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Muaythai Iyarin - Original Muaythai Seattle
4.9 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Seattle, 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
- 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
- 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 8–16) — 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 muaythaiiyarin.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–1 pm, 4:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–1 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–1 pm, 4:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–1 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The atmosphere is welcoming, people are respectful, and the coaches actually pay attention to technique and fundamentals instead of just throwing beginners into chaos.”
“My partner and I were fortunate enough to work and spar with their fight team who were very skilled and controlled.”
“Coach Nico and khalil are both weapons as well, and a lot of seminars from Thailand legends to Muay Thai fighters come visit and coach, so you are literally learning from the best.”
“Moreover, there are many self defense strategies that anyone can adopt to use in the real world situations.”
What members say
“I trained at Muay Thai Iyarin for 2 years while living in Seattle and I can confidently recommend this gym to anyone who is looking for authentic Muay Thai training.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming, people are respectful, and the coaches actually pay attention to technique and fundamentals instead of just throwing beginners into chaos.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming, people are respectful, and the coaches actually pay attention to technique and fundamentals instead of just throwing beginners into chaos.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming, people are respectful, and the coaches actually pay attention to technique and fundamentals instead of just throwing beginners into chaos.”
“I was only able to attend a few classes, but each class was a perfect balance of conditioning, pad work, combinations and personal feedback on form.”
“Coach Nico and khalil are both weapons as well, and a lot of seminars from Thailand legends to Muay Thai fighters come visit and coach, so you are literally learning from the best.”
From the reviews
Come in for a free class to get a feel what this combative are has to offer! Combined with traditional Thailand fighting style and fitness, you will on the right track to shed some serious pounds. Moreover, there are many self defense strategies that anyone can adopt to use in the real world situations.
I trained at Muay Thai Iyarin for 2 years while living in Seattle and I can confidently recommend this gym to anyone who is looking for authentic Muay Thai training.
As a dancer, I was looking for a way to find a great cardio workout that challenges me mentally and physically and found it at Muaythai Iyarin. I’m always pushed to grow and get respectful instruction directly from Tony that helps me hone my skills.
Started training here recently and honestly really enjoying it so far. The atmosphere is welcoming, people are respectful, and the coaches actually pay attention to technique and fundamentals instead of just throwing beginners into chaos. The workouts are tough but very rewarding.
New to muay thai? Start at Muaythai Iyarin - Original Muaythai Seattle
Muaythai Iyarin - Original Muaythai Seattle 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 Muaythai Iyarin - Original Muaythai Seattle
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. 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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