Our Story
21 Years of Strength, Discipline & Community
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.
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.
Growing Community
Building a stable of fighters alongside coaching students of all levels.
Expansion
First expansion to accommodate more students, including a full renovation costing over 50k.
Inspiring Juniors
Our junior team are winning up and down the country and internationally.
International Recognition
Benfleet Muay Thai earned recognition nationally and internationally while remaining committed to everyday students and community growth.
Training Grounds
We partner with Training Grounds to provide a fully equipped functional gym.
Improving Lives
The gym works with 1Up Collective and Active Essex to improve communities.
Growing the Team
Dedicated trainers, a new stable of fighters, and hundreds of students from all walks of life.