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Muay Thai Training · Koh Phangan

Muay Thai Training in Koh Phangan for All Levels

At Diamond Muay Thai, we believe top-quality Muay Thai training should be open to everyone, from first-time beginners to seasoned professionals. Our training is built on technical precision, physical conditioning and the traditional "Muay Thai heart". When you step onto our mats, you're not just joining a gym, you're joining a dedicated Muay Thai community.

Smiling female student in boxing gloves taking a breather on the canvas during Muay Thai training at Diamond Muay Thai
All-Inclusive

Train & Stay: The Complete Diamond Experience

Live the full Diamond experience with our popular Train & Stay packages. They combine unlimited training, comfortable on-site accommodation, two fresh meals a day, ice baths twice a week, Yoga for Muay Thai (3 × 90-minute classes a week) and Muay Thai for Fitness (2 classes a week), plus 24/7 gym access, all for one affordable price. You can focus completely on training and recovery, with no extra costs or daily hassle.

  • Unlimited trainingTwo sessions a day, Monday to Saturday.
  • Your accommodationBamboo huts, AC bungalows and apartments on-site, or deluxe suites a 5-minute walk away.
  • Two fresh meals a dayHealthy, home-cooked Thai and Western fusion meals.
  • Ice baths twice a weekCold-water recovery to keep you training hard.
  • Free yoga & fitness classesYoga for Muay Thai: 3 × 90-minute classes a week. Muay Thai for Fitness: 2 classes a week, plus 24/7 gym access.
  • One affordable priceNo extra costs or daily hassle.

Our sessions are structured so every student gets the individual attention they need, whatever their starting point. With a high ratio of trainers to students, your technique is watched closely and you improve faster with expert feedback.

Male student driving a round kick into a heavy bag during bag work in the open-air gym at Diamond Muay Thai Smiling Diamond Muay Thai students in Team DMT shirts posing together in the gym after a session Diamond Muay Thai students on a morning group run along a palm-lined coastal path on Koh Phangan
How We Train

Daily Training Structure

We follow the traditional Thai rhythm of two sessions a day, 08:00–10:00 and 16:00–18:00, Monday to Saturday. Every class is run by our experienced Thai trainers, with plenty of one-to-one attention whatever your level.

A typical session involves…

Each two-hour Muay Thai session in Koh Phangan follows a proven Thai structure, but no two days are the same. A typical session includes:

  • Warm-up: skipping or a light run, then mobility work to get your body ready.
  • Shadowboxing: rounds focused on footwork, balance and clean technique.
  • Pad work: one-to-one rounds with your trainer to sharpen your strikes and combinations.
  • Bag work: power and shin conditioning on our mix of new and "old school" bags.
  • Clinch: the secret weapon of Muay Thai, from grips and balance to knees and sweeps.
  • Technical sparring: lots of it, always controlled and safe. It's for learning, not hurting.
  • Conditioning and stretching: core and strength work, then a proper cool-down.

Lessons change from day to day, with new techniques, drills and combinations, so training stays interesting and you keep progressing.

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Smiling Thai trainer holding a pad while a student punches from a sit-up during a conditioning drill at Diamond Muay Thai
2 hoursEvery session, twice a day, Monday to Saturday
Class Schedule

Muay Thai Class Schedule in Koh Phangan

Training Times

We train twice a day, Monday to Saturday (Sunday is our rest day):

Morning session · Mon–Sat08:00–10:00To start your day full of energy.
Afternoon session · Mon–Sat16:00–18:00As the island cools down in the evening breeze.
SundayRest dayRecover, or explore the island with the camp.

What to Expect in Each Session

  1. Warm-upWe start with skipping, jogging or cycling to get your heart rate up, then wrap hands and do dynamic stretches so you're loose and ready.
  2. ShadowboxingUse our mirrored, matted area to find your rhythm and sharpen your form, with our world-class trainers watching closely.
  3. Bag and pad workThe heart of every session. You'll rotate through explosive drills on the heavy bags, then get in the ring for one-to-one pad work with our experienced trainers to master the Art of Eight Limbs.
  4. Clinching and drillsGet into the technical side of Muay Thai with partner drills on the clinch, sweeps and defensive counters, in a supportive, controlled setting.
  5. FinisherWe burn off any energy you've got left with a high-intensity circuit of power knees, teeps (push kicks) and core work to build real fighter stamina.
  6. Cool-downEvery session ends with a group stretch, leaving you ready to head to Carrot's Bar next door for the best coffee on the island.
Male student in red gloves throwing a kick during pad work in the ring at Diamond Muay Thai
Kicks in the ring
Smiling Thai trainer holding a female student in the clinch as she throws a knee, with world flags in the open-air gym
Clinch drills, with a smile

Try Your First Class for 300 THB

Each class is a high-energy, two-hour session of authentic Thai boxing, built to challenge every level of fitness and skill. New to Muay Thai? Your first lesson is just 300 THB, so you can try our coaching and tropical facility for yourself.

