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AKA Facilities Overview
Welcome to AKA Thailand, the most complete and luxurious fight training campus in the world. Every inch of our facility was designed by 15 time UFC veteran and Entrepreneur, Mike Swick, to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience, blending elite-level training with five-star service and comfort in a stunning jungle setting.
Train in our massive 7,000 sq ft Muay Thai area, surrounded by jungle and with a mountain backdrop, with oversized rings, brand-new bags and gear, and full-time cleaning staff keeping everything spotless after every session. Push your limits in Thailand’s largest indoor climate controlled matted training room (4,000 sq ft) for our BJJ, MMA, Strength and Conditioning and Yoga classes, a state-of-the-art weight room, and our dedicated Airdyne cardio matted upstairs room for conditioning like no other.
Recover and recharge at AKA Thailand Poolside, featuring a one-of-a-kind 12.5m x 10m, 3-meter-deep 3D hand painted saltwater pool that looks like a sunken wooden fight gym, surrounded by lush hand selected and planted tropical plants from all over Thailand. Relax in our custom ice bath, hang out in our white sand café Poolside lounge, or enjoy healthy meals and shakes at the Contender Café, serving everything from clean fuel to cheat-day international meals and cocktails.
With thousands of tropical plants wrapping the campus, creating a truly unique beautiful jungle environment, a towering 17.5-meter Alpha Tower for ocean view conditioning, and tropical tiki stadium-style Muay Thai seating to cheer on friends and family while training, this is more than a gym, it’s an experience like no other. Clean, high-end, and unlike anything else on Earth.
Muay Thai Facilities
Muay Thai at AKA Thailand isn’t just training, it’s an experience you feel the moment you step onto the mats. Our 7,000 sq ft Muay Thai area is one of the largest in Thailand, with a huge stadium ceiling to keep all the hot air well above our guest and so the cool jungle breeze flows through, featuring oversized 7.2-meter rings, brand-new bags and gear, and a full-time cleaning staff that keeps the area spotless after every session. Everything is top-tier, designed to support beginners, hobbyists, VIPs, influencers and elite-level fighters alike.
But what truly sets it apart is the setting. You’re not walled into some concrete box, you’re surrounded by a hand-planted tropical jungle with thousands of hand selected plants, open-air views, and a natural jungle mountain backdrop that adds raw energy to every session. The moment you start training here, you feel it. The air. The vibe. The power. There’s something about being in a real jungle that flips a switch, it brings out the savage in you. And that’s what makes this place unlike any other Muay Thai school on Earth.
MMA/BJJ Facility
Step inside the MMA & BJJ facility at AKA Thailand — the largest climate-controlled matted training area in Thailand. With over 4,000 square feet of top-quality mat space and a clean, professional environment, this indoor facility is built for both first-timers all the way to world champions.
The room is equipped with two LUNAR air purifiers using advanced NASA technology to continuously clean and refresh the air 24 hours a day, ensuring a healthy, high-performance training environment no matter how hard you go.
This is where complete beginners take their first steps into MMA and BJJ, and where champions like UFC Star Manel Kape prepared for, and won, his RIZIN World Championship and where Amir Aliakbari trained and then battled through the 16-man open weight Grand Prix Championship, and many more international superstars got their start.
It’s a zero-intimidation space with passionate coaches who prioritize teaching and training over everything else, including fighting. That means your progress, your safety, and your experience always come first. Whether you’re stepping on the mats for the first time or getting ready for the world stage, this is the place to do it right.
Fitness Building & Weight Room Facility
Welcome to the AKA Thailand Fitness Building, home to our 3 story 3,000 total square foot raw iron weight and Airdyne rooms, fully equipped with everything you need to get fit, strong, and powerful at any level. Raw iron downstairs and upstairs you will find one of the most advanced AKA Airdyne circuit training rooms in the world. Fully glass walled front for jungle and gym views. If there in one thing in common with every successful AKA fighter, past and present, its that they all did, or still do, the AKA Airdyne circuit. Here, for the first time ever, its available to any guest daily, with any level of experience.
Weight Room Facility
This isn’t some polished, trendy gym filled with gimmicks. This is real iron, the kind that’s never gone out of style, never been replaced, and never stopped building strength. From complete beginners just trying to stay in shape to world-class fighters pushing their limits, raw iron has stood the test of time for a reason. It delivers real results.
