Combat Studios — MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Freestyle · Greco-Roman · Folkstyle · Bangkok

Wrestling in Bangkok, Thailand

Train freestyle, Greco-Roman, and folkstyle wrestling at Combat Studios — an air-conditioned wrestling gym on Sukhumvit Soi 11 with US Division I and pro coaches.

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Wrestling at Combat Studios

Dedicated wrestling in Bangkok is rare. This room teaches the three main styles — freestyle, Greco-Roman, and folkstyle — plus wrestling for MMA and BJJ, from first-timer to competitor.

  • Freestyle, Greco-Roman, and folkstyle

    We coach all three. Freestyle (UWW / Olympic upper- and lower-body attacks). Greco-Roman (throws and upper-body clinch only). Folkstyle (US scholastic / college: riding, pinning, escapes). Ask the coach which style you want that session.

  • US coaches on Sukhumvit Soi 11

    Tommy Hayden (US Division I wrestler, UFC veteran, BJJ black belt) and Dante Brown (US wrestler, 11 pro MMA fights, EFC champion) run evening groups, midday wrestling-for-MMA/BJJ, and weekday privates.

  • All levels, air-conditioned mats

    Ambassador Hotel, 3rd floor — minutes from BTS Nana and Asok. Beginners start with stance and level changes. Experienced wrestlers get live rounds. Closed weekends.

Freestyle, Greco-Roman, and folkstyle wrestling mats at Combat Studios Bangkok
Tommy Hayden, US D1 freestyle and folkstyle wrestling coach in Bangkok
Dante Brown, Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling coach at Combat Studios

Why train wrestling in Thailand here

Wrestling is not a common sport in Thailand. Most Bangkok gyms focus on Muay Thai or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and treat wrestling as a few takedowns inside an MMA class. Combat Studios is a wrestling gym in Bangkok: dedicated group wrestling, wrestling for MMA and BJJ, and 1-on-1 with coaches who competed in the United States. If you searched wrestling Bangkok, wrestling Thailand, freestyle wrestling Bangkok, or Greco-Roman wrestling Thailand, this is the room built for that.

Freestyle, Greco-Roman, and folkstyle

Freestyle wrestling uses shots to the legs, throws, and exposure holds — the Olympic / United World Wrestling ruleset most international competitors know. Greco-Roman wrestling bans attacks below the waist; you learn underhooks, body locks, lifts, and throws. Folkstyle (also called collegiate or scholastic wrestling) is the US school and NCAA style: takedowns, riding time, pinning combinations, stand-ups, and escapes. Combat Studios coaches all three styles in Bangkok, and we mix them when you are training for MMA (entries under punches, mat returns, control).

What you will learn

You will work stance, motion, and level changes; takedowns (single, double, high-crotch, duck-under); sprawls and front-headlock defense; Greco clinch and throws; folkstyle rides, pins, and escapes; and chain wrestling into control. MMA and BJJ athletes drill wrestling for the cage and for passing after a shot. Beginners start slow. People with a folkstyle, freestyle, or Greco background get live rounds and scramble work.

When to come for wrestling in Bangkok

Group wrestling evenings, including Monday and Wednesday 19:00–20:00. Wrestling for MMA and BJJ Tuesday and Thursday 12:00–14:00. Wrestling / open mat Friday 18:00–20:00. Private freestyle, Greco-Roman, or folkstyle lessons Monday–Friday with Tommy (4,000 THB/hour) or Dante (1,800 THB/hour). Drop-in from 500 THB. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Book online, then walk in to Ambassador Hotel, 3rd floor, 171 Sukhumvit Soi 11.

Wrestling in Bangkok — FAQ

Do you teach freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling in Bangkok?

Yes. Combat Studios coaches freestyle wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, and folkstyle wrestling in Bangkok, plus wrestling for MMA and BJJ. Tell the coach which ruleset you want — Olympic freestyle, Greco (no attacks below the waist), or US folkstyle.

Is there a wrestling gym in Thailand?

Dedicated wrestling gyms are uncommon in Thailand. Combat Studios on Sukhumvit Soi 11 in Bangkok runs evening wrestling classes, midday wrestling for MMA/BJJ, Friday open mat, and private lessons with US coaches Tommy Hayden and Dante Brown.

What is the difference between freestyle, Greco-Roman, and folkstyle?

Freestyle allows leg attacks and is the Olympic / UWW international style. Greco-Roman allows only upper-body attacks and throws. Folkstyle is the US school and college style, with more emphasis on riding, pinning, and escapes. We teach all three at Combat Studios.

Can beginners learn wrestling at Combat Studios?

Yes. First-timers start with stance, motion, and level changes. You do not need a wrestling background. Drop-in from 500 THB, or book a private if you prefer a one-on-one first hour.

Do you teach wrestling for MMA and BJJ?

Yes. Tuesday and Thursday 12:00–14:00 is wrestling for MMA and BJJ. Evening groups and privates also cover cage entries, mat returns, and passing after a takedown.

When are wrestling classes in Bangkok?

Monday and Wednesday 19:00–20:00 group wrestling. Tuesday and Thursday 12:00–14:00 wrestling for MMA and BJJ. Friday 18:00–20:00 wrestling / open mat. Privates Monday–Friday. Closed weekends. Address: Ambassador Hotel, 3rd floor, 171 Sukhumvit Soi 11.

Your wrestling coaches

Two US wrestlers who also fought MMA — so you get freestyle, Greco-Roman, folkstyle, and fight wrestling in the same gym.

Tommy Hayden
FreestyleFolkstyleGreco-Roman

Tommy Hayden

US D1 wrestler · MMA pro · UFC veteran

Tommy is a Division I wrestler from the United States, an MMA professional, and a UFC veteran. He is a BJJ black belt and an American State Wrestling champion. He coaches freestyle, Greco-Roman, and folkstyle — takedowns, top pressure, pins, and live wrestling — for beginners through competitors.

US Division I wrestler
Freestyle, Greco-Roman, and folkstyle
MMA professional / UFC veteran
BJJ Black Belt

Private: 4,000 THB / hour

Dante Brown
FreestyleGreco-RomanFolkstyle

Dante Brown

US wrestler · former pro MMA · Head Coach

Dante is a US wrestler and former professional MMA fighter (11 pro fights) — former WXC Lightweight Champion and EFC MMA Champion. He coaches all three wrestling styles and the version that transfers to MMA: entries under punches, Greco-style clinch, mat returns, and control against a striking opponent.

US wrestler — freestyle, Greco-Roman, folkstyle
Former pro MMA fighter (11 fights)
EFC MMA Champion
BJJ Brown Belt

Private: 1,800 THB / hour

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