Best clinch focused gym

[James071]

I understand that you can’t go wrong with most gyms in Thailand, but I was wondering as someone who has been all around Thailand what you thought was a good gym for clinch. 
 

my favorite fighters are Yodkhunpon and Muangthai (I love elbows). I know that yodkhunpon offers private sessions in pattaya, and that Muangthai trains at p.k sanchei, but I feel overwhelmed by the choices. It would definitely help me if I had a good list of gyms to look into.

so far my top gyms are 1. fa group 2. Lana Muay Thai and 3 jitti ( I know they changed the name can’t remember what). Any suggestions? I’m not so picky on the location. Thank you so much.

[Kevin von Duuglas-Ittu]

Yodkhunpon visits PK Saenchai every Thursday, so you could be connected to him there, but I suspect the work you could do with him is much more thorough in private sessions in Pattaya, where he lives.

Clinch is gyms is very hard to assess, because opportunity can depend on what size you are. If you are large bodied probably clinching with other Westerners would be what you require (but you'll not be training as much against skilled Thais, who know the art at a deeper level, which is important because a lot of clinch learning is through osmosis). 

We haven't been up to the (new) Lanna yet, but it does seem fighter-centric. 

[James071]

I am 5’8 155 lbs. pk Saenchai seemed like a gym I would go to after years of training which I have not had. By the time I go to Thailand I will have 6 months of solid training. (About 13 hours a week soon to be 18.) I am visiting Thailand first, and then planning on finding where I want to make my home base after about 6 months.
 

I have little experience in the clinch, but I know that I want to be a heavy clinch and elbow fighter, as watching yodkhunpon inspired me. I have never seen a fighter that made me want to copy them before. Thank you for the reply and all you guys do. 

[Kevin von Duuglas-Ittu]

PK Saenchai seems like a very safe bet. Anything you need should be there. 

[resigned1]

On 7/28/2025 at 6:27 AM, James071 said:

I understand that you can’t go wrong with most gyms in Thailand, but I was wondering as someone who has been all around Thailand what you thought was a good gym for clinch. 
 

my favorite fighters are Yodkhunpon and Muangthai (I love elbows). I know that yodkhunpon offers private sessions in pattaya, and that Muangthai trains at p.k sanchei, but I feel overwhelmed by the choices. It would definitely help me if I had a good list of gyms to look into.

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so far my top gyms are 1. fa group 2. Lana Muay Thai and 3 jitti ( I know they changed the name can’t remember what). Any suggestions? I’m not so picky on the location. Thank you so much.

Choosing a gym in Thailand is definitely overwhelming—there are so many world-class spots! I love that you’re focusing on the clinch and elbows; it’s such a technical part of the sport. I’ve heard great things about FA Group specifically for their 'clinch marathons.' For someone looking for that old-school feel, Lanna Muay Thai in Chiang Mai has such a great reputation too.

Edited 1 hour ago by resigned1