For anyone training at Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA, the events calendar is more than a list of dates. It’s a way to experience the gym at its best,training alongside people from all over the world, learning from iconic figures in combat sports, and being part of moments that make a trip to Bangtao genuinely memorable.
Every year, visitors use the calendar to plan trips around guest seminars, special camps, fight nights, and fitness events. Some come to train with athletes they’ve followed for years. Others want to experience a live fight night, support friends stepping into the ring for the first time, or prepare for events like HYROX races in a focused, supportive environment. The calendar exists to help people plan around those experiences, whether they’re staying for a few days or a few weeks.
“At Bangtao, we deliberately maintain a forward-planned calendar of seminars, guest coaches, appearances, and special events,” says Will Elliott, Managing Director of Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA. “It creates a positive experience for our members and gives us the opportunity to learn from and celebrate both current and former legends of the sport. It’s something we take real pride in and will continue to build over time.”
Guest Coaches & Legendary Seminars
Throughout the year, Bangtao hosts seminars with some of the most respected names in combat sports, including Sagat Petchyindee, Buakaw Banchamek, Dieselnoi, Chingiz Allazov, Jorge Masvidal, Royce Gracie, Damien Trainor (with Warrior Collective) and Khalil Rountree Jr..
These seminars are about access and perspective. Athletes, hobbyists, and everyday gym members get to learn directly from people who’ve operated at the highest levels of their sport, how they think, how they train, and what they prioritise. For many visitors, a single seminar becomes a highlight of their trip and a reason to time their visit around a specific date.
Bangtao Brawl Fight Nights: Community First
Bangtao Brawl fight nights are a cornerstone of the calendar, not because they’re professional showcases, but because they bring the community together.
These events are built around amateur and grassroots competition. Many fighters are stepping into the ring for the first time, supported by teammates, coaches, friends, and visiting members who quickly become part of the crowd. The atmosphere is relaxed, energetic, and welcoming—more about shared experience than polished spectacle.
For visitors, Bangtao Brawl is a chance to see the gym culture in action, support teammates, and enjoy a night that feels distinctly Bangtao. For those who choose to compete, it’s an opportunity to challenge themselves in a safe, supportive environment and be part of something they’ll remember long after they leave Phuket.
Grappling Tournaments & Personal Benchmarks
The calendar also includes grappling tournaments and competition-style events that give structure to training without requiring professional ambitions.
These events offer a way to test skills, experience competition nerves, and measure personal progress. For many members and visitors, they serve as motivating milestones—something to train toward, learn from, and enjoy as part of the wider gym community.
HYROX Camps & Performance-Focused Fitness
Bangtao’s HYROX camps and seminars are designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts preparing for races in Thailand and internationally, including events like HYROX Bangkok.
Led by coaches such as Michael Sandbach, these camps focus on race-specific preparation, pacing, and managing fatigue in a realistic training environment. They’re popular with visitors who want to combine a training holiday with clear fitness goals, whether it’s a first HYROX race or improving a previous result.
Mindset, Preparation & Sustainable Training
Training well isn’t just about physical output. The calendar also includes sessions focused on mindset, preparation, and longevity.
With contributors like Mindset Mike, these sessions explore mental resilience, confidence, and sustainable habits, topics that resonate just as much with hobbyists and travelling athletes as they do with competitors.
Plan Your Trip, Your Way
The Bangtao events calendar isn’t about chasing elite performance at all costs. It’s about helping people get the most out of their time at the gym.
It allows you to:
- Plan a visit around a seminar or guest coach you’re excited about
- Experience a Bangtao Brawl fight night and the gym’s community
- Train toward a personal challenge, tournament, or fitness event
- Build a trip around meaningful experiences, not just classes
Whether you’re a competitive athlete, a dedicated hobbyist, or someone training on holiday, the calendar helps you plan with intention and make your time at Bangtao count.
View the full seminars and events calendar to see what’s coming up and plan your training around the moments that matter most to you.