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I usually train at ARETE BJJ, but I’ve also visited other gyms in Bangkok. I’ve only listed pros and cons based on my personal experience, so if some gyms have fewer details, it's simply because I haven’t trained there as much 😄
Just so you know, most Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Bangkok are well-run and have great coaching staff
1. Arete Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Arete Gym Thonglor Tip: You can either walk ~20 minutes from Thonglor BTS station or grab a motorbike taxi and tell them "Thonglor Soi Sip Sam" (ซอย 13)
Arete Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · 13 Thong Lo, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110 태국
★★★★★ · 체육관
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Arete BJJ Chatuchak · 5th Floor, The Upper Ground, No. 18, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 태국
★★★★★ · 무술 도장
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Pros:
- Wide range of coaches to choose from
- Air-conditioned
- Good female attendance
- Classes are in English
- Clean, well-maintained facilities
- Frequent visits from black belts and well-known practitioners (e.g. Mikey Musumeci, Joseph Chen)
- First trial class is free
- Occasional judo and yoga classes
- The Thonglor branch is on the 20th floor, but you'll need to walk up one floor from the 19th
Cons:
- Open mats or Sunday classes can get crowded
[ARETE Thonglor IG] https://www.instagram.com/arete_bjj/
[ARETE Chatuchak IG] https://www.instagram.com/aretebjj_chatuchak/
2. Bangkok Fight Lab - Jiu-Jitsu MMA
📍 Near On Nut BTS
[BFL IG] https://www.instagram.com/bangkokfightlab/
Pros:
- Young, energetic vibe
- Coach Colin is over 60 and earned his black belt later in life — very inspiring!
- Great mix of people from different backgrounds and disciplines
- Muay Thai and kickboxing available
- Classes in English
- First trial class is free
Cons:
- No air conditioning — bring the heat and the hustle
3. Ninja Academy
📍 Locations: Ekkamai & Sathorn
Notes:
- Ekkamai branch is more compact
- Sathorn branch is in a renovated house, spacious and welcoming
- Lately, most classes and focus seem to be at the Sathorn branch
Pros:
- Coach Adam has experience coaching for ONE Championship
- Marcelo Garcia even trained here before a ONE Championship bout
- Family-like atmosphere
- Classes in English
- Lots of French students and a French coach
- Yoga classes available
Cons:
- Best to use Grab (bike or taxi) for easier access
3. Ohana BJJ(오하나)
📍 Walking distance (about 5 min) from a BTS station
[Ohana IG] https://www.instagram.com/ohana_bjj/
Pros:
- Probably the most modern and clean facility among Bangkok gyms
- Fully air-conditioned
- Clean showers and restrooms
- Classes in English
- Free first trial class
- Located in a fun area with malls and shops nearby
Cons:
- You'll need to check in at the building's front desk to get a keycard
- As a relatively new gym, there aren’t a ton of colored belts yet
5. Pom Gym BJJ & Muay Thai
📍 Use Grab for easiest access
Pros:
- Korean black belt head coach
- Peaceful location — good for focused training
- Coach is known for solid pressure passing!
- Free first trial class
- Muay Thai classes available
- No air conditioning, but it actually felt breezy and fine
Cons:
- BTS access not super convenient — Grab is recommended
- Still a newer gym, so fewer colored belts for now
Bonus: Other Well-Known Gyms
There are many more BJJ gyms popping up around Bangkok! A few more names you might want to look into include:
- EMAC (Executive Martial Arts Centre): Known for intense training and high-level practitioners
📸 EMAC Instagram - Carpediem BJJ Bangkok
- Bigfoot BJJ
- Bangkok BJJ
I haven’t trained at those personally (yet!) but I’ve heard great things, especially about EMAC.
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