If you’re looking to train Muay Thai in Birmingham, you’re spoilt for choice. As the UK’s second largest city, there are plenty of options out there for you to choose from.
All needs are catered for, so there is something here for everyone .
I’ve put together a list of 6 of the best Muay Thai gyms in Birmingham for you to take a look through. There’s a little bit about each gym along with a review of the most important things;
- Location – Where is it?
- Transport links– How easy is it to get there?
- Prices– Is it good value for money? And do they offer a free trial class?
K-Star Thai Boxing | Birmingham City Centre, Solihull & West Midlands
As one of Birmingham’s largest Muay Thai gyms with multiple locations, K-Star Thai Boxing has quite a reputation throughout the city.
They cover a large portion of Birmingham, with gyms all over, including the city centre, Solihull and the West Midlands.
They offer various martial arts disciplines in their facilities including MMA, 4-week beginner courses and children’s classes.
Running so many different classes means that the gym is full of all sorts of people from many different backgrounds – perfect for those who are looking to learn from the best in the industry.
Their state-of-the-art facilities are perfect for everyone from beginners all the way up to professionals with octagons, mats, weights, cardio equipment and functional fitness gear – everything is covered.
Location
3 locations: City centre, Solihull & West Midlands
Transport links
Birmingham New Street
Grand Central
Birmingham Moor Street
Prices
Any 4-week course – £19.99
Visit the K-star Thai Boxing website
Black Widow Martial Arts | Ward End
At Black Widow Martial Arts, there is a strong emphasis on building the whole person, so you will be gaining a far deeper experience than simply just the physical workout!
They are based in Ward Heath, which is ideal for those who want somewhere outside of the city centre.
Billing themselves as ‘the premier martial arts academy in Birmingham’, they are certainly shooting to back up their claims – offering a multitude of classes in several self-defence systems utilising traditional martial arts equipment mixed with new-age tech.
Men, women and children all have catered classes here, with men and women training together and the kids getting tailored classes. Ideal for all ages and abilities.
Location
Ward End
Transport links
Stechford
Adderley Park
Lea Hall
Prices
Free trial day
Full price not listed
Visit the Black Widow Martial Arts website
K-Star Legacy | Oldbury
K-Star Legacy offers absolutely everything you could ask for in a gym. Their classes cater for beginners, intermediates, advanced, fighter-level and children. They also offer private tutelage and a range of class types such as Muay Thai, circuit training and boxing.
They’re based in Oldbury, which is great if you can’t make it to their other K-Star training facilities around Birmingham.
With a range of instructors and former European Muay Thai champion Damien Trainor heading the operation, students will get the very best from their experience.
Location
Oldbury
Transport links
Sandwell & Dudley
Langley Green
Lodge Road Tram Stop
Prices
Free introductory class
Full price not listed
Visit the K-Star Legacy website
Eagle Kickboxing | Birmingham City Centre (Jewellery Quarter)
With a full on-site gym, nutritional advice and fitness advice coupled with the multiple martial arts sessions per week, Eagle Kickboxing is probably the most kitted-out gym on our list.
It is a comprehensive wellbeing package and if you’re based near the Jewellery quarter, you’d be hard pressed to find somewhere better.
Bag work, pads, sparring – you name it, these guys will help you do it.
They preach that they are as welcoming to total novices as they are to the seasoned professional and that ethic seeps through into everything they do – their testimonials speak for themselves.
Location
City Centre (Jewellery Quarter)
Transport links
Jewellery Quarter station
St Paul’s
Prices
Free introductory class
Adult martial arts and gym membership – £65/month (£180 for 3 months)
Adult Martial arts membership – £49/month
Adult Martial arts membership unlimited – £55/month (£132.50 for 3 months)
Visit the Eagle Kickboxing website
8 Limbs Muay Thai | Acocks Green
Open 6 days a week, 8 Limbs Muay Thai has a day advantage over most other gyms in Birmingham. This place is always active with enthusiastic staff and members alike – it is certainly somewhere where you’re going to pick up a love for the sport in no time.
Based in Acocks Green, this is the place to be for those in the surrounding area who want to either start or progress their Muay Thai practice.
Lots of room, mat space and rings mean that you can get the very most out of every session, making this the ideal gym for aspiring athletes.
Location
Acocks Green
Transport links
Hall Green
Spring Road
Olton
Prices
First lesson is free
Full price not listed
Visit the 8 Limbs Muay Thai website
Aero-kick | Digbeth
Aero-kick is a little different from other gyms on the list in that it is aimed at families.
They pride themselves on ‘fun activities for the family’ but at the same time, have produced world champions as young as 9.
It’s a place where the whole family can get fit, but if you wanted to really push yourself, Aero-kick can provide a platform to genuinely go somewhere with your practice.
They are synonymous with results and offer a multitude of packages from school work to 1-on-1 personal training plans.
Based in Digbeth, Colin Treasure (3 x British Kickboxing Champion) and his team will get you the best results of your life.
Location
Digbeth
Transport links
Birmingham Moor Street
Birmingham New Street
Corporation Street
Prices
Free first class
Free consultation
Personal training – £35 per session
8-week transformation – £80
Other prices for classes not listed
Training Muay Thai in Birmingham
Hopefully this article has given you a good insight into the best Muay Thai gym options available in Birmingham – see also my guide to Muay Thai gyms in London and Nottingham.
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