Information about Scorpions Thai Boxing Gym

High St
BR3 1AH, Beckenham
+44 20 8663 1413

Opening hours

  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Welcome to the world-famous Scorpions Muay Thai Boxing Gym; a professional family run martial arts gym home to Kru Mark Wakeling and multiple Muay Thai world champions Stephen and Michael Wakeling. Providing 1-2-1 personal training, 2-2-1 personal training, group training and mixed ability adult and kids classes, Scorpions keeps its traditions in tact while offering an elite level of fitness training.

Scorpions are renowned for their expertise, professionalism and ability to provide friendly, welcoming and positive training atmospheres, inclusive of all. Scorpions prides itself in not only coaching students who are interested in the competitive aspect of the sport, but also those who enjoy Muay Thai as an art itself, and those who want to use this art to make a positive change in their lives.

[ The gym ] , situated in the heart of Beckenham for over 12 years, is open to male and female adults and children of all fitness levels. Beginners welcome.

[ Mark ] , the current owner of Scorpions, has built it up from the ground alone bringing his two sons along with him from an early age. Mark has been dealing with Muay Thai for over 30 years, and has used his profound expertise and knowledge to train, support and guide many people, as well as successfully producing an array of world-class fighters.

Sometimes it can be hard to begin a new sport; some people are afraid, nervous or lack the motivation to start, but that is because they have never met Mark and the amazingly supportive team at Scorpions. Scorpions take pride in making students immediately feel welcomed, valued and part of the group; not only will they greet you with a smile and always be on hand to help, but they’ll also be there to encourage you to keep pushing yourself further and unleash your fullest potential.

Whether you want to improve fitness, perfect your fighting technique, learn self-defence, relieve stress or improve mental health and well-being, Scorpions Muay Thai Boxing Gym is the place for you!

“I remember my first session. Was a little apprehensive as I’d previously had a bad experience at a different martial arts gym, but I was immediately put at ease. It’s a very friendly environment and the trainers are really professional and go out of their way to make sure beginners feel welcome. I always enjoy training here and the coaching is second to none.”

“You won’t find a friendlier and more inclusive Muay Thai gym than Scorpions. They make everyone feel welcome from beginners to advanced competitors. The instructors are so humble you would never expect them to be world champions!”

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Scorpions Thai Boxing Gym: Opinions

5/5 (39 Opinions)
Bev Weller 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent great work out

Tom Earing 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: 10/10. Love everyone there they're all amazing ppl. Big up Mike, Mark, Steve, Leandro and Rob being the best coaches you will find on this planet.. Been training there for coming up to 6 years and I cannot recommend a place any better

Don McVey 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Only done one session, but they made me feel very welcome as someone who hasn't done any boxing in 20 years! Will be going back for more brutal workouts!

Charles Bennett 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: A really nice a welcoming gym. The trainers are brilliant. I enjoyed my first Friday evening and will be back!

Jay Delermain-Neal 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I've been doing private lessons on and off (due to a work contract expiring, COVID-19 lockdowns and finances) for almost two years. I suffer with bad anxiety (and possibly some other mental health problems which I'm looking into), but I always feel GREAT after my 1-2-1 PT Sessions with my trainer, Leandro, and cannot recommend Muay Thai enough as one of the most healthiest and beneficial ways for Mental Health, especially at/with Scorpions. From my first day walking in, I was greeted by a friendly and smiling Michael (Wakeling) and every time I go back for my sessions, everyone either training when I arrive or at the same time as me is smiling and having a blast. Great routines, drills, tips, tweaks, sparring etc. and a friendly engaging team who genuinely care and take an interest. This is my second gym (I trained a little at another gym in 2016, but I was lazy) and I can't recommend Scorpions enough. I'm even hoping my nieces take an interest at some point so I can take them as I think it will do them a world of good (my sister doesn't know lol ).

