BJJ Gyms in Thailand

ARE Team Thailand

Arete Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a welcoming BJJ academy located in Bangkok, Thailand, on the 20th floor of the Home Place Building in Thonglor. Founded and led by head instructor Andrew Adams Mac Donald, Arete BJJ has built a reputation for its relaxed and friendly atmosphere where both regular students and visiting practitioners feel welcome. The academy focuses on technical BJJ instruction with emphasis on positional drilling and technique chains. Classes typically begin with standard warm-ups including running and shrimping, followed by positional drilling, detailed technique instruction, and conclude with "king of the hill" drilling focused on specific positions. Andrew is known for his attentive teaching style, providing personalized adjustments during technique drilling and maintaining strong awareness of student wellbeing and safety. Arete BJJ offers both gi and no-gi training programs, with instruction covering fundamental techniques through advanced concepts including spider guard fundamentals, submissions, sweeps, and back takes. The gym maintains a collaborative learning environment where students often arrive early to practice techniques before formal class begins. With multiple locations in Bangkok including the main Thonglor facility and a branch in Minburi, Arete BJJ serves the Bangkok BJJ community with accessible, high-quality Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction.

Bangkok Fight Lab

The way martial arts and combat sports have been practiced and honed for millenia, with other people! Group classes help you learn, bond with your teammates, adapt and adjust to others, have more fun and sharpen your skills. Our coaching team is comprised of active competitors, current and former champions and more importantly highly qualified and experienced coaches dedicated to increasing your skills and helping you achieve your goals, while maximising enjoyment. We are one of only a handful of places in Thailand and virtually the only place in Bangkok, offering high quality Muay Thai instruction, as well as Western Boxing, Gracie lineage and competitive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, high level submission grappling, and MMA coaching with an experienced and dedicated professional MMA fighter.

Bigfoot Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Bangkok

Bigfoot Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Bangkok was founded in June 2016 in the heart of Bangkok and recently moved to Sukhumvit Soi 36, just 3 minutes from BTS Thong Lo. The gym is committed to helping people progress in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, offering high-quality instruction for students of all levels, whether training for competition or just for fun. As a proud member of the Alliance Jiu-Jitsu network, one of the most successful BJJ teams in the world with 300+ affiliates globally and 15 World Championship titles, Bigfoot BJJ Bangkok provides world-class training in a welcoming environment. The academy offers both Gi and No-Gi classes, catering to beginners through advanced practitioners with programs including Fundamentals, Intermediate, and Advanced classes. The gym is led by Professor Lee Livingstone, a black belt promoted by Romero "Jacare" Cavalcanti (head of Alliance Jiu-Jitsu) in 2011. Professor Lee brings over 30 years of martial arts experience, starting with Shotokan Karate (3rd Dan black belt), training in Muay Thai for 12+ years, and competing professionally in MMA with a 9-1-0 record (6 wins by submission). Before relocating to Bangkok, Lee owned and managed Bushido MMA in Nottingham, UK, a 450 m² training center, and coached top-level UFC, Strikeforce, Bellator, and BAMMA fighters. Professor Lee is qualified to teach BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Boxing, and Judo, and holds certifications in Olympic lifting and CrossFit Level 1 Training. The coaching team also includes Tor Arva, providing experienced instruction to build a strong BJJ community.

10th Planet Koh Tao, Thailand

10th planet Koh Tao is located on the beautiful island of Koh Tao in the south of Thailand, We are currently south east Asia’s only 10th Planet training center. We work in connection with Monsoon gym & fight club & offer daily muay Thai, HIIT, and 10th planet JJ classes. After hosting several camps with 10th planet black belts Nathan Orchard & Geo Martinez, we given the chance to become Thailand’s first & only 10th planet training center. Our mission is to provide training in a safe, clean, friendly environment. We have onsite dorms & shower facilities, all just a stone throw from the stunning beaches of Koh Tao. We host several camps each year and have hosted 10th planet stand outs such as Nathan Orchard, Geo Martinez, Kyle Chambers, Phil Schwartz and Marvin Castelle.

Phuket Fight Club

Phuket Fight Club is a premier Muay Thai and MMA gym located in Chalong, Phuket, Thailand. Since being established in 2014 under head coach Leo Elias, the gym has operated under the motto "Champions are made, not born" and has built a reputation for producing world-class fighters. The facility offers traditional Muay Thai training, MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (both gi and no-gi), wrestling, judo for kids, and CrossFit, welcoming all levels from complete beginners to professional fighters from around the world. The gym's training philosophy emphasizes hard work and dedication, whether students aim to become champions in the ring or simply improve their fitness and life skills. Training takes place in a clean, friendly, and motivating environment with modern equipment and experienced coaches. Within just 5 years of operation, Phuket Fight Club fighters have won numerous prestigious titles including the Thai National Title, WBC World title, several WPMF World Titles, Toyota Cup, Max Muay Thai, the Real Hero Championship, Ayutthaya Cup, and South Thailand Title. For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specifically, Phuket Fight Club offers daily training sessions under two Brazilian BJJ black belts: Leonardo Souza and Alisson Barbosa. Leonardo Souza leads the BJJ Gi classes Monday to Friday mornings (9:00 AM - 10:30 AM), preserving authentic Brazilian training methodology with warm-ups, positions, techniques, and extensive sparring. Alisson Barbosa teaches No-Gi classes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM), focusing on grappling techniques adapted for MMA with repetition drills and live sparring. The gym also offers BJJ Fundamentals classes for beginners on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) taught by Trainer Max, and Saturday Open Mat sessions (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM) for free rolling.

Born To Roll

Born to Roll is the premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym in Phuket, Thailand, offering world-class training in Gi BJJ for practitioners of all levels. Located in Rawai, our gym provides a welcoming and supportive environment where BJJ enthusiasts from around the world come to learn, evolve, and connect. Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps on the mats or an advanced student looking to refine your technique, Born to Roll offers comprehensive instruction from fundamentals to advanced techniques in a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment. All training is overseen by Professor Olavo Abreu, a 5th-degree black belt under Carlson Gracie and one of the most respected BJJ instructors in Asia. Professor Olavo began his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey in 1988 under the legendary Carlson Gracie in Brazil. Following rigorous training at the renowned Brazilian Top Team, he ventured to Abu Dhabi where he played a pivotal role in disseminating the art of BJJ throughout the region. In 2012, he made his mark in Phuket, serving as head BJJ coach at Phuket Top Team for an extensive period. Now a revered figure in the global BJJ community with numerous affiliated gyms worldwide, Professor Olavo established Born to Roll to offer his unique teaching approach in the picturesque locale of Phuket. Born to Roll offers specialized programs including Adult Gi BJJ, Women's Only BJJ classes with a female coach, and Kids Gi BJJ for young grapplers. The gym also provides private coaching sessions for personalized instruction. Our training philosophy emphasizes building a strong foundation in BJJ fundamentals, with a focus on proper body mechanics, control, and technique over strength. We offer flexible membership options from drop-in classes to monthly subscriptions, as well as specialized programs like the Starter Pack for beginners and the Masterclass Course for white belts aspiring to advance to the next belt rank.