Sumalee Boxing Gym

Alles was goed, het eten, de instructeurs, de kamers, het zwembad, de massages, het personeel. De mensen daar. Echt een geweldig verblijf gehad!

My partner and I spent 7 nights at Sumalee Boxing Gym with no prior experience in Muay Thai, and we couldn’t have felt more welcome. From day one, the trainers, staff, and other people at thamp (who ranged from beginners like us to experienced fighters) made us feel completely at ease.

The trainers were amazing at adapting sessions to our level. We were pushed just the right amount and always felt supported.

The on-site food was also a big plus – plenty of variety, with healthy options to keep us going as well as some comfort food like mini pizzas . And after training, we treated ourselves to a few Thai massages from Kob, which were super relaxing and just what we needed.

All in all, an amazing experience. Highly recommend!

Fantastic people, beautiful surroundings, patient teachers, nice location.

Great place for Muay Thai and Yoga in Phuket! Great classes, excellent food, friendly staff!

Accomodation on site is very nice!

Absolutely everything! Loved the staff, the people I meet, the classes (including the yoga), the food was amazing, facilities were the best - I preferred the massage to the ice baths.

I enjoyed this experience staying in Sumalee so much.

challenged myself and the staff work with you to achieve your best.

Amazing friendly place. Disciplined but fun at the same time

healthy food good trainers

I was looking for a mix of learning muay thai and yoga. This gym met those expectations and more. With the added benefit of an incredible menu. Every day i was eating clean, working out multiple times daily and surrounded by a great team. Yoga instructor was amazing, always made an effort to work with the students during the practice and encouraging us to listen to our bodies. I was a complete rookie in muay thai, the trainers were awesome always being patient and guiding me through the proper technique. There was also a sunday event that brought the gym together to watch some fights which was a lot of fun, and also gave me a further appreciation for how hard the sport really is.

Incredible 3 weeks spent here. The wonderful team at Sumalee made me feel super comfortable and at home soon as I arrived. I intuitively chose Sumalee over the rest and I’m so glad I did :)

The Muay Thai training is so fun, I was new to Muay Thai but that doesn’t matter here, all 3 trainers are great teachers and make it a fun experience every time I trained!

The yoga was the perfect way to relax and stretch my body after Muay Thai. Both yoga teachers have a beautiful way of teaching and I loved that there was different styles of yoga being taught throughout my stay.

The food here helped me stay within my fitness goals and each week there was a delicious new menu and I’m really happy it also catered for vegans and vegetarians!

A MUST is a massage off the lovely on-site masseuse- she is the massage queen!

Sumalee will be missed a lot along with all the beautiful people that are there! 1000% will be coming back to stay here 😊

Thank you Sumalee team ✌🏽

The muay thai training was top quality, the 3 trainer all had different styles and pushed you to your limit but kept it fun and a happy experience.

All the staff were excellent, friendly and approachable you could really tell it was a family run business.

The location was near a busy road but as soon as you got through sumalee gates you couldn't hear it, and were greeted by trees, greenery and a peaceful zen atmosphere.

The food was exactly as advertised, really healthy and designed to help you recover and too fuel you for your next session.

There is a on site thai masseuse which I would highly recommend after a few training sessions, she is very reasonable and very experienced especially with sore calf muscles.

Friendly staff and trainers. Everyone makes you feel right at home.

The instructors are excellent & truly dedicated, great environment.

Firstly communication with Lynn was very good. She was very prompt and sent me the relevant information about the retreat and how to get there. I stayed in a shared accommodation but because it's low season I had the room to myself! The rooms were cleaned daily (except Sunday) and though it's quite basic it's still comfortable and even includes a mini fridge - I enjoyed the daily servings of fruit to my room.

The muay thai trainers were amazing - funny, friendly, and motivating, which is much needed as you're working hard on your body and mind. As this retreat is more concentrated on muay thai, I wasn't sure what the yoga was going to be like but I was quite impressed by how challenging it was. The teacher had a great style and as there weren't that many people she helped you to adjust.

Overall I had a great time and would recommend this place. Check out their website too for things to do in Phuket and useful info about technique.

The level of muay Thai training is excellent . It is done with 5 to 7 trainers at once . They are very routined in understanding your level and make great work outs with very Nice flow which would be impossible to find in europe .

De trainers muay thai zijn allemaal super vriendelijk en passen zich aan aan je niveau. En dat tillen ze in een week gewoon een paar levels hoger. Omgeving is vrouwvriendelijk. Je komt jezelf op een leuke manier tegen en terug in eigenland trots op deze fijne ervaring. Fit en energiek. Secretariaat erg vriendelijk en bij vragen hekelen ze je goed verder. Top ervaring!!

