The original Muay Thai kickboxing training Camp Lookchaomaesaitong

Lookchaomaesaitong is the Thai word for the Bodhi Tree, under which The Buddha received enlightenment, such as the one below.

This is THE camp and original location where Coban trained in Muay Thai kickboxing during his prime years.  After Coban moved to the U.S. in 1990's, Camp Lookchaomaesaitong closed, and moved to a smaller location.  It was renamed Camp Saknipon after the owner and Coban's manager Nipon Chotison. 

Camp Saknipon was small, but  functional.  Its existence was kept alive by Mr. Nipon's love for Muay Thai.  It is now closed.  Siamfightmag.com did an article on Camp Saknipon. Please follow the link: http://www.siamfightmag.com/reportages/reportage_anglais/saknipon_gym/saknipon_gym.html

In 2010, with the help of Mr. Nipon's son-in-law Namkabuan Ratchapuekcafe has been given new life.  Namkabuan was active in Hong Kong for many years.  He returned to Buriram, Thailand to rebuild the Camp, and pay respect and homage to the legendary Camp Lookchaomaesaitong and Mr. Nipon. This is where you can find REAL Muay Thai Boxing. Please follow the link:
http://lookchaomaesaitong.com/index.php

Now, Coban is working together with Namkabuan to bring glory to this great Camp.  It is fully operational, and trains Thais and foreigners.  However, Camp Lookchaomaesaitong IS NOT A RESORT camp.  It is NOT an entertainment camp with cameras and reality TV crews.  It is NOT a McDojo selling certificates. It is a real Thai Boxing and conditioning (for non-competing members) Training camp.  It is located in Buriram, Northeast Thailand, the heart and home to the toughest and best fighters of Thailand.

Mr. Nipon Chotison, Coban's original manager and owner of Camp Lookchaomaesaitong.

Namkabuan Ratchapuekcafe

Coban, "The Cruncher."