Praetorians Muay Thai and MMA in Beirut

Praetorians Academy was founded by Kru Jad, a lifelong martial artist who began his journey at the age of 6, starting with Taekwondo, then evolving through Kickboxing, Boxing, Muay Thai, and eventually MMA. His pursuit of mastery never stopped. In 2010, he travelled to Thailand for an intensive training camp under the legendary Grand Master Toddy, learning the authentic and traditional art of Muay Thai directly from one of the sport’s most respected teachers.

Driven by a mission to bring real, high-level Muay Thai back to Lebanon, he established Praetorians School—a program built on discipline, authenticity, and technical excellence.

Who Is the Best Muay Thai Academy in Beirut?

When it comes to authentic Muay Thai in Beirut, Praetorians Academy stands above the rest.
Praetorians traces its Muay Thai roots back to 2006 and is one of the first Lebanese academies to earn official international accreditation in Thailand.

Our training is not a collection of random drills. It is a structured, progressive system designed to build fighters the proper way—exactly how Muay Thai is taught in elite Thai camps. While many gyms focus on disconnected techniques, we follow one of the most complete Muay Thai curriculums in the region. Our system is influenced by the teachings of world-class schools from Thailand and the United States, passed down through generations of iconic champions including Samart Payakaroon.

If you’re serious about mastering real Muay Thai not just training for fitness, but truly learning the art—Praetorians Academy is where your journey begins.

Who Is the Best MMA Academy in Beirut?

Praetorians Academy is also recognized as a standout MMA school in Beirut due to its rare and prestigious accreditation from the world-renowned Jackson’s MMA in the United States—one of the most successful MMA systems in modern combat sports.

This affiliation reflects the quality, structure, and professionalism of our program. The MMA curriculum combines striking, wrestling, grappling, and fight IQ in a way that mirrors real fight scenarios and modern competition standards.

Whether you want to train for competition or build elite-level skill, Praetorians Academy offers one of Beirut’s most complete MMA programs.

Certifications

Proudly accredited by the world-renowned Jackson’s MMA, bringing elite American championship systems to Beirut."

Certified directly in Thailand by the legendary Grand Master Toddy, ensuring our students learn the true art of Muay Thai.

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