BOB JONES   

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THAILAND TOUR 3rd -14th January 2010

This is a trip like no other - train as much or as little as you like, immerse yourself in the culture, fight on a card of Aussies v Thai's, live like a King or run on a budget and spend time getting to know your BJMA brothers and sisters. Bring your partner or travel on your own. It's all up to you.

 Bob Jones has been taking students to Thailand to train at the famous Sityodtong Camp in Pattaya for 22 years. These tours have become the biggest and longest running Muay Thai Training Tours in the world. Over the past 22 years around 750 people have taken part in this amazing adventure.

 Not all tour participants train. In fact some don't train in Martial Arts at all but want to experience everything else the tour offers. Friends, partners anyone is welcome.

Harden Up, Train Muay Thai

Tom Murray (Current Vic WMC Champion) - Best Friends Bar 2009

22 years of Touring Thailand has developed deep friendships and quality training with Sityodtong Muay Thai Camp, Pattaya, Thailand. These tours are the worlds most successful, largest and longest running Muay Thai training tours.

Systema in Paradise

Systema is the buzz word in Martial Arts. Developed from Russian Spetsnaz (Special Forces) training this is a dynamic martial art that using fluid motion and the bodies structure to disable multiple assailants.

From Serbia to Paradise - Alex Kostic, one of the worlds best exponents is flying in to share his knowledge in an in-depth four day training camp. Alex's ability to teach and his physical ability make him one of the most sort after instructors in the world - in any martial art.

 3rd -14th January 2010

Prices starting from $974 (without airfares)   

Deposits required ASAP

Accommodation /training package $250.

Deposits non-refundable

Click for brochure (Muay Thai)

Make sure you have a look at the 3 day Island Tour option

 3rd -14th January 2010

Prices starting from $1397 (without airfares)   

Deposits required ASAP

Accommodation /training package $250.

Deposits non-refundable

  Click for Brochure (Systema)

Make sure you have a look at the 3 day Island Tour option

Accommodation and training Packages

The following prices are per person and include Muay Thai Training, 11 nights accommodation, breakfast each morning, transport to training camp (baht bus) each day. Basic assistance, tour guide and good times.

Muay Thai Training - Training will be held twice a day, every day except Sunday's (trainers day off). Training is at the famous Sityodtong Camp. Training will start with a jog and skipping, tire work, shadow work, heavy bag, pad rounds with individual trainer, partner drills, grappling, strength work and stretching. The average training session goes 1 & 1/2 to 2 hours.

Prices are calculated on the expectation that some people will train every session and others will only train a couple of sessions for the tour. There is no discount for missing sessions.

There is a discount if you will not be training at all.

No training -$80 off following prices.

All prices per person

Superior Room =(queen bed or 2 singles)

Twin share $974 or Single $1320

Deluxe Room =(queen bed- only one bed in these rooms)

Twin share $1064 or Single $1500

Triple Room (3 beds)

Per person $932

Suite 1 Bedroom =(king bed, lounge and kitchenette)

 Twin share $1307 or Single $1984

  Accommodation and training Packages

The following prices are per person and include Systema training, 11 nights accommodation, breakfast each morning. Basic assistance, tour guide and good times.

Systema training camp - Training will be held over 4 days, with a break between the third and forth day. Total training time will be 16 hours. All sessions will be run by Alex Kostic and group numbers will be limited to allow for greater individual tuition. Sessions will be held at the hotel or near by. Sessions will run from 12.30 to 4.30pm. This will allow people to explore the area in the morning, go shopping, sit by the pool or take part in the mini tours each day. It also allows people to train in Muay Thai at the Sityodtong training camp in the morning and still get a rest between sessions.

There is no discount for missing sessions.

There is a discount if you will not be training at all.

No training -$530 off following prices.

*Bonus - train Muay Thai for free

All prices per person

Superior Room =(queen bed or 2 singles)

Twin share $1424 or Single $1770

Deluxe Room =(queen bed- only one bed in these rooms)

Twin share $1514 or Single $1950

Triple Room (3 beds)

Per person $1382

Suite 1 Bedroom =(king bed, lounge and kitchenette)

 Twin share $2241 or Single $2434

ACCOMMODATION

The Royal Twins hotel has its own large compound right in the centre of Pattaya. This means that you’re right in the centre of the action of Beach Rd and Second Rd (close to Walking street end) but as soon as you enter the compound you feel like you’re in your own oasis where the noise and hustle bustle are left behind. It has great facilities and big pool. A little dated in it’s décor the hotel fits our needs perfectly- inexpensive with a great location.

