ABOUT
PORTSMOUTH
MUAY THAI
AUTHENTIC MUAY THAI TRAINING IN PORTSMOUTH
Portsmouth Muay Thai is a dedicated full-time Muay Thai gym in Southsea, offering authentic training for beginners, adults, kids and experienced fighters.
Led by an experienced coaching team, we provide a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone can develop real Muay Thai skills, improve fitness and build confidence.
OUR STORY
BUILT ON PASSION.
DRIVEN BY COMMUNITY.
Portsmouth Muay Thai was created with a simple goal: to build a dedicated gym where people of all ages and abilities could experience authentic Muay Thai training in Portsmouth in a friendly, supportive and professional environment.
Led by coaches with more than 20 years of Muay Thai experience, we combine traditional Thai boxing techniques with modern training methods. Whether someone walks through our doors as a complete beginner, wants to improve their fitness or has ambitions to compete, everyone receives the same commitment to quality coaching and steady progression.
Over the years, we’ve developed British, English and Amateur World champions, but competition is only one part of who we are. For many of our members, Muay Thai is about getting fitter, building confidence, developing discipline and becoming part of a community where people genuinely support one another.
Today, our full-time gym on Albert Road in Southsea gives that community a home. From children taking their first steps in Muay Thai to experienced fighters preparing for competition, everyone has their own reason for training — and every journey is valued equally.
WHY CHOOSE PORTSMOUTH MUAY THAI
20+ YEARS
EXPERIENCE
Learn from experienced Muay Thai coaches with a proven track record
CHAMPIONSHIP
PEDIGREE
Home to UK ranked fighters and champions with a strong fight team and competition pathway.
BEGINNER
FRIENDLY
No experience necessary. Our classes are welcoming, supportive and suitable for all fitness levels.
DEDICATED
MUAY THAI GYM
A full-time facility 100% focused on Muay Thai and Thai Boxing
KIDS & ADULT CLASSES
Structured Muay Thai training from age 6+ for children, juniors, youth and adults.
OUR COACHES
MEET THE PORTSMOUTH
MUAY THAI COACHING TEAM
Our experienced coaching team is at the heart of Portsmouth Muay Thai. With decades of combined experience in training, coaching and competition, our coaches are passionate about helping every member develop their skills, confidence and fitness.
Whether you're taking your first Muay Thai class, training for fitness or preparing to compete, you'll receive knowledgeable, supportive coaching focused on proper technique, steady progression and getting the best from your training.
Ross Smith
Ross is the head coach at Portsmouth Muay Thai, bringing over 20 years of Muay Thai and Thai Boxing experience in Portsmouth to the gym. He has competed at a high level, fighting for national Muay Thai titles and also fighting internationally.
Ross' competitive background allows him to deliver effective Thai boxing training methods that are tried, tested and that work in real situations. Known for his quick wit and funny nature Ross creates an environment of working hard whilst having fun from beginners to advanced fighters training at our Portsmouth Muay Thai gym.