Punch it Gym – More than just another Muay Thai Camp in Thailand
In Thailand, there is no shortage of Muay Thai gyms, especially in the larger cities. However, our Punch it Gym on Koh Samui stands out from the crowd, even though there are about 40 Muay Thai gyms on the island. You may well wonder what makes our gym so special. We’d like to show you!
The History of Punch it
The Punch it Muay Thai Gym was founded on 1 July 2017 by Punch it Co., Ltd under the leadership of Markus Muster. Markus, who also runs the company Punch it, a manufacturer of martial arts products, brings many years of experience in martial arts. Since 1999, he has been a passionate martial artist practicing various disciplines such as boxing, kickboxing, karate, and the Thai martial art of Muay Thai. Over the years, Markus has acquired extensive expertise, is well-versed in equipment and training, and has experience in marketing and design, which was previously his main profession.
The Punch it brand was established in 2015 in Bern, Switzerland, as its own martial arts brand. Initially, the warehouse was run from a garage, but over time the customer base grew, and the product range expanded. Consequently, a second warehouse was opened in Burgdorf. In 2016, Markus decided to strengthen the brand and moved to Thailand, the birthplace of Muay Thai.
In addition to working for his brand, Markus Muster regularly organized personalized Punch It Muay Thai Camps on Koh Samui. These camps were primarily aimed at Swiss customers who wanted to practise Muay Thai in Thailand. The idea was met with great enthusiasm and was a complete success. Many customers were impressed by the good and structured working method. The large number of visitors helped Markus quickly make contact with the local gyms, leading to several friendships. His preferred gym was founded in 2015 by two brothers, Paidang and Nokweed. As Markus kept in constant contact with the brothers, the idea of opening a Punch it equipped gym together came up. However, after Nokweed’s death in 2016, Paidang lacked the motivation to continue running the gym.
Markus had to decide whether he was ready to buy the gym. However, emigrating and setting up Punch it had taken their toll. Savings were no longer very large. Fortunately, a mutual solution was found, and so Paidang’s camp changed ownership. With the reopening, naturally, a new name came too. The camp is now known as Punch it Muay Thai Gym and has become one of the most famous Muay Thai facilities on Koh Samui. Markus had succeeded. Through his ambitious nature, he was able to realize his dream. Over the years, progress has been steady. Since 2019, the facility now includes 5 accommodations and a motorcycle rental as well as a fitness area with an ice bath. Both the gym and the brand are continuously growing.
What Sets Us Apart from Other Muay Thai Gyms
Our gym stands out through our vision to be better and different. Markus’ experience in martial arts and his clear vision for running the camp were crucial. We value cleanliness, excellent customer service, training classes according to training level, quality over quantity, and good equipment. Our training program, which includes both traditional and modern Muay Thai training plans, as well as the individual consideration of needs and goals, makes us one of the best Muay Thai gyms in Thailand. You can find numerous reviews here on Google maps.
Punch it Healthy Cafe
A significant addition is the Punch it Healthy Cafe, which opened in mid-2022. Here too, the aim was to offer the best quality of food and to create a meeting place after training. The cafe has since made a good name for itself locally. Customers can now order food with their camp booking and pay with our Punch it Gym App.
Punch it Fight Event
Are you a Muay Thai fighter or aspiring to become one? Then you’ve come to the right place! We host the “Punch it Soi Fights” every month, an event specially designed for beginners. We created this event to offer those who want to experience the sport of Muay Thai under real competition conditions, without yet being on a big stage, the opportunity to do so. The fights consist of 3 rounds, with the focus on the experience – the outcome is of secondary importance. It’s always a great experience in a fantastic atmosphere.
For the more ambitious and experienced Muay Thai and kickboxing fighters, we regularly organize the “Punch it Fight Night” at the Phetchbuncha Stadium in Chaweng. This is the biggest Muay Thai stadium in Southern Thailand, where we host professional fights watched by up to 1,000 spectators on-site and several thousand more through our “Punch it” live stream channel on YouTube (link). If you have experience in Muay Thai or kickboxing, register now on our website for the Punch it Fight Night – Muay Thai Event On Koh Samui.
Our Future Vision
We plan to further improve our offering, including high-quality facilities directly at the gym and a fitness area with a wider range of equipment. The vision for the next three years is to create the best Muay Thai facility in Thailand with all the experience gained in recent years. Quality before quantity remains our goal! Follow the development on the YouTube channel Punch it Unboxed by Markus. (link) There, you also have the opportunity to ask questions and contribute with your inputs.
We look forward to welcoming you soon to the Punch it Muay Thai family.
Your Punch it Team