Elbows up – who’s ever wished that they could be like Tony Jaa from Ong Bak? “The art of eight limbs”, or Muay Thai, is one of Singapore’s most popular martial arts and for good reason. The discipline focuses on simple, effective movements – think knee strikes and swift kicks – that are easy to learn, and even practical in scenarios where you might have to defend yourself. Not to mention, Muay Thai training is also known for its rigours and is a great way to keep in shape. Without further ago, we put together a list of the best Muay Thai gyms that Singapore has to offer; so put on some gloves and hop into the ring!
Trifecta Martial Arts
At Trifecta Martial Arts, firm fundamentals, technical mastery and fitness are virtues that the school places emphasis on. Embracing this trinity in training, the school believes that a solid foundation allows practitioners to get the most out of every training session and enjoy the sport for years to come. This trainee-oriented philosophy makes Trifecta a great place to start out if you plan to keep at Muay Thai for a long time.
Trifecta Martial Arts, #04-51, 18 Ah Hood Road, Singapore, 329983. p. 6334 3812. Open Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm.
Evolve MMA
Collectively, instructors in the Evolve Official Fight Team boast over a thousand years of fight experience, and are some of the most skilled practitioners in their fields including four-time Muay Thai World Champion, Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn. His long reign as Muay Thai Champion (285 wins and 15 losses!) has earned him the nickname, The Emperor. Evolve has three gyms conveniently located in the heart of the city, and offers Muay Thai classes in the afternoon if you want to squeeze in a training session during your workday.
Evolve Far East Square, #01-01 26 China Street, Singapore 049568. p. 6536 4525. Open Mon-Fri 6.30am-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 7.30am-7.30pm.
Evolve Orchard Central, #06-01, 181 Orchard Rd, Orchard Central Singapore 238896. p. 6536 4556. Open Mon-Fri 6.30am-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 7.30am-7.30pm.
Evolve PoMo Mall, #03-11, 1 Selegie Road, Singapore 188306. p. 6337 0082. Open Mon-Fri 6.30am-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 7.30am-7.30pm.
Rough Muay Thai Academy
While some gyms put a lot of focus on Muay Thai as a competitive sport, at Rough, classes and personal training sessions are designed to cater to specific goals – be it weight loss, personal fitness or mastery of techniques. The school’s trainers include Master Johnnie (any surname?), who is one of the pioneers of Muay Thai in Singapore.
ROUGH Muay Thai Academy, 325 New Bridge Rd, Level 3, Singapore 088760. p. 8686 0481.
Impact Mixed Martial Arts
As a multi-time Sanda champion and experienced Muay Thai fighter, Head Trainer, Bruce Loh, has seen his fair share of time in the ring. But instead of hiding his scuffling secrets, Loh is a selfless mentor with ten years of teaching experience, and is eager to share his skills with novices and experienced Muay Thai fighters alike. Impact MMA boasts a full facility gym and a host of skilled trainers who, in addition to Muay Thai, teach Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts.
Impact Mixed Martial Arts, #03-06A, 3 Shenton Way, Shenton House, 068805. p. 6223 8275. Open based on schedule.
Fight G
Fight G aims to provide hard-style, challenging training that can eventually lead up to professional level competition. If you’ve already mastered the basics of Muay Thai, take part in its Fight Class, where you’ll get a chance to spar and partake in some healthy roughhousing with the best of your peers. Established by Darren “Senz” de Silva, Fight G is also Singapore’s first MMA gym; you can’t beat that.
Fight G, 41C North Canal Road, Singapore 059297. p. 64385788. Open based on schedule.
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Conveniently located at *SCAPE Singapore, Equilibrium features top-notch gym facilities and equipment. The gym holds more than 50 classes a week, so finding a timing to suit your schedule shouldn’t be too much trouble. But don’t punch the walls if that still doesn’t work for you; private Muay Thai classes at Equilibrium offer more flexibility and promise quicker progress.
Equilibrium MMA, #03-06, 2 Orchard Link, Scape, Singapore 237978. p. 6634 0696. Open based on schedule.
Chowraiooi Muay Thai
The Chowraiooi Muay Thai Gym has the distinction of being affiliated with the Chaorai-oi Boxing Gym in Kubon, Thailand, led by the coach of Thailand’s national team. While these might seem intimidating standards for a novice, the gym prides itself on its informal atmosphere and advises newcomers to bring a sense of humour, along with exercise attire and a towel. The gym is hidden in the Thai enclave of Golden Mile Complex (how apt!) so you can treat yourself to some superb Thai food after training sessions!
Chowraiooi Muay Thai, #04-07, 5001 Beach Road, Golden Mile Complex, Singapore 199588. p. 82994981. Open based on schedule.
Juggernaut Fight Club
Helmed by the eponymous Director and Head Coach, Arvind ‘The Juggernaut’ Lalwani, Jagganaut MMA embraces fight sports as a fun, challenging and useful way to stay fit. If you have dreams of making it in professional fighting rings, you’ll be happy to know that some of the club’s students have gone on to become national Muay Thai fighters.
Juggernaut Fight Club, 33D Hong Kong Street, Singapore 059672. p. 6535 2501. Open based on schedule.
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