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5th Element BJJ/MMA

4.9 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Port Angeles, Washington

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Fitness classes

Plan your first class

  • Drop-ins drop-ins run around $25 — many gyms also offer monthly memberships and a discounted first session, so ask about new-member rates
  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes (ages 4–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
  • Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule 5thelementmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 360-667-6899

Hours

Monday 1–7:30 pm
Tuesday 2–7:30 pm
Wednesday 2–7:30 pm
Thursday 12–1:30 pm, 2:30–6 pm
Friday 2–6:30 pm
Saturday 12–1:30 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at 5th Element BJJ/MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 2 mentions

“I came in as a beginner and have taken Muay Thai , Jiu Jitsu, and woman's self defense.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 7 mentions

“I do jiu jitsu here, my wife has done the women’s classes and my daughter has done tiny ninjas jiu jitsu as well.”

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💪 Women's Muay Thai

“I do jiu jitsu here, my wife has done the women’s classes and my daughter has done tiny ninjas jiu jitsu as well.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“His confidence has grown and he is learning important self defense in an environment he loves.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at 5th Element BJJ/MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 2 mentions

“My oldest goes here for Kickboxing on Tuesdays and Thursdays and loves it.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“Coach Magill is a skilled Muay Thai bad ass boxing technician!”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 6 mentions

“My 3- and 6-year-old also take BJJ classes here and it has been a blast to watch them grow, learn, and to train together at home.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 74 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 6 mentions

“Awesome community with great coaches, I recently moved here and decided to give it a try to have something to do and it was instantly an addiction.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“I love the welcoming, friendly vibe and the attention to teaching strength of body and mind.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 13 mentions

“We've been a part of the 5th element family for over 4 years now, starting when my oldest was 3 and now with two daughters in the mix.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions
🧠 builds confidence & discipline 6 mentions

“I personally feel more confident in myself, my self-esteem has markedly improved, and my stress level has notably reduced since joining this gym.”

From the reviews

5th Element is by far the best martial arts gym on the continent. The coaches and their skills on martial arts and fighting are incredible. The classes I take are Intermediate kickboxing, Coach Phill Beatty Beginner Muay Thai, Coach Jacob Magill Youth and adult boxing, Coach Jacob Magill 5th Element also offers…

★★★★★ — Crabbmom, Apr 2026

Awesome community with great coaches, I recently moved here and decided to give it a try to have something to do and it was instantly an addiction. Cody (head coach) is super knowledgeable and personable, and the other coaches are obviously there because they love it, are passionate about it, and wanna see it grow.

★★★★★ — Lora, Nov 2019

Coach Magill is a skilled Muay Thai bad ass boxing technician! Energetic, enthusiastic, and supportive professional, and his stand up game is fire. Coach Cody has technically solid ground jiu-jitsu over all gangster skills, & I enjoy training with both of these beasts

★★★★★ — Ronni, Sep 2024

My husband and son both train here and we’ve been so impressed with the coaching staff and the skills our son is learning. His confidence has grown and he is learning important self defense in an environment he loves. We all feel like valued members of a family.

★★★★★ — Haley, Apr 2018

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New to muay thai? Start at 5th Element BJJ/MMA

5th Element BJJ/MMA comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

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Your first muay thai class at 5th Element BJJ/MMA

Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find 5th Element BJJ/MMA

502 W 8th St, Port Angeles, WA98362

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