First and foremost the Muay Thai training at Sumalee gym was incredible. The trainers are fantastic and you get loads of 1-1 time with them during the classes.They really take teaching seriously and they won't cut any corners when it comes to teaching you the techniques but they will also make sure the training is fun. They are all super polite and sweet and they will never make you feel awkward about your skill or fitness level. The ratio of teachers-students in the classes is excellent, definitely exceeded my expectations.There is also a nice balance of men and women in the gym which was a pleasant surprise as well. I feel like what I learned in Sumalee in 1 week would have taken me months to learn back home.

The yoga practice is also excellent and it's nice that it's different everyday. The classes are nice and active and you definitely feel like you can progress your yoga practice. I think the classes are also nicely balanced so that beginners don't feel overwhelmed but intermediate people don't feel under-challenged.

If you have a scooter, or any other way to drive around, the location of the gym gives you access to some amazing beaches nearby.

La maestra fue solo para mi. Ya que es un retiro para Muay Thai, la mayoria de los alumnos estan ahi para Muay thai. En particular todos los maestros de Muay Thai son excelentes 100% recomendados. Todos tienes una tecnica diferente la cual recomiendo que tomen clases particulares con ellos, aun que las clases en grupo son casi personalizadas al igual, asi que 4 horas al dia de Muay Thai terminas destruido. Buenisimo sumalee Gym.

Das Yogatraining war gut, steht aber bei diesem retreat nicht im Fokus.

Es gibt eine Stunde täglich. Flow yoga, draußen und mit leichter Entspannungsmusik war für mich eine neue aber angenehme Erfahrung.

Hauptsächlich kann man hier sehr gut Muay Thai trainieren. Dei Trainer sind hervorragend und auch ohne Vorkenntnisse wird man exzellent eingewiesen und verliert schnell eventuelle Berührungsängste. Das macht sehr viele Spaß und die Stimmung mit den Trainern allein ist die Reise wert. Einen gemeinsamem Ausflug zu einem Boxkampf in Patong kann ich nur empfehlen. Vorab fragen wann das stattfindet.

Essen und Unterkunft sind gut und vollkommen ausreichend. Ein kleiner Pool zum Erfrischen. 15 min Fußweg zu Geschäften. Viele gute Street food Küchen in 5-10 min.

Whole program.

Training, meals, people

everything was great, the food, the cooks, the cleaners, the accommodation, the training equipment and most of all the trainers.

The guys bushed you to your limits but not over your limit.

There was all levels and they where all catered for.

They provide high quality Muay Thai training. The trainers are of high caliber. They push people to do their best but also know how to have fun. They adjust well to different kinds of trainees, may it be a beginner like me or people who have been competing in Muay Thai. You don’t feel it’s a group session because they give you enough attention. Highly recommended and can’t wait to go back!

The instructors were all more than happy to help you improve Muay Thai skills or stamina in group sections. There were tons of them and they all kept an eye out for weaknesses and mistakes at all time, and would friendly approach you and help you perform better proactively, without in any sense appearing to be lazy, condescending, disappointed or impatient. All in good time you would find yourself getting the gist of things. Private lessons were exceptional for new students eager to see major improvement in a short period, and good value for money too.

The trainers here are absolutely adorable, so are other staff and fellow practitioners. It was definitely the warm and home-like atmosphere that was the biggest plus of this place. Other than that, everything else from food to facilities are of excellent standards too. I first came for yoga and was a total muay thai dummy, but after the experience at Sumalee I have found new love for this fascinating martial art and cannot wait for earliest opportunity to go back for further training. Thank you Sumalee for such a great time that I have with you.

Good people, good food - definitely good training... for sure I will come back !!!

I had a great time at Summalee. The atmosphere was welcoming and light hearted whilst still allowing for serious training. I took both the Muay Thai and yoga classes and really enjoyed both. I was also happily surprised by the gymnastics equipment that had been recently installed and the opportunity to do calisthenics training. The food is really nice, and there is a pretty good selection of vegan options, which was again a nice surprise!

Due to all the good reviews we expected overall a good time at Sumalee. Only hesitation was the location. But that turned out much better then expected. Nearby is pretty much everything you need and renting a scooter gave us the freedom to go anywhere on the island within less than an hour. Very nice beaches are a 15 Min. drive away. Best of all: the whole Bangtao Beach but especially the very north Dream Beach.

The experience of training with top level Muay Thai fighters is a once in a life time experience and would highly reccomend it and the camp was fantastic. Great healthy food and top level accommodation.

This was my first muay thai camp experience but i have to say it was well worth it. For a number of reasons. 1. Compared to other well known camps in phuket i felt this was best for me, as a solo female traveler, because it wasnt overcrowded and the trainers were not all westeners. When i go to thailand i want to learn from thai people ya know. Not saying i knew thats what was at the other camps. And most of all i dont want to be another body in the class. They trained only muay thai and not other mma sports, which was my preference and a plus for me. 2. The location was away from any party scene which means youd have to catch a ride to the beach or to do anything, which is an advantage if you mean to be serious about your training. 3. There was a good vast variety of food that would take a couple weeks to taste everything on the menu honestly, and it was geared towards training. 4. The trainers knew their art and were so pleasant and fun to train with. 5. They had gear if you didnt, not just to buy.

