Train Muay Thai the Right Way
At a Licensed School in Phuket
Ludus Muay Thai & MMA is an officially licensed Muay Thai school in Chalong, Phuket, approved by Thailand's Ministry of Education (Office of the Private Education Commission). We teach the complete art of the eight limbs through three structured, certified programs — Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced — each a full 400-hour curriculum built on authentic Thai tradition and modern sport science.
Whether you are stepping onto the mats for the very first time or preparing for the ring, you learn from qualified instructors following a recognized national standard.
WHY TRAIN AT LUDUS
Certificate
Officially licensed & certified. Our programs are approved by the Ministry of Education, so your training follows a recognized national standard — not an informal drop-in routine.
Curriculum
A real curriculum, not just classes. Each level is a structured 400-hour program with clear objectives, skills, and assessment — the same framework used for professional Muay Thai coaching and Muay Thai studies.
Tradition
Authentic tradition meets sport science. Learn the Wai Khru ritual, Mae Mai and Luk Mai, and ancient fighting techniques alongside strength & conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition, and injury care.
Everyone
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Open to everyone, age 12 and up. Beginners, fitness enthusiasts, and aspiring fighters all follow a clear path from first stance to the competition ring.
FOUNDATION
Complete beginners, age 12 and up, in good health. You'll finish able to: Use the four weapons safely and correctly, move and keep balance, apply basic offensive and defensive technique, and understand the heritage and etiquette of Muay Thai.
DEVELOPMENT
You'll finish able to: Chain fists, feet, knees, elbows and clinch fluidly and safely; apply ancient technique to gain an edge; analyze opponents and adjust tactics in real time; and carry yourself with discipline and sportsmanship in and out of the ring.
MASTERY & COMPETITION
ou'll finish able to: Deploy high-level technique, finishing moves, and counters accurately under pressure; analyze opponents, plan and adapt strategy mid-fight; care for and recover your body and mind using sport science; and represent Muay Thai as a disciplined, ethical professional.
PROGRAM 1 - FOUNDATION
MUAY THAI (BASIC) · 400 HOURS
Start here. Build the foundation every great fighter is built on.
The Basic program introduces the complete language of Muay Thai — history, culture, movement, and the core weapons of fist, foot, knee, and elbow. You will learn to move, strike, and defend with correct technique, develop foundational fitness, and take your first steps into the timeless Mae Mai and Luk Mai (the "master techniques" and "complementary techniques") of Muay Thai.
Who it's for: Complete beginners, age 12 and up, in good health. You'll finish able to: Use the four weapons safely and correctly, move and keep balance, apply basic offensive and defensive technique, and understand the heritage and etiquette of Muay Thai.
What you'll learn (11 study areas):
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Muay Thai Terminology — the technical vocabulary of weapons, stance, and movement.
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History of Muay Thai — from the ancient era to the modern revival and its key figures.
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Muay Thai Culture — rituals, traditions, and Muay Thai in Thai society.
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General Knowledge of Muay Thai — its meaning, value, and benefits.
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Wai Khru & Ram Muay — the teacher-homage ceremony and the graceful pre-fight dance.
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Fundamentals of Muay Thai — the body's weapons, targets, stance, guard, distance, and hand-wrapping.
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Footwork & Movement — advancing, retreating, angling, and circling with balance.
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Core Skills — fists and feet, knees and elbows, and combining the weapons.
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Core Techniques — offense, defense & counters, and clinch (inside fighting).
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Training Fundamentals — bag and pad work, partner drills, and an introduction to training for competition.
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Mae Mai & Luk Mai — the 15 master techniques and 15 complementary techniques, and how to apply them.
Format: 400 hours · Theory 191 / Practical 209 · 5 days/week, 2 hrs/day.
PROGRAM 2 - DEVELOPMENT
MUAY THAI (INTERMEDIATE) · 400 HOURS
Sharpen your weapons. Learn to think like a fighter.
The Intermediate program takes proven fundamentals and turns them into a fighting game. You'll develop multi-strike offense, layered defense and counters, and deep clinch work — then learn to read an opponent, adapt your strategy, and manage the fight. This level opens the door to Thailand's ancient fighting heritage with 65 traditional fighting techniques (Choeng Muay Boran) and 23 offensive combinations (Kon Muay Ju Jom), plus sport-specific conditioning and competition rules.
