The world of martial arts is a diverse and dynamic one. From karate’s signature moves to muay thai’s provocative knees and elbows, each practice is marked by its own traits and tricks. So when it comes to choosing one for your child to practice, it’s important to note how each helps shape different strengths, all while honing self discipline and the undeniably practical ability to defend one’s self.
Martial arts provides a number of excellent health benefits, in addition to instilling discipline and confidence within students. Through improving one’s skills during practice, a student of martial arts will also be able to build a healthier body, a disciplined mind and, by extension, lifestyle.
Below is a breakdown of different forms of martial arts and where your kids can practice them in Bangkok.
Asia Pacific Taekwondo Academy
Tae Kwon Do is the Korean art of self-defence, famous for its’ fighters’ speed and agility. Head-level kicks, as well as jumping and spinning kicks, are all features of tae kwon do, each performed with signature speed.
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ARETE Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Bangkok’s most decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located in Thong lor. We are a friendly community that has a wide number of classes suitable for children, beginners and competitors.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Bangkok Home Place Building, Thong Lo Soi 13, Sukhumvit 55 Bangkok, Thailand 10110. Tel.082-685-8712 (ENGLISH,ไทย), 096-943-9198 (日本語)
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Bangkok Fight Lab
Whether you are an aspiring MMA fighter or just want a fun way to get or stay in shape, we have the right package for you. And if you don’t find a package which fits please speak to our admin team and we will tailor one for your specific needs.
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Bangkok Wing Chun
Wing Chun is a Chinese combat sport that emphasizes flow, balance and centered-ness. A strong body stance in wing chun is like a bamboo: “firm yet flexible”. The centerline, running from the top of one’s head to their waist, are the main striking points and thus, area of defence.
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Bigfoot Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Bangkok
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a self-defense martial art and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting, and submission holds.
The origins of Jiu Jitsu are quite controversial. First attributed to China, India, Japan and Brazil where it became superior to other styles of Jiu Jitsu. Making Brazil the world class centre of this art. Being the most complete art of all self defense; it allows a smaller person to control a larger opponent by specializing in take downs, ground control and submission.
The sport of Jiu Jitsu brings out a competitive side where the athlete demonstrates the physical and psychological attributes, techniques and abilities with the objective of rendering the opponent into submission. A good BJJ instructor will insist on correct technique rather than brute strength.
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Choi’s Taekwondo Academy Central Ladprao
Choi’s Taekwondo Academy Central Ladprao provides high-quality Taekwondo instruction for students of all ages. With a focus on building confidence, discipline, and martial arts skills, the academy offers a structured and engaging learning experience. Led by skilled instructors, it’s an ideal place for those looking to enhance their physical fitness and mental focus.
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CLC Martial Art Center Taekwondo Gym
CLC Martial Art Center Taekwondo Gym offers professional Taekwondo training for kids and adults, focusing on discipline, fitness, and self-defense. With experienced instructors and a supportive environment, the gym encourages personal growth and physical development for all skill levels.
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Elite Fight Club, Bangkok
Elite Fight Club Bangkok is a premier training facility offering classes in Muay Thai, boxing, and mixed martial arts. With expert trainers and top-notch equipment, it caters to beginners and professional fighters alike. The gym provides a dynamic environment for those looking to improve fitness, learn self-defense, or compete at a high level in combat sports.
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Induk Taekwondo Thailand
Our team of coaches are full-time professional taekwondo practitioners. They are highly qualified and have built an illustrious list of credentials – in our mix, we have ex-National coaches and competitors in international competitions. The varied backgrounds of our coaches gives the school a diverse culture. However, they all share a common goal and passion – to impart the skill of taekwondo, so that students enjoy and reap the benefit from the sport.
The key to sustaining the interest and love for the sport, regardless of age or gender, is the ability to engage and motivate the students, yet keeping training fun. Our team of passionate instructors, with their diverse teaching styles and influences, have the proven formula that makes INDUK Taekwondo’s training intense yet engaging. Regardless of skill level and learning ability, our instructors would calibrate their teaching methods to cater to students so as to allow individuals to keep up and learn in a comfortable pace.
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Panipak Taekwondo
Panipak Taekwondo is led by Olympic champion Panipak Wongpattanakit, also known as “Tennis,” who made history by winning her second gold medal in Taekwondo at the Paris Olympics. The academy offers world-class training, combining traditional techniques with modern competitive strategies. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced athlete, the focus is on building strength, discipline, and the competitive edge required to excel in Taekwondo, all under the guidance of one of the sport’s most celebrated champions.
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Thai Aikikai – Renbukan Dojo
Aikido is a “grappling art” based in Japan, focusing on flow and agility. Physical strength matters much less than the ability to react to an opponent’s movement and momentum. Entering and turning motions, followed by throws and joint locks, comprise aikido’s basic repertoire.
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Thai Zendokai Karate Muay-Thai for FIT
Zendokai is one of well-known Karate Organization which was born in Japan. There are 110 Zendokai Karate schools all over Japan and it has over 12,000 students and 14 branches all around the world. Our Karate is a type of sophisticated Multi-Martial Art based on Japanese Karate includes punching, kicking, grappling, throwing, Judo, Ju Jitsu and joint locking techniques while standing and fighting on the ground. Everyone can learn most of all kinds of fighting techniques safely from us. We opened Zendokai Thai branch because of our dream that want to hand down the traditional Japanese martial arts to the world. By incorporating with Muay Thai, the national sport of Thailand, we have various programs from children to adults. It can be enjoyed by anyone regardless of nationality, so please feel free to visit the dojo and study with us! You can enjoy it even you are beginner.
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Tiger Eye Martial Arts
Family friendly Muay Thai and MMA gym, where the kids program is at the core. Traditional martial arts values and character development with the practicality of of Mixed Martial Arts. Founded by former United States Army Veteran, ONE Championship Executive and MMA pioneer Bashir Ahmad. Located in Ari neighborhood alongside pickleball and beach volleyball.
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