Kids Muay Thai classes in Bukit Mertajam

What your child learns

• Strikes on the pads

  Punches, kicks and knees with the right technique, safely on pads.

• Footwork and balance

  Moving, guarding and staying on their feet, the basics of every sport.

• Games with a purpose

  Reaction, coordination and teamwork games that keep kids moving.

• Respect and discipline

  Listening, taking turns and respecting partners and coaches.

Why parents choose it

• Fitness that's fun

  An hour of activity away from screens, that kids look forward to.

• Confidence

  Learning a real skill and seeing progress builds self-belief.

• Focus

  Short, clear drills train attention and self-control.

• Safe coaching

  Close supervision, protective gear and partners matched by age and size.

Class times

Your coach

Seylva, head coach. A multiple-time national champion, named Junior Sportsman of the Year 2016/2017 by the Olympic Council of Malaysia, who has represented Malaysia in the official national contingent at four ITF Taekwon-Do world cups and championships: Budapest 2016, Sydney 2018, Inzell 2019 and Slovenia 2022.

Coached in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Kids Muay Thai: common questions

What age can my child start Kids Muay Thai?

Children can join from age 4. Young beginners start with pad work, footwork and games, and build up technique as they grow. No experience or fitness is needed.

Is Muay Thai safe for kids?

Yes, when it's taught properly. Kids train technique on pads, drills and games under close supervision. Any sparring is light and controlled, in protective gear, with partners matched by age and size, and it's never forced.

Muay Thai or Taekwondo: which is better for my child?

Both build fitness, discipline and confidence. Taekwondo focuses on kicks, flexibility, patterns and belt gradings, which suits children who like clear goals. Muay Thai uses punches, kicks, knees and elbows on pads, and suits active kids who enjoy hitting pads. Try a class of each.

What does my child need to bring?

Comfortable sportswear and water. Kids train barefoot. Gloves can be rented at the gym for RM 5 a pair.

How much are kids Muay Thai classes?

Kids classes use the same packages as adults, from RM 95 a month, or RM 30 for a walk-in class. New members pay a one-time RM 80 registration fee with their first package.