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Northwest Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Eugene, 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 (ages 6–14) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule nwmaacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 541-912-9099
Hours
| Monday | 4:15–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | 12–2 pm |
| Sunday | 1–3 pm |
The classes they run
“The gym offers a welcoming and supportive environment for practitioners of all levels, whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned competitor.”
“A couple other things, I had a chance to watch part of the youth program before the adult class and was impressed with the engagement between the instructors and students.”
“As a woman, I know that in a male-dominated sport, I can always trust the owners to be inclusive and supportive of my decision to lead the BJJ and kickboxing lifestyle.”
“I was visiting family and NWMA was kind enough to drill and spar with me in preparation for my first competition.”
“Great for sport and self defense training, coaches even include bits from other martial arts to improve and create wel rounded-ness.”
Other martial arts here
“As a woman, I know that in a male-dominated sport, I can always trust the owners to be inclusive and supportive of my decision to lead the BJJ and kickboxing lifestyle.”
“After shopping around a bit and checking out the selection of places to train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the area I found NWMA and knew right away that this was the place for me.”
“The students here place in events all the time for BJJ and MMA.”
What members say
“Professor Harold provided great instruction as well as made me feel part of the team (even for one day).”
“The gym offers a welcoming and supportive environment for practitioners of all levels, whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned competitor.”
“As a woman, I know that in a male-dominated sport, I can always trust the owners to be inclusive and supportive of my decision to lead the BJJ and kickboxing lifestyle.”
“Showed up for kickboxing fundamentals and a great first training experience.”
“I was visiting family and NWMA was kind enough to drill and spar with me in preparation for my first competition.”
“They not only teach Jui jitsu the physical side but work on building character, manners, strength and confidence.”
From the reviews
My son started with Coach Maddy and Prof Tyler just before his 4th birthday. He has been working with them for 2 1/2 years and he loves his coaches and Jui Jitsu! He is now a kids purple belt and hopes to go all the way through kids , youth and onto Adult black belt all because of what he sees in his coaches!
Came in town for visit some family and friends. Stopped in at NWMA and had such positive experience. The gym offers a welcoming and supportive environment for practitioners of all levels, whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned competitor. What really stands out is the expertise of head coach Harold Utterback.
I’ll vouch for this gym. As an aunt I’ve taken my niece & nephews to class a few times, sat & watched, & have been impressed with the discipline that they learn (of self & of the art) through a very patient instructor. He doesn’t let them walk all over him, but he also knows they’re young.
I was visiting family and NWMA was kind enough to drill and spar with me in preparation for my first competition. Good jujitsu great group of people!
New to muay thai? Start at Northwest Martial Arts
Northwest Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Northwest 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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