Welcome to Yak Yai Muay Thai

Training at Yak Yai over the years has been a big part of my Muay Thai journey. I always look forward to dropping in and training with the team — the atmosphere is super welcoming and motivating. The classes have a nice mix of strength and conditioning, bagwork, padwork, technique drills, sparring, and clinchwork. The coaches are genuine, professional, and really know how to get the best out of everyone. If you’re after quality Muay Thai training with good people and solid vibes, Yak Yai is definitely worth checking out. Until next time, cheers guys~✌️

I trained at Yak Yai Muay Thai in Phuket a few times this last December (intro class on Monday, regular group classes, and a private session) and absolutely loved it. The atmosphere is fantastic, with super friendly owners who genuinely look after you. They have great and fun trainers. Shout out to Kru Jack! The gym is beautiful, very clean, and they play awesome music during training, which I really appreciate. I was a bit nervous because I tore my ACL years ago while kickboxing, but Henry (the owner) made sure certain exercises were skipped or adjusted for safety. What really stood out was that days later he still remembered my bad knee and regularly checked in to see if I was okay, incredibly kind and attentive. You feel seen at Yak Yai and you’re not just a number like the more known Muay Thai gyms in the area. Just Great people, great vibes, great training. I even picked up some of their awesome merch. And I’ll definitely be back in December 2026 to train there for a longer period. Highly recommended! 💪🥊

I had an amazing experience at Yak Yai Muay Thai and can highly recommend this gym to anyone training in Phuket. I joined both a group training session and a private lesson, and both were excellent. The group session started with a warm-up including shadowboxing. What really stood out was that the trainers went to each person individually, corrected their shadowboxing, and held pads for us to punch into. You could tell they genuinely cared about everyone’s technique, no matter the level. After that, we did circuit training, followed by stretching, and then sparring. Before sparring, the trainers clearly emphasized that no one should go too hard, which I really appreciated. It created a very safe, respectful, and supportive atmosphere. After sparring, we moved on to pad work. We were split into two groups: one working on the heavy bags while the other trained with the coaches, switching after several rounds. The session continued with clinch training, and before we knew it, the full two hours were over. The trainers took great care of everyone, paid attention to individual needs, and trained with each person in a very personal and motivating way. My private training was just as fantastic. The coach focused completely on me, constantly checked if I was okay, and made sure I took enough breaks—especially important in the tropical heat. I felt very well looked after and pushed in a smart, professional way. I will definitely come back. This gym is truly a small hidden gem in Phuket. 🥊🌴

I brought my 12-year-old son to train together with me, and we both had a great experience. The coaches are professional, patient, and very welcoming. The trainers and the people training here were all friendly and supportive, especially toward beginner kids, which made my son feel comfortable and confident from the start. Another thing that really stood out was the gym's strong focus on cleanliness and hygiene. The gloves, punching bags, and floor mats were well maintained and kept clean, and the washroom was tidy and comfortable. You can clearly see the effort the team puts into maintaining a clean and safe training environment. Overall, the training was enjoyable, well organized, and suitable for both adults and children. We would definitely come back again on our next holiday and highly recommend this gym to families and anyone looking for a quality Muay Thai experience in Phuket.

What an amazing experience i had here. We did 3 weeks of groupclasses and private classes. Including pad work and classes. The level of trainers is high, and they make sure the work out is adjusted to your experience of training. Also it is an very friendly environment. I will be back for sure!

Amazing Muay Thai gym! Very friendly and professional trainers, great atmosphere, and a lot of attention to technique. I learned a lot in a short time and felt welcome from day one. Highly recommended for both beginners and experienced fighters!!