Muay Thai
Train with professional fighters in a safe, supportive environment. From complete beginners to experienced martial artists, everyone is welcome.
Need help with the cost of taking part?
Bristol SU recognises that the costs of participating in student groups can be prohibitively expensive for some students. The Activity Hardship Fund was created to support those students who wouldn't otherwise be able to participate in their chosen activity due to the cost.
Train hard. Enjoy it.
Whether you've never trained before or already have years of experience, you'll have a place here.
We're one of the largest martial arts societies at the University of Bristol, with students joining us for completely different reasons. Some want to learn Muay Thai for the first time, some want a new way to stay fit, and others want to train seriously and compete.
Our regular sessions are designed for mixed abilities, so you can progress at your own pace without needing previous martial arts experience. Alongside weekly training, we run women's-only sessions, a dedicated Fight Team and a busy social calendar throughout the year.
The society is just as much about the people you meet as the training itself. Come to learn a new skill, compete, get fitter, or simply find a group of people to train and spend time with.
Meet Joe Phillips
Our members train under professional Muay Thai coach Joe Phillips throughout the academic year.
Joe leads our regular coached sessions and works with everyone from students stepping into a Muay Thai gym for the first time to members preparing to compete with our Fight Team.
Outside the university, Joe runs CoolHeart Combat Sports, his independent gym in Bristol, giving members who want to train more another place to continue developing their Muay Thai.
CoolHeart Combat Sports
Independent combat sports training in Bristol.
Visit CoolHeartMeet the Committee
The team behind training, fights, socials and everything else happening throughout the year.
Marat Ladha
Ioan Davies
Elle Brimble
Harry McCarthy
Ross Rayner
Chris McQuade
Kumrinisa Shoumarova
Aadya Dube
Adam Curry
Joss Griffith
Membership Details
Full Academic Year
Two separate £45 semester memberships would cost £90, so the annual option saves £20.
One Semester
The same membership benefits, covering one semester only.
Need help with the cost of taking part?
Bristol SU recognises that the costs of participating in student groups can be prohibitively expensive for some students. The Activity Hardship Fund was created to support those students who wouldn't otherwise be able to participate in their chosen activity due to the cost.
Included with membership
Both optionsClasses & Training
Regular coached training throughout the week for all abilities, plus a dedicated women's-only session and additional Fight Team training. Book upcoming sessions through our Events page.
Weekly Schedule
Training & Booking
FAQ
Everything you need to know before coming to training.
Bring water and comfortable training clothes. If you want to spar, you will need a mouthguard. We provide boxing gloves and shin pads if you do not own your own.
Absolutely. Our sessions are open to complete beginners and experienced members, with training adapted to different levels.
Yes. Your first regular session can be attended as a Give It A Go session before committing to membership. Check our Events page for available tickets.
No. We have communal boxing gloves and shin pads available for members who do not yet own equipment.
Yes. The Monday women's-only session is included with your UOB Muay Thai society membership. You do not need a separate CoolHeart membership.
Book it in the same way as our other sessions through the Events page.
The Fight Team is for experienced members working towards competition. Train regularly and speak to the coaches if competing interests you.
Yes. We run nights out and sober socials including karaoke, climbing, paintball, mini golf, BBQs, board game cafés and joint events with other martial arts societies.
Follow @uobmuaythai and join our WhatsApp group for training, ticket and social announcements.
Gallery
Training, fights, socials and everything in between.
