Amelia WilliamsFinding the best Muay Thai gyms in Auckland can completely transform your fitness routine.
Hitting the heavy bags builds serious stamina, relieves stress, and teaches practical self-defense. It’s also a solid change of pace if you’re used to something like aerial fitness and want a different kind of physical challenge.
What makes Muay Thai stand out is how quickly you see progress. Plus, most gyms build a genuine sense of community around the training, so you’re never grinding through it alone.
If you’re interested in getting started, I tracked down the top spots in the city offering authentic training, welcoming communities, and solid coaching.
How much does Muay Thai cost in Auckland?
A standard gym membership in Auckland usually runs between $120 and $220 per month, though drop-in rates and personal training will add to your total.
| Training Option | Estimated Cost |
| Weekly Unlimited Access | $30 to $55 |
| 1-on-1 Personal Training | $60 to $90 per hour |
| Starter Gear Setup | $150 to $250 |
| Gym Joining Fee | $30 to $50 |
1. Jai Thai Boxing Gym
Website: jaithaiboxing.com
Address: 76 Anzac Avenue, Auckland CBD 1010
Contact: 09 366 3980 | [email protected]
Hours: Mon 12:00 PM–8:45 PM · Tue–Thu 6:45 AM–8:45 PM · Fri 6:45 AM–7:45 PM · Sat 8:45 AM–1:30 PM · Sun 8:45 AM–12:30 PM
Trying a combat sport for the first time is rarely easy, but Jai Thai Boxing Gym removes the intimidation factor entirely. This female-founded, 2-floor space gym offers a free introductory trial class where sparring is totally off the table.
Their high-energy sessions are also designed to burn up to 1,000 calories an hour, so it’s a solid workout that doesn’t feel like a boring treadmill slog.
I chatted with a friend who transformed her confidence here, and she loved how welcoming the vibe felt for total beginners.
The catch: locking into a fixed membership means a strict 25 percent cancellation penalty on whatever time is left on your term, plus a fifty-dollar joining fee upfront.
Customer Reviews
Welcoming Environment with Great Workout Energy
The atmosphere is welcoming and friendly, so even if you’re completely new to Muay Thai, you never feel intimidated or out of place. At the same time, there’s plenty of opportunity to challenge yourself and progress if you’re more experienced.
The gym is clean and the classes are varied and energetic. It’s honestly one of the best workouts I’ve ever done😆 you leave feeling exhausted but amazing!
Highly recommend Jai Thai to anyone looking to get fit, improve their confidence, or simply be part of a great community. 👊🔥
- Angela Kim | Google Reviews
Awesome Supportive Community for Beginners
I just wanna say as someone with no experience in Muay Thai, joining Jai is legit one of the best decisions I ever made. I can best describe it as a gym that’s supportive, fun atmosphere but also very serious about Muay Thai.. The whole team who run Jai are amazing, Sulin, Tee, Phet, Josh, Hannah, Mike and many other trainers there I haven’t learned their names yet are seriously such awesome people. They teach according to your level and will give you proper critique to improve. My siblings and I love training.
- Eric B | Google Reviews
2. Wimbledon Muay Thai
Website: wimbledonmuaythai.com
Address: 2/232 Wellington Street, Howick 2014
Contact: +64 210 544 478 | [email protected]
Hours: Mon 4:30 PM–7:30 PM · Tue & Thu 10:15 AM–11:00 AM, 4:30 PM–8:30 PM · Wed 10:15 AM–11:00 AM, 4:30 PM–7:30 PM · Fri 5:30 PM–7:30 PM · Sat 9:00 AM–11:45 AM · Sun 9:00 AM–11:00 AM
Learning authentic technique matters, and you get exactly that from Wimbledon Muay Thai’s head coach with over 200 professional fights under his belt.
I booked their complimentary trial class myself to test the waters with zero financial pressure. I loved that training was split into clear tiers to match my current fitness and skill stage.
So, absolute beginners focus on fundamentals while advanced students practice technical sparring safely.
The gym also runs youth programs for kids aged nine and up.
You can also join their Sunday open sparring session even as a non-member.
Just remember you’ll need your own gloves and handwraps for every class, since they don’t keep rental gear on hand.
Standard memberships also cap you at one class per day unless you pay a surcharge.
Customer Reviews
Super Supportive Trainers and Great Family Vibe
These guys are the BEST. Wimbledon and all of the trainers are super supportive, friendly and always encouraging. And of course, they know their Muay Thai kickboxing. Whether you are a beginner, advanced or fighter, everyone is friendly and it’s got a real family vibe. No surprise that there are a lot of families sharing their passion – kids, mums and dads. Follow them on Instagram or Facebook to see videos in action. It’s my favourite work out.
- Horst Feldhaeuser | Google Reviews
Fun Environment to Build Confidence and Fitness
Wimbledon Muay Thai Gym is my most favorite place. All the trainers are totally amazingly friendly and knowledgeable in Muaythai skills and traditions they also push you to do your best and most of all the environments so fun and exciting and really gets you feeling good about yourself.
