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What are some recommended Muay Thai gyms in Chiang Mai for beginners over 50?
Aug 21, 2025
8 months ago
Fyre ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI'm looking for recommendations for Muay Thai gyms in Chiang Mai that offer BEGINNER classes for the over 50 crowd, I mean BEGINNERS beginner. That also do DTVs.
I would attend every class, but I'm a slightly older person who hasn't done any workouts in probably close to 3 years.
I will being going to Chiang Mai on a visa exempt for 60 days to check out places for muay thai and language school and then will hopefully apply from Hanoi.
I would attend every class, but I'm a slightly older person who hasn't done any workouts in probably close to 3 years.
I will being going to Chiang Mai on a visa exempt for 60 days to check out places for muay thai and language school and then will hopefully apply from Hanoi.
TLDR : Answer Summary
This discussion focuses on recommendations for beginner-friendly Muay Thai gyms in Chiang Mai, specifically catering to individuals over 50 who are new to the sport. Several members suggest various gyms such as Muay Thai Fever, Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) group, Gym Bangarang, X Max Thai Boxing Club, and Core Combat Chiang Mai. The conversation emphasizes accessibility for older beginners and the potential to regain fitness, dismissing the notion of needing to build fitness before starting. Community members offer encouragement and share personal experiences regarding training and fitness improvement.
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Bob **********
Think you would be better off with cooking classes there getting tough on soft power
Fyre ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bob *********
I am not interested in cooking. I'm interested in attending Muay Thai and regaining my physical strength. I said I would attend all classes in my post.Bob **********
@Fyre *******
don’t have to tell me I’m just thinking at your age you could be deniedReply to
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Samantha *******
Yes - US - Bangarang in Mae Rim - we are part of that over 50s club.
Kevin ********
Check out Dangs Muay Thai. Tell them the Hawaii guy sent ya. New clean gym great trainers.
Jason *****
I'm thinking of doing this as well (approaching 40 soon), but I need to build an aerobic base. Apparently, they are HUGE on running first thing in the morning. Thanks for the leads.
Samantha *******
@Jason ****
take that first step and then you will get into a routine. No need to build an aerobic base. It will come.Adam **********
By the way, I'm 49 this month so quite a bit older than you. I have been training Muay Thai about 3 times a week for the last couple of months and have lost 10 kilos. So, if you're looking to get fit and lose weight, just go. No need to build fitness first. I've heard people say that before and they never get round to starting.
Adam **********
@Jason ****
You don't need to build fitness before going. They will help you build your fitness no matter what level you are at. And you don't have to go running before class either.Reply to
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Shayne **********
@Core ********************
has a fantastic air conditioned and filtered room for training sessions. Would highly recommend.Scott *********
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@X *********************************
is great with beginnersJeremy *******
Gym Bangarang in Mae Rim. Fantastic place.
Wannikea *********
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) group
Chris **********
@Muay ************
is a fantastic optionReply to
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