Team Shogun

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Specialized in MuayThai, Boxing and & Mixed Martial Arts. "A dream to some, a nightmare to others".

SHOGUN HISTORY:

In 1980, Sami Kiblawi met a local Karate Instructor in his gymnasium in Beirut and they agreed that Kiblawi would rent the gymnasium for three days a week. Sami started training Kick Boxing which attracted a considerable number of youngsters as well as students and trainers from other martial arts schools such as karate, taekwondo and boxing. The journey had begun. At that time,

Kiblawi was the official instructor at the American University of Beirut and the main trainer at the Akhaa club in Aaley. Along the years, the number of interested students grew bigger, and Sami realized that giving classes for three days a week was not sufficient. So he formulated a new agreement with the Karate Instructor to lease the Gymnasium in full. It was in 1989 that Kiblawi had a place on his own to train his students daily. That year, He was able to acquire a special notification from the Ministry of Youth and Sports acknowledging “SHOGUN” as an official training site for Boxing, Kick Boxing and Muay Thai. The achievements that resulted out of the club exceeded by far its surface space. It is considered as one of the best equipped fighting clubs in town. 13 punching bags of different sizes, 13 pairs of kicking pads, 7 pairs of punching mitts, 13 belly belts specially used for Muay Thai, Fighting arena 5 m X 5 m, floor covered fully by tatamis, Audio visual sets for display are available for use by students and instructors alike. Shogun is considered as the cradle of Kick Boxing and Muay Thai in Lebanon and the Arab region. A distinctive number of fighters graduated out of the club and had their names engraved on the walls of fame in local, regional and international championships. Moreover, trainers and referees were formed in the club to take part in official sports circles. Shogun remains the attraction to those who seek professionalism in fighting techniques. Weather a student in a class, or in a private session you will find at Shogun politicians, business men, Lebanese and foreigners alike. Shogun a dream to some.. a nightmare to others.

29/08/2026

Last week of August in the books 📚🔥
Keep it up, champs!

Wishing everyone a blessed weekend 🙏🏻❤️💪

27/08/2026

Celebrating our world champions and their incredible achievement at the IMMAF Youth World Championships 2026 in Abu Dhabi 🇦🇪!

Congratulations to all our champions on an outstanding performance, and a huge thank you to everyone who played a part in this achievement — our coaches, management, supporters, and the Lebanese MMA 🇱🇧 Lebanese MMA Federation 🇱🇧 Federation for their continued support.

A proud moment for Lebanese MMA, with Lebanon finishing 6th overall in the world 🌍🇱🇧!

Proud of every athlete who represented Lebanon with heart and determination.

On to the next one! 🇱🇧🔥

24/08/2026

WORLD IMMAF SILVER MEDALIST 🥈🇱🇧

Lebanon’s Laure Bahsoon earns the silver medal at the 2026 IMMAF Youth World Championships in Abu Dhabi after two impressive wins over Ukraine 🇺🇦🔥

With this achievement, Laure becomes the first Lebanese athlete to win medals at both the JJIF Cup and the IMMAF World Championships. 🇱🇧

A young talent with a very bright future ahead! So proud of you, champ. 👏❤️

Congratulations on an outstanding achievement! 🇱🇧

23/08/2026

So proud of this little champ! 🇱🇧

In her very first MMA championship, our little star secured the silver medal 🥈at the IMMAF Youth World Championships after a great win over Team Ukraine 🇺🇦🔥

An incredible achievement, becoming the only Lebanese athlete to earn medals at two major internationally recognized world championships, IFMA MuayThai and IMMAF MMA. 🥊🥋

Well done, champ! We’re extremely proud of you. This is only the beginning, the future is bright and there’s still a long journey ahead. ❤️🇱🇧

Next stop: Lebanese Youth National Championship, followed by the IFMA MuayThai World Championship in Greece 🇬🇷

LET’S GOOOOO LEBANON! 🇱🇧🔥

23/08/2026

Weekly classes recap 🔥

Another strong week of dedication, discipline, and hard work with the champs! 💪🔥

Keep pushing and keep growing. Have a blessed Sunday, everyone! 🙏🏻❤️

17/08/2026

🌍 WORLD IMMAF MEDALIST! 🇱🇧

In her very first MMA competition, our little star and champ Mariam Harake has secured a SILVER MEDAL 🥈 at the IMMAF Youth World Championships, following a huge win over Ukraine 🇺🇦🔥

And she makes history once again! ❤️‍🔥

Mimi becomes the first-ever Lebanese athlete to win medals at major World Championships in two different combat sports — IMMAF MMA and IFMA MuayThai! 🥊🌍

What an incredible achievement for such a young champion, and there is so much more to come! ⭐️

Congratulations Mimi, Team Sh**un, and Lebanon! 🇱🇧

History made 🙌

16/08/2026

Another week of grind in the books! 🔥

Keep it up, champs! 💪

Have a blessed Sunday 🙏🏻

16/08/2026

2026 IMMAF Youth World Championships
📅 16–23 August
📍 Abu Dhabi, UAE 🇦🇪

Our champs are ready to proudly represent Lebanon on the world stage! 🇱🇧🌍

Let’s go Team Lebanon 🇱🇧🔥💪

14/08/2026

Baakleen Fight Night K1 Main Event! 🥊💥

Let’s GOOOOOOOO Champ 🔥🔥🔥

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Address

Furn L Chouback , Mega Mall 3rd Floor
Beirut
961

Opening Hours

Monday	16:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	16:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	16:00 - 23:00
Thursday	16:00 - 23:00
Friday	16:00 - 23:00
Saturday	10:00 - 13:00