Our weight room includes treadmills, elliptical machines, dumbbells, barbells, a Smith machine, and every tool you need to train hard and recover strong. Fighters around the world have discovered that pure, no-nonsense weight training beats tech when it comes to building full-body strength, endurance, and true performance. This is the space to do exactly that.
AKA Airdyne Cardio Blast – Where Champions Are Made!
Located on the second floor of our fitness building, the AKA Airdyne Room is the only dedicated space in the world for the legendary AKA Airdyne Cardio Blast circuit, a brutal yet scalable workout made famous by some of the greatest fighters in MMA history.
This is your chance to train exactly like a champion, in the only room of its kind on Earth.
This room includes 10 Schwinn AD6 Airdyne bikes, six heavy bags, two uppercut bags, an array of strength and cardio equipment, and 1,500 sqm of Dollamur mat space. It’s a clean, professional, and high-energy space used daily for our exclusive Airdyne circuit classes, open to all levels, from complete beginners to pro fighters preparing for championship bouts.
It is the same exact circuit used by world champions like Khabib Nurmagomedov, Cain Velasquez, Islam Makhachev, Daniel Cormier, Luke Rockhold, Josh Thomson, and countless other elite athletes from AKA. If you’ve ever watched an AKA fighter on a UFC Countdown or Embedded episode, you’ve seen the Airdyne, and now, for the first time ever, you can do it too.
Welcome To Our VIP Gold Status Area
This new outdoor expansion that redefines what a fight gym can be. This is where elite training, recovery, recreation, and resort-style relaxation collide in one of the most unique environments on the planet. Whether you’re training, relaxing, socializing, or competing, AKA Thailand Poolside & Jungle Habitat is the heartbeat of our campus, proof that a fight gym can be as inspiring and dynamic as a world-class resort!
Poolside
This is AKA Thailand’s 12.5m x 10m saltwater pool — 3 meters deep and entirely hand-painted in 3D to resemble an underwater, sunken wooden fight gym! This one-of-a-kind masterpiece is not just for relaxing; it’s designed for pool-based training circuits, private recovery sessions, and weekly challenges. The pool is surrounded by locally sourced white beach sand and features bamboo cabanas, sun loungers, and full food and drink service from our Contender Café and Poolside Smoothie Shack.
Jungle Habitat
Right next to the pool is our custom-painted regulation NBA half-court, a favorite spot for training drills, community games, and Saturday team-building workouts. The court backs up against the Muay Thai area with a stunning mountain jungle view, making it one of the most photogenic training spaces in Thailand. Basketballs are available at reception, and leaderboard competitions are regularly updated for members who want to test their game.
Towering beside the court is our 17.5-meter Seaview Alpha Tower, a multi-purpose conditioning structure and AKA Thailand flagpole, equipped with monkey bars, pull-up bars, dual rope climbs, and 88 stairs to the top. Every section of the tower is used for training, circuits, and community challenges, offering a 360° panoramic view of the gym, jungle, and ocean beyond.
Wrapping all of this is our hand-planted environment – over 2,000 tropical plants selected and placed to create a natural, high-energy beautiful jungle sanctuary. Poolside & Jungle Habitat is used year-round for both structured classes and spontaneous challenges, with competitions and leaderboards that keep guests motivated and engaged.
Tropical Ice Bath & Sauna
Surrounded by nature with a panoramic view of the Muay Thai area and valley, the AKA Thailand Tropical Ice Bath and Sauna are more than just recovery tools, they’re a one-of-a-kind tropical retreat designed to reset your body and mind after intense training.
Our Ice Bath is built entirely with natural rock-textured tile and earth-toned green walls that blends beautifully into the jungle landscape. Lush tropical plants wrap around it, creating a serene, private environment that feels worlds away from any typical gym setting.
This deep, custom-built bath fits multiple people comfortably and is filled daily with massive blocks of ice, not just cold water, delivering that real deep-freeze experience. A tiled walk-in shower and built-in bench complete the setup, giving you everything you need to rinse, rest, and recover in style.
The AKA Thailand logo stands boldly behind the bath, making this spot not only a powerful recovery zone but one of the most recognizable and photographed areas of the gym. It’s been used by everyone from Steve Aoki to Dan Bilzerian, along with countless VIPs, including many comedians, actors, members of royal families, top-tier athletes, billionaires, and some of the most successful businessmen on Earth, all seeking the perfect post-training reset.
Available Monday through Friday at 5:30 p.m., and completely FREE of charge, this is your chance to experience the same recovery ritual used by top performers, surrounded by pure jungle energy.
