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Muay Thai Lisbon

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.

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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.

Best Muay Thai gyms in Lisbon

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Fred Motta Muay Thai

5 (85) Alvalade

One-on-one and small-group Muay Thai with a dedicated personal trainer across Lisbon, Cascais and Sintra.

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Caparica Muay Thai

5 (38) Costa da Caparica

Traditional Muay Thai and Muay Boran in a Portuguese fishing village just outside Lisbon.

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€45
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Victor Borba Muay Thai Personal

5 (19) Alvalade

Private, personalised Muay Thai with a coach trained in Brazil, Portugal and Thailand.

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John Style Muay Thai

5 (13) Beato

Muay Thai-focused gym under Master João Cardoso, from fitness classes to fight prep.

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Team Duramuk - Muay Thai e Kickboxing

5 (265) Campolide

Muay Thai and kickboxing under Master Nuno Duran, with English-friendly coaching popular with visitors.

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Unbreakables K.O. Team

5 (165) Benfica

Kickboxing and Muay Thai branch of the long-running KO Team network in greater Lisbon.

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Gold Glove - Boxe & Kickboxing, Alvalade, Lisboa

5 (404) Alvalade

Primarily a boxing and kickboxing gym in Alvalade — English-friendly coach Miguel, limited Muay Thai.

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Fight Culture

5 (62) Campo de Ourique

Small-group method gym (max 4) blending striking and functional strength — boxing/kickboxing-led.

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€90
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Legacy Dojo Jiu Jitsu - Muay Thai

5 (59) Almada

Combined BJJ and Muay Thai dojo in Almada — family-friendly, multi-discipline.

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€35
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ZFortes Escola de Muay Thai

4.9 (41) Castanheira do Ribatejo

A 30-year-old pure Muay Thai school run by Portuguese pioneer Master José Fortes.

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€35
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Arena Fit & Fight Club

4.9 (169) Sacavém

Kickboxing-led fight club in Sacavém under Coach Alexandre Santos, with structured boxing & kickboxing programmes.

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€35
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K.O. Team - boxing, kickboxing, mma and muay thai

4.9 (39) São Domingos de Rana

Multi-discipline KO Team gym (boxing, kickboxing, MMA, Muay Thai) founded by João Diogo.

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Academia Kolmachine

4.7 (147) Avenidas Novas

Large, well-equipped academy for kickboxing, boxing and Muay Thai — note: classes lean kickboxing.

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€63
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Jazzy Fight Club (Estádio da Luz)

4.6 (73) Benfica

Combat-sports academy at Benfica's stadium — kickboxing-led, KO Team-affiliated, central and well-equipped.

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Muay Thai gyms in Lisbon on the map

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I train pure Muay Thai in Lisbon?

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.

Are there English-speaking Muay Thai gyms in Lisbon?

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.

Which gyms are best for beginners?

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.

What does training cost in Lisbon?

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.

Some gyms list Muay Thai but seem focused on kickboxing — is that normal?

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.