Muay Thai in Johor Bahru
Muay Thai classesat Malaysia's first MMA gym — come to get fit, lose weight, relieve stress and learn to defend yourself.
What to expect
Muay Thai — the art of eight limbs — has been UMA's flagship discipline since 2006. You'll build real striking power and timing through pad-work, bag rounds and controlled, friendly sparring.
Total beginners through to competitors. No experience needed — coaches start you on the fundamentals.
We're right in the heart of Johor Bahru, at Taman Mount Austin — easy to reach from across the city. From the city centre it's roughly a 15–20 minute drive: take the Tebrau Highway or the EDL towards Taman Daya, then turn in at the Mount Austin commercial centre. We're above Happy Fish Swim School, with parking right outside the shoplots. You'll find us at 39-02, Jalan Mutiara Emas 10/19, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru (Above Happy Fish).
We regularly have members training with us from the city centre, Taman Pelangi, Taman Molek, Taman Daya, Johor Jaya and Taman Setia Indah.
- — Founded 2006 — widely cited as Malaysia's first MMA gym.
- — Led by Melvin Yeoh — ONE Championship veteran & full-time schoolteacher.
- — All levels & all ages — total beginners welcome.