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Portland City Boxing

4.7 ★★★★★ 127 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Portland, Oregon

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

Clean gym featuring boxing, kickboxing and conditioning classes, along with trainers and workouts.

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 (ages 8–12) — 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
  • 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 boxingdowntown.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (503) 841-6840

Hours

Monday 6 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–8 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8 PM
Friday 6 AM–8 PM
Saturday 8 AM–2:30 PM
Sunday 8 AM–2:30 PM

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 Portland City Boxing, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 4 mentions

“The class I took - boxing conditioning with Ezekiel - was fun, conditioning (HIIT), and blended in technique on heavy bags and mitts.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing 2 mentions

“This is my first time getting back into sparring and boxing since having my son and I had to sign up after two days!”

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🌱 Beginners 8 mentions

“They are great with beginners, ensuring they spend enough time with everyone and correct technique during the classes.”

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🤜 Sparring

“This is my first time getting back into sparring and boxing since having my son and I had to sign up after two days!”

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🥊 Boxing 16 mentions

“The class I took - boxing conditioning with Ezekiel - was fun, conditioning (HIIT), and blended in technique on heavy bags and mitts.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Hard but fun workout, coaches were super nice and gave lots of quality 1-on-1 instruction since it was my first time.”

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Kickboxing Bootcamp 2 mentions

“Coach Phillip runs the strength and conditioning class on Fridays, and he always keeps it fresh and interesting, ensuring you’re constantly challenged while still having fun.”

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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 Portland City Boxing — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 16 mentions

“The class I took - boxing conditioning with Ezekiel - was fun, conditioning (HIIT), and blended in technique on heavy bags and mitts.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“If you’re looking for a gym with a self defense/fitness forward focus, PCB is a great place to start your journey.”

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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 127 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 4 mentions

“This gym has it all—top-notch classes, a welcoming and inclusive environment, and amazing coaches.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 13 mentions

“I dropped in while visiting from Los Angeles - the staff and owner (Paul) were welcoming, warm, friendly, and supportive.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 4 mentions

“If you're looking for a gym that offers great classes, amazing coaching, and a supportive community, Portland City Boxing is the place to be.”

💦 killer cardio workout 7 mentions

“The class I took - boxing conditioning with Ezekiel - was fun, conditioning (HIIT), and blended in technique on heavy bags and mitts.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 3 mentions

“The gym itself is clean, well-maintained, and truly inclusive.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 15 mentions

“I joined about four weeks ago and from the moment I first walked into the gym I was welcomed by friendly staff.”

From the reviews

I’ve been attending PCB off and on for years now. It’s a great place. Feels safe 🏳️‍🌈 friendly 🏳️‍⚧️ and welcoming of all skill levels and walks of life. A very clean and well organized establishment. The mobile app is an added plus for scheduling classes. I’ve studied a variety of martial arts for years now.

★★★★★ — Jesse, Oct 2024

Portland City Boxing so far has been the best fitness experience I have had in my entire life, and I have attended many gyms and tried multiple sports in different cities and countries. I walked in there not knowing a single thing about boxing with just an idea that I should try it out.

★★★★★ — Max, Sep 2024

I highly recommend Portland City Boxing! Been going 2-3x/week for about 6 months. Super nice staff, low key, great group exercise classes (not just boxing). Suitable for all ages/abilities. Nice sized gym where the trainers know your name!

★★★★★ — John, Nov 2024

I’ve been training at Portland City Boxing for the past three years, and it’s been an incredible journey. This gym has it all—top-notch classes, a welcoming and inclusive environment, and amazing coaches. They also offer a wide variety of classes.

★★★★★ — Zachary, Nov 2024

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New to kickboxing? Start at Portland City Boxing

Portland City Boxing 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first kickboxing class at Portland City Boxing

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 Portland City Boxing

3228 SE 21st Ave, Portland, OR97202

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