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Diamond Muay Thai

Address 145/8 Moo 1 Nai Wok Koh Phangan, Surat Thani, Thailand
Phone +66 80 098 4424
Hours
Monday08:00-18:00
Tuesday08:00-18:00
Wednesday08:00-18:00
Thursday08:00-18:00
Friday08:00-18:00
Saturday08:00-18:00
Website www.diamondmuaythai.com
Categories Muay Thai Boxing Gym
Rating 4.8 50 reviews
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Diamond Muay Thai reviews

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Iris
23 January 2024 7:00

It was amazing. I had train and stay package. My stay was clean, nice and cozy. Learned so much from al the trainers. Beside of the group lessons, I did a lot of personal training and I loved it. They helped me to improve my kicks and stay calm with sparring. The whole experience of training 4 hours a day, eating and hanging out together was really great. I come back in April and want to fight for this gym! Thankyou DMT

Carina
31 December 2023 23:29

I went to a yoga class that was really great at a fair price of 200 baht. However, the website says 2-3pm, but in reality it always takes place between 1: 30 and 2: 30.

tim
19 November 2023 1:19

Local muay Thai gym. Trainings from 0800/1000h and from 1600/1800h. Good guidance from the trainers.

Sarah
14 November 2023 6:54

The trainers are stunning, super helpful, very patient and passionate. There is such an amazing atmosphere and spirit in the gym. If you stay there, there food is super nice as well.

Ines
01 October 2023 4:13

What a fantastic experience!

I came here as a solo female traveller to train Muay Thai for 1 month. The whole experience was better than I imagined!

The trainers are brilliant, super helpful, always teaching and making sure to add humor to our hours of skipping, pad work and sparring!

I was also very lucky as I had a fantastic group of students staying at the same time! We all forged lovely friendships!

If you are in Pangang, even for just 1 class this is a must!

Nir
23 June 2023 14:02

I'm an advanced fighter that has trained all over the world but usually train in Phuket. I trained in May 2023 at Diamond and while the training here is not my cup of tea, I think it's a great gym for beginners that want to get into great shape. I fly to Thailand to hit pads and to spar but that didn't happen much because there were a lot of students and not many coaches. The class size was between 10 and 30 and there are usually 4-6 coaches. In Phuket gyms there is a much better coach to student ratio. There are more students in the 4pm class. The coaches here are friendly and I enjoyed working with them but I didn't see a ton of technique correction going on during class.

The classes are two hours and entire first hour is warm up and conditioning. 15 minutes of jump rope, 15 minutes of stretching, 15 minutes of shadow boxing, and 15 minutes of conditioning drills. The rest of the class is technique and a few times a week you get to hit pads for three rounds and spar for three rounds.

I can't speak for the accommodation but I can speak to the food provided. I have been working with a nutritionist and fitness coach for years and I can tell you without a doubt these meals are not sufficient, especially when burning the amount of calories you are in two to four hours a day of Muay Thai. The portion are tiny and it's important to get enough protein. Of course, it depends on your goals. You can get a lot more protein in by eating plant-based and it's much healthier for you. I would recommend asking them to make meals with tofu, rather than chicken. On a moral note, you can see these chickens all around the island with their babies and walking together as families. By eating chicken, you are supporting separating these families and ending their lives prematurely when you have a more compassionate choice that is better for your health.

Few ways the gym could improve without sacrificing authenticity:
- get a water machine with cold water.it will save the need for so many plastic bottles.
- consider getting a decent speaker system for music.the tiny speaker doesn't sound good at all.

