Darlington Boxing and Martial Arts Academy (DBMA) is a state of the art training facility for martial arts and general fitness based in Darlington, County Durham. We have a friendly and experienced team with over 30 years combined experience in martial arts and coaching - led by Head Coach Michael Dicks, a former two-time World Muay Thai World Champion.
We specialise in Muay Thai (aka Thai boxing) and amateur boxing, as well as being Darlington's only professional boxing gym. Thai training is intense and again you will be pushed but you also have the great advantage off the boxing training to brush up on your boxing skills.
We specialise in Muay Thai (aka Thai boxing) and amateur boxing, as well as being Darlington's only professional boxing gym. Thai training is intense and again you will be pushed but you also have the great advantage off the boxing training to brush up on your boxing skills.
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Darlington Boxing and Martial Arts Academy (DBMA) is a state of the art training facility for martial arts and general fitness based in Darlington, County Durham. We have a friendly and experienced team with over 30 years combined experience in martial arts and coaching - led by Head Coach Michael Dicks, a former two-time World Muay Thai World Champion.
Darlington Boxing and Martial Arts Academy was created by former World Muay Thai Champion and professional boxer Mr Paul Hamilton.
After an extensive career which took him all over the world competing against some of the best Thai Boxers, Paul began passing on some of his vast knowledge to a small group in a homemade gym in his back garden 30 years ago, as time passed and his reputation as a coach grew Paul went on to open DBMA at a new gym on Albert Hill in Darlington in 1998, it was here that he also founded Albert Hill Amateur Boxing Club.
After an extensive career which took him all over the world competing against some of the best Thai Boxers, Paul began passing on some of his vast knowledge to a small group in a homemade gym in his back garden 30 years ago, as time passed and his reputation as a coach grew Paul went on to open DBMA at a new gym on Albert Hill in Darlington in 1998, it was here that he also founded Albert Hill Amateur Boxing Club.
Really excellent gym. I have been attending Ladies Bootcamp since January, I love it!. The staff are very nice and friendly and really motivate you. I have lost almost two stone since starting, the other ladies are all nice too - I would recommend the class to anyone. Anyone who have goals but can't achieve by themselves just give this gym a try and you will see the difference in you in just a few weeks.
Under the guidance of DBMA founder Paul Hamilton, Michael became one the best Thai Boxers in the UK and won multiple titles from national level to the world stage. Their great partnership and Michael's tremendous talent and fan friendly style of fighting saw him travel all over the world and fight some of the biggest names in Thai Boxing from USA to Thailand, Europe and Beijing.
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Pete Robertson Chef
Aug 23, 2021
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Mike Booth
Mar 30, 2021
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Friendly gym reasonably priced with a world champion thai boxer as a coach my son started there and was made to feel like part of the crew straight away no horrible vibes or bullying goes on in this gym at all it's not tolerated if you are looking too take up martial arts definitely look at this place
David Griffiths
Sep 01, 2020
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Siobhan Denwood
Feb 29, 2020
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Sonny Brown
Jan 30, 2020
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Kirsty Stables
Jan 17, 2020
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Robyn Lucas
Jan 03, 2020
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Matthew Teague
Nov 17, 2019
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Rachel Barras
Oct 30, 2019
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Daniel Cooper
Dec 23, 2018
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Dave Cook
Nov 27, 2018
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Janet Calvert
Sep 25, 2018
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Had a great session ran by Shannon this morning, a varied weight and cardio session ending with lots of 30 seconds bag work. I have been attending DBMA for many years now and it really is the best place to train. Michael, Peter and Shannon Work their socks off making sure you ache and sweat... lots.
Looking forward to the revamped gym opening soon!! #teamdbma for life
Looking forward to the revamped gym opening soon!! #teamdbma for life
Tori Gill
Sep 05, 2018
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Chris Preston
Jul 03, 2018
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Tim Archer
Jun 05, 2018
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Daniel Fleary
Aug 31, 2016
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