A Short Introduction to the best Martial Arts Training in Dhaka
Dhaka has seen rapid growth in new-age martial arts training centers recently. Here, we help you find the best martial arts training in Dhaka that matches your requirements of place, style, and budget.
Not more than 5 years ago, martial arts training in Dhaka only meant traditional martial arts. The popularity of new-age combat sports-based martial arts is new. But, it is growing.
Here I am listing down the best martial arts near me:
Impulse fitness and combat gym:
Let us start with one of the best Martial Arts Training in Dhaka: Impulse Fitness and Combat Gym. It is Bangladesh’s first wrestling-based combat sports gym, which focuses on wrestling, sticking, and MMA. The city of Shantinagar/Motijheels did not have any MMA gym before them, and they are the first MMA gym in this surrounding area. They are very affordable and have a flexible training schedule. You can train on your own by paying a certain fee. They also have experienced trainers who are ex-MMA fighters with an in-depth understanding of the sport of MMA.
Requirements:
- Monthly Cost: 2000 BDT
- Location: 27, shilpacharjo joynal abedin road, Dhaka 1217
- Contact Information: 01872-798827
- Individual training facility: available
- Training schedule: evenings two days a week, morning in weekend.
Vanquish Combat Gym:
It is arguably one of the best martial arts schools in Bangladesh. It is a kickboxing-focused martial arts gym in Gulshan 2, which is operated by the current kickboxing and Muaythai world champions. The trainers here are legit fighters who have excellent remarks in the field of domestic combat sports and international combat sports. The only limitation is that they only train striking and purely focused on sticking-based martial arts.
Requirements:
- Monthly Cost: 4000 BDT
- Location: INDEX Development Ltd, House – 20 Rd 99, Dhaka 1212
- Contact Information: 01675-273015
- Individual training facility: available
- Training schedule: evening 4 days a week
Bangladesh Thai Boxing Association:
The writer’s journey into martial arts training in Dhaka was with Muay Thai. For this reason, I will rank the Bangladesh Thai Boxing Association as the number one place for martial arts training in Dhaka. Bangladesh Thai Boxing Association has started its journey with Kru Ninsiam. He is the only certified Muay Thai trainer Kru Ninsiam. Not only is he a certified trainer, but he also has fighting experience in a professional Muay Thai bout. In the beginning stage, the training used to be held at Gulshan Niketan Park, which later moved on to VO2 Fitness Centre. The gym created amazing Muay Thai athletes, who shined the name of Bangladesh participating in various international Muay Thai Bout. To learn more about Muay Thai, you can visit this link.
Requirements:
- Monthly Cost: 2000 BDT
- Location: Badda
- Contact Information: Unknown
- Individual training facility: no
- Training schedule: evenings 4 days a week
Mamur’s Boxing Gym:
In light of martial arts training in Dhaka Mamur’s Boxing would come into 2nd place. Although this may be true, I would place it in first place in the case of the best private boxing gym in Dhaka. The trainer himself is a knockout artist. He is a talented boxer and possesses in-depth knowledge in the field of boxing. He is a certified coach and his gym has accreditation of Muhammad Ali Boxing Gym. The gym is in Wari. It has all the necessary exported equipment to train international-level boxers. This is one of the underrated boxing gyms and martial arts places in Dhaka.
Requirements:
- Monthly Cost: 2500 BDT
- Location: 21 Wyer St, Dhaka 1203
- Contact Information: 01840-126179
- Individual training facility: no
- Training schedule: evenings 4 days a week
Endure Combat BJJ & MMA
This is a new-age BJJ and MMA center that combines young BJJ athletes and superstars around the country. The trainers are very knowledgeable have and real combat sports background. Anyone living near Dhanmondi, Panthapath is looking for the best MMA school can easily get admitted here and the writer highly recommends them. They added a new concept of an “open mat” that lets you spar with the trained professional for an hour only for 150 takes.
