Muay Thai Fight Camp in Koh Phangan: Twice-Daily Training at a Beachside Gym

The gym runs group classes Monday to Saturday, twice daily. Every session is two hours and is designed for all levels, which means the trainers split the group by experience rather than making everyone do the same thing. A typical morning starts with skipping and shadow boxing to warm up, then pad work with a trainer, then bag work, then clinching. The evening session follows a similar structure, often with more conditioning and sparring at the end for those who want it.

Kru Pok is the head trainer, with over 100 pro fights and a C-Licence qualification. Kru Song and Kru Dom are the other trainers, each with 300+ pro fights and 15 years of coaching behind them. The gym is owned and managed by Rene, a German Muay Thai enthusiast who moved to Thailand for the sport. Personal training is available on request if you want one-on-one time on pads or technique.

On-site accommodation means you walk out of your room and you're at the gym. There are three options: a fighters cabin, a double aircon room, or a bamboo hut. All are simple, clean, and built for people who are here to train. The beach is 100 metres away, so you can swim after sessions or watch the sunset before evening training.

The gym sits in Koh Phangan, one of Thailand's best-known islands for Muay Thai. It's not a resort with a few pads in the corner — it's a working gym with a fight night on the 28th of every month. Local Thai fighters meet international athletes on those nights, and tickets are sold separately. If you're here on that date, it's worth going, even if you're not fighting.

Most people stay for a week or a month. The days fall into a rhythm quickly: morning session, breakfast, rest or beach, evening session, dinner. You'll be tired, you'll get better, and you'll likely know your way around a clinch by the time you leave.

What's included

- Twice-daily Muay Thai training (Monday to Saturday) - On-site accommodation (if package selected) - Access to gym facilities - Training with experienced Thai trainers

What's not included

- Meals - Flights - Airport transfers - Travel insurance - Personal training sessions (available at extra cost) - Fight Night tickets - Gear rental or purchase