HYROX Phuket: Train Like a Pro at Bangtao’s Official Destination Gym

As the global fitness race phenomenon continues to explode, HYROX has taken the endurance and functional training world by storm, with events now spanning more than 20 countries and drawing tens of thousands of athletes each season. From weekend warriors to elite competitors, people everywhere are chasing the challenge of 8 functional stations, 8 kilometers […]

Wrestling in Phuket: Training, Techniques, and Cross-Training for MMA, BJJ, & Grappling

Wrestling in Phuket: Training, Techniques, and Cross-Training for MMA, BJJ, & Grappling

Introduction: The Growth of Wrestling in Phuket Phuket has long been a global hotspot for Muay Thai and MMA training, attracting fighters and fitness enthusiasts from all over the world. However, one of the fastest-growing disciplines in this tropical fight paradise is wrestling, a fundamental component of MMA, BJJ, and overall grappling success. For years, […]

Thailand’s Fight Island: Bisping, Bangtao, and the Rise of Phuket MMA

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Phuket has plenty going for it. As Thailand’s largest tropical island, it’s got all the beaches, nature hikes, and fresh ocean air you could ask for. But it’s not just about the views and the vibes, Phuket also boasts top-tier international schools, world-class hospitals, and all the resources needed to sharpen your skills in the […]

More Than Meets the Eye: The Untold Story of Mike Bisping’s Greatest Wins

Most fighters can agree that fighting with an injury just isn’t worth the risk. While you could choose to take the gamble, you are faced with two highly likely probabilities: a tough loss that could derail your career or the very likely possibility of making everything so much worse. And if either of those comes […]

Bangtao Brawl 6 Returns August 2: Phuket’s Premier Fight Night Reloads

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PHUKET, THAILAND — After packing out the house in June, Bangtao Brawl is back. The sixth edition of Phuket’s signature fight night lands Saturday, August 2, at Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA, with a stacked lineup of Muay Thai, MMA, Kickboxing, Boxing, and Grappling—all under one roof. Doors open at 6 PM, fights start at […]

From Factory Floors to UFC Champion: Michael Bisping’s Story

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Throughout his career, Michael Bisping has been known for a lot of things. He’s the man who defeated Anderson Silva in a razor-close fight, an unlikely MMA heel, the guy who fought the latter part of his career with only one functioning eye, and, of course, the first British fighter to win a UFC championship. […]

Muay Thai 2.0: How Rajadamnern’s New Promotion Is Changing the Game

Muay Thai 2.0: How Rajadamnern's New Promotion Is Changing the Game

Thailand’s oldest stadium has gotten a massive facelift, and not just in terms of aesthetics. Rules and regulations have undergone significant changes with the introduction of the new promotion, Rajadamnern World Series (RWS). Muay Thai is making a push toward a more unified scoring system, and RWS is at the helm of this transition period, […]

From Lumpinee Champion to Bangtao Coach: Yodwicha Has Landed

Yodwicha Joins Bangtao Muay Thai Gym in Phuket

It’s official! Bangtao is so excited to announce the acquisition of Yodwicha Por.Boonsit. He’s a WBC world champion and a Lumpinee Stadium champion—just to name a few and will be joining our team as a Muay Thai instructor. At 29 years of age, he’s already earned himself two decades in the sport. Yodwicha burst onto […]