Sarah Webb 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place for fitness of all levels and ages

Tyrone Williams 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The friendliest and most humble people you will ever meet, very welcoming, and the sessions are very enjoyable, glad to be back.

Cassandra Baker 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: THE WONDERFUL WAKELINGS ..!! Just wanted to express our appreciation to SCORPIONS MUAY THAI BOXING ...!! This was George’s second lesson he absolutely LOVES IT ..!! The atmosphere is a real buzz to watch your child / children. The instructors are professional and knowledge and really bring out the best in the children. These classes are FANTASTIC for children instilling self discipline, confidence, strength and stamina. It was so wonderful to observe all of the children so focussed, passionate and dedicated to the sport ..!! George absolutely LOVES these classes and he can’t wait to go back next week ..!! Thank you sooo much Sarah Wakeling and THE WONDERFUL WAKELINGS and all the dedicated staff who are so passionate and focussed for making my boy so very welcome and HAPPY ...!! Looking forward to his happy and bright future at Scorpions Lots of Love Baker-Girl⭐️xx A VERY PROUD MUMMA BEAR — with Karen Maunders and 2 others.

Brandon Botchey 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality , Value Best Muay Thai gym I’ve been to. Good people, good training highly recommend

talia mccann 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality , Value Perfect atmosphere, everyone’s lovely and amazing coaches!

Richard Erskine 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality , Value I started attending group sessions at Scorpions gym a couple of weeks ago as a complete novice. Its a great atmosphere, focused, serious and very welcoming. I'm also getting private 1 to 1 tuition from Michael Wakeling who's credentials are second to none ! You won't be disappointed.

Edward Grigg 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Positive: Quality Have trained here for about 13 years now. Best club and instructors in the UK if not the world.

Keiran Atkinson 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality , Value My two children and myself have been training at the scorpions Thai boxing gym for 13 years ! Amazing teachers amazing gym would not go anywhere else !!!!

talay hussein 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality , Value A 5 star martial arts gym with professional friendly world class instructors with there own proper locations

Solomon Lefleur 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fun, friendly and great training... Great workout and trainers

Albi Cela 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly, Welcoming, Professional, World Class Muay Thai teaching!

Lee Taylor 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism Good set up and experienced staff.

Damien Delahunty 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism , Quality , Value Wouldn’t train anywhere else 10/10 always

Michael Price 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Whether you want to work out in a group or on a one to one basis or whether you just want a workout to burn calories fast or to learn Muay Tuay , Scorpions gym is the place to go.i have been working out with Michael for 6 years and at 58 am fitter now than when I was in my 40s.Michael is a great personal trainer , pushes you to the limit but makes it fun at the same time.If you are looking to get fit or learn a martial art I would have no hesitation in recommending Scorpions.

Roberto Reid 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Where do I start, the friendly staff at the family-run Scorpian’s welcomed me with open arms the first I walked through the doors and have so ever since at one of the best gyms in the country. The experience, knowledge and positive attitude of Mark, Steven and Michael (world champion fighters and coaches) resonates throughout the gym, which is full of positive energy whenever you train there. The team are always eager to help whether it be during private’s or group classes and always go that extra mile for people who train there. The diverse classes are suitable for people of ALL levels, whether you are a beginner or advance so whatever you are striving for they WILL help you get there and further, while you have fun doing it. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Emma and Ivan 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: This is exactly what I was looking for. Very friendly environment, a really good workout, though you can do it to your own degree. I tried couple of other gyms, but nothing got even close to this one. I understand why people visit Scorpion even from north London. The only problem with it is that I didn't find this gym earlier! Absolutely love it!

Dan 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I remember my first session. Was a little apprehensive as I’d previously had a bad experience at a different martial arts gym, but I was immediately put at ease. It’s a very friendly environment and the trainers are really professional and go out of their way to make sure beginners feel welcome. I always enjoy training here and the coaching is second to none.

leandro hernandez 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism , Quality , Value Great gym with a really good atmosphere, the gym is very clean, everyone is very welcoming, and the training Suits people of all levels of fitness, recommended for sure.

