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Muay Thai
Muay Thai is not only Thailand’s national sport, it’s a way of life deeply rooted in the country’s culture, history, and warrior spirit. What began as a battlefield technique used by Thai soldiers to defend their homeland has evolved into one of the world’s most respected and effective striking arts.
At AKA Thailand, we offer more than just Muay Thai training—we provide a world-class, authentic Muay Thai experience, led by champion Thai trainers in a one-of-a-kind tropical training environment. Whether you’re a complete beginner, a professional fighter, or simply looking to get fit or lose weight, our program is built to meet all levels and goals.
We are proud to have been voted the #1 Muay Thai School in Thailand by the Thai Government in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 a testament to the quality of our instruction, our commitment to tradition, and the results we deliver to students from around the globe.
Train inside our newly upgraded 7,000 sq ft Muay Thai facility, complete with:
- Oversized rings
- Brand-new bags and gear
- Full-time cleaners keeping everything spotless and sanitized after every session
- Daily classes for anyone from beginner to intermediate to advanced
- Options for private sessions with some of Thailand’s most accomplished trainers
Our Muay Thai program is part of what makes AKA Thailand a global destination for martial arts and fitness. It’s not just training, it’s a cultural immersion, a physical transformation, and for many, the start of something life-changing.
Whether you’re stepping into the ring for the first time or preparing for a stadium fight, you’ll find the expertise, support, and world-class atmosphere you need, right here in paradise.
Fitness & Weight-Loss:
Muay Thai is an excellent system to utilize for weight-loss and improving your overall fitness. It is a combination of aerobic and anaerobic training that will challenge your coordination, endurance, and mental fortitude. Mike Swick has put many hours into hand-selecting a team of talented and experienced Muay Thai trainers who have the ability to adapt the intensity of training to suit the needs of each of our students. If you are overweight and intimidated by the prospect of training in this atmosphere, you have nothing to worry about. Our trainers are friendly, professional and will respect your physical limitations while still pushing you to succeed with your fitness goals.
AKA Thailand Poolside
Welcome to AKA Thailand Poolside, a one-of-a-kind tropical escape and elite training zone in the heart of our jungle campus. The entire Poolside zone is wrapped in a hand-planted jungle of over 2,000 tropical plants, making it a private oasis for Gold Status members and lifetime-access NFT holders. With stadium-style tiki seating offering unobstructed views of the Muay Thai area, you can cheer on loved ones while enjoying the vibe of Thailand’s most luxurious fight gym.
Surrounding the pool is a white sand café lounge with custom bamboo furniture where guests can enjoy food, drinks, and sun-soaked downtime. Right across sits a custom-painted, regulation half-court basketball area used for games, events, and Saturday workouts alongside our iconic 17.5-meter Alpha Tower, a towering jungle structure equipped with pull-up bars, monkey bars, dual rope climbs, and a 360° ocean-mountain-gym view from the top.
This stunning expansion features a 12.5m x 10m, 3-meter-deep saltwater pool, hand-painted in 3D to resemble a sunken fight gym. It’s built for training, recreation, challenges, and pure relaxation.
AKA Thailand Fight Club Experience
Welcome to the Fight Club Experience at AKA Thailand, the first and only program of its kind in the world.
For years, our founder, UFC veteran Mike Swick, envisioned creating a way for everyday people, entrepreneurs, construction workers, artists, business owners, dreamers, to step out of their comfort zones and tap into their inner fighter. After three years of building the foundation, launching a broadcast network, and carefully refining the path, the dream is now real.
The Fight Club Experience is an opportunity for complete beginners, individuals who have never fought before, to train, prepare, and compete in a real Muay Thai stadium fight in Thailand. This is not just training in a gym. This is a fully immersive journey designed to bring out the fighter inside you. Even more, your fight will be broadcast live worldwide on AKAThailand.TV and across our iOS and Android apps. Your friends, family, and supporters can watch your debut in real-time, no matter where they are in the world.
This is your chance to prove that being a fighter isn’t about titles or bragging rights, it’s about heart. It’s about courage. It’s about stepping up when the world is watching and earning respect by action, not words.
Here’s how it works:
You book the Fight Club package, arrive at our world-class facility, and we take care of everything. We provide a full meal plan, private and group training, conditioning, and a tailored fight preparation program. We match you carefully with a similarly experienced opponent to ensure fairness and safety.
And the moment you step into the ring, it’s real, a legitimate stadium fight, surrounded by the energy of a true Thai fight crowd.
The Fight Club Experience is for those who want more than just a vacation. It’s for those who want a story they’ll carry for life.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) at AKA Thailand
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is the ultimate martial art for self-defense, strategy, and ground domination. Originally developed by the legendary Gracie family, BJJ focuses on using leverage, technique, and positioning to allow a smaller person to control and defeat a larger, stronger opponent. It’s the perfect balance of mental chess and physical mastery, and it’s one of the most important disciplines for any serious martial artist.
At AKA Thailand, we take BJJ training to the next level.
Our program is housed inside one of the largest matted training areas in all of Thailand, featuring over 3,500 square feet of top-quality training mats. Whether you’re rolling in a small group or part of a packed class, you’ll always have plenty of space to train safely and comfortably.
Our 3,500 square foot MMA/BJJ facility is fully air-conditioned, providing a cool, professional training environment year-round. In addition, we offer an extra 1,500 square feet of Dollamur mat space inside our two-story fitness center, also A/C cooled for maximum comfort.
Whether you’re a complete beginner stepping onto the mats for the first time or an experienced practitioner looking to sharpen your skills, we have a program tailored for you. Our expert instructors, world-class facilities, and supportive training environment make AKA Thailand the perfect place to evolve your BJJ journey, whether you’re here to learn, compete, or just experience world-class grappling in paradise.
