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Mather Martial Arts Academy

5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Rainier, Oregon

Free trial Kids & teens Fight team

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
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
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  • Website & schedule matheracademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (971) 278-4739

Hours

Monday 4:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 4:30–7:30 PM
Wednesday 4:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 4:30–8 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Mather Martial Arts Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 9 mentions

“Weather your interested in enrolling as an adult or have children you would like to enroll You are making a great choice choosing Mathers Martial Arts Academy.”

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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 Mather Martial Arts Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing

“If anybody is looking for a good jujitsu and kickboxing gym this is the place to go.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)

“I’ve been wanting to get my son back in Jiu Jitsu for many years now.”

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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 15 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 7 mentions

“We’ve been seeing the GGGrinch (Mather) since our boys’ first Christmas, and it has become a cherished holiday tradition for our family.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“Do yourself a favor and get your kids involved in good discipline, confidence, and skill.”

From the reviews

This is the best jujitsu teacher I’ve ever trained with in my life. He is very knowledgeable and has years of experience. If anybody is looking for a good jujitsu and kickboxing gym this is the place to go. Give Sifu Mike Mather a call.

★★★★★ — Nicholas, Oct 2024

5 star Academy all the way. The knowledge and experience that this academy has to offer is priceless. Along with the hands on training and structure you will receive from world class experts is undeniably some of the best martial arts training you will learn.

★★★★★ — Richie, Oct 2024

Sifu Mathers is an excellent instructor. With his many years of experience in this field, he explains and demonstrates well. There is no judgement here at the Mather Academy. I am a beginner, only positivity comes from Sifu Mather as well as his students. Thank you Sifu Mather.

★★★★★ — Jill, Mar 2026

Best martial arts academy in Northern Oregon, Sifu Mike is top notch no non-sense instructor with decades of experience in martial arts, coaching and mentoring youth and Adults. You are missing a great experience if you haven't stopped by and checked the academy out.. Ronin

★★★★★ — Ronin, May 2026

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Your first muay thai class at Mather Martial Arts 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.

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 Mather Martial Arts Academy

75940 Rockcrest St C1 & C2, Rainier, OR97048

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