DinaMite Team - Muay Thai AJUDA - LISBOA ★
Lisbon's most decorated pure Muay Thai team, home to documented national and international champions.
Lisbon's Muay Thai scene is small but genuine — a handful of pure Thai schools alongside strong kickboxing and combat-sports academies. We label each honestly so you know exactly what you're walking into.. Find your ideal gym below.
Portugal isn't the first country that comes to mind for Muay Thai, but Lisbon quietly punches above its weight. The clearest proof is DinaMite Team, founded in 2001 and run for over two decades by head coach Dina Pedro. It's produced verified Lisbon fighters — Diogo Calado ('The King D') and Frederico Cordeiro ('The Joker') both compete out of the team — and has cornered athletes in ONE Championship, GLORY and Enfusion.
What makes the city worth a guide is the spread. At one end you have dedicated, technique-first Muay Thai: DinaMite, Fred Motta's personal-training setup, the tradition-focused Caparica Muay Thai with its Muay Boran, and ZFortes, a 30-year-old school run by Portuguese pioneer Master José Fortes. At the other end sit excellent striking gyms whose core is really boxing or kickboxing — Gold Glove, Fight Culture, Kolmachine and the KO Team network — where Muay Thai is one option among several.
We flag that distinction on every listing, because 'Muay Thai' on a timetable doesn't always mean traditional Thai boxing. If you want pure Thai, start at the top of the list. If you're after striking fitness, English-language coaching or a multi-discipline base, the kickboxing-led clubs are genuinely good — just know what they are before you sign up.
Lisbon's most decorated pure Muay Thai team, home to documented national and international champions.
One-on-one and small-group Muay Thai with a dedicated personal trainer across Lisbon, Cascais and Sintra.
Traditional Muay Thai and Muay Boran in a Portuguese fishing village just outside Lisbon.
Private, personalised Muay Thai with a coach trained in Brazil, Portugal and Thailand.
Muay Thai-focused gym under Master João Cardoso, from fitness classes to fight prep.
Muay Thai and kickboxing under Master Nuno Duran, with English-friendly coaching popular with visitors.
Kickboxing and Muay Thai branch of the long-running KO Team network in greater Lisbon.
Primarily a boxing and kickboxing gym in Alvalade — English-friendly coach Miguel, limited Muay Thai.
Small-group method gym (max 4) blending striking and functional strength — boxing/kickboxing-led.
Combined BJJ and Muay Thai dojo in Almada — family-friendly, multi-discipline.
A 30-year-old pure Muay Thai school run by Portuguese pioneer Master José Fortes.
Kickboxing-led fight club in Sacavém under Coach Alexandre Santos, with structured boxing & kickboxing programmes.
Multi-discipline KO Team gym (boxing, kickboxing, MMA, Muay Thai) founded by João Diogo.
Large, well-equipped academy for kickboxing, boxing and Muay Thai — note: classes lean kickboxing.
Combat-sports academy at Benfica's stadium — kickboxing-led, KO Team-affiliated, central and well-equipped.
For traditional, technique-first Muay Thai, start with DinaMite Team, Fred Motta, Caparica Muay Thai and ZFortes. These are dedicated Thai schools rather than multi-discipline striking gyms.
Yes. Team Duramuk and Gold Glove are repeatedly praised for coaching in English, which makes them popular with exchange students and visitors. Many other gyms also have English-friendly coaches given Lisbon's international crowd.
Most Lisbon gyms welcome beginners and several lend equipment for your first sessions. Team Duramuk, DinaMite (where beginners train alongside competitors) and the personal-training options like Fred Motta and Victor Borba are all strong starting points.
Group memberships typically run around €35-60 per month depending on how many sessions per week, with annual club/federation fees on top at some gyms. Personal training and small-group method classes cost more per session. Check each listing for specifics.
It is, and it's why we label every gym. Clubs like Kolmachine, Gold Glove and the KO Team locations are primarily kickboxing or boxing academies that include Muay Thai. They're good gyms — just know you may get a kickboxing-style class rather than traditional Thai.