Muay Thai & Thai boxing in Vienna – training at Garage Combat Club
Learn Thai boxing in Vienna’s 3rd district (Landstraße)
Muay Thai is known as the “art of eight limbs”: besides the fists, elbows, knees and shins are used. At Garage Combat Club, Marxergasse 40, 1030 Vienna you learn this versatile combat sport from the ground up – technically clean, intense and in a strong community. Whether you are a complete beginner or already have martial arts experience: you will find the right Thai boxing training in Vienna with us.
What is Muay Thai?
Muay Thai, often simply called Thai boxing, is the national sport of Thailand and one of the most effective striking sports in the world. It combines boxing punches with kicks, knee strikes and elbow techniques – which makes training extremely varied and works your whole body.
At Garage Combat Club you train all techniques in a controlled way on focus mitts, Thai pads and the heavy bag. Our coaches pay attention to clean technique, a proper warm-up and an intensity that matches your level.
What you learn in Muay Thai training
- Fighting stance, guard and footwork
- Punches: jab, cross, hook and uppercut
- Low, middle and high kicks as well as the teep (push kick)
- Knee strikes and elbow techniques
- Combinations on focus mitts and Thai pads
- Stamina, explosive power and flexibility
Thai boxing for beginners – no experience needed
You don’t need any experience or top fitness to start Thai boxing in Vienna. As a beginner you first learn stance, footwork and the basic techniques. There is no contact with an opponent at the start – sparring is voluntary, only for advanced athletes and always controlled with protective gear.
Fitness, self-confidence and stress relief
Muay Thai is an extremely effective full-body workout. Regular training can:
- strengthen stamina and the cardiovascular system
- build muscle and reduce body fat
- improve flexibility, balance and coordination
- relieve stress and clear your head
- build self-confidence and assertiveness
For advanced athletes and fighters
If you already have experience in Thai boxing, kickboxing or boxing, we work specifically on your details: fluid combinations, timing, sense of distance and stamina for full rounds. Advanced athletes can take part in controlled sparring – always with protective gear and under supervision.
Garage Combat Club is run by owner Harald Pfingstl – a professional boxer himself and holder of the WBC Europe belt. If you want to test yourself in the ring, you will find an ambitious competition team with us.
Combining Muay Thai and boxing
With a membership you can attend all classes at Garage Combat Club – so besides Muay Thai also our boxing training. Many members use exactly this combination to sharpen their hands while expanding their kicks and knees. You’ll find all times in the training schedule and all rates under Prices.
Frequently asked questions about Thai boxing
What is the difference between Thai boxing and kickboxing?
In Muay Thai, knee and elbow techniques are used in addition to punches and kicks. This makes the sport even more versatile.
Is Muay Thai suitable for beginners?
Yes. You start with the basics and progress step by step. Sparring is voluntary and only for advanced athletes.
What do I need for the trial session?
Comfortable sportswear is enough. We lend you boxing gloves for the free trial session.
Is there also training for kids?
Yes – for kids and teenagers we offer kids boxing.