Looking to lace up your gloves in South Korea? Check out these boxing, MMA, and jiu-jitsu gyms near Camp Humphreys.
Offering Muay Thai, kickboxing, MMA classes, Victory Gym has daily group sessions with specialized classes for elementary and middle schoolers in the afternoons.
Hours: Weekdays: 10:00 - 11:00, 14:00 - 15:00, 19:00 - 21:55, sparring every Wednesday and Friday
Contact: 0507-1329-3531 / Naver / Instagram / YouTube
Location: 7F, Taehyun Building, 66 Jungang-ro, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do (across from Pyeongtaek Police Station, near Pyeongtaek Station).
M Fighter Gym is a competitive MMA gym with an official team in the Korea Muay Thai Association, offering all-day training opportunities for more advanced fighters.
Hours: Weekdays: 10:00 - 23:55
Contact: 031-658-1282 / Instagram
Location: 3F Gym, 20, Pyeongtaek5-ro 114beon-gil, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do.
John Frankl Jiu Jitsu offers daily classes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, owned and operated by world-renowned American grappling master.
Hours: Daily: 18:00 - 23:30.
Contact: 010-3129-2869 / Cafe Daum / YouTube / Facebook
Location: 43-18 Pyeongtaek 5-ro, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do.
Paraestra Jiu Jitsu MMA is another competitive gym that provides a comprehensive training experience for both kids and adults in traditional jiu-jitsu, or JJJ.
Hours: Weekdays: 11:00 - 22:00
Contact: 0507-1465-7274 / Instagram / Naver
Location: 17, Nuneop-ro, Osan-si, Gyeonggi-do.
A jiu-jitsu focused MMA training gym, Bon Jiu-Jitsu operates weekdays until midnight; Bon Jiu Jitsu also has franchise locations throughout the Seoul metro area.
Hours: Weekdays: 17:30 - 24:00
Contact: 0507-1381-1225 / Instagram / Facebook
Location: Bijeon-dong 1090-1 601 Bonju Jitsu Sosabal
Jiu Jitsu Explorer offers group martial arts and MMA classes, with operations from evening to late night on weekdays.
Hours: Weekdays: 18:00 - 23:50
Contact: 0507-1444-7587 / YouTube / Naver
Location: 20-38 9F, Bijeon 5-ro, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do.
King Jung Hoon Boxing Center offers training with flexible hours on weekdays and Saturday mornings and weekly sparring opportunities.
Hours: Weekdays: 10:00 - 22:00, Saturday: 10:00 - 13:00
Contact: 0507-1484-1231 / Naver / Instagram / Facebook
Location: Royal Plaza 5F, 216 Vision 2-ro, Pyeongtaek-si.
Meta is a boxing gym that offers both group classes and one-on-one training sessions, as well as classes for students and teenagers. Meta's gym also has standard exercise equipment to add foundational strength training to your regiment.
Hours: Weekdays: 11:00 - 23:00
Location: Meta Boxing, 503, 5th floor, 20, Yeosul-ro, Poseung-eup, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do.
Contact: 0507-1344-4474 / Naver / Instagram
Specializing in Muay Thai/Kickboxing with MMA elements, Humphrey's Hit Squad welcomes all skill levels. Classes run weekday evenings at the Zoeckler Fitness Center on base, with sparring sessions every Thursday.
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 18:00 - 19:00, sparring every Thursday
Contact: Facebook / FB Messenger
Location: Zoeckler Fitness Center, Camp Humphrey's.
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