Depending on the day, some gyms run Muay Thai, boxing, and clinching sparring in the same session; others split them across morning and afternoon classes. Confirm the weekly sparring plan with the camp.

These are typical Thailand / Phuket camp ranges, not a confirmed quote from this gym. Ask the camp for current class times, sparring days, and package prices before you book.

Real visitor experience

Although P'Chai is still a relatively young gym, the feedback has been remarkably consistent.

Much of the praise comes from athletes who previously trained with Sam Cassidy at Southside. Reddit users repeatedly describe him as one of Phuket's strongest striking coaches, highlighting his ability to work with complete beginners and professional fighters alike. Several comments specifically mention that he takes time to correct small mistakes rather than simply running students through combinations.

The Thai coaching team also receives positive feedback for creating sessions that are demanding without becoming intimidating. Visitors describe hard training, but also an environment where coaches remain approachable and genuinely invested in helping students improve.

Because the gym is still growing, classes are generally smaller than those at Phuket's largest camps. While this may change over time, early visitors often mention that the smaller numbers allowed more interaction with coaches throughout the session.

Who trains here?

P'Chai attracts a broad mix of athletes, but its biggest audience is people interested in more than just Muay Thai.

MMA fighters benefit from having wrestling, BJJ, striking, and strength training available in one location.

Muay Thai practitioners often choose the gym because they specifically want to learn from Sam Cassidy and his coaching team.

Long-term visitors also appreciate the all-inclusive packages and the ability to build a daily routine around training, recovery, and accommodation without travelling across Phuket.

Who is this gym best for?

P'Chai is ideal for people who value coaching over reputation.

If you're choosing a gym because of who teaches there rather than how long it's been open, P'Chai deserves serious consideration.

It's particularly suited to MMA athletes, people wanting to combine multiple disciplines, and anyone who enjoys smaller, coaching-focused classes.

If your goal is experiencing a traditional Thai fight camp with decades of history and a long list of stadium champions, another gym may better fit that experience. P'Chai's identity is still being written, but it's being built by coaches who had already earned the respect of many athletes before opening their own doors.

Unique features

• Founded by former Southside MMA coaching team
• Head Coach and Co-Founder Sam "Sammy Cass" Cassidy
• Muay Thai, MMA, boxing, wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and strength & conditioning
• Grappling coached by world-record BJJ black belt Campbell "Gumby" Symes
• Wrestling program led by professional MMA fighter Colton Kielbasa
• Strength & conditioning coach with experience supporting UFC, Bellator, ONE Championship, and RWS athletes
• All-inclusive accommodation packages available
• Located in Rawai, close to Nai Harn and Rawai Beach

Why book one week here?

A week at P'Chai is less about discovering a famous gym and more about understanding why so many athletes followed its coaches when they opened their own facility. You'll quickly see that the gym's reputation isn't built on celebrity visitors or decades of history. It's built on coaching, attention to detail, and a team that many people were already recommending before the gym even existed.

If you're the type of traveler who researches coaches before facilities, P'Chai is one of Phuket's most interesting gyms to experience.

Planning your first block? Start with our First Muay Thai camp in Thailand guide.