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Pro MMA Training in Phuket — Sparring, Game-Planning & Fight Prep

High-performance fight prep.

MMA is the full picture — striking, wrestling, clinch work and ground fighting woven into a single discipline. The Pro track runs the same MMA Sparring, Wall Wrestling, BJJ for MMA and Wrestling for MMA sessions at fight-camp intensity. For active competitors only.

6Pro Sessions / Wk
Mon–SatTraining Days
ProLevel
450THB Drop-In
ABOUT THE CLASS

The complete fighter's art — at pro intensity.

MMA is the full picture — striking, wrestling, clinch work, and ground fighting woven into a single discipline. Classes pull from Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling and BJJ. MMA Sparring runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the pace a real fight demands, with MMA Wall Wrestling on Tuesday and Wrestling for MMA on Thursday.

CLASS TIMES

When MMA — Pro runs.

11:00MMA SparringMon · Fri
11:00MMA Wall WrestlingTue
11:00BJJ for MMAWed
11:00Wrestling for MMAThu

Drop-ins welcome — just walk in 10 minutes before class. Or message us to reserve a spot.

MMA — PRO PRICING

Pay by class, week or month.

Secure card checkout (Stripe). Drop-ins can also pay at the front desk — then book your class time on WhatsApp.

Drop In
450
THB / class
Pay at the gym
1 Month
7,000
THB / month
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7% VAT included · Privates on request · Long-term pro MMA passes on the schedule page

MMA Coach · Head Coach

Marcio “Gracinha” Cesar

Meet our head coach, Marcio “Gracinha” Cesar. A 5th-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with 51 professional MMA fights and 19 years as a black belt — Marcio brings world-class credentials to every session on the mat. His career took him through Brazil's most elite training environments, from the legendary Chute Boxe Academy to Nova Uniao Brazil, competing at the highest levels in global organisations including Shooto and Pancrase. That pedigree is what he brings to Lions MMA every single day. Whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or preparing for your next fight, Marcio trains you with the same precision and attention he applied to his own career — no shortcuts, no fluff. Just real coaching from someone who's lived it.

Meet the Team
TRAINING IN PHUKET

Pro MMA training camp in Phuket

MMA Pro at Lions is for athletes with fight experience — professional, regional amateur champions, and serious internationals in Phuket camp. Sessions assume you know how to protect yourself in sparring and communicate injuries.

Morning blocks mirror fight camp structure: hard Monday/Friday spar, Tuesday wall work, Wednesday grappling for MMA, Thursday wrestling. This is not a tourist intro class.

Contact us before your first pro session with fight record and goals. Drop-ins are allowed for qualified visitors; monthly pro pricing reflects training volume.

Phuket remains a global fight-camp destination. Training on Soi Ta-iad gives access to weight-cut friendly food, recovery shops, and other sparring partners on the street — while Lions provides the organized morning camp and professional facilities.

Fighters searching MMA training camp Phuket pro level need coaching credibility and tough rounds — not empty mats. Lions' head coaches carry elite lineage in BJJ and MMA with decades in the sport.

Combine pro MMA mornings with afternoon Muay Thai or strength work. DTV long-stay athletes often use our visa package page for extended legal stays while training.

What the class involves

Book on WhatsApp → View schedule & pricing

A TYPICAL SESSION

What to expect in class

Sessions run about 60–90 minutes depending on the day. Arrive early to wrap, introduce yourself to the coach, and warm up with the group.

  1. Camp brief (5 min)Training focus tied to upcoming fight or weak areas.
  2. Warm-up & activation (15 min)Explosive movement, neck, and grip prep for full contact.
  3. Technical sharpening (20 min)High-level chains — e.g. cage exit to strike, takedown to ground-and-pound.
  4. Sparring block (30–45 min)Multiple rounds with rotation; coaches referee intensity.
  5. Recovery & video (10 min)Optional review of rounds; hydration and stretch.
COACHING

Pro camp coaching

Marcio Gracinha anchors grappling for pro MMA with fifty-one fight career experience. Striking and wrestling specialists across Lions contribute rounds so you are not repeating one coach's bias. Pro athletes get honesty — if you are not ready for spar, coaches will say so.

Meet the full team → · Read training guides on our blog →

FAQ

Common questions

Who qualifies for MMA Pro classes?

Experienced amateurs, pros, and advanced visitors cleared by coaches. Beginners should attend MMA Amateur evenings first.

What does pro monthly pricing include?

7,000 THB monthly for pro-tier access per schedule — confirm current inclusions on WhatsApp as camps vary.

Can I book privates for fight camp?

Yes — coordinate dates and opponents with management early.

Is there open sparring with other gyms?

Soi Ta-iad network allows occasional cross-gym work — ask coaches; safety rules still apply.

Do you help with visas for long camps?

See our DTV package page and blog guide for fighters staying months in Thailand.

How is pro different from amateur track?

Higher intensity mornings, pro pricing tier, and expectation of existing fight literacy.

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450 THB drop-in · loaner gloves & shin guards · real coaches on the pads from minute one. Pay online or walk in — we're on Soi Ta-iad, Chalong, the world's most famous fight street.

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  • 7 disciplines, one membership
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