Shin-Gi-Ruh Muay Thai Camp will close its doors in October, marking what owners said was ‘a end of a remarkable chapter in the town’s sporting history’.
The club ran from a base in Randal Street before moving to its home off Whalley Range.
Founded more than three decades ago by trainer and head instructor Saeed Adam, the gym has welcomed students from every walk of life, with members travelling from across the UK and even Eastern Europe to train.
Saeed revealed he had spent ‘decades living in Thailand, training with masters, and running famous Muay Thai camps there, bringing back knowledge and recognition to Shin-Gi-Ruh Muay Thai Camp’.
He said his experience, gained while travelling between Thailand and the UK, helped shape not only his own expertise but also the standards and reputation of Shin-Gi-Ruh worldwide.
He said: “Shin-Gi-Ruh fighters have proudly represented the club at competitions across the country and on the international stage.
“Beyond producing champions, the gym has been celebrated for its role in strengthening community bonds, fostering understanding, and building lasting bridges between different groups in society.
“This commitment to people has stretched far beyond Blackburn. Twenty years ago, the club opened an orphanage in Thailand and has since been actively involved in numerous charity projects – work that will continue under the Shin-Gi-Ruh Legacy Project.”
Over the years, Shin-Gi-Ruh has been home to ‘world-class athletes and inspirational leaders’, the club said.
Alongside head instructor Saeed Adam, the club hosted instructors from world governing bodies in Thailand, including Zubear Issap, Hanif Mall, Fraser Douglas, Andy White, Hamzah Jones, and Bash Kidiwala.
Bash was singled out for contributing by coaching boxing to fighters.
Supporting them has been a team of committed students and instructors’ assistants, including Paul Hitchen, Maythem Najdi, and Farouk Ougradar.
The management have thanked all the instructors and volunteers (Image: Nq/Shin-Gi-Ruh Muay Thai) Saeed Adam said he will remain actively involved in the sport, splitting his time between Thailand and the UK as an international coordinator for global Muay Thai governing bodies.
He added: “The club extends heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers – from its very beginnings to the present day – whose dedication, passion, and generosity have been the backbone of its success.
“Though the gym itself may close, its spirit, values, and dedication to the sport – and to the community will live on.”