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North Portland Martial Arts and Movement
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Portland, Oregon
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 — 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
- Website & schedule npmaam.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (971) 312-4236
The classes they run
“I have trained at North Portland Martial Arts and Movement (formerly Northeast Portland Martial Arts) for about six years now and my kids trained here for about three years.”
“In Mo Duk Pai you learn standup fighting, kickboxing, elements of Muay Thai & Systema, BJJ, point sparring, "street" sparring, take downs, forms, qi gong.”
“Fundamentals and concepts are always a focus.”
“it helps to know what you want to do and be able to communicate that, whether it's self defense or mobility or something specific.”
Other martial arts here
“In Mo Duk Pai you learn standup fighting, kickboxing, elements of Muay Thai & Systema, BJJ, point sparring, "street" sparring, take downs, forms, qi gong.”
“This form of martial arts pulls from KArate, JUdo and jujitsu, KENpo, and BOxing and also incorporates elements of Muay Thai, Arnis/Eskrima, and Systema.”
“In Mo Duk Pai you learn standup fighting, kickboxing, elements of Muay Thai & Systema, BJJ, point sparring, "street" sparring, take downs, forms, qi gong.”
“the school's origin is in kajukenbo lineage and while it has that toughness there's a nice balance between formal martial arts school and mma gym.”
“This form of martial arts pulls from KArate, JUdo and jujitsu, KENpo, and BOxing and also incorporates elements of Muay Thai, Arnis/Eskrima, and Systema.”
“This form of martial arts pulls from KArate, JUdo and jujitsu, KENpo, and BOxing and also incorporates elements of Muay Thai, Arnis/Eskrima, and Systema.”
What members say
“Mellow gym, knowledgeable coaches, nice facilities.”
“It’s supportive and friendly and everyone genuinely wants everyone else to improve in whatever they are striving for.”
“I have trained at North Portland Martial Arts and Movement (formerly Northeast Portland Martial Arts) for about six years now and my kids trained here for about three years.”
“In addition to martial arts, check out Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) training with Michael Wall.”
“Michael has expanded on the schedule and offerings and now there are more black belts leading sparring, fitness and Jiu-Jitsu classes!”
“Both advanced from kids class into adult class gaining huge confidence as 13-14 year olds learning to grapple and fight with adults.”
From the reviews
Our children are in the 4-5 class and the Kids (6+) class. Micheal Wall is an amazing instructor. He fills the class with games and keeps the kids moving the whole hour. The schedule has so many offerings, making it easy to balance after school activities.
I’ve been training martial arts at the school for about 5 years and sticking with it is one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life. The teachers are incredible! Sifu Micheal is a great martial artist and teacher. His classes always push me where I need to go.
Attending martial arts classes has been a great experience for my daughter. She in engaged, gaining confidence, and feels like she belongs to a greater community. Having the option of several class times during the week has been very helpful for our busy family.
Mo Duk Pai is awesome! I have trained at North Portland Martial Arts and Movement (formerly Northeast Portland Martial Arts) for about six years now and my kids trained here for about three years.
New to muay thai? Start at North Portland Martial Arts and Movement
North Portland Martial Arts and Movement 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 North Portland Martial Arts and Movement
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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