The camp was amazing with really good facilities and services. Muay thai training is top notch, the only burden of your progress is yourself. Trainers are real good characters who are more then happy to pass on their knowledge and skills. Yoga classes are a real fun and perfect compliment to the thai box training.

This camp recommended to people who are interested in learning muay thai and yoga. This place is not those "wellness detox, jump around, do crossfit, hihihaha camp". Expect professionalism.

The place is good for yoga and relaxation.

The people I meet in the training camp.

Having very limited experience and fitness level did not hinder my experience here. I was excited for the opportunity to try something new and left feeling amazing for it.

All the facilities are well cared for and clean.

Service was great!

There was plenty of teachers to trainers ratio. Most teachers don’t speak English fluently so much teaching is done through shadowing. On reflection as a first timer I should have taken up the one on one PT add on to improve my technique. The PT option is additional to the 3.5hr boxing training and 1.5hr yoga per day so if you do choose that a medium to good level of fitness is required to take full advantage.

I appreciated that there were more females than I had expected training here, many other boxing gyms I have been to we’re boys club. Everyone attending the retreat were super friendly and really made my stay memorable.

The chef and food is amazing with plenty of choice. If you’re desperate to try hawker food there’s plenty local options but I didn’t want to risk my health in the short time I was there. Phuket is quite overwhelmed with tourism so I loved that this was quite far away from the hectic Patong zone.

The staff was welcoming. The instructors are friendly and professional. Food was delicious and healthy. The accommodation was nice and clean. I wished I stayed longer!

Going to train in Sumalee for 3 weeks I was jumping into unknown. Being almost 40 years of age and having no previous martial arts experience, I was a bit worried that the idea of going to train in Thailand was a bit too crazy. Now that the 3 weeks have gone by and i am waiting for my flight back home, the feeling of nostalgia is overwhelming. The atmosphere in the gym is uplifting. From my experience, people coming to train are very friendly and respectful regardless of their level. The gym is very well run, the staff are very responsive and professional. Although not all trainers speak English very well, they always find a way to get the point across. And they are just fun to be around! Great bunch of guys. Yeah and the food is great! Overall, I am very happy i chose this particular gym.

The owners of this gym are definitely business people. But the good kind. They've created a place that is accommodating to all sorts of clients, regardless of their level. Great for beginners and pro's.

I'd say their unique selling point would be the combination of the boxing training with yoga, which is an amazing addition to the packages.

Unfortunately the permanent yoga teacher was on leave for a couple days during my stay, but her substitute teacher was just wonderful. She had the extraordinary skill of making her classes interesting even for the biggest yoga skeptics of the camp, and intelligently tweaked her lessons to the type of stretching our bodies would need after the boxing training.

Another bonus of the yoga package I'd say would be that it attracts a bigger variation of guests. Comparing it to other gyms that cater slightly more to men, here the ratio between men and women was very equal.

A last thing I would say to people considering booking here, you might be slightly put of by the reputation of Phuket being very touristy and even a little trashy, I was, and almost didn't book here. But Sumalee is a little micro cosmos of it's own, situated rather remote from all the party madness of places like Patong, it's heavenly peaceful and doesn't feel too touristic at all.

Though still, if you would want to go on that 1 night crazy bender it's just a cab ride way.

Great place to meet people from around the world, workout, and relax. It's not far from street food and shops and the trainers are nice. I'll definitely be back again.

The Yoga Shala is beautiful I loved the space! You can practice there when the class isn’t on too. The classes were just the right level and focus to counter the strong Thai boxing practice. Marriage made in heaven. I thought the Yoga would be an afterthought I was pleasantly surprised by the standard. The Thai boxing training was outstanding I thought I was going to find it too hard on the first day, but with all the cardio training your stamina builds really fast. The trainers are always smiling I felt really sad leaving them you become really fond of them since you partner up with each one in rotation. I feel so much stronger and fitter what an amazing experience!

Both the Yoga and the Muay Thai were superb. I would highly recommend the Yoga package. Fantastic team. The trainers were amazing. Beautiful running routes. Great people and the atmosphere was perfect. Excellent value for money!

I found the staffs very welcoming. Trainers were amazing. I have definitely gain more knowledge in Muay Thai and wished I stayed longer. Thank you to all the trainers at Sumalee. Will be back soon.

The trainers are amazing. They are helpfull, nice and they really know what they are doing. They take training serious but are also up for a good laugh during training.

Great Muay Thai Training. Nice Trainers. Nice People. Excellent food. Cheap Massage in 15mins walk. Local shop just outside the gym which can find the basics you need. Clean and quiet. Will come again.