Thai Boxing

Thai Boxing (Muay Thai) is widely regarded as the world’s most effective martial art, a foundation for MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighters.

It is a powerful, versatile form of combat that is practical and easy to learn, perfect for self-defence.

Muay Thai training is a total body workout that burns calories while building strength, confidence and character. Instinct’s Thai Boxing Gym honours the values rooted in Thailand and Muay Thai culture – humility, respect, composure and courage.

fists, shins, knees and elbows, combined with clinch techniques

Muay Thai

An ancient martial art that is now the national sport of Thailand. Muay (pronounced Moo-ai) means boxing in Thai, so Muay Thai translates to Thai Boxing.

Sometimes called “the art of eight limbs”; the fighter employs fistsshinsknees and elbows combined with clinch techniques – a form of stand-up grappling.

Thai Boxing Gym Virtual Tour

Instinct Martial Arts is located on the Riverside Park Industrial Estate, Middlesbrough. It’s close to Teessaurus Park and just a short drive from surrounding Teesside areas:

Linthorpe, Acklam, Easterside, North Ormesby, Nunthorpe, Marton, Coulby Newham, Hemlington, Ingleby Barwick, Redcar, Eston, Normanby, Guisborough, Yarm, Stockton, Thornaby, Norton and Billingham.

The gym is convenient for students of Middlesbrough College and Teesside University. We partner with schools and colleges, providing students with classes and training suited to different levels of fitness and ability.

Coaches are professional and supportive. This is a positive, child-friendly environment with no room for attitude or ego – the perfect atmosphere to develop your skills.

Muay Thai Training

Train at your own pace, whatever your age, fitness level, skill or experience. There is a class that is ideal for you.

Muay Thai Beginners Course

The Beginners Muay Thai Course is all about the basics. These sessions are the perfect way to start alongside people with the same goals and abilities.

Intermediate and Advanced Muay Thai

The club is friendly and unassuming, with a range of Muay Thai classes for adults. Prepare for competition, sharpen your self-defence skills or work out with friends. Instinct Martial Arts is the place to achieve your goals, whatever they might be.

Kids and Teenagers Muay Thai

We specialise in Muay Thai for children, guiding them from tots to teens. Classes are carefully organised around age groups so children can make friends and learn with kids of a similar size and ability.