Technique Demonstration, Nick Mechling & the legendary Samat Payakaroon

Come to train here if you are serious about learning Muay Thai Kickboxing as a sport, martial art for self defense or mixed-martial-arts. Muay Thai Kickboxing is one of the finest forms of exercise and self defense in the world.

We only accept adults and teens into training due to its serious nature (kickboxing and mixed-martial-arts involve heavy contact). Trainers at the center are experienced and can help you reach you goals. They have guided and inspired many others to success in personal fitness, gaining confidence and wins in the rings of Thailand.

Give yourself the chance to excel learning from the certified instructors at our center.

One of the most important aspects of any training program is the teachers. At the Janjira Muay Thai Kickboxing Center, we have a FIFTEEN year history of training students in Muay Thai Kickboxing in the same location. The trainers are experienced practitioners who have fought and trained with some of Thailand's best fighters and teachers. Give yourself the chance to see how well you can learn this exciting discipline.

FIGHTERS from our GYM COMPETING in THAILAND

Training in the Smooth Gym, Bangkok (Thailand)

With the Muay Thai Kickboxing located close to the center of San Diego members often come from the surrounding communities like Poway, Escondido, Mira Mesa, Ramona, Del Mar, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Miramar, Rancho Bernardo and Penasquitos.

Muay Thai is the original international form of kickboxing. It is one of the worlds's finest methods of conditioning the body. Thai-boxers are reknown throughout the world for their athleticism. You will find that the forms of training are exciting and you will not become bored from the practice.

Sparring training at the center

Muay Thai Kickboxing is reknowned as a stand-up discipline, it has now spread throughout the world with especially strong practitioners coming from Holland (Chakuriki, Meijiro, Golden Glory), France (Various), Brazil (Chute Box, Muay Thai Dream Team) and even Eastern Europe (Various).

Boxing at the top gym in Moscow (coach is world champ from Kazakhstan)

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and No-Holds-Barred competition have proven Muay Thai Kickboxing to be one of the most effective forms of striking in the ring. The Ultimate Fighting Championship along with Pride FC (in Japan) have been the biggest recent influence in spreading Muay Thai. The center has always given details that are rarely taught outside Thailand. Friends of ours like Janjira Muay Thai, Maurice Smith and Sitdyodtong USA have demonstrated to the American martial arts community the power of kickboxing by winning in these kinds of competitions.

Whether training for life benefits or self defense, you will gain flexibility, coordination, balance, strength and peace of mind.

Nick Mechling with kickboxers in the former Soviet republic of Georgia

With Kru Tewey founder of the great Sityodtong Gym in Chonburi (Thailand)