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Monster Fit Striking

4.8 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Portland, Oregon

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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 fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
  • Website & schedule monsterfit.base44.app — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (503) 506-6096

The classes they run

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

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 2 mentions

“Great atmosphere, for children, all the way up to serious competitors!”

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🌱 Beginners 7 mentions

“Great gym, the headcoach is an awesome teacher, whether your a beginner or looking for somewhere to sharpen your martial arts skills, this is a great academy for it.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Wether you want to compete at a high level learn basic skills or just want a good workout.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“They take mask and social distancing seriously and I really enjoy learning how to correct my form when I take Ish's boxing class.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Class sizes are small, with one on one learning and a focus on the individual.”

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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 Monster Fit Striking — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“They take mask and social distancing seriously and I really enjoy learning how to correct my form when I take Ish's boxing class.”

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🏟️ MMA

“I've been training almost half my life in MMA and this is one of if not the best gym I've had the chance to train at.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 2 mentions

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Great beginner classes and excellent advance classes for competition, also if you wanna learn self defense and get into great shape this is the place for you!”

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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 18 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 5 mentions

“The best Striking gym in the PNW and some of the best coaches/teammates you could ever ask for!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“Great gym, the headcoach is an awesome teacher, whether your a beginner or looking for somewhere to sharpen your martial arts skills, this is a great academy for it.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 3 mentions

“Great beginner classes and excellent advance classes for competition, also if you wanna learn self defense and get into great shape this is the place for you!”

🤝 friendly, family gym 5 mentions

“Great community gym for all ages and skill levels.”

From the reviews

It's rare to find a coach so involved with the community! Diego cares about the well being of his students and their families! Great atmosphere, for children, all the way up to serious competitors! The team has grown tremendously and the trophies are stacking up!👹🤖👾👽👻🐺🏆

★★★★★ — Freddie, Sep 2024

I’ve been at this gym for almost 2 years and I love it. I recommend this gym for anyone and everyone. Great beginner classes and excellent advance classes for competition, also if you wanna learn self defense and get into great shape this is the place for you!! All coaches are involved with everyone.

★★★★★ — Xpac, Sep 2024

Great place to train! I’ve been here close to 1yr. Knowledgeable coaches and friendly people. All different skill levels welcome…Beginners, amateurs, and pros train here.

★★★★★ — Thomas, Sep 2024

They take mask and social distancing seriously and I really enjoy learning how to correct my form when I take Ish's boxing class.

★★★★★ — Ra, Aug 2020

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New to kickboxing? Start at Monster Fit Striking

Monster Fit Striking 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 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Monster Fit Striking

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 Monster Fit Striking

18220 NE San Rafael St, Portland, OR97230

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