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Mat Chess Mixed Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 249 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Seattle, Washington
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule matchessmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 425-457-4947
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–7 am, 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–7 am, 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–7 am, 4–9 pm |
| Saturday | 12–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12–2:30 pm |
The classes they run
“Our 3 kids have been attending the Mat Chess afterschool and bjj program for over a year.”
“The lesson was straightforward, the exercise was great, and it was no problem to jump right in when it came to sparring.”
“If you already train, and you are looking to develop a systemic understanding of grappling to compete at a higher level, this gym is for you.”
“I dropped into their open mat and spent over an hour experiencing some of the best jiujitsu training of my life.”
Other martial arts here
“Roy’s muay Thai / kickboxing classes on Mondays and Tuesdays are amazing!”
“As someone who has been around specifically boxing for a couple of years, I can say that the level of coaching is great and the classes are very fun and well structured.”
“He will do camps for competing students and focus on one aspect of Jiu-Jitsu for long enough so that you don't feel like every class is random.”
“This is hands-down, the best gym in Seattle and I've been to quite a few MMA gyms in the city.”
“I dropped in for a no-gi class last night, and was welcomed to join the wrestling class that was happening when I was arrived.”
What members say
“As someone who has been around specifically boxing for a couple of years, I can say that the level of coaching is great and the classes are very fun and well structured.”
“I went in with little to no experience and was very quickly able to jump into the classes and make noticeable progress.”
“Stopped in for a session while in for work, it was fantastic lesson, clean space, with a welcoming atmosphere.”
“It was a great experience, good training partners, solid techniques, and extremely welcoming.”
“If you already train, and you are looking to develop a systemic understanding of grappling to compete at a higher level, this gym is for you.”
“Facility is clean with superior heavy bags and equipment.”
From the reviews
I trained at Mat Chess MMA for over 4 years while I lived in Seattle before moving to Austin. Before I came to Mat Chess, I had very little experience in training martial arts besides a bit of wrestling growing up.
I trained here for about 5 months before moving to Portland and my game grew immensely. Andrew teaches material and structures his teaching in a way that will help you improve. He will do camps for competing students and focus on one aspect of Jiu-Jitsu for long enough so that you don't feel like every class is random.
I’ve been training at Mat Chess for the summer while I’m home from college and it’s been a great experience, and one that I would recommend to anyone, no matter their level or experience. Roy’s muay Thai / kickboxing classes on Mondays and Tuesdays are amazing!
This is hands-down, the best gym in Seattle and I've been to quite a few MMA gyms in the city. Andrew is the owner of the gym and and jujitsu wizard. He's the most caring, genuine and lovely human that you'd come across.
Your first muay thai class at Mat Chess Mixed Martial Arts
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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