Explore Muay Thai gym in Phetchabun for top-class training

June 26, 2024

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Combining a fascinating vacation with exciting fitness training is becoming increasingly popular. The best way to enjoy the benefits of both is to stay at a fitness and wellness retreat. If you are looking for this opportunity to boost your physical and mental well-being while experiencing a different culture and environment, we at NOWMuayThai have got you covered.

Muay Thai, also known as Thai boxing, is the national sport in the Southeast Asian kingdom of Thailand. The ancient combat sport not only uses punches and kicks as in kickboxing, but also elbow and knee attacks. Many athletes regard it as the toughest martial art in the world and also call it "The Art of Eight Limbs". Muay Thai gyms train beginners and experienced fighters throughout Thailand. One of the best rated training camps is Muay Thai Battle Conquer in rural Phetchabun.

Phetchabun is also known as the Switzerland of Thailand due to its temperate weather and mountainous surroundings, and quite rightly so. The Battle Conquer Muay Thai Gym & Wellness Centre is surrounded by beautiful mountains and jungles. You can experience the authentic Thai way of life in the tranquil villages, where time seems to stand still. Like many rural regions in the northeast of Thailand, the region remains untouched by mass tourism. Read on if you want to find out more about one of the best fitness resorts in the world.

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History & Trainers of Muay Thai Battle Conquer Gym

The Muay Thai Battle Conquer Gym in Phetchabun was founded by the two English siblings Joseph and Sarah Hackett. Together, they have more than 40 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. Sarah is a qualified personal trainer and nutritionist as well as a teacher of pilates, yoga and meditation. Joseph is a bodybuilder, MMA fighter and trainer.

Their aim was to set up a fitness camp in an untouched part of Thailand. They wanted a change from the well-known tourist hotspots and crowded beaches. Together they have created a stunning martial arts and wellness retreat in rural Thailand. As a committed visitor, you can train Muay Thai here to improve your health and well-being. At the same time, you can get to know a part of Thailand that is unknown to many foreigners

phet 8 .webp Retreat from city noise and get authentic Muay Thai training at Muay Thai Battle Conquer, one of the best fitness and wellness camps in Phetchabun.

They have teamed up with the Thai Keawma family, who themselves have been involved in the Muay Thai business for decades. The family members have been practicing Muay Thai since childhood and have already trained a large number of Thai athletes. The family has been at home in Phetchabun for over 100 years.

Today, Muay Thai Battle Conquer in Phetchabun is one of the top-rated fitness gyms in Thailand. They received the Travelers Choice award from Tripadvisor in 2022 and 2023, which recognizes establishments that consistently receive great reviews from visitors and are among the top 10% establishments on Tripadvisor

phet 8 .webp The Muay Thai Battle Conquer Gym is a great martial arts training camp. Its location in idyllic Phetchabun makes it the ultimate fitness and wellness retreat in Thailand

The name of the Muay Thai camp comes from the Thai saying "Phichit Suk", which means "Battle Conquer". It is a tradition for Muay Thai fighters to recite this phrase before a fight. In doing so, they pay respect to each other and wish for a clean fight.

The Battle Conquer Camp in Phetchabun has a comprehensive coaching staff. The trainers (called "Kru" in Thai) are each experts in individual areas. All relevant areas of Muay Thai, MMA and yoga are covered. Kru Yo is one of the most experienced Muay Thai trainers in the gym. He is a Jack of all Trades when it comes to martial arts, and is also Battle Conquer's very own tattoo artist. Kru Game is experienced in preparing aspiring fighters for a professional career as well as introducing newcomers to the world of Muay Thai. Whatever your goal is, you are definitely in perfect hands with him.

phet 8.webp With experienced trainers at Battle Conquer Muay Thai Gym, receive authentic Muay Thai training like no other.

Kru Pe-Po is the youngest member of the team. At just 20 years old, he has already had 15 professional fights. He is perfectly informed about the latest developments in martial arts. He can also teach you everything you need to know if you want to start with Muay Thai. Kru Jack has already fought over 300 professional fights. He is a master of clinching techniques and can prepare you perfectly for your first fights. The other members of the coaching team are also professional boxers with several hundred fights of experience. Kru Bernie and Kru Arm have even had international success in Hong Kong and Japan respectively.

Grace is from the UK and has been an expert in yoga, meditation and holistic therapy since 2019. Her colleague Chris comes from Australia and is a veteran in yoga training. Many wellness resorts worldwide appreciate his work. Now he is fully dedicated to the Battle Conquer Camp to bring you closer to the power of yoga.