All indoor matted training areas are also equipped with Lunar Air Purifiers, with NASA technology, to keep the rooms clean of bacteria and germs.
Come train where champions are made, friendships are forged, and your best self is waiting.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is one of the most popular and fastest growing sports in the world. It demands that fighters utilize every combat discipline in their arsenal to compete against other competitors from the same or different training backgrounds. AKA is one of the pioneer gyms of the sport and is world renown for producing MMA Champions and stars, from the ground up. The fighter program at AKA is infamous for how hard a grueling it is, but those who have endured, have went on to find great success. Now, that same training curriculum is available in Asia at AKA Thailand.
MMA Fundamentals
The MMA Fundamentals class is designed for beginner to intermediate level students, though amateur and pro fighters are welcome to attend these sessions for extra drilling. This class focuses on basic striking and grappling for MMA and incorporates boxing, Muay Thai, Sambo, K-1, BJJ, wrestling and more. Our coaches will take you through a series of warmup drills, display new techniques and oversee controlled sparring to help you round-out your game. If your goal is to become an MMA fighter and you do not have much experience then this is the class for you. We have many students that have progressed from MMA Fundamentals into Mike Swick’s pro MMA class, and with the right amount of dedication and determination, you can too!
Mike Swick has been competing professionally since 1998 and was built as part of a star-studded fight team under the world renown AKA San Jose banner. Mike was an original member of AKA and was part of the Team that built its legendary curriculum through years of trial and error. For over 10 years, from having his first professional fight in a dirt rodeo arena to his last two fights being aired live on FOX, Mike has experienced it all. His knowledge and training ethic is now being passed on to the many talented fighters who have already made the move to Phuket to train full time at AKA Thailand.
Mike’s goal is to create one of the largest, most thorough and well-rounded fight camps in the world; with a heavy emphasis on conditioning, teamwork and most importantly: a high standard of training and instruction.
Whether you are looking to improve your MMA game or your actually wanting to use AKA Thailand as your fight camp to prepare for a fight, you will be pushed to your limits in a cohesive atmosphere that will elevate you to new heights. You will be pushed and coached by 15-time UFC veteran Mike “Quick” Swick, along with the whole team of highly skilled and talented fighters.
If it’s not just MMA training you’re after and you want to take part in AKA’s fighter training, come prepared. You will be pushed to your max and we need you to give everything you have. Fighter training is for the individuals that plan to make a career in one of the most competitive sports in the world!
Yoga at AKA Thailand
At AKA Thailand, our yoga program is designed to perfectly complement your training journey, whether you’re here to fight, get in shape, or simply recharge on a tropical vacation. Yoga improves flexibility, balance, stamina, and breath control, making it an essential tool for anyone serious about optimizing their performance. It’s also the perfect low-impact option for those feeling tired, recovering from intense training, or working through minor injuries while staying active and mobile.
We offer three distinct styles of yoga each week, each tailored to meet your specific needs and goals:
- Hatha Yoga for building strength and stability
- Vinyasa Yoga for
dynamic flow, endurance, and energy - Yin Yoga for deep stretching, recovery, and relaxation
Whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the first time or deepening an existing practice, our yoga classes are here to elevate your recovery, sharpen your focus, and help you get the most out of every session at AKA Thailand.
Here’s a little of what to expect:
- Reduced risk for injury
- Improved balance and stability
- Gain strength and stamina Reduce stress
- Improved breath control
- Improved posture
Train harder. Recover smarter. Feel better.
Join us on the mat and experience the difference!
Yoga Class Schedule at AKA Thailand
Monday (Hatha Yoga):
Perfect for martial arts students and anyone looking to cross-train with yoga to enhance overall body flexibility. Hatha Yoga focuses on opening the tight muscle lines built from intense training, improving circulation, and helping your body reset and recover for peak performance.
Wednesday (Vinyasa Yoga):
A dynamic, flow-based class designed to stretch, strengthen, and energize the body. Movements focus on core areas that often tighten up in martial artists, but are equally effective for any student attending. Expect a faster-paced session compared to Monday and Friday, perfect for boosting endurance, agility, and balance.
Friday (Yin Yoga):
A slow, deeply restorative class centered around longer, passive stretches. Yin Yoga targets the tendons, fascia, and ligaments, helping increase joint mobility, circulation, and flexibility. This class is especially powerful for releasing shoulder and hip stiffness, making it a must for anyone pushing their physical limits throughout the week.
AKA Airdyne Cardio Blast
If you’ve ever wanted a true taste of what it takes to train like a world champion, the AKA Airdyne Cardio Blast is your chance. This program is unique to AKA, developed and refined by our team over years of building superstars and champions from the ground up. It is the same Airdyne system has been a core part of the conditioning for legends like Khabib Nurmagomedov, Luke Rockhold, Cain Velasquez, Daniel Cormier, Josh Thomson, Islam Makhachev, and so many more who’ve fought under the AKA banner.
At AKA Thailand, we’ve elevated it even further with a state-of-the-art Airdyne Cardio Room, located on the second floor of our weight room. The space features 1,500 square feet of premium Dollamur mats, a lounge area, and a full wall of windows that overlook the jungle, creating one of the most beautiful, and challenging, cardio environments.
The Airdyne Cardio Blast itself is a 30-minute interval-based session designed for all fitness levels. Between intense rounds on the Airdyne bikes, you’ll rotate through a variety of circuits including speed ladders, speed punching, medicine ball slams, bodyweight exercises, battle ropes, and more. It’s the perfect session to add to your regular training schedule, to use on an active recovery day, or to challenge your conditioning and track your progress throughout your stay.
