At AKA Thailand, hard training has always been matched with smart recovery. With the introduction of our brand-new sauna, we’re raising the standard once again! Giving fighters, athletes, and everyday guests a powerful new tool to recover better, train longer, and perform at a higher level. The sauna is a natural extension of the AKA […]
At AKA Thailand, we aren’t simply a destination gym, we’re a place transforms lives, not just workouts. From the moment you step onto our grounds, you’ll feel that this is more than a training facility. Our gym is an environment designed to elevate people physically, mentally, and emotionally. Whether you arrive seeking fitness, self-improvement, or […]
Owner/founder of AKA Thailand, Mike Swick, is now featured on UFC Fight Pass! They’ve done a ‘Where are They Now?’ segment with the former UFC and TUF 1 star-turned-business-owner, documenting what Swick has been up to since his UFC departure. The segment details Swick’s UFC journey, as well as his passion in creating one of […]
What a surprise it was to have The Wolf, Khamzat Chimaev, and his pack come train at AKA Thailand. Usually, someone as high profile as Chimaev will go through all of the proper channels to visit the gym to get red carpet service. Athletes of his caliber and popularity go through AKA Thailand owner/founder, Mike […]
AKA Thailand’s on-site restaurant is back and fully open! The last year has been tough with everything up in the air but we are finally seeing some normalcy. The Contender Cafe at AKA Thailand is a huge part of what makes us a 5-star rated gym. Excellent dining in a chill atmosphere sets the tone […]
Mike Swick is well-known for being a 15-time UFC veteran and the owner/founder of AKA Thailand. His MMA credentials are in the upper echelon, so listening to his advice is definitely worth following. Here, Swick shows how to take your opponent down and the steps to keeping them there. Swick is known for his fast […]
One of the most important techniques to learn in Muay Thai is the basics of proper footwork. The foundation for most martial arts begins with how you stand. The way you move can be the difference in how you perform techniques, both offensive and defensive. It may seem silly that anyone needs a tutorial on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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