Benfleet Muay Thai - Our Story

Our Story

21 Years of Strength, Discipline & Community

2005
The Beginning

The Beginning

Founded by head coach Brad in 2005.

We opened Benfleet Muay Thai then named Son-ari Muay Thai after his Muay Thai coach Singh Manat Nakiboriphat.

2006
British Champion

British Champion

Founder Brad captures the WKA British Welterweight Title.

Following a serious MCL rupture in 1999, Brad returned to competition, winning the WKA British Welterweight Title before retiring in 2012.

2007
Growing Community

Growing Community

Building a stable of fighters alongside coaching students of all levels.

2008
Expansion

Expansion

First expansion to accommodate more students, including a full renovation costing over 50k.

2012
Inspiring Juniors

Inspiring Juniors

Our junior team are winning up and down the country and internationally.

2015
International Recognition

International Recognition

Benfleet Muay Thai earned recognition nationally and internationally while remaining committed to everyday students and community growth.

2018
Training Grounds

Training Grounds

We partner with Training Grounds to provide a fully equipped functional gym.

2022
Improving Lives

Improving Lives

The gym works with 1Up Collective and Active Essex to improve communities.

2025
Growing Team

Growing the Team

Dedicated trainers, a new stable of fighters, and hundreds of students from all walks of life.