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Ashland Hero Academy
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Ashland, Oregon
Plan your first class
- 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ashlandheroacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 541-625-9377
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This is an excellent place for all levels and ages.”
Other martial arts here
“Amazing place to learn JUI JITSU, kickboxing and many more with a great coach who teaches very well.”
“I attended this gym about 3 years ago and I just starting attending BJJ classes again.”
What members say
“Amazing place to learn JUI JITSU, kickboxing and many more with a great coach who teaches very well.”
“My kiddo has gained so much confidence, patience, and skill attending Russell’s classes.”
From the reviews
My kiddo has gained so much confidence, patience, and skill attending Russell’s classes. We love it here so much. Nowhere my kid would rather be!
Amazing place to learn JUI JITSU, kickboxing and many more with a great coach who teaches very well. very highly reccomend.
This is an excellent place for all levels and ages. Whether you are advanced or a beginner, child or adult, you will be welcomed in to this Training space. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kick Boxing, Tai Chi and kid specific classes are all excellent- Coach Russell brings expert knowledge, warm and kind energy and helps you…
I attended this gym about 3 years ago and I just starting attending BJJ classes again. Russel is an amazing teacher and the environment of this gym is just awesome. I highly recommend coming and trying it out!
New to muay thai? Start at Ashland Hero Academy
Ashland Hero Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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.
Your first muay thai class at Ashland Hero Academy
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.
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