lukasWZ
04 June 2023 7:24

I stayed here from march - april 2023

pros: absolutely amazing atmosphere.i trained at several gyms across thailand and while in some gyms everyone just trains for himself, the staff at DMT and the students create this family-like relationship with you.you train and eat together, the huts are close by so you have "neighbors" and the staff is all around great.the camp has a whatsapp group chat, which is great for extracurricular activities etc.the training is very structured, something i kinda missed in other gyms.after the warmup, stretching and shadowboxing you either train combinations/techniques or you go straight to pads/heavybags.after everyone had 3 round of each, the session is finished with sparring and stretching.in other gyms you just "exist" and hope some of the teachers approaches you for a pad session, until you are left alone again.also, for people with a bit of anxiety or the introverts: dont be afraid, the teachers mostly pick a training/sparring partner for you that fits your weight and also pick the partner in the following rounds.the huts are super cozy, have a hammock outside and the bathing facilities are clean.bonus is the cat, that liked to hang out with me.also dog people should be satisfied aswell with the dogs (dunno who and if someone owns them)

the cons: not many.i felt like sometimes my technique was not corrected as much as it should have been.i supplemented that with private lessons (i took those at jomhod gym, since i found the ones in DMT to be a bit pricey) and got better quickly

thats it.im home for 3 weeks now and i miss this place a lot.i will definitely come back.ah: the location! Koh pangan is great and pantip market (2min scooter ride) has all the food you need, although the food in the camp is tasty and sufficient for most peoples macros, if they additionaly buy the whey fruit shakes at pantip.i really recommend renting a scooter (my experience with big man bike rentals, across the street of DMT was VERY good)

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Jack
03 June 2023 7:55

Choice for everyone cater to all tastes

due to the understandable populairty of diamond muay thai I had to split my time over two rooms so got to appreciate both sides of the coin for options.the huts are super social, right at the gym so really easy to access and you get acclimatised to the temperature really quickly.there's fans to keep you cool.the apartment felt like the ritz in comparison, aircon, private bathroom, private room.however they're more out the way (mine was 5mins walk to the gym). And your body gets used to the ac and so whenever you step outside you're almost instantly hot and sweaty! (too much of a good thing maybe)

service was too notch, any questions or issues are sorted swiftly.trainers are very knowledgeable and friendly.and you're training on a literal paradise island!

10/10 def going to be back

helen
10 September 2022 16:13

Took a drop in class with my family. I found it brilliant fun and we all had a very challenging workout. Wish we had time to take more classes. Shower facilities very basic which meant getting changed afterwards not easy

Leon
15 August 2022 21:14

I spent about two weeks at the facility. I stayed in one of the accommodation available: a bamboo hut. It is centred right in the heart of the action. The training is varied and rigourous. I don’t think that I have trained so hard since my military days. But of course, this is all up to the individual. The Thai coaches Are very experienced, many of whom have fought and won several matches. These are people who have done Muay Thai for literally all their life. The dedication to the craft is impressive and I hired a coach for private training every day for the remaining one week. I can say is that I have improved my techniques significantly after my stay.

The people at the facility (other customers) are eclectic bunch. They are kind and welcoming. I found a community that during my stay and I’m sure that those who go will feel the same.

Jenks
07 July 2022 7:19

Like one big family. Everyone welcome, all levels catered too, everyone on their own fitness or fighting journey. Very patient trainers. Most social training camp on the island.

Harry
02 July 2022 16:13

Trained at DMT while travelling koh Phangan, I experienced a number of gyms while traveling Thailand including some of the big names in Phuket. I can honestly say that Diamond was by far my favourite. Big enough to get quality coaching but still retaining a more traditional Thai gym feel which is often lost when training at bigger gyms. Worth investing in a pair of gloves and wraps at a minimum if your training for an extended period of time because like all gyms the communal gloves/shin guards can be a bit tired. The owner was a sound bloke as were all the training staff. Can’t recommend diamond enough, absolute 10/10 see you next year.

ties
24 May 2022 20:08

I absolutely loved this camp! I only stayed here for 10 days and i wished i would have stayed longer. The trainings are really good and the trainers are really helpful. You can always have a lough with them what makes the ambience really good. Also the other people training there were amazing! The staff was really helpful and made you feel at home. I am definitely coming back here!

