Get the means to defend yourself!
Even if you’re not doing it to protect yourself from dangers or for winning in the ring, learning new skills and keeping yourself on your toes helps to keep both your physical & mental health in check! In Malaysia, there’s a lot places that can teach you different fighting styles, so here’s some of them!
The sport of choice for legends like Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson, boxing is THE premiere classic fighting sport! It’s more than just swerving and punching though, the trainers at Salvadors Boxing Academy can attest to that. Within 5 sessions, they’ll equip you with the training you need to be a fit & skilled boxer worthy of punching their way into a win in the ring!
Location: Salvadors Boxing Academy, Bangunan Th, Jalan Bersatu, 13/4, PSJ 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Muay Thai is one of the most commonly used disciplines in MMA fights next to wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, and for good reason! The ability to strike opponents with powerful precise kicks and effective elbow & knee attacks is an incredible skill that’ll make you near unstoppable once you’ve mastered it. FEBA Fight Club lets you dive head first into the world of Muay Thai, training you up to be a formidable fighter to be reckoned with like Buakaw and Rodtang!
Location: FEBA Fight Club, A-6, 1, Jalan Teknologi 3/9, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Arnis, Kali, Eskrima – It goes by many names, but this martial art hails from the islands of the Philippines, hence its categorization as an FMA (Filipino Martial Art). The name originates from the Spanish word for armour, which is fitting as the lessons at Elemental5 equip you with the skills you need to defend yourself using sticks. The classes are open even for young kids, so if you or your children want to join in and learn then it’s perfect!
Location: Elemental5 – Arnis, Kali, Eskrima, Self-Defence & Fitness, second floor, 11b, Jalan 20/14, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
We’ve shown several types of fighting styles, but what if there was a place that has several styles in one? Strike Academy is just, with both group & private sessions available where they get you into boxing, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and evenjust general fitness! If you want one place that has multiple options, give this one a look!
Location: Strike Academy Fitness & Martial Arts, 131-02, Jalan Radin Bagus, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.