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Beginners to Advanced

Programmes for Every Level

Beginners

We focus on building a rock-solid foundation. We break the Art of Eight Limbs down into manageable steps, teaching you to use your fists, elbows, knees and shins efficiently and safely. Starting a new sport can feel intimidating, so we make sure the gym is welcoming and supportive.

Intermediate and advanced

We step up the complexity with advanced counter-striking, clinch transitions and controlled technical sparring. We'll push your limits while keeping training safe and respectful, so you leave Koh Phangan a more capable and confident fighter than when you arrived.

Thai trainer in Diamond shorts catching a student kick to demonstrate a technique to a group class at Diamond Muay Thai Female student landing a clinch knee into a Thai trainer's pad at Diamond Muay Thai
For Fighters

The Fighter Programme

If you want to step into the ring, our fighter programme will get you ready. Our students fight every month at stadiums on Koh Phangan and Koh Samui, and we'll be in your corner on fight night. Fighter training adds morning runs through the island's hills, harder conditioning and sparring planned around your upcoming opponent.

Our trainers have years of experience in Thailand's stadiums and know exactly what it takes to prepare a fighter mentally and physically for fight night. If you bring the dedication, we have the expertise to get you there.

Two Diamond Muay Thai fighters with taped hand wraps and their cornerman backstage before a bout
Wrapped up and ready before a bout.
Muay Thai fighter in Thai shorts having his hand raised by the referee after winning a stadium fight
Hand raised for the win.
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Yoga & Fitness

Yoga & Fitness Classes for Muay Thai

At Diamond Muay Thai, we know that real striking power and a long career in the ring come from a balanced body. To help you perform at your best, we've built a full Yoga and Functional Fitness programme into camp life, because recovery matters just as much as the rounds you spend on the pads.

All yoga and fitness classes are free for students on our Train & Stay packages, so while you're living at the camp you have everything you need to build a resilient, flexible, high-performing fighter's body.
Yoga for Muay Thai: 3 × 90-minute classes a week · Muay Thai for Fitness: 2 classes a week, plus 24/7 gym access

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YOGA FOR MUAY THAI · 3 × 90 MIN A WEEK

Yoga for Fighters: Flexibility and Focus

Our yoga programme is tailored to the specific needs of Muay Thai fighters. We hold three 90-minute sessions a week, giving you plenty of time for restorative poses, breathwork and mobility. The sessions are designed to undo the tightness that comes from heavy kicking and clinching, with a focus on opening the hips, lengthening the hamstrings and decompressing the spine. Beyond the physical benefits, yoga gives you a mental break. Classes are held in the gym, surrounded by our lush tropical gardens, and help you build the calm under pressure you need for high-level sparring and competition.

MUAY THAI FOR FITNESS · 2 CLASSES A WEEK

Military-Style Conditioning Classes

To complement your Muay Thai training, we run functional fitness classes twice a week. They're led by our Thai trainer, who brings a disciplined, high-intensity approach from his background in the military. These aren't typical gym workouts. They're fighter-fit sessions focused on explosive power, core stability and the endurance to keep a high pace into the fifth round. Expect a mix of bodyweight exercises, kettlebell work and plyometric (jumping and explosive) drills to get your whole body working together. With a coach who knows real discipline, you'll push past your limits in a supportive, team-focused environment. Between classes, you also get 24/7 gym access.

A Gym Surrounded by Gardens

The setting matters as much as the training. Yoga and fitness classes are held in our open-air gym, which is surrounded by well-kept tropical gardens, giving you a calm, fresh-air space far from the noise of a typical commercial gym. Training here helps you connect mind and body and stay grounded throughout your camp. Whether you're holding a deep stretch in the afternoon breeze or grinding out a final set of burpees with our military-trained coach, you'll leave stronger, more mobile and ready for the next bell.

Students holding a seated side stretch during a Yoga for Muay Thai class in the open-air gym Two Diamond Muay Thai students flipping heavy tractor tyres outdoors during a Muay Thai for Fitness session
Recovery

Beyond the Mats

Training at Diamond is about more than the hours you spend in the ring. Recovery matters, so we encourage you to use our tropical gardens for quiet time and the yoga classes in our gym for deep stretching and restorative work. The island itself is part of your training too: nearby beaches are perfect for recovery swims, and the mountain trails are a great way to build fighter cardio. In the end, the Diamond experience is about balancing hard work on the mats with the calm, restorative feel of our jungle setting.

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Spaces are limited so every student gets proper attention. Book your spot or email us with any questions.

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