Requirements:
- Monthly Cost: 2500 BDT
- Location: 519/A, 1 Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Contact Information: 0188145226
- Individual training facility: yes
- Training schedule: evenings 4 days a week
- Mail: endure.combatDMD@gmail.com
Note: It has been permenatly closed during Covid
XARX Fight Club:
For those who are living in the Gulshan and Banani area, XARX Fight Club is offering International Muay Thai trainer service. They just started and got a fast positive response. It is the best martial arts center around Gulshan and Banani. XARX Fight Club charges 2500 taka BDT per class and 10,000 BDT per month, which might sound expensive but considering the opportunity to get trained under an international Muay Thai trainer, it is not much. They are also affiliated with the Bangladesh Thai Boxing Association.
Requirements:
- Monthly Cost: 5000-10000 BDT
- Location: Road 108, House 22, Ivy’s Legacy, Gulshan 2, Apartment 4D
- Contact Information: unknown
- Individual training facility: yes
- Training schedule: 1 day a week
Invictus (best martial art gym in Dhanmondi):
I would say Invictus MMA is the best place to learn Brazilian Ju-Jitsu martial arts training in Dhaka. Those who are familiar with MMA must have heard the style of Brazilian Ju-Jitsu. Trainer Ashique Bhai is the only blue belt in Ju-Jitsu, in Bangladesh. As a result, they have a reputation for producing skilled BJJ experts. Furthermore, the trainer here possesses great knowledge of the ground game and CrossFit. Moreover, you will get a full diet and workout plan after getting admitted. He is caring and takes great care of his students. It is also located in Dhanmondi.
Requirements:
- Monthly Cost: 2500 BDT
- Location: Dhanmondi
- Contact Information: unknown
- Individual training facility: yes
- Training schedule: 5-day a week
Dhaka University Judo and Karate Club:
Dhaka University Judo and Karate Club are one of the oldest traditional martial arts clubs in Dhaka. Even though it is in the Physical Education Centre under Dhaka University Campus, the general people can train here. This is one of the best places to get Karate and Judo martial arts training in Dhaka.
Requirements:
- Monthly Cost: 500 BDT
- Location: Dhaka University
- Contact Information: unknown
- Individual training facility: yes
- Training schedule: 5-day a week
Bakshibazar Taekwondo:
Taekwondo as a martial art is the most popular in Bangladesh. Though there are lots of taekwondo clubs, Bakshibazar Taekwondo is one of the most reputed.
Requirements:
- Monthly Cost: 1100 BDT
- Location: Bakshibazar
- Contact Information: unknown
- Individual training facility: yes
- Training schedule: 5-day a week
KO Fight Studio:
Ko Fight Studio is the best gym to learn Kyokushin Karate. Karate is the most famous martial arts training in Dhaka. Among Karate, Kyokushin is the most notorious. Known for its tough and brutal training. In other words, it is the perfect karate style for MMA and combat sports. Students from this academy are participating in the international arena worldwide.
Requirements:
- Monthly Cost: 3000 BDT
- Location: Gulshan
- Contact Information: unknown
- Individual training facility: yes
- Training schedule: 5-day a week
Black Belt Academy:
It is also a traditional Karate Club located on GP Head Office Road. Hence, you can expect a full traditional karate environment and experience here. It is as traditional as it can get. They have amazing facilities for children and also the trainers have international accreditation.
Requirements:
- Monthly Cost: 4000 BDT
- Location: Gulshan
- Contact Information: unknown
- Individual training facility: yes
- Training schedule: 5-day a week
Horde Mixed Martial Arts Academy:
Horde’s trainer markets himself as a UFC fighter. He is a Mexican born currently living in Bangladesh with a background in Shotokan Karate. Horde Mixed Martial Arts Academy promotes itself as an MMA-focused club, though it holds Karate classes. They are also known for organizing MMA and Kickboxing tournaments in the gym. Currently, they have 2 facilities, one is in Uttara, Dhaka and the other one is in Gulshan.