Web page for - Royal Palace Twins Hotel

If you only want to stay in Pattaya for a couple of days then let me know and I will work out an accommodation price for you.

You can choose to pay in full or by instalments. Please note that the airfare price may increase (fuel excise) up till the time it is paid in full.

Payments   

You may pay via paypal using the buttons or pay via other methods listed below.

ASAP -

Deposit (all package types)

Package only =$250

Airfares

No Longer available EX Melbourne $1442 (inc.TAXES)

Flying Thai airways.

Can you get a cheaper flight? If you are able to secure a cheaper flight then take it. As I need to book for a large group in advance we are unable to take advantage of short term offers. You will see the package prices without airfares listed opposite. You will need to arrange airport transfers to the hotel in Pattaya. If you need help with this please let me know.

For those flying from interstate we need to depart Melbourne together to purchase tickets at the discount price however return flights are often available direct to your capital city.  

NOTE *** If you wish to return on a different day let Matt know at the time of your booking as it is very difficult if not impossible to change details once your ticket is fully paid.

Other Optional Expenses 

Travel Insurance Free if airfare is paid on some types of credit cards. From around $80 through private health funds or around $68 to $110 for general travel insurance (ask Matt for more info). I use http://www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au/

Calculated at 25 THB to the $1, price normally around 28 THB to the $1.

Meals - average $4 to $15 a meal. Alcohol - same price as Australia for beer, spirits are cheaper- bottled water very cheap $0.24 (6 BHT).

Internet Access 2hrs @ $4 (100 THB)   Oil Massage 1hr $12 (300 THB)         Thai Massage 1 hr $8 (200 THB)

Fight night at main Bangkok stadiums around $60 (Channel 7 Stadium is free - Saturday lunch time)

Fight night at Pattaya Stadium $40

Fights at Best Friend Bar - Free

Scooter approx $6-$8 a day

On Average most people budget between$50 and $150 per day for general expenses and purchases.

Island tour option

The beaches on Koh Samet are some of the best in Thailand and the water is crystal clear.

You can hire motor bikes and explore the island, take part in water sports, sit and relax or just take in the sites. If we are lucky we will get to go crazy with fireworks at night.

This is a great way to wind down at the end of the tour, get some rest and prepare for normal life.

3 Day (2 nights) Island Tour

1^st  Day, Monday 11^th Jan. Pick up from hotel, drive to Rayon, quick boat trip to island – relax on beach, use beach facilities, stay hotel, party with the group

2^nd Day, Tuesday 12^th Jan. All day to explore island or relax on beach, party for your last night in Thailand

3^rd Day Tuesday 13^th Jan. Depart Island (morning) on fast boat – Bus to Pattaya for last night

Share accommodation, boat and bus approx $120.

Bob Jones has been taking students to Thailand to train at the famous Sityodtong Camp in Pattaya since 1988. BJC Muay Thai has produced many Champions over the years most of who have taken advantage of the Chief's (Bob Jones) connections.

When training at Sityodtong it is not uncommon to be sharing the ring with Thai Champions from around the world. It is the number one destination for most European and Australian fighters.

Come and celebrate this milestone in friendship with Sityodtong Camp and Thailand stay a couple of days to party or train hard and fight in the ring.

Over 240 people have taken part in these yours in the last four years alone.  Not all trained in Muay Thai. In fact a couple of people don't train in Martial Arts at all but wanted to experience everything else these tours offer.

Don't miss the opportunity to join in the party.

 This is a trip like no other - train as much or as little as you like, immerse yourself in to the culture, fight on a card of Aussies v Thai's (matched by our friends at Sityodtong). Live like a King or run on a budget. Spend time getting to know Kru Bob Jones, the other trainers or hit it hard with the party animals. Bring your partner or travel on your own. It's all up to you.

This is not Training at a tourist camp

- experience the real thing at a great price, with a great group.

 Those who have been before know I do what I can to keep the prices as low as possible. Hence prices can change particularly if there is a major fluctuation in the Australian Dollar. All Thailand based prices are charged in THB (Thai baht) if the currency changes dramatically this would have an effect on the prices - This has only happened once in the last 22 years.

If you would like to see more pic's of the 08 trip the take a look at

Island Tour and hotel pool -http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=26059&l=e4dc3&id=627752786 

or Fun at best friends bar - http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=24470&l=b70b2&id=627752786