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Red Panda Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Seattle, Washington
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
- 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 redpandamuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
The classes they run
“Very inclusive gym, a variety of classes with beginner friendly ones every day.”
“Unfortunately, martial arts are often inaccessible to lots of folks, and it can be hard to find places where I feel safe training hard and sparring.”
“I love this place, I love the gym, I love the coaches, fighters, leadership, and the list goes on.”
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What members say
“Red Panda is a community-oriented gym that is welcoming to all, no matter your background or identity.”
“Red Panda is a community-oriented gym that is welcoming to all, no matter your background or identity.”
“Unfortunately, martial arts are often inaccessible to lots of folks, and it can be hard to find places where I feel safe training hard and sparring.”
From the reviews
If you're like me, you think martial arts is awesome and that everyone should be learning it! Unfortunately, martial arts are often inaccessible to lots of folks, and it can be hard to find places where I feel safe training hard and sparring.
If you are reading this, you're in the right place. I love this place, I love the gym, I love the coaches, fighters, leadership, and the list goes on. FOR ANYONE in the LGBTQ community in Seattle, WA that wants to learn the beauty of Muay Thai in such a beautiful environment, please go here.
Red Panda was a BLAST. I have NEVER in my life taken a kicky/fighty sporty type class and I had so much fun. The instructors were welcoming, respectful and clear. All the equipment you need is right there. I'd recommend bringing a water bottle but they have filtered water you can re-fill with.
Very inclusive gym, a variety of classes with beginner friendly ones every day. Coaches are very friendly and will go out of their way to help newer participants. Great vibes
New to muay thai? Start at Red Panda Muay Thai
Red Panda Muay Thai 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 Red Panda Muay Thai
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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