Requirements:
- Monthly Cost: 2500 BDT
- Location: House-34, Road-Sonargon Jonopoth, Sector-11,Opposite of Zam Zam Tower, Dhaka 1230
- Contact Information: 01706-006044
- Individual training facility: yes
- Training schedule: 5-day a week
Warriors Academy:
One of the oldest MMA-focused clubs in Dhaka is Warriors Academy. The trainer is multiple champions in boxing, Wushu, and kickboxing. The club has produced the one and only MMA fighter Ashraful Islam who participated in the One Championship. It is in East Nakhalpara.
Requirements:
- Monthly Cost: 2500 BDT
- Location: Nakhalpara
- Contact Information: Not available
- Individual training facility: yes
- Training schedule: unknown
Note: It is currently not operating
Habib’s MMA club:
Habib’s MMA is one of the fastest-growing MMA clubs in Dhaka. Habib is an enthusiastic trainer. Also fighter like Monjoor Islam also train there. He participated in multiple MMA events in Dhaka and India. The school is producing great young fighters. They are organizing MMA events on a regular basis. It is in Kamrangirchar.
Requirements:
- Monthly Cost: 2000 BDT
- Location: Borogram, Dhaka 1211
- Contact Information: 01686-270322
- Individual training facility: yes
- Training schedule: unknown
Tactical Krav Maga Bangladesh:
Tactical Krav Maga is the only Krav Maga club in Bangladesh. It is the most famous self-defense martial arts training in Dhaka. It is slightly different from Krav Maga but has major resembles. They have rich experience teaching self-defense to the general people. If you are only interested in self-defense then you can definitely have a look into this.
Requirements:
- Monthly Cost: 10000 BDT
- Location: Gulshan
- Contact Information: Unknown
- Individual training facility: No
- Training schedule: unknown
Tapout Fitness Dhaka:
Tapout Fitness Dhaka is a franchise of Tapout, one of the most recognized MMA brands and gyms in the world. It is in Gulshan on the posh side of Dhaka. It is very secured and has international trainers. They have all the top-quality equipment available, however it is a bit expensive for general people. But if you want to taste premium quality service and personal training this is definitely the place you should visit.
Requirements:
- Monthly Cost: 5000 BDT
- Location: Gulshan
- Contact Information: Unknown
- Individual Training Facility: No
- Training schedule: weekly 5 days.
Butthan by Mak Yuree:
Bhutan is a Bangladeshi martial art system. Bangladeshi martial artist Mak Yurree is the father of Butthan. For the most part, his rise to fame was by participating in the international TV show SuperHuman by Stan Lee and Ripley’s Believe It or not. Mak Yuree is the 7th-grade black belt in Bando, which is a martial art based in Mayanmar. Mak Yurees was also promoted all over the major publishing media. Though Mak Yuree is widely recognized, I find him overrated. You can find lots of martial arts training in Dhaka to learn this art. Butthan took inspiration from all the major martial arts. Some of the elements work. However, it has elements that are totally useless. Despite this, he is definitely a top-tier martial artist himself, who has incredible physical ability. You can find the list of schools that teach the art of Bhuttan, in the following link.
Requirements:
- Monthly Cost: 1000 BDT
- Location: Unknown
- Contact Information: Unknown
- Individual Training Facility: No
- Training schedule: weekly 5 days.
Boli Khela:
You can’t learn traditional Boli Wrestling in Dhaka. Then again, not including it in a martial article that discusses all the major martial arts did not seem fair to me. It has an incredible origin history, not to mention you can learn it from a small village in Eidgah, Chittagong. To learn more about Boli Wrestling and a writer’s own experience regarding the art you can visit here.
Requirements:
- Monthly Cost: Unknown
- Location: Cumilla and Coxsbazar
- Contact Information: Unknown
- Individual Training Facility: No
- Training schedule: weekly 5 days.
Finally, martial arts are all about practicing and training. It is up to you which style you will love. I suggest carrying out in-depth research. Take 1 or 2 free classes before joining any gym if you like the experience admit. To acquire a clearer understanding of modern martial arts, read this.
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