Muay Thai Classes near Helston
Authentic Thai boxing training within reach of Helston and the Lizard
Helston is home to a strong fitness community, and many people from the town — as well as from RNAS Culdrose, Porthleven, Gweek and the surrounding villages — travel to WAKT Muay Thai for focused, technical training. Whether you're brand new to martial arts or looking to progress beyond fitness kickboxing, WAKT offers a structured path and a friendly, motivated team environment.
Easy access from Helston via the A394 and A30
WAKT Muay Thai is based at Kernow Resilience Hub, Highburrow Lane, Pool, TR15 3BU — opposite Booker Cash and Carry on Wilson Way. The trip from Helston typically takes around 20 minutes, making it convenient to train before or after work, around college hours, or between shifts at Culdrose.
There is free parking on-site, and the gym runs sessions throughout the week. You can check our timetable to see which classes fit your schedule.
Muay Thai training for Helston residents
Muay Thai is one of the world’s most complete striking arts, combining punches, kicks, knees, elbows and clinch techniques. Many people from Helston join WAKT because they want something more challenging and skill-based than a standard gym routine or cardio workout.
What makes Muay Thai worth the trip from Helston?
- Technical striking: Learn how to use all eight limbs safely and effectively.
- Clinch practice: Develop strength, balance and close-range fighting skills unique to Muay Thai.
- Structured progression: Clear improvement through pad work, drills and optional sparring.
Muay Thai classes close to Helston
Classes at WAKT include pad rounds, partner drills, striking fundamentals, movement work and optional sparring for those who wish to progress. Many Helston members find the short travel time makes it easy to train two or more evenings per week.
If you're unsure where to begin, send a WhatsApp message and let us know you're coming from Helston — we’ll advise the best class to start with. You can also view the timetable to choose sessions that fit around your routine.
Common questions
Do I need experience?
No. Many Helston students begin with no martial arts background. We teach you everything from the basics up.
What should I wear?
Shorts and a T-shirt are ideal. You’ll train barefoot on the mats, but bringing slides helps when moving around KRH. If you already own gloves or wraps, feel free to bring them — but they’re not required.
WAKT also has a small shop with gloves, wraps, shin guards and WAKT kit available whenever you need equipment.
Is sparring mandatory?
No. Sparring is optional and only introduced once you feel confident and ready to try it.
Start Muay Thai near Helston
If you live in Helston or the surrounding villages and want structured Muay Thai training in a friendly, hardworking environment, WAKT Muay Thai is ready to welcome you. No experience needed — just an interest in learning.