Phuket Muay Thai Training Camps – Part 3 of 3 | Patong Hill

Phuket is a Great Destination for Muay Thai

Phuket is a top destination for foreigners who wish to learn Muay Thai. New gyms continue to spring up across the island. The quality of instruction offered by the different camps varies, but fierce competition ensures a general high standard. The benefit of learning Muay Thai in Phuket is that tourists get to spend time with some top trainers while living in a tropical paradise.

Spending time learning Muay Thai is a great option for anyone visiting Phuket. There is no need to be in top physical shape at the beginning. Even those who are middle aged or older can benefit from this martial art.

We list a number of the gyms and camps currently available (as of mid-2011). As always, please verify the information, as prices and locations do tend to change.

This is part 3 of a 3 part series on Muay Thai Training Camps in Phuket. Read Muay Thai in Phuket, Part 1, Muay Thai in Phuket, Part 2 and Muay Thai in Phuket, Part 3.

Patong Boxing Gym

707 Patak Road, Karon Cliff
Patong Boxing Gym Website

Patong Boxing Gym – Overview

Patong Boxing Gym differs from many of the other camps because of its focus on personal training. This gives students the power to set their own pace. It is situated not far from the main entertainment location on the island.

Patong Boxing Gym – Training

Those who wish to train at Patong Boxing gym can decide when they want to train and for how long the session will be. The Thai fighters in the gym follow the typical 2 sessions a day but there is no obligation to follow this routine. Training is 1-1 but there is also the opportunity to clinch and spar if people want to do this.

Patong Boxing Gym – Accommodation

There is an abundance of accommodation options near the camp.

Patong Boxing Gym – Training Costs

PBG has a special deal with New Secret Cliff Villas where accommodation and training are part of a package. Personal training within the normal hours of the gym is 400 THB a session. The weekly rate is 2,500 and they charge 8,000 a month for people who wish to train long-term.

Jaruad Champion Gym

Soi Saiyuan, Rawai
Jaruad Champion Website

Jaruad Champion Gym – Overview

Jaruad is owned by a legendary Thai fighter who was twice world champion. The gym is located in a peaceful part of Phuket not far from Nai Harn beach.

Jaruad Champion Gym – Training

Jaruad Champion Gym has been recently renovated with new training equipment and a large ring. Jaruad takes a personal interest in all those who train there and works to provide the best possible learning experience.

Jaruad Champion Gym – Accommodation

The camp does not currently advertise any accommodation options. There are a good selection of hotels and cheaper places to stay nearby.

Jaruad Champion Gym – Training Costs

The training costs are:

Daily 500 THB
Weekly 3,000 THB
Monthly 9,000 THB
Private training 700 THB a day

Phuket Dragon Muay Thai

10/3 Moo 5, Soi Ta-iad T. Chalong
Phuket Dragon Website

Phuket Dragon Muay Thai – Overview

Phuket Dragon won an award for best training camp in 2010. It offers a program that will suit complete beginners to more advanced martial artists. It tries to always provide one trainer for every two students and never more than 3:1.

Phuket Dragon Muay Thai – Training

Training takes place between 07:00 – 10:30 and 16:00 – 19:00 Monday to Saturday. It is also possible to arrange private lessons on Sunday by appointment.

Phuket Dragon Muay Thai – Accommodation

Phuket Dragon doesn’t provide accommodation directly to foreign students. They do advise on options and have a few on their website. Some of these are reasonably priced for as little as 12,000 THB a month.

Phuket Dragon Muay Thai – Training Costs

A drop-in session costs 300 THB. The day rate 500 THB. Those who pay weekly are charged 2,400 THB. It is also possible to pay 8,000 THB for a month of training and 22,000 THB for a quarter of a year.

Sinbi Muay Thai

100/15 Moo 7, Saiyuan Road, Rawai
Sinbi Website

Sinbi Muay Thai – Overview

Sinbi offers traditional training that will suit serious fighters or those just hoping to increase their fitness levels. It is home to many famous fighters and the trainers are well respected within the Muay Thai community.

Sinbi Muay Thai – Training

Officially the training day begins at 07:30 but many students begin with a run at 06:45 around a nearby lake. Back at the gym students spend time on the bags and pads. Advanced students are allowed to clinch and spar. The afternoon session starts with a short run before returning to the gym at 16:00. Training then continues into the early evening.

Sinbi Muay Thai – Accommodation

Sinbi offers shared and private accommodation to foreign students. This cost of these rooms also includes training. The cheapest option is sharing a fan room with 2 other people. This works out at 5,400 a week or 19,000 a month.

Sinbi Muay Thai – Training Costs

It is also possible to train at the camp without an accommodation package. The costs of this are:

300 THB for 1 session
500 THB for 1 day
3,000 THB a week
10,000 a month
27,000 a quarter
Private lessons are 500 THB an hour for Sinbi students