Pau and Hugnoi are part of the long-established Keawma family and have been with the gym since it was founded. Pau was a professional fighter in Bangkok. He now teaches traditional Muay Thai techniques. Noi is an expert in Thai traditions and Buddhism. If you are interested in the surrounding temples, she can give you information. She is also responsible for meditation sessions with the monks.


Classes & Program at Muay Thai Battle Conquer Gym

The Muay Thai Battle Conquer Gym currently offers three different packages for your stay at the camp. Depending on your individual interests and goals, you can choose between the 7 days Fitness Package, the 7 days Wellness Package and the 30 days All Inclusive Package.

The fitness program focuses on Muay Thai training and fitness workouts in the gym. The wellness program is suitable for you if you want to practice yoga and meditation alongside your martial arts training. As the name suggests, the all-inclusive package includes the entire program. All packages include a multi-day stay at the gym with a variety of activities and services.

Highlight activities of the Battle Conquer Muay Thai Gym

Experience the authentic Muay Thai training in peaceful atmossphere, all of Muay Thai instructors are able to adapt the training to suit your fitness level.

phet 10.webp The Muay Thai Battle Conquer Gym offers a spacious training area with ample equipment.

Workout your cardio and leg strength with the Buddha Run Challenge, part of the CrossFit class. The challenge involves climbing 300 stone steps leading up to the monk’s cave temple.

phet 25.webp You will take on the 300 stone stair challenge at Battle Conquer Muay Thai gym.

If you want yoga and meditation included in your program, choose the 30 Days All Inclusive class. This package includes Muay Thai, Yoga, Tours, Meditation, Countryside experiences, Weight Loss, and Detox Retreat.

phet 26.webp Wellness schedule is packed with a variety of styles of yoga, meditation and mindfulness.

The owner of Battle Conquer Muay Thai gym and their family have lived here for over a century. They are delighted to showcase their beautiful homeland. The gym has chosen some of the best routes for walks and hikes, with our favorite being the Jungle Trail. This trail leads to a secluded waterfall and pool where you can cool off from the heat with a refreshing dip.

phet 27.webp Due to the close proximity to Battle Conquer Muay Thai gym, you can frequently visit the waterfall at Subchomphu Arboretum.

Take a break from the training and take on local hikes and walks, and enjoy the beauty of Phetchabun scenery.

phet 22.webp Enjoy leisure time in Phetchabun. Students at Battle Conquer Muay Thai gym have the opportunity to take a local tour and enjoy the view.

At Battle Conquer Muay Thai gym, enjoy a special cooking class where you can learn to make some famous Thai dishes.

phet 24.webp Students at Battle Conquer Muay Thai gym are learning to make Som Tam dish or Papaya salad.

Participate in the organized Muay Thai fight event at the local village near Battle Conquer Muay Thai gym.

phet 23.webp Witness the local Muay Thai fight or take part as a Battle Conquer Muay Thai fighter.


Special Package prices at Muay Thai Battle Conquer Gym

At Battle Conquer Muay Thai camp, there are technique classes and optional activities like countryside walks, fitness sessions at the gym, CrossFit-style bootcamp, and swimming. Battle Conquer Muay Thai camp is a great place to get in your best shape ever.

1. Fitness Muay Thai 1 week package

Battle Conquer Muay Thai gym offers 1-week fitness Muay Thai package: 18,000 Baht - Special prize: 15,300 Baht

2. Wellness Muay Thai 1 week package

Battle Conquer Muay Thai gym offers 1-week wellness Muay Thai package: 23,500 Baht - Special prize: 19,975 Baht

3. All Inclusive Muay Thai 1 month

Battle Conquer Muay Thai gym offers 1-month All Inclusive Muay Thai package: 93,500 Baht - Special prize: 79,480 Baht


Many of the fitness activities at the Battle Conquer Gym take place in the breathtaking surroundings of Phetchabun. Hikes through the jungle and climbing a mountain temple are ideal exercises. Visits to the peaceful temples and talks with the Buddhist monks are also ideal for practicing yoga.

Experience full immersion in traditional Muay Thai at Phetchabun by visiting Muay Thai Battle Conquer Gym.


Facilities at Muay Thai Battle Conquer Gym

The Muay Thai Battle Conquer Gym in Phetchaburi is not just a Muay Thai gym, but also a comprehensive spa resort. Many other facilities are part of the Muay Thai camp and offer top-class wellness, yoga and detoxification activities. Its remote location and excellent infrastructure make it the perfect place for a fitness and meditation retreat in Thailand.

phet 12.webp Experience top-level facilities, including a large pool, at Muay Thai Battle Conquer Gym.


