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MKG Martial Arts, Kickboxing & Self Defense | Gym in North Seattle-Lake City-Shoreline-Lake Forest Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 99 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Seattle, Washington
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 4–18) — 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
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mkgseattle.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 206-789-2411
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 2–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you’re brand new to fitness or a seasoned athlete, the coaches make it approachable and adaptable for all levels.”
“My 2 young daughters (7 and 9) are currently training in the kids martial arts “Juniors” program.”
“They do have special seminars and private classes too.”
“You can get the best experiences to learn not only boxing but many different kind of martial arts, self defense, how to stay active&strong and being healthy!”
“This is a great place to learn self defense, Muay Thai, or just get in shape.”
Other martial arts here
“You can get the best experiences to learn not only boxing but many different kind of martial arts, self defense, how to stay active&strong and being healthy!”
“My background is BJJ, Muay Thai and Boxing.”
“I encourage anyone who wants to try new things while still learning and refining MMA styles.”
What members say
“Sifu Andy is a great instructor with a wealth of knowledge and Mandy and Ryan has been amazing instructor who helps me push myself everyday!”
“MKG is more than just a martial arts gym, it’s a welcoming, family-friendly community that genuinely supports your personal growth and fitness journey.”
“MKG is more than just a martial arts gym, it’s a welcoming, family-friendly community that genuinely supports your personal growth and fitness journey.”
“I was interested in looking for a place that teaches a diverse number of styles that include more traditional forms.”
“Great focus on respect and discipline for kids.”
From the reviews
If you're wondering if you should try out MKG, stop, and go try it! I have attended their classes since 5 months ago and I can't be happier with the community, knowledge, trust, and respect that has been built with my teammates.
This is a great place to learn self defense, Muay Thai, or just get in shape. Sifu Andy is a great instructor with a wealth of knowledge and Mandy and Ryan has been amazing instructor who helps me push myself everyday! Everyone is so friendly here and willing to help you no matter what
I held a sorority self-defense class with this company and i could not recommend them MORE. they were very patient with all 45 girls we had in attendance, the course was very hands on and we were able to get real world applications for the moves we learned.
I moved to Seattle 2 years ago and was looking for a new place. My background is BJJ, Muay Thai and Boxing. I was interested in looking for a place that teaches a diverse number of styles that include more traditional forms. MKG is that. I have never learned wing chun or Kali before.
New to muay thai? Start at MKG Martial Arts, Kickboxing & Self Defense | Gym in North Seattle-Lake City-Shoreline-Lake Forest Park
MKG Martial Arts, Kickboxing & Self Defense | Gym in North Seattle-Lake City-Shoreline-Lake Forest Park 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 MKG Martial Arts, Kickboxing & Self Defense | Gym in North Seattle-Lake City-Shoreline-Lake Forest Park
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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