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March 16, 2026

Dang Muay Thai is located in the heart of Chiang Mai’s Old City. It seemed to be a popular and recommended gym by the community so I decided to check it out. My experience was underwhelming. This gym gets crowded and is structured more like a cardio kickboxing class than a traditional muay thai gym. Each class starts with a 15 minute warmup led by one of the instructors. Then you get maybe 3-4 rounds on the pads while switching between bag work. The pad holding was OK, not much technical instruction given. Afterwards, sometimes we would do sparring. At the end of class was 15 minutes of conditioning and a cool down/stretch. Overall, not recommended unless you just want to get a good workout in. I think Bear Fight Club was better if you want a little more individual attention. The classes comprised mostly beginners; I did not see many experienced practitioners or fighters during my sessions. Pros • Privates can be good value • Classes run throughout the day • Good grilled chicken place nearby Cons • Felt more like a tourist gym rather than an authentic muay thai gym • Gets packed • Not many experienced training partners