1. Yoga and Meditation Studio

The Battle Conquer Camp has state-of-the-art facilities for yoga and meditation. You can practice exercises in the outdoor studio Shakti Shala. This term comes from the ancient language of Sanskrit and refers to a place where yoga and meditation are performed in order to achieve spiritual enlightenment. In the new indoor Naga Studio, you can attend specialized courses in Aerial Yoga, Pilates, Yin and many more. Enjoy the benefits of yoga and meditation during your wellness vacation in the Battle Conquer Gym.

phet 11.webp At Battle Conquer Gym, experience yoga alongside Muay Thai for a holistic wellness journey nurturing body, mind, and spirit.


2. Noi’s Cafe

The Battle Conquer Gym's own restaurant and cafe serves freshly prepared nutritious and organic meals to complement your Muay Thai training. The Thai specialities originate from the agricultural regions of central Thailand. Freshly cooked meals are served for breakfast and dinner. These include chicken and pork curries, omelets, seasonal vegetables and fruit, served with rice or noodles. If you have special dietary requirements, you can contact the Muay Thai gym directly. A solution will be put together in consultation with you.

1000_1663652689.webp Enjoy a cozy café within the gym offering healthy, freshly cooked meals.

As breakfast is very filling, at lunchtime there are snacks to satisfy small appetites, such as sandwiches, salads and fruit. You can expand your culinary skills in the weekly cooking courses. Learn how to make the traditional Thai delicacies yourself. The Muay Thai Gym’s Noi’s cafe is also suitable as a meeting place and workplace with Wi-Fi access.

3. Swimming pool

The pool at Battle Conquer Gym is an oasis of relaxation, boasting an impressive size and depth for an immersive experience. Whether you're swimming laps or simply lounging by the water, it's the perfect space to unwind during free time.

Noi-Pool_02.webp At Battle Conquer Muay Thai Gym, the main pool are availble for relaxation


4. Tattoo shop

Kru Yo is not only one of the most experienced Muay Thai trainers in the Battle Conquer Camp, but also a great tattoo artist. He follows the traditional Buddhist Yantra (Sak Yant) technique. These are religious designs from India that are used for education and meditation. The artworks are engraved with the traditional tattooing instrument mai sak. This is a long, sharpened bamboo stick. In combination with sacred phrases in the Pali language, the tattoos promise strength, protection, luck and charisma.


5. Massage Room

Traditional Thai massage is a world-famous technique. It is also an essential component of your successful Muay Thai training programme. Through the use of acupressure, stretching and rhythmic compression, it contributes immensely to muscle recovery. Tension is relieved while flexibility and blood circulation are improved. The Battle Conquer Gym has its own massage parlor where centuries-old practices are applied. Let the experienced masseuses treat you after a challenging Muay Thai class.


6. Beauty Salon

Just because you train the toughest martial art in the world in rural Thailand is no excuse for an unkempt appearance! Your hands and feet are put under a lot of strain during Muay Thai training in a Thai gym. So it's important to keep them healthy on a regular basis. Relax during your rest day with a body care package in the Battle Conquer beauty salon. The treatment includes manicures, pedicures, foot scrubs, nail extensions, waxing and eyelash lifts.


7. weights room

The versatile weights room is perfect for anyone looking to strength train or tone up during their stay. For serious bodybuilders, we offer top-notch equipment with a wide range of weights, including a great mix of free weights and machines, squat racks, and a Smith machine.

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Location of Muay Thai Gym

The Muay Thai Battle Conquer Gym is nestled in a peaceful environment, surrounded by farmland, quiet villages and small forests. In this largely untouched region, you can fully immerse yourself in your Muay Thai training without any distractions. You get the chance to experience the authentic local Thai lifestyle and gain everlasting impressions. The area invites you to explore it by bike. How convenient that the gym provides you with a mountain bike, right? The gym is located in the province Phetchabun in Sam Phan district. Highway 21, also known as Khotchanseni Road, is just a few minutes away. There are over 50 restaurants within a radius of 3 km.

The Muay Thai camp offers a private pick-up service from Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airport in Bangkok. Contact the gym before your arrival to organize the pick-up. For a reasonable fee, you will be driven directly to the Muay Thai camp in Phetchabun. Alternatively, you can take the first class bus from Mo Chit bus station to Phetchabun.



Attractions & Activities around Muay Thai Battle Conquer Gym


1. Khao Kho National Park

A nature reserve in the north of Phetchabun. It lies in the middle of a mountain range. The park is named after its highest peak, the 1143-meter-high Khao Kho mountain. It includes hiking trails, waterfalls, viewpoints, Buddhist temples and much more. It is a popular excursion destination for the locals. That is why the park is well developed, with a large number of hotel resorts and traditional guesthouses as well as cafes and restaurants serving authentic Thai food. Alternatively, you can also spend the night at campsites if you like being in the great outdoors. We recommend the campsite with bungalows at Phu Thap Boek mountain.

phet 2.webp Experience a stunning sunrise and morning mist at Khao Kho National Park for early risers.

