Traditional Muay Thai
The art of eight limbs
Our core discipline brings together punches, kicks, elbows and knees. Train technique, conditioning and control while building the discipline that carries beyond the ring.
Our story · Est. 2018
MTM MUAYTHAI
GYM.
Ethiopia’s Muay Thai pioneer.
A legacy built through discipline.
Master Teshome Muaythai Club — rooted in Addis Ababa, connected to Thailand, and dedicated to the next generation of martial artists.
Train with us2018First licensed Muay Thai club in Ethiopia
~20 yearsMaster Teshome’s martial arts experience
3 branchesGerji · Lebu · Bole
Founder & leadership
MASTER
TESHOME ENSIMA.
A lifetime of learning. A mission to bring authentic Muay Thai to Ethiopia.
Founded and led by Master Teshome Ensima, MTM draws on around 20 years of martial arts experience. His leadership brings together hands-on coaching, a deep respect for Thai martial traditions and a commitment to growing the sport at home.
Vice President for AfricaSiamyout Muaythai Association
From the training floor in Addis Ababa to connections with Thai masters, his journey reflects the academy’s belief: progress begins with discipline, and learning never stops.
A first for Ethiopia
OPENING THE DOOR.
RAISING THE STANDARD.
MTM is recognized as a pioneer and leading Muay Thai training center in Ethiopia. Our story begins in Gerji, Addis Ababa — and continues through a community united by training, respect and ambition.
2018
Licensed to lead the way
Established as Ethiopia’s first licensed Muay Thai club, introducing a dedicated home for the sport.
FIRST
A new arena for training
The country’s first octagonal ring became part of MTM’s pioneering training environment.
TODAY
One academy. Three training grounds.
Train with the MTM community at our Gerji, Lebu and Bole branches in Addis Ababa.
Training & traditions
THAI ROOTS.
ETHIOPIAN SPIRIT.
Technique, heritage and purpose come together in the traditions that shape our academy.
Siamyout
A living martial tradition
Connected to the Siamyout martial arts network, our academy brings a respect for Thai teaching traditions into the training experience in Ethiopia.
Muay Thai Boran
Respect for the roots
Explore the traditional foundations of Thai martial arts. Muay Thai Boran connects the modern practice to its heritage, keeping respect for its history at the heart of training.
MORE THAN FIGHT TRAINING
Structured training sessions, self-defense conditioning and seasonal youth and summer programs give students different ways to grow. Speak with the academy about current program availability; regular branch training follows the published class schedule.
International connections
LOCAL PRIDE.
A GLOBAL COMMUNITY.
MTM’s international connections include WBC Muaythai, the World Muay Thai Organization and Siamyout networks — linking our Ethiopian academy with the wider world of Thai martial arts.
WBC MUAYTHAIInternational Muay Thai community
WMOWorld Muay Thai Organization
SIAMYOUTMuaythai Association & networks
Your next chapter
STEP INTO
THE MTM STORY.
Find your training ground in Gerji, Lebu or Bole.