Training Courses for Visitors in Bangkok

Under foreign management, SMAC offers courses in Boxing, Muay Thai and Kickboxing. The centre has a number of coaches to deal with your training needs and provides a popular short course in Muay Thai. This course is suitable for those visiting Thailand and who do not have time for ordinary classes. No previous Muay Thai skills are required and there is a maximum of 8 people per training group.

Sor. Vorapin Boxing Gym was established in 1979 by Khun Surapol and Khun Vorapin. The couple are well-known for organizing boxing bouts abroad and they have trained several Thai-boxing champions. They have two gyms in Bangkok, one very close to Bangkok’s famous Khao San Road. The gyms specialize in providing Muay Thai courses to foreigners. These are well-established gyms that cater for hundreds of foreign students annually. They have all the trainers and all the equipment you need. Well worth getting in touch with them if this is where your interest lies.

Aikido is a non-aggressive Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba in the early 20th century. The martial art’s tradition is maintained in Thailand by Mr. Motohiro Fukakusa, known as the Father of Aikido in the kingdom. Mr. Fukakusa heads the Renbukan Dojo in Bangkok close to Prakhanong BTS station. Training takes place for all levels Monday to Saturday evenings.

Bangkok Fight Club offers fight training in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) – a rigorous combative system with emphasis on realty rather than academics. If you have seen the Ultimate Fighting Challenge on television, this club is of the same ilk. MMA stresses striking, grappling and fighting on the ground.  Bangkok Fight Club specializes in Muay Thai and Brazilian Ju-Jitsu, but all systems are welcome for training. The centre also runs self defense training courses for women. All levels of experience and ability are catered for. Club registration fee is 1,000 Baht, monthly membership 2,500 Baht. Drop in fees – 400 Baht a class. The centre is less than 5 minutes walk up Soi Asok from the Asok BTS station.

Sasiprapa Muay Thai Gym is a highly professional Muay Thai training camp located in the Bangkapi area of northern Bangkok. The gym can cater for a range of levels and provides accommodation. The training costs a straight 400 Baht per day while accommodation is 800 Baht per day (although hotels in the area may provide an alternative). The gym caters for both male and female enthusiasts.