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Portland Thai Boxing
4.9 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Portland, Oregon
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
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- 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 pdxmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 503-388-5792
The classes they run
“PTB does a great job at taking a complete beginner and build their confidence on the fundamentals, intermediate and advanced skills.”
“Whether the goal is to get healthly, get in shape or compete, this is a great place!”
“Many classes are taught by the gym’s fighters who are both extremely nice and welcoming, but also very good at drilling the ever important fundamentals of Muay Thai (thanks Alex!”
“Many classes are taught by the gym’s fighters who are both extremely nice and welcoming, but also very good at drilling the ever important fundamentals of Muay Thai (thanks Alex!”
“Whether you are wanting to learn self defense, study Muay Thai, or just want to find a fun new way to work out, you will not regret training at Portland Thai Boxing.”
Other martial arts here
“Strongly recommend this gym for anyone looking to learn the art of Muay Thai (and submission wrestling) in a friendly/fun environment!”
What members say
“Welcoming crew of people and world class instructors.”
“The welcoming and supportive community have made it a friendly and safe place for me to bring my family and meet some amazing people.”
“Strongly recommend this gym for anyone looking to learn the art of Muay Thai (and submission wrestling) in a friendly/fun environment!”
“Many classes are taught by the gym’s fighters who are both extremely nice and welcoming, but also very good at drilling the ever important fundamentals of Muay Thai (thanks Alex!”
“Many classes are taught by the gym’s fighters who are both extremely nice and welcoming, but also very good at drilling the ever important fundamentals of Muay Thai (thanks Alex!”
“This place is really a great gym for people of all levels, both students and instructors are friendly and focused.”
From the reviews
Love this gym. Hands down the best Muay Thai gym in Portland. The instructors are awesome, class schedule works with my busy schedule and it's the best stress relief/fitness/martial arts training you can find.
If you are on the fence about trying out Muay Thai, just start going. This place is really a great gym for people of all levels, both students and instructors are friendly and focused.
This is the best Muay Thai gym in Portland. I have been training with Ajarn Jeremy Wijers for few years now. Everytime I have walked out of this gym after training, there has been a satisfaction that I have learned something. The classes are well structured. People in the gym are very friendly & respectful.
Excellent gym! I've been taking muay thai here for almost half a year and can clearly see how skilled and articulate the instructors are. FYI some of them even compete! They are welcoming to people of all backgrounds and experience levels, they take time drilling in fundamentals (important!
New to muay thai? Start at Portland Thai Boxing
Portland Thai Boxing 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 Portland Thai Boxing
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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