Some come to Thailand for its beautiful beaches, delicious food and famous hospitality. But if you’re in a fighting mood, there’s no better place to come and learn the Thai martial art of Muay Thai than right here in its place of origin. Phuket is the perfect place for a swim, a sunbathe, and a fresh smoothie but it’s also the perfect place for those looking to learn what is sometimes referred to as Thai Boxing.
If you’re looking for the perfect combo of sun, sea, striking and sweeps, then Rawai is the place for you. There are no shortage of wonderful Muay Thai gyms in Rawai – actually there are almost too many to choose from. Don’t worry, we are here to help recommend some of the very best gyms to you. And of course, don’t forget to fill your body full of protein at Poached Breakfast Cafe Rawai after a great fight session, so your body recovers and you’re ready for your next round!
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Poached Breakfast Cafe Rawai
Whilst Poached Breakfast Cafe Rawai doesn’t strictly fall under the category of Muay Thai gyms in Rawai, there’s a reason you’ll see lots of fighters, coaches and trainees (as well as other fitness fiends) frequenting our beautiful cafe. First of all, you’ve got a stunning beach view, super comfy seats and a stunning aesthetic. But, let’s be honest, for those of us who love training and are getting serious about our chosen sport (in this case, Muay Thai), we really care about what we are putting in our bodies. And Poached Breakfast Cafe Rawai provides the perfect fuel and the perfect recovery meals.
So, let’s talk menu. If you’re looking for something to wake your body up and get you ready for a great fight, a training session or a lesson with your coach, we’ve got the perfect selection for you. We’ve got chia pudding with fresh fruit, quinoa power porridge bowls as well as our famous overnight oats and homemade fresh granola and fruit all for some slow releasing energy that will sustain you throughout your training. Check out our menu for more, but we have a lot of wonderful, healthy breakfasts that will fill your body with all the right fuel for the exercise you need to do.
Of course, we’ve also got the best coffee in Rawai for you to start off your day with – scientists suggest drinking caffeine about 45 minutes before you work out to give you an energy boost at just the right time to positively impact your workout. Don’t believe me? Look it up!
If you’re visiting us after a fight session and you’re in the mood for something to recharge you, we’ve got everything you need. Whether it’s a very responsible yet delicious meal or just a straight up treat or cheat meal, we really have you covered!
Try our famous pulled pork eggs benedict after a taxing session. Imagine you roll up to our cafe, exhausted from your practice fight and lesson, and you sit down in one of our sea view seats. Picture yourself tucking into a perfect slice of gut-healthy sourdough bread topped with melt in your mouth slow roasted pulled pork, tart green apple slaw, creamy apple cider hollandaise, and 2 rich perfectly poached eggs. Chock full of great protein, omega 3, iron, fibre, vitamin C and slow releasing carbohydrates, you couldn’t find a better meal to tuck into after a visit to your fave Muay Thai gyms in Rawai.
We also have a delicious Mexican inspired breakfast burrito, loads and loads of yummy salads that are full of protein and healthy fats (check our Caesar salad with egg and add some grilled chicken if you like!) and we also have a brand new vegan protein bowl. If you’re in the mood for something a little less green and a little more heavy, you could try our juicy stacked burgers. We have 2 incredible options for beef burgers, both topped with our signature poached egg and one out of this world vegetarian burger for those of you who prefer their protein meat-free.
Don’t forget to sip on one of our protein shakes while you’re eating so you can get hit your protein intake requirements and help those muscles to repair well in time for your next fight at one of your favourite Muay Thai gyms in Rawai.
Muay Thai Gyms in Rawai
Now that we’ve talked food, let’s get to the main event. Ladies and gentlemen we are live and ready for these Muay Thai Gyms in Rawai. Weighing in at 4 total recommendations, you’ll be sweeping and striking like a total pro once you check these gyms out. Now, let’s get ready to rumbleeeee!!!
Southside MMA Gym
One of our personal favourite Muay Thai gyms in Rawai, Southside MMA has a state of the art gym right on the beachfront – incidentally, just a few doors down from Poached Breakfast Cafe Rawai. They’ve got super equipment, world class trainers and coaches, and they’ve even got stand out extras like a professional physiotherapy clinic and healthy, calorie counted meals at their restaurant – which you can get as meal prep to stock in your fridge.
They even have a swimming pool, spa, sauna and ice bath for you to make sure you and your aching muscles get everything they need to recover and perform at their best. With stunning accommodation for their all inclusive fitness holiday packages, what more could you even want from a gym?
Powerhouse Phuket
Powerhouse Phuket is one of the biggest Muay Thai gyms in Rawai with all the facilities you need for fitness, lessons or even a world title fight camp. The coaches here really care, are the highest quality and make sure to give every learner (from rookie to pro) the attention they need to become the best they can be.
Absolute MMA Thailand
Absolute MMA Thailand is one of the Muay Thai gyms in Rawai that teaches you traditional Thai boxing, MMA, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, boxing, wrestling and more. They’ve got world class coaches, fantastic facilities including an MMA cage and special grappling mats. They even have on-site accommodation so you can make the most of your fitness experience. Wild, right?
Sinbi Muay Thai Gym
Sinbi Muay Thai is a specialised camp for those of you who are looking for elite level training. They’ve even got their own block of 21 apartments for you to stay in so you get the full experience. They teach some of the best fighters in the south of Thailand and they have the largest Muay Thai shop in Phuket that stocks pretty much everything you could ever want or need in terms of fight gear.
So, where should you go to find good Muay Thai gyms in Rawai?
Well first off, you should start your day at Poached Breakfast Cafe Rawai. Fuel yourself up with delicious healthy food that will give you all the right carbs, fats and proteins to help you get the best training session in. Don’t forget to sneak in a caffeinated drink about 40 minutes before training to give you the perfect energy boost.
Or, if you’ve worked up a real sweat in your fight, swing by Poached Breakfast Cafe to get some good recovery food in you. You’ll want to eat plenty of protein to help you recover and some slow burning carbohydrates to help your body maintain energy levels for the rest of the day. As far as gyms go, Rawai has more Muay Thai gyms than you or I have teeth! But any of the fantastic 4 we have recommended will set you up for success!
If you liked this article, why not check out one of our other recommendations such as Tourist Attractions in Naiharn: 4 Ways to Spend the Day On the South Coast of Phuket
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