Muay Thai Academy Duran Gym
Eindhoven's most established muay thai academy, founded by 14th Khan-graded Khru Duran Ebren and home to IFMA world champions.
Eindhoven has a small but genuinely high-level muay thai scene. Compact, but home to a federation-recognised academy that has produced a world champion.. Find your ideal gym below.
Eindhoven may not be the biggest muay thai city in the Netherlands, but it punches well above its weight. The city's scene is compact — a handful of gyms rather than dozens — but the quality runs deep. In 2025, fourteen-year-old Eindhoven fighter Jaimely Pruijmboom, trained at the city's Duran Gym, became IFMA muay thai world champion with a technical knockout in the final in Abu Dhabi. For a city this size, producing a world champion says a lot about the standard of coaching available.
What you'll find in Eindhoven is range rather than volume. There's a traditional, federation-recognised academy built around authentic muay thai and competition (Duran Gym in Woensel-Zuid), a large, community-driven kickboxing-and-muay-thai gym that welcomes the whole family (Fidan Gym in Gestel), and a private one-on-one coaching studio for those who want individual attention (Palmer Muay Thai in Strijp). Whether you want to compete, train recreationally, or get personal coaching, there's a clear option — and most offer a free trial or first session so you can find your fit.
Eindhoven's most established muay thai academy, founded by 14th Khan-graded Khru Duran Ebren and home to IFMA world champions.
A welcoming kickboxing and muay thai gym in Gestel with a strong community feel, classes for all ages from 3 up, and a women-only group.
A private, one-on-one muay thai and boxing studio in Strijp led by coach Quin, focused on personalised coaching rather than large group classes.
For authentic, traditional muay thai with a strong competition pedigree, Muay Thai Academy Duran Gym is the standout — it's federation-recognised (IFMA, MON, WMC) and has trained a world champion. For a welcoming, community-driven gym that suits the whole family, Fidan Gym is hugely popular. And for private, one-on-one coaching, Palmer Muay Thai is a distinctive choice. The best fit depends on whether you want group classes, family-friendly training, or individual attention.
Group muay thai is affordable in Eindhoven. Duran Gym charges around €35.50 per month for one session a week or €45.50 for unlimited training, with a €12 one-off registration and a free trial class. Private coaching at Palmer Muay Thai works differently — around €55 per one-on-one session — since it's personalised rather than group-based. Always confirm current pricing directly with the gym.
Yes. All of Eindhoven's gyms welcome beginners. Duran Gym trains recreational members alongside fighters and offers a free trial class, Fidan Gym mixes beginners and experienced athletes in an accessible group (and even has classes for children and a women-only session), and Palmer Muay Thai's one-on-one format is ideal if you'd prefer to start with individual attention. You don't need any experience to begin.
Yes — and recently. In 2025, fourteen-year-old Jaimely Pruijmboom from Eindhoven became IFMA muay thai world champion, winning the final in Abu Dhabi by technical knockout. She trains at Muay Thai Academy Duran Gym, whose head coach Khru Duran Ebren holds the 14th Khan, the highest international grade, earned in Thailand.
Yes. Fidan Gym runs a dedicated women-only training twice a week, plus children's classes grouped by age starting from as young as three. Duran Gym also offers youth classes. Eindhoven's gyms are notably family-friendly, making it easy to train whatever your age or experience.
For its size, yes. Eindhoven's scene is small — a few gyms rather than a large network — but the quality is high, headlined by a federation-recognised academy that has produced a world champion. Between traditional group training, a family-friendly community gym and private one-on-one coaching, there's genuine variety. It's a strong scene for a city of its size.