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River City Warriors
4.7 ★★★★★ 98 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Tigard, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 rivercitywarrior.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 503-360-8692
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and motivating, whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned fighter.”
“Each day our kid is learning a lot of self defense techniques and also values.”
“If you’re looking to get in shape, learn real boxing skills, and be part of a positive, hardworking team, River City Warriors is the place to be!”
“As long as you are respectful to others and not trying to actively injure your sparring partners, you will fit in just fine here.”
“The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and motivating, whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned fighter.”
“The instructors are very knowledgeable and teach/demonstrate in a realistic and informative way with emphasis on fine tuning the proper techniques all while making the classes fun.”
“They have training gear so you dont need to invest in the practice until you want to and the four styles of self defense add engaging variety!”
Other martial arts here
“River City Warriors is an outstanding boxing gym!”
“I highly recommend this place if you want your kids to learn jiu-jitsu/self defense.”
What members say
“All the coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and personable; they did and continue to do a great job cultivating a healthy training culture.”
“The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and motivating, whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned fighter.”
“The workouts are intense but fun, and the community here is super supportive—everyone pushes each other to get better.”
“The instructors are very knowledgeable and teach/demonstrate in a realistic and informative way with emphasis on fine tuning the proper techniques all while making the classes fun.”
“No class is ever identical to previous classes and the instructors are always incorporating new techniques while providing a killer workout.”
“As long as you are respectful to others and not trying to actively injure your sparring partners, you will fit in just fine here.”
From the reviews
Excellent school, better people. - The training is top notch, and there's something for everyone. Whether you want to wail on some pads with hip hop blaring in the background, or want a more gentle, approachable style of training for effective self defense, RCW has what you need.
River City Warrior is an excellent dojo with a very friendly and welcoming environment. The coaches place a strong emphasis on safety and longevity in training, which really sets this place apart. They are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about their students’ progress and well-being.
I joined RCW about 4 months ago, specifically attending the Muay Thai classes. Martial arts can be intimidating, especially for beginners, but it has been a great experience.
I've been at RCW for just over a year now, and it has been a fantastic experience. Joe has built something special here. He and the other instructors share their deep knowledge with each and every student in a fun and informative way. They emphasize proper technique and safety at all times.
New to muay thai? Start at River City Warriors
River City Warriors 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 River City Warriors
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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