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FightLab
5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Bellingham, Washington
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
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 (ages 6–16) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule fightlab.us — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 360-738-3448
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–6:30 am, 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–6:30 am, 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–6:30 am, 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–6:30 am, 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–6:30 am, 7–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30–9:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The environment is welcoming, professional, and safety-focused, which makes it perfect for beginners and experienced students alike.”
“Now, more than a decade later, I bring my three kids to his MMA class, and watching them fall in love with the same place that built me is something special.”
“Coach Martin Gonzalez took me under his wing and guided me through multiple fights, shaping not only the fighter I became but the person I grew into.”
“If you’re serious about developing real self-defense skills and pushing yourself to become more capable, this gym is unmatched.”
Other martial arts here
“Felt supported and empowered both through 8 years of kids MMA classes and various other classes such as CrossFit, Boxing and Kick Boxing!”
“Felt supported and empowered both through 8 years of kids MMA classes and various other classes such as CrossFit, Boxing and Kick Boxing!”
“Truly a mix of boxing, martial arts and grappling.”
“Now, more than a decade later, I bring my three kids to his MMA class, and watching them fall in love with the same place that built me is something special.”
“I love Martin he is a amazing teacher and helped me learn how to defend myself in all situations ps if your reading this its me Jack I joined a wrestling team”
What members say
“Tuhon Gonzalez is a great instructor and has an incredible background in a variety of martial arts and self-defense experience.”
“The environment is welcoming, professional, and safety-focused, which makes it perfect for beginners and experienced students alike.”
“I’ve been part of Fight Lab since 2009, back when I first walked in as a youth boxer with big dreams and no experience.”
“Martin’s professionalism, commitment, and genuine passion for martial arts and discipline haven’t changed a bit.”
From the reviews
Very happy with the progress I'm making from my training at Fight Lab. Martin is a great trainer & teacher.
I’ve been part of Fight Lab since 2009, back when I first walked in as a youth boxer with big dreams and no experience. Coach Martin Gonzalez took me under his wing and guided me through multiple fights, shaping not only the fighter I became but the person I grew into.
For anyone who wants to learn how to defend themselves in real-world scenarios—including weapon training and close-quarter combatives—this is the gym for you. Mr. Gonzalez (Tuhon) is incredibly knowledgeable in a multitude of martial arts and teaches skills that actually works under pressure.
Martin Gonzalez, owner of Fight Lab, goes by many names. Coach, Master, Sifu, and Tuhon, just to name some. His vast knowledge and experience from basic self defense to advanced striking and edged/un-edged weapons gives his students the opportunity to learn from one of the very best that exist.
New to muay thai? Start at FightLab
FightLab 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.
Your first muay thai class at FightLab
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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