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Short Fuse Martial Arts (Chess Lab- Vancouver,WA) Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA

5 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Vancouver, Washington

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fitness classes Fight team

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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule shortfusemartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 360-258-0387

Hours

Monday 6–8 am, 4:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 3–8 pm
Wednesday 6–8 am, 3–8:30 pm
Thursday 3–8 pm
Friday 7–8 am, 4:30–7:30 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at Short Fuse Martial Arts (Chess Lab- Vancouver,WA) Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 4 mentions

“Everyone training there was welcoming to all levels beginners to their black belts everyone was great.”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 12 mentions

“My kids have greatly benefited from the structure, discipline, learning and compassion from the coaches, professors and other students.”

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🔥 Muay Thai Fitness 3 mentions

“If you want a great workout and learn some good self-defense, this is the gym for you!”

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🏆 Fight Team 3 mentions

“Fuse has an amazing BJJ program and solid coaches - a ton of expeirenced black belts who have competed at the highest levels including in the UFC!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“The learned self defense, focus, and confidence result in peaceful kiddo and home life.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Short Fuse Martial Arts (Chess Lab- Vancouver,WA) Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 16 mentions

“I highly recommend this jiu-jitsu program for any parent looking to enroll their child in a martial arts class that offers a blend of fitness, personal growth, and fun”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 75 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 7 mentions

“Amazing coaches, they go above and beyond to make every child feel welcome and special no matter there experience or level.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 12 mentions

“They made me feel welcome on my first day training with them, and since have become an important part of my life, and made me part of their martial arts families.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 11 mentions

“Getting fit and professors here are so patient and make sure that the atmosphere is friendly and encouraging.”

🔥 killer workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“If you want a great workout and learn some good self-defense, this is the gym for you!”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My kids have gained so much from this class! Confidence, strength, discipline just to name a few.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 3 mentions

“Fuse has an amazing BJJ program and solid coaches - a ton of expeirenced black belts who have competed at the highest levels including in the UFC!”

From the reviews

If you're looking for a place to learn Jiu Jitsu with a fun and challenging environment, you gotta come check this place out! Lead by the Multiple Gold medal and 5th degree black belt Fabiano Scherner, this new addition to his growing network of gyms is quickly growing and has great coaches and other black belts…

★★★★★ — Sveinn, Aug 2022

My son loves it. 5-6 times per week, not so expensive. I highly recommend this jiu-jitsu program for any parent looking to enroll their child in a martial arts class that offers a blend of fitness, personal growth, and fun

★★★★★ — Oksana, Aug 2024

This gym is absolutely fantastic. Some of the highest level coaches in the area choose to train at this gym, so you can expect top notch training 5 days a week. The atmosphere is very welcoming to people of all levels and backgrounds.

★★★★★ — Tyler, Aug 2023

I started about 6 months ago and it's amazing what I can do now! Doing things I never thought possible. Getting fit and professors here are so patient and make sure that the atmosphere is friendly and encouraging. If you want a great workout and learn some good self-defense, this is the gym for you!

★★★★★ — Byeloth, Sep 2024

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New to muay thai? Start at Short Fuse Martial Arts (Chess Lab- Vancouver,WA) Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA

Short Fuse Martial Arts (Chess Lab- Vancouver,WA) Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA 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.

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Your first muay thai class at Short Fuse Martial Arts (Chess Lab- Vancouver,WA) Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA

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.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Short Fuse Martial Arts (Chess Lab- Vancouver,WA) Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA

1503 NE 78th St #8, Vancouver, WA98665

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