Stevie Wilkins 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism Family run gym with a good Atmosphere with top trainers what take there job very Serious if you want to Train properly the first time this is the gym

james smart 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have trained in 9 Muaythai gyms in uk 4 in Thailand, and 7 others around the world. A private with Stephen Wakeling today at Scorpions was the best i have ever done There is nothing like training with this 9 times World Champion and what a nice friendly gentleman he is. Thank you Stephen same time every week and i will start your classes to !!!!!!!!

Amanda Khouv-Lim 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality , Value You won’t find a friendlier and more inclusive Muay Thai gym than Scorpions. They make everyone feel welcome from beginners to advanced competitors. The instructors are so humble you would never expect them to be world champions!

Jade Nicholls 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend scorpions to everyone , of all levels, weather its just for fitness or to learn the art of Muay Thai. The club is friendly,clean and very welcoming. The Instructors are all amazing. world class. I have personally been to Thailand and iv learnt more at scorpions. Even the atmosphere is great with a great mix of people. Every session makes you want to come back for another one

Thomas Hilbig 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality Great club for beginners and for experienced fighters alike! Top notch instructors and an incredibly friendly and welcoming environment! Would recommend to anyone interested in Muay Thai!

Darren Hunte 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: A family run business which is open to all levels and after attending a few group sessions, I started private sessions as well, just to enjoy learning from Michael with his wealth of experience. An added bonus is how friendly everyone I’ve come into contact with at Scorpions have been and definitely more fun then going to the gym.

harvey kirke 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I've trained in Muay Thai gyms across the globe. Had my first time at scorpions today. Its the best gym I've been to so far. I had a look at some of their fighters on YouTube and they train world champions. Great feedback from instructors straight away. Reccomended!

Colin Wilson 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: A great place to train and keep fit. I felt very welcome by everyone there.

Jude H 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have been training in Thai Boxing for many years and have trained at gyms in the UK and Thailand. Scorpions gym is without a doubt one of the best gyms I’ve trained at. Mike is a fantastic coach, each private session is a great combination of technique, technical work, pads, sparring and is an all round tough workout. Whatever your fitness goal, I would highly recommend trying a session!

Jordan Deane 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality , Value

Marie Norman 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Been training at Scorpions now for 2 years would highly recommend this gym very professional & family friendly my two young boys also train here & they are doing so well

Marta Antosz 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality , Value High quality, professional and enjoyable training. Highly recommended. Evening classes so easy to attend after work. The best thai boxing gym I have ever been too and I have tried quite a few.

James Deliu 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have nothing but positive things to say about Scorpions Thai Boxing Gym Beckenham. I went to my first class as a beginner with no previous combat sports experience and felt welcomed from the instant. The staff, members and everyone in the gym were extremely friendly and made me feel comfortable despite this being a new experience. Not only are the classes great for fitness and learning the martial art, they are very fun and leave you wanting to come back again

stephanie french 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The best PT sessions I’ve ever had! I’ve always struggled with long term motivation but Micheal always made our one on one PT sessions so much fun whilst giving me a hard workout. It’s the only exercise routine I’ve enjoyed And managed to stick to. I’ve seen huge results in my physical appearance but more importantly I am stronger and fitter. I can’t wait to get back training and have now signed up my son for some sessions! Stephanie

Leigh Hendey 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I’ve been training in Martial Arts for over 17years and can proudly say through experience that Micheal is one of the best trainers I have ever had the pleasure of being taught by. He’s attention to detail and analysis on breaking down techniques, as well as the knowledge around all aspects of the fight game, is the best in the business. Scorpions gym is a very friendly, family run gym which caters for all levels from beginners to professional fighters. I’d strongly encourage anyone of any age, experience to give scorpions a go

Ollie 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym!!! Great place for muay Thai. Welcome to everyone.

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