I enrolled in the Emergency Self Defense course almost a year ago, and my experience has been nothing short of amazing. Tik, who handles the Ed visa, was incredibly helpful throughout. Communication was clear, reminders were timely, and the entire process was straightforward and just easy. Coaches at Core Combat are not only knowledgeable and qualified in various martial art styles, but they also maintain an easygoing and friendly atmosphere. The curriculum is well-rounded, and provided exposure to the foundations of different martial arts. Kali and grappling were highlights for me - cos it was a real challenge! Not only did I learn how to execute moves properly but also comprehend the reasoning behind them. Classes were always fun and playful - it was a great place to meet ppl from all around the world and make friends while in Chiang Mai too. The gym is clean and modern, with A/C, and training gear/equipment are in excellent condition, practically new. Special thanks to Coach Sakan, who went above and beyond in teaching me the wooden dummy form. I had trained in Wing Chun for well over a year in Sydney a couple years ago, but left before I could learn the form and had been bummed about this. The coaches at Core Combat are really passionate about helping students reach their full potential. I highly recommend Core Combat to anyone looking to learn practical self-defense skills, gain exposure to a range of different martial art styles, get active, or simply have fun while learning a useful skill.

Julie T

“Great place that has a rare selection of martial arts and a great team of instructors. Not only is Sakan super patient but his detailed explanation helps you learn quicker the more time you put into practice. On top of that their strength and conditioning coach Tom can help you get ready for a fight or increase athletic performance for sports on the beginner and advanced levels. And there is yoga and chi kung for health and longevity, hard combination to beat in Chiang Mai.”

Kai Lewis

Martial Arts Instructor

I had a great year with Core Combat. Classes with Kru Sakan and Kru Jamie and Kru Do are very good and very different in their own way. I ended up attending classes mostly on Thursday afternoon (lots of stretching with Kru Do) and Saturday morning (lots of exercise with Kru Jamie) and I'm very happy with classes and the ESD content I learned along the way. The year passed quickly and there is much more to learn, but if I'm ever unfortunate enough to need my ESD, then I'm sure I will be able to handle myself a lot better than I otherwise would have. ♥️🙏🙇‍♂️

Reinhard Pointner