Guide to Muay Thai and kickboxing in London

Fightzone is a supportive and friendly gym that does Muay Thai classes. At the gym you'll find a friendly space with a strong sense of community. As well as Muay Thai, other sports are available here like wrestling and MMA. All ages are welcome and there are women-only sessions too. 

Established in the East End in 1976, KO Combat Academy is a renowned boxing gym. Boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai are the focus here, with a busy line-up of classes for all levels of experience. Coaching, personal training, nutrition support, and sports massage are all available at this well-equipped and spacious gym.

In Battersea you can train in a number of martial arts at MMA Den. The options include MMA, boxing, wrestling, and Muay Thai. Muay Thai classes for women only and classes for kids are offered here as well. The goal of this training is to help members develop combat skills and discover their own inner strength.

Total beginners, amateurs, and fighting pros are all welcome at Team Underground MMA. The gym is inclusive and open to everybody, offering classes in Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Adult and junior classes held in a supportive setting are on all week and cater to all levels of experience.

Train at a Muay Thai gym with Singdayt Muay Thai. Group sessions and personal training are on offer with an experienced instructor. You can join a course to learn the fundamentals of this sport or arrange personal training to help you hone your skills. Group classes aimed at friends or corporate teams are also provided. 

Diesel Gym in East London is one of the capital's top MMA gyms. It offers a range of classes including Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, MMA, and strength and conditioning training. Classes are available for under 16s as well as personal training. Community is a big deal at this welcoming gym, which invests its profits back into local community projects.

There are a number of branches of Xen-Do Martial Arts where you can try out martial arts and kickboxing classes. Each dojo is smart and fully-equipped, with passionate teachers offering hybrid training. You'll get a thorough workout and develop self-defence skills. All levels are welcome here and there are classes for kids as young as four.

Near Old Street, London Fight Factory is a renowned MMA gym. All are welcome, from first-timers to professional fighters. This gym has quality equipment and offers classes that include Muay Thai, MMA, and boxing. It's a welcoming space for women as well as men and there are sessions for children. You can also work with a personal trainer.

Traditional Muay Thai classes are available at Sabaidee Muay Thai Academy in Dalston. This martial arts club does sessions for all levels including competitors and children. Group classes run throughout the week as well as invitation-only sessions for fighters. These classes are taught in a friendly and supportive environment.

Explore martial arts in a positive setting with Tokei Fitness Centre. This place is known for its friendly and welcoming attitude. Classes for adults and kids are offered including Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, karate, judo, and wrestling. You can also join fitness classes or arrange personal training adapted to your fitness goals.

The Knowlesy Academy is an award-winning place to train in Muay Thai and kickboxing. It's a family-run gym backed by decades of experience. There's a busy timetable of classes including sessions for children, with every class taught by a champion coach. The gym also runs inter-club fight days so competitors can get their first taste of fighting.

The MMA Clinic offers a range of training options in martial arts and combat sports. You can choose classes in Muay Thai, boxing, or MMA, plus HIIT workouts. Classes take place throughout the week and there's open gym time that lets you train in your own way. This well-equipped gym also has an on-site shop.

East London is home to MMA LDN, a friendly and inclusive martial arts gym. It's a welcoming setting with high-quality facilities and an on-site coffee shop. There are sessions for all ages and levels of experience here. As well as doing classes in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and wrestling, the gym gives free MMA classes for youths.

Train in kickboxing, kung fu, or self-defence with KB Fitness. You can join classes online or in-person in Euston. This kickboxing gym is run by a female team and the majority of members are women. Vibrant classes are offered in a sociable setting, making this a great alternative to a conventional gym.

Based in West London, London Kickboxing is a dynamic kickboxing gym. Kickboxing classes for all ages and abilities are the speciality here. It's ideal for improving fitness and developing self-defence skills. Sessions are open to everybody with training adapted to suit your needs. Personal training is also available here.

Kickboxing and Muay Thai classes are available at Bloodline Gym in Hackney. This friendly and inclusive space is one of the country's top specialist gyms, with a fully equipped space and walls lined with championship belts. The class schedule includes Muay Thai, kickboxing, sparring, ladies-only sessions, and vinyasa flow yoga that helps you wind down.

Kickboxing and martial arts fans can check out Niedō Kickboxing in Golders Green. This dojo offers hybrid training in a welcoming and smart environment. Classes for every level, including teenagers, are taught by experienced and passionate instructors, plus there's personal training on offer too, adapted to suit you and your fitness goals.

At Gav the Champ you'll find a vibrant and sociable boxing gym. Based in a streamlined basement space, there are classes for all levels of experience in kickboxing, boxing, and pad work. You can also arrange private classes tailored to your needs. Sessions for adults and kids are offered here, led by an experienced fighter.

Specialising in boxing, Springhealth is a community-driven gym in North London. Everyone is made to feel welcome straightaway. Kickboxing, boxing, and Tabata HIIT training are offered here, including intro courses lasting four weeks for total beginners. Personal training tailored to your fitness needs and goals is also provided here.

Intended as a safe space for women, Safari MMA offers classes in Muay Thai and kickboxing at various locations around the city. Classes are women-only and led by experienced female instructors. Women can work out in a supportive environment here, regardless of how much experience you have or your current fitness level.

Combat sports and martial arts are the speciality at Fight City Gym. These quality gyms have a community feel and offer classes for adults and kids, as well as personal training. Here you can try out Muay Thai as well as other options like boxing, MMA, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This gym holds events and socials to encourage a friendly atmosphere.

Paragon Gym in Shoreditch offers classes in boxing and kickboxing, as well as personal training. This gym has a friendly atmosphere and does a variety of classes including sessions for kids and classes for beginners. Group sessions are convenient, taking place in the evenings and on Saturdays, helping to make fitness accessible

Miguel's Boxing & Fitness Gym in Brixton has been providing training for all ages and abilities since 1999. With a focus on building confidence, whether for fitness or competitive boxing, the gym ensures that members are guided by seasoned professionals. Muay Thai, kickboxing, and boxing trainers are all offered here, with qualified professionals such as WBC champion James Tooley, who has worked with productions like “Skins” and “Peaky Blinders”, available for home sessions as well.