Back in the Ring: WALEED WINS MUAY THAI TITLE IN THAILAND

After 13 years away from competition, Gym & Jab co-founder Waleed stepped back through the ropes and came home with a belt.

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Most days, Waleed is in Esher helping people build strength, skill and confidence through weight training, boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai.

At Gym & Jab, the focus is on making combat sports accessible to everyone, whether you are completely new to training, here to get fitter, or looking to develop real skills.

Then, for one unforgettable night in Thailand, Waleed found himself back on the other side.

Thirteen years after his last fight, he stepped through the ropes again to compete for a Muay Thai title, and won.

But this story is about more than a belt.

From Esher to Thailand: Watch Waleed’s Full Title Fight

Waleed’s Muay Thai title fight in Thailand, 13 years after his last competitive bout.

"Not everyone needs to fight. But everyone can learn to face something difficult and come out the other side a little stronger."

Combat sports teaches you how to stay calm when things get uncomfortable. How to trust the work you have put in. How to keep going when you are tired. How to deal with nerves, doubt and pressure and still move forward.

Most of Waleed’s time is spent helping other people find that confidence. Stepping back into competition meant having to find it again himself.

It meant learning, adapting and putting the work to the test under real pressure.

Winning the title was a brilliant moment. But the deeper value was choosing to test himself again.

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Strength. Skill. Confidence.

That is what we want Gym & Jab to give every person who walks through our doors.

Not everyone needs or wants to fight. But everyone can benefit from feeling stronger, more skilled and more confident.

Whether you are trying boxing for the first time, building strength in the gym, learning Muay Thai, or simply doing something for yourself, our coaches are here to help you take on the challenge.

You do not need experience. You just need to show up.

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