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Daruma Combat Sports

5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Gresham, Oregon

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Cardio kickboxing Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
  • Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule darumacombatsports.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (503) 758-9430

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 5–7:30 PM
Thursday 5–7:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 AM–12 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Daruma Combat Sports, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 2 mentions

“Not only is it an incredible way to learn real boxing technique, but it’s also one of the most intense and effective calorie-burning workouts you’ll ever experience.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Hard workouts that are scalable for all fitness levels and a fun, energetic and inclusive vibe.”

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🥊 Boxing 11 mentions

“If you’re looking for boxing lessons, whether it’s for personal goals, as a hobbiest, or you want to be a professional, look no further than Daruma Combat Sports.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“My personal training experience has been amazing and the coaches will tailor lessons to your fighting style and schedule.”

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Kickboxing Bootcamp 2 mentions

“Phenomenal Boxing Conditioning Class at Vive Fitness!”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Daruma Combat Sports — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 11 mentions

“If you’re looking for boxing lessons, whether it’s for personal goals, as a hobbiest, or you want to be a professional, look no further than Daruma Combat Sports.”

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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 muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 27 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 8 mentions

“Great coach Great program Hi energy And awesome location”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“Whether you're looking to take your fitness to the next level, sharpen your boxing skills, or just be part of a welcoming and motivating community, this is the place to be.”

💦 killer cardio workout 3 mentions

“You’ll get a great workout and you’ll learn the right skills.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 6 mentions

“Whether you're looking to take your fitness to the next level, sharpen your boxing skills, or just be part of a welcoming and motivating community, this is the place to be.”

From the reviews

Phenomenal Boxing Conditioning Class at Vive Fitness! Daruma Combat Sports’ boxing conditioning class at Vive Fitness (in the Hollywood District of NE Portland) is absolutely phenomenal!

★★★★★ — Quentin, Jul 2025

Best kickboxing in Portland! The coaches are very friendly, welcoming, and talented. I’ve been doing kickboxing for 15 years and have been to a ton of programs and coaches, this is by far the best. You’ll get a great workout and you’ll learn the right skills.

★★★★★ — Sarah, Nov 2024

Great place to train whether you're looking to pick up a new skill or already an experienced athlete. My personal training experience has been amazing and the coaches will tailor lessons to your fighting style and schedule.

★★★★★ — Gwen, Dec 2024

Great environment , very professional. Coach’s are amazing! Awesome workouts/training for all levels of training.

★★★★★ — Maria, Nov 2024

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New to kickboxing? Start at Daruma Combat Sports

Daruma Combat Sports 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 class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first kickboxing class at Daruma Combat Sports

Nervous about walking into a kickboxing 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 — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics 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.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, 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 Daruma Combat Sports

US World Class Taekwondo, 1740 E Powell Blvd C/O, Gresham, OR97030

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