AKA Thailand’s Tropical Sauna is our latest recovery addition, designed with the same philosophy that defines our training: purposeful, unconventional, and performance-driven. Custom-built from Nordic spruce wood and accommodating up to 12 guests, the sauna is immersed in a lush tropical setting of hand-selected flowering plants, accompanied by the ambient sounds of Muay Thai training.
Equipped with a powerful volcanic rock heater and a digital temperature control system, the sauna delivers consistent, high-quality heat to support deep muscle relaxation and stress relief after intense sessions. Suspended Himalayan rock salt and plant-extracted essential oils infuse the air, creating a unique atmosphere that promotes recovery, circulation, and mental calm.
Positioned directly opposite our ice bath, the Tropical Sauna also forms the foundation of a hot-cold contrast experience, challenging athletes to alternate between heat and cold to condition both body and mind.
Showroom & Pro Shop
Your first stop at AKA Thailand is our world-class showroom and pro shop, a beautifully custom designed space where you’ll check in, gear up, and get your first look at what makes this gym so special, including the walls filled with pictures of only AKA’s trained and most successful fighters. All of which just walked in the door like anyone else at one point, but instead of just having fun, they trained hard, became Champions and stars, and now grace the walls with belts and magazine covers.
All custom travel and training packages that include airport transfers begin here. As soon as you arrive, our team will welcome you into a spotless, air-conditioned space with glossy porcelain tile floors and an upscale, professional feel that sets the tone for your entire stay.
Our fully stocked pro shop carries everything you need to train at the highest level. From custom fight gear to Muay Thai shorts, MMA apparel, gloves, hand wraps, shin guards, headgear, groin protection, and more, everything is available on-site, so you don’t have to overpack.
One of the standout features of our showroom is the full wall of windows overlooking our indoor MMA, BJJ, strength & conditioning, and yoga training space. Whether you’re checking in or just browsing, you can sit on the built-in bench and watch friends, family, or other guests in action just a few feet away.
It’s one of the most thoughtfully designed pro shops you’ll find at any gym in the world, clean, organized, and built to give you a premium experience from the moment you arrive.
Contender Café & Restaurant
More than just a place to eat, the Contender Café & Sports Grill is the social heart of AKA Thailand, a vibrant open-air space where great food, good vibes, and the jungle atmosphere come together.
Surrounded by lush tropical views and overlooking the Muay Thai area, the café offers the perfect place to refuel, relax, and reconnect. Guests can kick back in one of several posh leather couches and lounge areas, watch sports on multiple flat-screen TVs, or challenge friends to a game of pool in our laid-back social corner.
The menu covers everything, from clean, healthy meals and custom fighter meal plans to full international cuisine and comfort food. Whether you’re here to train hard or just enjoy the island life, there’s something for every taste. We serve protein shakes, fresh juices, fruit-infused coconut water, and yes, even international beer, because our guests come from every walk of life and deserve the flexibility to enjoy their stay, their way.
It’s the perfect balance of fuel and fun, just steps away from training, and with the sounds of the jungle and Muay Thai in the background, there’s no better spot to recharge.
Locker Rooms & Restrooms
Our locker rooms and restrooms were built to match the standard of everything else at AKA Thailand, clean, spacious, and far beyond what you’d expect from a typical fight gym.
Designed with durability and comfort in mind, each space features sleek tile floors, solid concrete walls, commercial-grade toilets, and large, private shower rooms. Individual lockers are available for secure storage, and there’s plenty of room to change, refresh, or cool down between sessions.
Whether you’re here for a quick workout or a full day of training, you’ll always have access to clean, comfortable facilities that reflect the same professionalism we bring to every part of our campus.
The Real Quick w/ Mike Swick Podcast Studio
The official Real Quick with Mike Swick podcast studio is located right here on-site at AKA Thailand. With over 150 episodes and counting, this one-of-a-kind studio has hosted some of the biggest names in MMA—along with world-famous actors, comedians, musicians, entrepreneurs, and other fascinating personalities.
Originally built at AKA Thailand to give Mike Swick direct access to the VIPs, athletes, and celebrities who regularly visit the camp, the studio is now a creative hub used for more than just interviews. While the show isn’t running on a weekly schedule anymore, Mike still records episodes as a passion project—jumping in to talk with interesting guests, fighters, and unique individuals who come through the gym.
The studio also plays a key role in promoting our Fight Club athletes, building media content, and supporting the creative work of our in-house team. Fully hand-painted and designed for both video and audio production, it’s another unique and unforgettable feature that sets AKA Thailand apart.
