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Cobra Muay Thai
birmingham

A dedicated Muay Thai gym run by chief instructor Muhammed Zahir (formerly Leko Wright) and his son, UK-ranked head coach Tayo Zahir. Classes span basics, strategy, sparring/competition, S&C, kids and 1-to-1, plus dedicated women's sessions. First lesson is free.

Rating 4.9 (94)
Location Nechells
Level All levels; kids and adults

About the Gym

Cobra specialises purely in Muay Thai across all ages and levels. Chief instructor Muhammed Zahir — a former fighter with 22+ years in the sport and ISKA English, ISKA Commonwealth and S3 European titles — trained in Thailand before focusing on coaching. His son Tayo Zahir, the current head coach, is a UK-ranked middleweight and multiple-title holder.

The gym runs structured classes (basics, strategy and tactics, sparring and competition, strength and conditioning, kids, and 1-to-1), plus women-only sessions with coach Siobhan, and is active in the community through the Knives Down Gloves Up initiative.

Class Schedule

Contact gym for current schedule

Pricing

Trial Class

£Free first lesson

One-time

Head Coach

MW

Muhammed Zahir (Leko Wright)

Chief Instructor

Former fighter with 22+ years in Muay Thai; ISKA English, ISKA Commonwealth and S3 European champion; trained in Thailand. Head coach Tayo Zahir is his son — a UK-ranked middleweight and ISKA Intercontinental / WBC English / Elite Fighting European champion (record 11-1).

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