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Mat Chess Mixed Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 249 Google reviews · Kickboxing 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
- 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
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule matchessmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 425-457-4947
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–7 am, 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–7 am, 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–7 am, 4–9 pm |
| Saturday | 12–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12–2:30 pm |
The classes they run
“Roy’s muay Thai / kickboxing classes on Mondays and Tuesdays are amazing!”
“The lesson was straightforward, the exercise was great, and it was no problem to jump right in when it came to sparring.”
“This gym has a culture of learning and a playful training environment, while also being filled with high level competitors of all ages.”
“Shaun and Roy do boxing and Muay thai and they are amazing teachers and are incredibly helpful and helping you improve your overall game and even better people.”
“As someone who has been around specifically boxing for a couple of years, I can say that the level of coaching is great and the classes are very fun and well structured.”
“It was exactly what we had hoped for prior to my son’s state wrestling tournament.”
Other martial arts here
“Shaun and Roy do boxing and Muay thai and they are amazing teachers and are incredibly helpful and helping you improve your overall game and even better people.”
“As someone who has been around specifically boxing for a couple of years, I can say that the level of coaching is great and the classes are very fun and well structured.”
“This is hands-down, the best gym in Seattle and I've been to quite a few MMA gyms in the city.”
“He will do camps for competing students and focus on one aspect of Jiu-Jitsu for long enough so that you don't feel like every class is random.”
What members say
“Most gyms don't teach enough wrestling and there instructor is very knowledgeable.”
“I went in with little to no experience and was very quickly able to jump into the classes and make noticeable progress.”
“If you already train, and you are looking to develop a systemic understanding of grappling to compete at a higher level, this gym is for you.”
“Facility is clean with superior heavy bags and equipment.”
“Stopped in for a session while in for work, it was fantastic lesson, clean space, with a welcoming atmosphere.”
From the reviews
I trained at Mat Chess MMA for over 4 years while I lived in Seattle before moving to Austin. Before I came to Mat Chess, I had very little experience in training martial arts besides a bit of wrestling growing up.
I trained here for about 5 months before moving to Portland and my game grew immensely. Andrew teaches material and structures his teaching in a way that will help you improve. He will do camps for competing students and focus on one aspect of Jiu-Jitsu for long enough so that you don't feel like every class is random.
Mat Chess is a top tier school and training environment! I’ve been training almost 14 years, and head instructor Andrew Perkins is a tremendous jiujitsu mind with a stellar teaching style. He has a broad base of knowledge and is deeply skilled at communicating that knowledge.
I’ve been training at Mat Chess for the summer while I’m home from college and it’s been a great experience, and one that I would recommend to anyone, no matter their level or experience. Roy’s muay Thai / kickboxing classes on Mondays and Tuesdays are amazing!
Your first kickboxing class at Mat Chess Mixed Martial Arts
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.
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