Tiger Muay Thai


Tiger Muay Thai is a Thai mixed martial arts and muay thai training facility located in Phuket, Thailand.
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History

American veteran Sean Douglas previously owned a gym in Phuket consisting of only one ring to serve his muay thai training purposes. The gym gained popularity and with the help of investors, Douglas founded Tiger Muay Thai in a larger premises in 2003. Subsequently, a mixed martial arts program was added.
In 2015, the gym was sold to Thai businessmen and one of them, Viwat Sakulrat, became the managing director of the gym. It has continued to grow and is one of the world's most prominent muay thai gyms.
In July 2021, MMA coaches George and Frank Hickman announced they were leaving the team after an amicable split. In April 2022, they opened their own gym called Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA.

Tiger Muay Thai tryouts

Since 2013, Tiger Muay Thai has been hosting annual Fight Team tryouts where the best applicants receive scholarships to mixed martial arts and muay thai programs. The tryouts are widely recognized for their intensity and the career opportunities they offer The tryout spans multiple days and tests athletes across disciplines such as Muay Thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling, and strength conditioning. Candidates also undergo personal interviews, and the challenge concludes with a gruelling run up Big Buddha hill in Phuket.
The tryouts have gained notoriety for launching the careers of notable fighters. Successful participants who earned full scholarships include: Kai Kara-France, Alexander Volkanovski, Dave Leduc and Dan Hooker.
In 2023, Tiger Muay Thai announced a partnership with ONE Championship, offering winners up to US$100,000 in contracts and sponsorships.

Locations

While the original Tiger Muay Thai in Chalong, Phuket remains the headquarters, they opened a new facility to San Sai District, Chiang Mai in 2013.
In 2019, they opened Tiger Muay Thai Beachside in Chalong.
In 2023, Tiger Muay Thai is set to open a new location in Bali, Indonesia.
In 2024, Tiger Muay Thai opened in Singapore, Pasir Panjang, and in 2025, they opened a 2nd boutique outlet in Raffles Place.

Notable fighters