.05 – 9.15 Stretch. 

11.00 Nam Yang Warrior Anthony Kannike.  Warm up.

11.15  Nam Yang Warrior Steve Keen.  Punch combinations 2.

11.55  Nam Yang Warrior Anthony Kannike.  Punch kick combinations.

12.35  Master Iain Armstrong.  Hip flexor training for improved kicking.  Some really good exercises to help you kick high with accuracy, power and penetration.

1.15 Finish.

Master Iain Armstrong:

3.30 Uphill sprints for explosive power.

3.45 Basic strength and fitness exercise leading into full body stretch.

5.15 Break for tea made from home grown herbs to reduce inflammation and stiffness and speed recovery.  

5.30 Meditation for anxiety control, focus and positive mindset.

6.00pm Finish.

Wed 24th rest day.  Last chance to make the most of Pai.  Maybe try rafting or elephant riding or relax in the natural hot springs and soak away your aches and pains.

Thur 25th:

6.00 – 7.00 Chi Kung lesson 4.

7.00am Session 1:  Nam Yang Warrior Anthony Kannike.  Core strength training.

7,35am session 2:  Nam Yang Warrior Steve Keen.  My favourite moves.

8.10am Break for Chinese tea.

8.25am session 3:  Master Iain Armstrong.  Switching head body / opening up a guard

9.05 - 9.15 Stretch. 

11.00 Jan Dendonker.  Warm up.

11.20 Jan Dendonker.  Stretch.  We will be re measuring to see how much your flexibility has improved.

12.30 Nam Yang Warrior Steve Keen.  Kicking session. 

1.15 Finish

3.30  Nam Yang Warrior Anthony Kannike.  How I train strength.  (talk).

4.00.  Nam Yang Warrior Steve Keen: Knees.  A whole session on crippling knee techniques.

4,45 Break for tea made from home grown herbs to reduce inflammation and stiffness and speed recovery.  

5.00 Sparring session.

6.00pm Finish

Fri 26th:

6.00 – 7.00 Running.  We will be timing you to see how much faster you can complete the course.

7.00am Session 1: Nam Yang Warrior Steve Keen.  Clinching.

7,35am session 2:  Nam Yang Warrior Anthony Kannike.  The rule of three!  Building a pattern in your opponent’s mind then breaking it.  J

8.10am Break for Chinese tea.

8.25am session 3:  Master Iain Armstrong.  Coming out of clinch / takedown attempts into punches 

9.05 – 9.15 Stretch. 

3.30 Nam Yang Warrior Steve Keen.  Cutting weight.  (Talk).

3.50  Master Iain Armstrong.  The mind game.  (talk)

4.15  Break for tea made from home grown herbs to reduce inflammation and stiffness and speed recovery.  

4.30 Nam Yang Warrior Anthony Kannike.  Warm up

4.45 Sparring session.

5,45 Summary.  Presentation of certificates etc.

6.00pm Finish

7.30pm onwards.  A night out in Pai.

Sat 27th:

Return to Chiang Mai.  Go to Thai Boxing in evening then a last night out in Chiang Mai. 

The ‘Nam Yang Warriors’ professional fight team.

The Nam Yang Warriors will be teaching and training at the ‘Warriors’ Intensive Fight Camps held in August of each year and will be ready to spar with all students, giving you the chance to sharpen your skills with serious professionals.  This is why the ‘Warriors’ Intensive Fight Camps cost slightly more – we have to fly the professionals in from their base in London.  We think that it is well worth it.

Your Teachers.

To really up your game, you need to be taught by professionals. 

Master Iain Armstrong has been actively involved in martial arts since 1976, is twice world kung fu champion.  His students have won six world titles in Chinese boxing and countless national titles and include Steve Keen, head coach to the Nam Yang Warriors.  He now runs the Kung Fu Retreat in Thailand with assistant head coach Jan Dendonker and their team of full time instructors.

Nam Yang Warriors Steve Keen and Anthony Kannike are members of the Nam Yang warriors professional fight team who are making a name for themselves on the international stage