Guest expectation of our facilities are always high but our MMA/BJJ room is above and beyond what people expect. Our resort style gym is 5-star and the room is a big part of why. The room is the largest air-conditioned BJJ/MMA room in all of Southeast Asia. We’re not sure if you are aware, but […]
The general idea for learning a combat sport is usually for fitness and confidence purposes. Whether it is for children or adults, learning a discipline helps immensely in all aspects of life. The common misconception is that AKA Thailand is just a gym for professional fighters and that no amateurs are allowed. Obviously, this isn’t […]
Everyone that comes to visit AKA Thailand is welcome. Even though this is a blanket statement, it is 100% true. Even the beginners that walk through our doors will get the same treatment as a UFC champion would. Mike Swick created a gym where advanced fighters can train alongside day one beginners. It’s formatted so […]
Just because Thailand is in the name it doesn’t mean that AKA Thailand is only a Muay Thai gym. Our gym is a multi-faceted place where fitness and other combat sport disciplines are taught and fitness goals can be achieved. We have a bunch of programs out here that are beneficial to everybody that is […]
Contrary to popular belief, AKA Thailand is more than just a Muay Thai gym. Being in Thailand and having a bevy of Thai born trainers does not mean that is all that is taught out here. Muay Thai plays a big part in our success here, but it is only a piece to the puzzle. […]
It’s no secret that AKA Thailand is a successful luxury gym. We are rated 5-stars and there are a bunch of variables as to why. A big part of AKA Thailand that makes us so unique is having things that other combat sports gyms don’t possess. Our BJJ/MMA room contributes to our massive success. The […]
AKA Thailand’s head BJJ/MMA coach is the multi-talented Marcio Cesar Gracinha. Professor Marcio is a 3rd degree black belt in BJJ and professional MMA fighter. This makes him the perfect mix to be our head trainer in both MMA and BJJ at the gym. It was 20 years ago when Marcio decided to begin training […]
As you make the decision to come out to AKA Thailand you need to be aware of the prices for the programs we offer. We have a plethora of packages for you to choose from, you just have to figure out which is the best fit for you. None are advanced or beginner programs because […]
It’s a well known fact that fighters who come out of AKA know how to punish their opponents. The AKA way of fighting is a grinding and brutal style meant to wear down opponents. Guys like Cain Velasquez, Daniel Cormier, and Khabib Nurmagomedov have perfected this style of brutalizing opponents on the canvas and then […]
AKA Thailand’s head BJJ instructor, Marcio Cesar Gracinha, is a multiple level black belt. In a series of videos, Marcio demonstrates popular BJJ moves that even casual fans will recognize. To say these moves are basic would be dismissive of how effective they really are. Check out coach Marcio as he shows some of the […]









