Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

The Phuket Fight Club in Soi Palai, Chalong, is the place to go for serious training in Phuket's combat sports scene. An authentic team trains here – Thai stadium fighters and dedicated foreigners preparing for their bouts – and this is reflected in the training: traditional, two-session training daily, consisting of long pad work sessions with experienced coaches, tough heavy bag work, clinching, and honest sparring, without the luxuries of the larger nearby camps. Beginners are welcome and receive professional guidance, but the atmosphere rewards visitors who want to train seriously and not just drop in.

Soi Palai is just a short scooter ride from Soi Ta-iad, close enough to enjoy the cafes and shops of the fitness area while working out in a quieter and significantly cheaper environment. The gym regularly brings together its Thai and international clientele with Phuket stadium ticket holders and is the hotspot on the corner.