Im usually very shy and wouldn’t do much reviews but this place has really been a special place for me to better myself and health for not only me but my family also been here for three months and all I can say is I got a new addiction 😁
- Josie Makitae | Google Reviews
3. Elite Thai Kickboxing
Website: etk.co.nz
Address: 16 Moa Street, Otahuhu 1062
Contact: 09 589 4120 | Not available
Hours: Mon & Wed 7:00 AM–1:00 PM, 4:30 PM–8:30 PM · Tue & Thu 9:30 AM–1:00 PM, 3:30 PM–8:30 PM · Fri 7:00 AM–1:00 PM, 5:00 PM–8:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM–1:30 PM
At Elite Thai Kickboxing, you never have to deal with rigid session reservations or booking apps, so flexibility is a real perk here. You just turn up ready to train whenever a class fits your day.
I dropped in for a session last month and was surprised by how smoothly beginners trained alongside active fighters.
The gym keeps a genuinely ego-free atmosphere. The coaching staff, led by a six-time world kickboxing champion, brings serious pedigree to the mats.
They also run women-only sessions and offer on-site contrast therapy for recovery.
Also, if you want to move your child from kids gymnastics into a disciplined martial art, their youth pathway is excellent. Just know kids’ classes need advance booking, have capped spots, and require the official uniform shirt.
Customer Reviews
Fabulous Fight Gym with World Class Champions
This Gym under the Master Jason Psycho Suttie *6x World Muay Thai Champion has produced so many fighters over the years from Amature to professionals, international to world Champions to 8man Champions. Fabulous fight/fitness Gym here in Aoteroa. Best trainers in their unique style, always willing to help you out anyway they can. We have a range of classes available for anyone that wants to try S&C, Power Yoga, MMA, kickboxing or boxing, check out times table on our website for more info. I’ll see you there. #trainwithchampions #becomeachampion
- A Google User | Google Reviews
Incredible Staff and Fantastic Group Classes
Absolutely amazing place to go to learn and train kickboxing, Thai kickboxing,MMA and boxing. Amazing women’s only class always have a great laugh!! Amazing kids class the kids always beg me to come thru! I will always recommend ETK to anyone!! The staff are absolutely incredible beautiful lovely people you will ever meet!! Don’t hesitate go and see for yourself!!
- Rāhera Walker | Google Reviews
4. City Lee Gar – Philip Lam
Website: cityleegar.com
Address: 198 Dominion Road, Mt Eden 1024
Contact: 021 914 245 | [email protected]
Hours: Hours vary — contact for availability
City Lee Gar is the original birthplace of New Zealand kickboxing, going all the way back to 1975. Here, you’re stepping into five decades of proven martial arts history and championship pedigree.
Yet they still keep things inclusive for everyday people looking to get fit. The coaches focus on building genuine discipline and respect from day one.
Adults who sign up for a two-week pass get free hand wraps to start their journey right, and families can use a completely free trial class for kids to test the waters.
The catch is a single casual drop-in session runs a steep thirty dollars. If you buy a concession pass instead, you’ll need to use every session within a strict three-month window.
Customer Reviews
Friendly Coaches and Great Place to Learn
This gym is so good, im starting out everyone there is super nice and friendly and will always help you out so you can improve. The coaches are awesome and teach an amazing class. Overal a super good gym would defintley recommend too anyone wanting too learn muay thai.
- Toby | Google Reviews
5. 789 Muay Thai
Website: 789muaythaiclub.com
Address: 4A/157 Stoddard Road, Mt Roskill 1041
Contact: +64 27 598 4819 | [email protected]
Hours: Mon–Fri 6:00 AM–8:30 PM · Sat 7:00 AM–2:00 PM
Finding traditional instruction is easy at 789 Muay Thai, since the head coach brings high-level experience straight from Thailand. You’ll learn ring-tested strategies and authentic pad work instead of watered-down cardio kickboxing.
The gym keeps a tight-knit family culture where members cheer each other on through tough conditioning drills. They also offer a clear, structured pathway for beginners who eventually want to step into the ring.
Standard full memberships also include access to a nearby pool and sauna for recovery, if you want to make it a proper training-and-recovery routine.
The trade-off is it’s built more for committed members than casual visitors. A basic concession card also limits you to scheduled group sessions only, so you miss out on open gym access between classes.
Plus, anyone entering the fighter development pipeline has to commit to an ongoing membership rather than casual drop-ins.
Customer Reviews
Awesome Knowledgeable Coaches and Excellent Support
I only have good things to say about 789!! the people are awesome, and the coaches bring so much knowledge and support to every session. I started from nothing and with their help iv been to Thailand for a training camp and had 2 full Muay Thai fights. Definitely recommend!!!
- Gabriel Grant | Google Reviews
Highly Effective Massage and Excellent Training
Hi Tarras
some feed back on my journey so far.
Firstly the sports massage. I have had two others and Bahar’s is the most effective and best to date
As a result I am a little bit more flexible with my pre-existing injury.
Bahar’s one on one training is simply excellent. As he is able to slow it down and break it down to my absolute beginner level and make it understandable for me.
Bahar comes from a top flight gym to rivals any Les Mills gym in Bang Tao- Phuket and is excellent at his work.
- Owen Stobart | Google Reviews
