Team Pinky Muay Thai

Team Pinky Muay Thai in Kilkenny is one of Adelaide's most respected homes for traditional Muay Thai, and the reviews leave little doubt about its standing — one member calls it the "No.1 Muay Thai school in Adelaide." From authentic Thai statues at the entrance to the discipline of the training, the gym takes the art seriously while staying welcoming to complete newcomers.

The coaching is the heart of it. The gym's master, known as Pinky, is described by reviewers as welcoming, inclusive, patient and willing to teach those with no combat-sports experience at all — "a great bloke overall with a great sense of humour" as well as an excellent trainer. Members value training that runs frequently through the week with experienced, skilled coaches and good teammates, framing Muay Thai here as much about respect, humility and strength of character as about technique.

It is a genuinely all-ages gym. One parent enrolled their son through a come-and-try deal and praised how quickly the coaches refined his kicks and stance, with a dedicated kids' Muay Thai program on offer. For people in Kilkenny and across Adelaide's inner north-west wanting authentic Muay Thai — whether for fitness, discipline, self-defence or competition — Team Pinky offers experienced coaching in a motivating, traditional and supportive environment.