When you are coming to AKA Thailand, knowing the programs that are available here gives you a leg up before you even make the visit! Just because we are in Thailand it is assumed that we are just a Muay Thai gym. However, Muay Thai is only a part of our curriculum which is focused […]
If you ask anyone who participates in the AKA Thailand weekend beach workouts, many will tell you that it is their favorite part of training here. Most of the time, people who visit AKA Thailand can be found on the mats, either training BJJ or Muay Thai. In the case of beach training, our Muay […]
Get your pen and paper out and be ready to take some BJJ notes. Our head MMA and BJJ instructor, Marcio Cesar Gracinha, goes over some of the basics of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. While you can’t go out right nw and immediately apply the techniques on a black belt, it’s at least a very good […]
Coach Mark Mariani is the Strength and Conditioning coach at AKA Thailand. He came on board and joined the team very recently and is already making an impact with his unique body movement exercises. His most recent demonstration is the ‘Spinal Wave’ and it’s purpose is to massage one’s own spine. Coach Mariani has devised […]
So much has changed at AKA Thailand over the years. The faces may have changed but the song remains the same. There is a new cast of characters at the gym but they have kept up the former traditions. The beach workout is one of those traditions and it is still a hit with our […]
Mike Swick is the founder and CEO of AKA Thailand. However, he is also a UFC pioneer who is an AKA staple. AKA prides itself on their fighters’ grinding style and most fighters there train to ’embrace the grind’. Daniel Cormier, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Cain Velasquez; All take people down and keep them down. Mike Swick […]
It’s the multiple disciplines that AKA Thailand offers that makes us such a special gym. Our supergym offers Muay Thai, MMA, BJJ, fitness, and yoga; Perfect for anyone that want any kind of workout. Muay Thai Muay Thai is Thailand’s national sport and deeply embedded in the history and culture of the country. Originally created […]
At AKA Thailand, we want you to get to know the trainers even before you get to the gym. Our latest coach who has been added to the AKA Thailand family is Strength and Conditioning coach, Mark Mariani. Coach is here at AKA Thailand to spread his wealth of knowledge to guests and teach them […]
AKA Thailand is lucky to have strength and conditioning coach, Mark Mariani, on board. Coach Mariani brings a different element to the gym than just combat sports. Sure, AKA Thailand is a fight gym but it’s also a gym that is focused on fitness. This is where Coach Mariani comes in! In the past, AKA […]
Ever wondered what your favorite fighters keep in their gym bag? From training equipment, apparel, supplements and more, you can find out on MikeSwick.com‘s Fighter’s Corner! Bruce Buffer, Cain Velasquez, Mark Hunt, Dan Hardy and Sergey Badyuk are just a few contributors that allowed the MikeSwick.com team to get a literal inside look at what […]