The 10 best Muay Thai gyms in Leeds

Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai and kickboxing classes are available through Renowned Martial Arts & Gymnastics Leeds for children, adults, beginners and competitive athletes. The structured Jiu-Jitsu curriculum is divided into beginners, intermediate, advanced and competition training.

Classes develop grappling, striking and self-defence skills, with competition sessions focused on sparring and tournament preparation. The Leeds academy is in WIRA Business Park in Horsforth. The programme is also available across the wider academy network, although classes and offerings vary by location.

Boxing and Thai boxing training are the main routes at Tigers Gym Boxing & Thai boxing in Meanwood, Leeds. The gym also runs kickboxing and fitness sessions for beginners, students, children, women and adults progressing at different levels. General boxing and Thai boxing beginners’ sessions provide accessible starting points, while kids’ classes, ladies’ training, university boxing and 1-to-1 tuition offer more specific routes.

Pay-as-you-go training has no joining or membership fee, with an optional monthly scheme for regular members. University boxing runs by academic term, and members need their own gloves for hygiene reasons. Clear routes for beginners help new participants choose a suitable class.

Traditional Muay Thai training at Muay Thai Kiatphontip Leeds takes students from beginner level towards competition training if required. The gym welcomes people aged seven to 70 and runs beginner, advanced and sparring sessions, led by coaches with competition experience.

One-to-one tuition is available for people wanting individual coaching, while the wider training team brings extensive fighting and coaching backgrounds. The gym has produced champions across junior, beginner, British, European and world competitions. Adults and children can choose monthly memberships, and block-booking deals are available for individual tuition.

Individual and small-group training in boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai is available at Hypaspist MMA in Leeds. The combat sport gym welcomes complete beginners as well as experienced participants seeking to develop their skills.

Training takes an information-based technical approach, covering the mechanics and concepts of striking and grappling and how to apply them. Sessions can be adapted to a person’s body type, skillset and preferences, with mixed martial arts striking a particular focus. Individual and small group training is available at a standard rate of £40 per hour.

GAMA: Gaulton Academy of Martial Arts combines martial arts training with self-protection and functional fitness. Classes include Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Martial Arts and Thai Boxing, alongside grappling, unarmed tactics and GAMA Fit.

The Leeds academy also provides one-to-one personal training for martial arts tuition, self-protection or fitness development. Its approach uses blended systems and practical concepts rather than a single style, with classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday daytime. Beginners and experienced practitioners can train together. One-to-one personal training offers a more focused route for clients working towards specific martial arts or conditioning goals.

Kickboxing, freestyle karate and boxing classes are taught at Kenshin Martial Arts, Morley for children, teenagers and adults. The programme includes Baby Ninjas for ages 4 to 6, Little Ninjas for ages 7 to 12, ladies-only sessions for those aged 13 and over, and teen and adult classes.

Training combines martial arts with fitness, stamina, discipline, respect and teamwork. Students progress through a coloured-belt Kyu grading system, with classes designed to build focus, balance, coordination and confidence. Kenshin also offers personal training, and any adult or child can attend a free session before committing. Classes are taught in Morley and Castleford, West Yorkshire.