There is generally no entrance fee to visit the National Park. You only have to pay a small admission if you want to visit the Than Thip waterfall. The national park can be reached by car within 2 hours from the Muay Thai Battle Conquer Gym. A stay in the beautiful natural surroundings is the ideal balance to an exhausting Muay Thai training session. There is a lot to discover in Khao Kho National Park, so here is a selection of our highlights.

2. Wat Pha Sorn Kaew

This Buddhist temple and monastery is located in a secluded mountain landscape that offers enchanting scenery. The buildings of the temple are decorated with millions of colorful mosaic tiles and ceramic pieces. A snow-white statue consisting of 5 Buddha figures of different sizes, arranged one behind the other, triumphs as the highlight of the site. For many devout Buddhists, it symbolizes the life path of a person who grows up to become a wise and enlightened Buddha. For many visitors, this temple is certainly the most beautiful they have seen in Thailand.

phet 3.webp Wat Pha Sorn Kaew is one of the most beautiful temples in Thailand and the landmark of Phetchabun province.

The Pino Latte Restaurant & Cafe is beautifully situated on an elevation between the green hills. From the terrace you have an unparalleled view of the valley. You can also spot the Five Buddhas statue of Wat Pha Sorn Kaew in the distance. The scenery is particularly beautiful during the rainy season, when the hillsides are a lush green and morning mist covers the landscape.

3. Itti Base

Between the 1970s and 1980s there were several armed battles in the mountains of the Khao Kho National Park. The Thai military fought against the Thai Communist Party. If you are interested in history and war equipment, visit the Itti Base Weapon Museum. The historical sites consist of an educational museum and a monument. War-related weapons, vehicles and other items are on display.

4. Phukaew Resort & Adventure Park

Not far away and also high up in the park is this variety-packed resort. The accommodation is based on European architecture. There is plenty for the whole family to experience in the Adventure Park. You can put your courage to the test on the Tower Jump and Giant Swing. You can also test your skill at rock climbing or a round of paintball.

5. The Blue Sky Resort

One of the most popular hotels in Khao Kho National Park. In addition to the magnificent location on a mountain top with numerous viewpoints, the highlight is the beautiful garden. Even if you are not a hotel guest, you can still enter and admire the many small details and magnificent variety of Thai flora.

6. Thung Salaeng Luang National Park

Another national park in Phetchabun is. You can camp and hike next to the extensive Nong Mae Na savannah. A visit during the rainy season is also an advantage here if you want to experience the lush green landscape. Tham Phra Wang Daeng is the longest cave in Thailand. It contains Buddha statues and relics, carvings, an underground river, stalactites, bats and rare fish species. There are also some impressive waterfalls in the park, such as Sri Dit and Kaeng Sopha.

7267.webp Thung Salaeng Luang National Park features expansive savannah grasslands surrounded by towering mountains.

7. Tat Mok National Park

Another small nature reserve east of Phetchabun. The main site of the park is the waterfall. You can discover the impressive fauna on the hiking trails.

8. Wat Thamayan

This elegant temple is a real insider tip among tourists visiting the province of Phetchabun. It has an important religious meaning for the locals. The buildings, especially the large ordination hall, have a magnificent architecture. The modern construction evokes a special atmosphere, completely different from the usual Buddhist temples in Thailand. In front of it are two beautifully decorated statues of the snake creature Naga from Buddhist mythology. The dragon-like entities breathe water, which you can let sprinkle on you as you walk between them. According to legend, this brings luck and success.

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9. Amazing Dinosaur Khao Kho

A small theme park with lots of dinosaur figures. Some are colorfully decorated, others move with animatronics. There is also an Egyptian temple, an aquarium and a small zoo with deer and wild birds.

10. Lomsak Walking Street

A large night market in the town of Phetchabun, also known as Thai Lom Walking Street. There is a large selection of traditional Thai street food. Much of it comes from the culture of the Lao Lom (Tai Lom), an ethnic group from Southeast Asia.

11. Subchomphu Arboretum

It is a botanical knowledge center featuring various types of mixed forests and herbs. The arboretum is beautifully decorated with flowering and ornamental plants. There are three waterfalls within the area: Hin Ngam Waterfall, Sai Ngam Waterfall, and Than Ngam Waterfall.

WFALL-adv-landscape-scaled.webp Students at Battle Conquer Muay Thai Gym will visit regularly due to its close proximity to the gym.



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