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Northwest Fighting Arts
4.5 ★★★★★ 303 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Portland, Oregon
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
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
- 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule nwfighting.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (503) 235-3435
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
The classes they run
“Even on my son’s uneasy days the coaches are so patient with him & and great at communicating with me good plans so enhance his success in the program!”
“Perfect for beginners and experienced fighters alike.”
“Whether you’re an experienced competitor or stepping into your very first class, I highly recommend checking out this gym.”
“I came specifically for Muay Thai and had the opportunity to train with Kru Daniel, who was knowledgeable, supportive, and great to work with.”
“I was nervous at first sending my 5 year old neurodivergent son here but the 1 on 1 they give before class really reassured me that he’d be okay.”
“You’ll get a great workout and instruction from all the coaches here”
Other martial arts here
“I came specifically for Muay Thai and had the opportunity to train with Kru Daniel, who was knowledgeable, supportive, and great to work with.”
What members say
“High-energy training, great technique, and a very motivating coach.”
“They create an environment that feels welcoming and supportive, no matter your experience level.”
“You’ll get a great workout and instruction from all the coaches here”
“You’ll get a great workout and instruction from all the coaches here”
“They will coach you during drills so that you have feedback in the moment and you can be confident that you are focusing on your technique correctly.”
From the reviews
I have had nothing but great experiences here at NWFA! The instructors are great and will answer questions before, during, and after class. They will coach you during drills so that you have feedback in the moment and you can be confident that you are focusing on your technique correctly.
I have been attending NW Fighting Ars for the past three months, and I can truly say it has been a beautiful, grounding experience. The qigong and tai chi classes are fun and interactive. Each session leaves me calmer, more centered, and more connected to my body.
We have had the best training experience we could hope for with Coach Stephen Burtt. Coach Stephen is not only a Muay Thai master but also teaches with joy and patience. My six year old son has had the kind of the positive experience he will keep his entire life. Great school!
started tai chi/qigong classes this fall and absolutely loving it!!!!! sifu jeff is awesome and it’s a great community of people! definitely recommend to anyone who wants to get into internal arts :)
New to kickboxing? Start at Northwest Fighting Arts
Northwest Fighting Arts 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.
Your first kickboxing class at Northwest Fighting 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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