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Ringcraft Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Portland, Oregon
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ringcraftmuaythai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 503-433-8045
Hours
| Monday | 8–9 am, 6–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8–9 am, 12–2 pm, 4:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8–9 am, 12–2 pm, 4:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 12–2 pm, 6–8 pm |
| Friday | 12–2 pm, 5–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“Overall a great place to train for anyone whether they are dedicated beginners with no experience or dedicated athletes looking for a competitive push.”
“Classes go out of their way to incorporate instructional combinations and techniques, brutal pad rounds, and light playful sparring.”
“Ringcraft also hosts excellent seminars with guest fighters from around the world, including many former and current world champions across a variety of organizations.”
“Greg and Abby are kind and accommodating, and the coaches are all helpful and take time with new students to explain the proper form and hone their movements.”
What members say
“Great place to come if you want to get a really good workout with an inclusive community or if you want to actually compete and learn real authentic Muay Thai.”
“Overall a great place to train for anyone whether they are dedicated beginners with no experience or dedicated athletes looking for a competitive push.”
“Besides the high level of training Greg provides at RCMT, he also does an amazing job creating a welcoming and light-hearted atmosphere here!”
“Greg and Abby are kind and accommodating, and the coaches are all helpful and take time with new students to explain the proper form and hone their movements.”
“This is consistently one of the best workouts I've ever had!”
“Great place to come if you want to get a really good workout with an inclusive community or if you want to actually compete and learn real authentic Muay Thai.”
From the reviews
As an aspiring nak muay of ~3 years, I am forever grateful for the community, culture, and instruction here at Ringcraft. I've trained here for over a year now, and I can confidently say that there is no where else I'd rather train in the PNW. The space is warm, friendly, safe, and very clean.
Been training at RingCraft Muay Thai for 3.5 years, and it's been an amazing journey. Starting as a beginner, I've had the privilege of growing into a coach and fighter under the expert guidance of Head Coach Greg. Greg's wealth of knowledge, dedication, and passion for Muay Thai is unmatched.
Greg is a welcoming person and a thorough teacher. His communication style is mature and clear for anyone wanting to learn a new skill and to exercise. Also, he is committed to the craft (as evidenced by his website, instagram) for those who have martial arts experience.
Head Coach Greg and his team of instructors are top tier in the art of teaching the art of eight limbs. I trained here for a year, and I learned so much beyond just combos.
New to muay thai? Start at Ringcraft Muay Thai
Ringcraft Muay Thai 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 Ringcraft 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 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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