Kevin Hart has a YouTube show called, “Cold as Balls”. He sits in a totally chill ice tub with his guests and asks them questions. We all laugh at the jokes but most people miss the point that ice baths are for exercise recovery. AKA Thailand has gotten on board and created a beautiful tropical […]
AKA Thailand is happy to announce that we have a new head coach for our BJJ program and we couldn’t be happier! Brian Mallory takes over as our lead instructor and brings a wealth of knowledge with him to AKA Thailand. Brian is a longtime friend of AKA Thailand owner/founder, Mike Swick, who only has […]
A UFC vet like Mike Swick showing us the triangle choke setup is invaluable. His time in the Octagon and years of rolling with some of the best grapplers in MMA make him the perfect person to demonstrate the move. The triangle choke is one of the most commonly used finishers in both MMA and […]
The head BJJ instructor at AKA Thailand is Professor Silvio Braga and he has a wealth of knowledge about his craft. We love to share what is being taught here at the gym and Braga shows off his skills in another instructional video. This time, Braga lets us see how to perform the ‘Spin No […]
It is a tough time out there for everybody and AKA Thailand is well aware of that. So, for a limited time we are offering 30% off of all pre-paid group training programs. AKA Thailand WILL re-open and we WILL be better than ever. Being that this is such a difficult time for everyone we […]
In this time of uncertainty we are all confined to our home. So, grab a friend and watch AKA Thailand head BJJ trainer, Marcio Cesar Gracinha, show some BJJ basics. Keep getting your rolling in while we are on lockdown! Pass Guard for Mount Marcio shows how to pass someone’s guard and get the most […]
When you are coming to AKA Thailand, knowing the programs that are available here gives you a leg up before you even make the visit! Just because we are in Thailand it is assumed that we are just a Muay Thai gym. However, Muay Thai is only a part of our curriculum which is focused […]
Before you come out to AKA Thailand, Mike Swick and Marc Bogutzki give a detailed cyber walkthrough of the gym so guests can see exactly what they are getting when they come here. We get to meet the management team at the gym who do more than just run the club. Visa issues, car trouble, […]
Our indoor air-conditioned MMA/BJJ room is a huge piece of the puzzle that makes AKA Thailand such a success. When guests review our gym, the room is always the first thing that grapplers say is top notch. The largest air-conditioned MMA/BJJ room in all of Southeast Asia is a huge draw for guests. Many gyms […]
Third degree BJJ black belt, Marcio Cesar Gracinha, has taught thousands of AKA Thailand guests his techniques. Now, Professor Marcio demonstrates some basic BJJ for you to get some tips from. Of course, BJJ isn’t ‘basic’ in any way. However, there are levels to the discipline and Marcio shows some of the more entry level […]