Who it's for: Graduates of the Basic program, or students who pass the school's placement test (age 12+). You'll finish able to: Chain fists, feet, knees, elbows and clinch fluidly and safely; apply ancient technique to gain an edge; analyze opponents and adjust tactics in real time; and carry yourself with discipline and sportsmanship in and out of the ring.
What you'll learn (11 study areas):
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Foundation Review — core knowledge, principles, art, and culture.
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Advanced Offense — multi-beat attacks, continuous pressure, and complex combinations.
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Defense & Counter-Attack — defensive technique, evasion & counters, and tactical application.
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Deep Clinch Work — inside control and combined-skill application.
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Training Techniques — equipment work, work with the trainer, and sparring & fight simulation.
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Strength & Conditioning — movement, power & strength, flexibility & endurance.
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Wai Khru Ram Muay for Competition — foundations and competition application of the ritual dance.
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65 Ancient Fighting Techniques (Choeng Muay Boran) — foundations, practice, and application.
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23 Offensive Combinations (Kon Muay Ju Jom) — foundations, the 23 combinations, and application.
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Rules & Regulations of Muay Thai Competition — rules, scoring, and ring conduct.
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Training Discipline & Etiquette — the values and conduct of the Muay Thai athlete.
Format: 400 hours · Theory 129 / Practical 271 · 5 days/week, 2 hrs/day.
PROGRAM 3 - MASTERY & COMPETITION
MUAY THAI (ADVANCED) · 400 HOURS
Master the art. Prepare for the ring — body, mind, and strategy.
The Advanced program develops the complete professional athlete. You'll build and design your own training programs, master high-level counter-fighting (Kae Thang Muay) and finishing techniques (Mai Tai), and learn the ancient counter-techniques (Kon Muay Kae Boran). Around your fighting, you'll add the science that sustains a career: sports psychology, sports nutrition, sports medicine, injury prevention, recovery, and the strategy of before, during, and after a bout.
Who it's for: Graduates of the Basic and Intermediate programs, or students who pass the school's placement test (age 12+). You'll finish able to: Deploy high-level technique, finishing moves, and counters accurately under pressure; analyze opponents, plan and adapt strategy mid-fight; care for and recover your body and mind using sport science; and represent Muay Thai as a disciplined, ethical professional.
What you'll learn (10 study areas):
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Intermediate Review — skills, techniques, art, and ancient forms.
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Muay Thai Training Program Design — principles, competition-specific conditioning, and ring-ready skill building.
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Advanced Counter-Fighting (Kae Thang Muay) — opponent analysis, high-level counters, and turning the fight.
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Before, During & After Competition — preparation, in-fight control, and recovery.
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Sports Psychology for Muay Thai — focus, confidence, and performance techniques.
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Sports Nutrition for Muay Thai — fueling, weight management, and recovery.
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Finishing Techniques (Mai Tai) — learning, countering, and applying them in real situations.
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Ancient Counter-Techniques (Kon Muay Kae Boran) — 29 counters to punches, 23 to kicks, 3 to knees, and 4 to elbows, plus application.
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In-Fight Strategy — game planning, in-the-moment adaptation, and performance analysis.
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Muay Thai Sports Medicine — injury prevention & care, and rehabilitation with sport science.
Format: 400 hours · Theory 156 / Practical 244 · 5 days/week, 2 hrs/day.
HOW OUR PROGRAMS WORK
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Schedule: 5 days per week, 2 hours per day — 10 hours weekly.
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Assessment: interview, observation, written and practical testing, and a fitness test. Theory-to-practice ratio 30:70; passing standard 80%.
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Attendance: a minimum of 80% is required to complete each program.
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Entry requirements: age 12 and up, in good health. Intermediate and Advanced require completion of the previous level or a passing placement test.
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Certified instructors: taught by qualified coaches — degree-holders in Muay Thai / sports science / physical education, or instructors with proven, verified Muay Thai experience and recognized certification.
Your Muaythai journey starts in Phuket.
Book a trial class or speak with our team about the right program for your goals.
📍 Ludus Muaythai & MMA — Chalong, Phuket
📞 06 4150 9009 · ✉️ tassanai@ludusmuaythai.com ·🌐 www.ludusmuaythai.com