ABOUT US
A small but mighty warrior.
Our small centre is the best martial arts and fitness service in Tay Ho, Hanoi.
WHO ARE WE?
From humble beginnings of teaching martial arts in his local temple 18 years ago, owner and head coach Mai Ngoc Phu opened STAR in 2020 to share his passion and experience in martial arts with members and to build a team of like-minded professionals to support that vision.
We challenge the status quo of Hanoi fitness services by putting quality at the centre of everything we do. As the Vietnamese saying goes, “nhỏ mà có võ!”’ STAR may be small but we are mighty! We are one of the few independent fitness centers in Tay Ho and we are confident that we offer the most professional training in the area.
MEET OUR TEAM
COACH PHU
With 12 years of coaching experience, Phu specialises in Muay Thai, Kickboxing and Boxing. As Head Coach and Owner of STAR, he focuses on skill development and coach education. While not currently taking new PT clients, he teaches several core classes each week.
COACH MICKEY
Mickey brings 20+ years of experience from the USA and is a Gracie Institute-graded brown belt. He has led STAR’s BJJ programme since 2023, delivering three weekly classes for all levels, with a strong focus on fundamentals, technique and progression.
COACH NANG
Approaching 10 years of coaching experience, Nang works with members from around the world. Specialising in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing and strength & conditioning, he is known for technical precision and structured, high-intensity sessions with strong focus on form. Voted #1 Personal Trainer in Hanoi, 2025.
TEAM YOGA!
Thao and Thang lead STAR’s yoga programme on our second floor, delivering a range of classes focused on mobility, recovery and balance. Their sessions support members’ holistic training, complementing martial arts and strength work for long-term performance and injury prevention.
COACH DOM
With 10+ years’ experience in Hanoi, Dom has coached thousands of local and international members. A multi-discipline trainer across Muay Thai, Kickboxing and Boxing, he also specialises in strength, mobility and body transformations. Voted Top 3 Personal Trainer in Hanoi, 2025.
COACH KHAI
Khai supports STAR’s schedule with Muay Thai and Boxing classes on Thursdays and Fridays. His sessions blend technical skill development with fast-paced conditioning, offering a high-energy training option to finish the week strong.
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COACH QUAN
With 10 years’ experience in Hanoi, Quan specialises in Muay Thai, Boxing and sport-specific supplementary training. Since joining STAR in 2025, he has become known for his intense, well-structured classes and focused 1:1 coaching style.
MEMBER SERVICES TEAM
Headed up by our Centre Manager, Hung, the Member Services team – Thang and Viet – are here to support our members with bookings, enquiries and day-to-day support, helping ensure every visit to STAR runs smoothly.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to message or chat with them at the reception desk!
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to share our passion for martial arts, combat sports, and fitness with our community in a way that puts quality at the heart of everything we do.
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PROFESSIONAL
Only working with professionally-licensed trainers with the experience and expertise required to deliver exceptional service.
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WELCOMING
Creating a safe and welcoming environment that feels like a second home for every member of our community.
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COMMUNITY
Fostering real relationships with our community to support each person’s unique goals and achievements.
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FAIR
Offering a fair and transparent pricing structure that provides great value for our members.
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ACCESSIBLE
Developing partnerships that make martial arts, and especially self-defense, accessible to all.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
RMIT University, Hanoi
On behalf of the RMIT Student Life Hanoi, I would like to thank you for working with us to make the first Self Defense Series happen. We highly appreciate your work that your team has provided our students and we received many good feedback from them!