Nicole
23 May 2022 21:33

We booked the package with the apartment for 1 month. (Couple) I really love this school! The trainer and the guys from the office are so friendly and helpfull. The training is exhausting, but this is what i want ;) the apartment was also very nice. I can recommend this school! Its a very cool community! Only not five stars, because they need new stuff at the gym.

Kyle
13 March 2022 10:25

I stay and trained here for 4 months. Jesse, Simon, Jinx, and the trainers are great people. I had never done Muay Thai before. The trainers were super and hands on to help me get basic form down. I have scoliosis and degenerative disc disease. It was very hard for me to do some specific movements but I feel like I have improved much more and gained mobility doing Muay Thai. They took time with me and the more experience trainers always reassured me that it's no problem and to continue working. Sparring happens nearly every day which is huge in my opinion. That being said the trainers supervise every session. They also won't put you with someone that you aren't ready to spar with. The food is great. It is cooked and prepared daily from mamas kitchen across the street. I came during COVID-19 so the bbq and ice baths were resuming as I left but both are available upon acquisition. They gave me a free room upgrade. If I am being honest; I think the bamboo huts are the move! They have really good air flow and nice. I really appreciate that though as I stayed for awhile. The shop on camp has reasonable prices and they are willing to order directly for you. Jinx has an amazing health bar and I recommend you to order from him. The students here are always looking to make friends and you will find friends to travel and go do things with in Koh Phangan. Come here and experience it for yourselves. You will get what you put into it. (Even if you have some issues like mine, I lost so much weight and became much more fit)

Callum
09 March 2022 19:25

It's hard when you're writing a review after a really good experience to put my experience into words to correctly reflect how amazing my time at Diamond has been. I arrived at the end of November and I have doubts at all that the 2 months I spent at diamond muay Thai changed my life massively for the better. Whether that's the skills gained from the professionalism of the trainers, the close friendships I've gained with people that I've met on my journey or just the whole round experience. Special shout out to Jinx, everyone watches that guy graft day in day out all day, going above and beyond what needs to be done aswell as taking an excellent strength and conditioning class where he puts the tunes on and gets everyone going. That guy is a huge credit to the gym and an all round top bloke. I've no doubts at all that if you want hardcore training where you're dragged out of your bed in a morning then there is better gyms out there but if you're looking to find a balance, train hard, experience a beautiful island in Koh Phangan and make mates for life whilst doing it then I doubt there are any better gyms than diamond muay Thai. The location is central and there is plenty to do. Thanks to Jesse, Si, Jinx, Santos and team you really made this experience amazing for me and I'll look forward to joining you next year at the same time. All the best, Cal

Mica
16 February 2022 15:54

Beautiful family experience at DMT. Everyone, trainers, boxers and clients made us feel right away part of the “family”. Trainers are fun and concerned.
I’d recommend the place to anyone who want to become a pro or just want to get in shape and share a fun family time, like us.
Keep up good work! Jao, Sea and Mica

C S
05 November 2021 3:13

Some very experienced trainers on their books with a lot of fights under their belts, you are always learning new tricks from them. As well as Muay Thai, there is a great daily fitness class and a ginger friendly juice bar that does the best coffee for the price on the island.

Ryan
29 October 2021 16:48

Been doing Jinx’s fitness class at Diamond for a while now. Not only is the class a challenge and fun but the results make me look at least 20 years younger. Best gym on the island!

James
09 October 2021 7:57

Amazing place to train. Been taking part in the fitness classes with Jinks 2-3 times per week for a couple of months now. The classes are varied and there is always a good atmosphere within the group. I started the classes to get back into shape, it has certainly helped with that so i will be continuing for sure. Also the music playlist is pretty damn good!
From these classes i actually ended up taking a few Muay Thai lesson's. It was never the plan but i have enjoyed them so much and glad i got involved. Trainers are knowledgeable and whilst serious have kept it fun, which is great for a beginner like me. Would definitely recommend giving it a go! Thanks to everyone at Diamond Muay Thai.

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