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River City Warriors

4.7 ★★★★★ 98 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Tigard, Oregon

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Women's classes

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
  • Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule rivercitywarrior.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 503-360-8692

Hours

Monday 5–9 pm
Tuesday 12–9 pm
Wednesday 12–9 pm
Thursday 12–9 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 am–1 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 River City Warriors, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 3 mentions

“Each day our kid is learning a lot of self defense techniques and also values.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and motivating, whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned fighter.”

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🤜 Sparring 2 mentions

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🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“I joined RCW about 4 months ago, specifically attending the Muay Thai classes.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“River City Warriors is an outstanding boxing gym!”

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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 River City Warriors — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“I joined RCW about 4 months ago, specifically attending the Muay Thai classes.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“River City Warriors is an outstanding boxing gym!”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 5 mentions

“I highly recommend this place if you want your kids to learn jiu-jitsu/self defense.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 5 mentions

“They have training gear so you dont need to invest in the practice until you want to and the four styles of self defense add engaging variety!”

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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 98 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 3 mentions

“I am so thankful for the excellent coaching at River City.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 10 mentions

“The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and motivating, whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned fighter.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 3 mentions

“If you are looking for a challenging and fun workout, this is the place for you.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 16 mentions

“The workouts are intense but fun, and the community here is super supportive—everyone pushes each other to get better.”

From the reviews

I joined RCW about 4 months ago, specifically attending the Muay Thai classes. Martial arts can be intimidating, especially for beginners, but it has been a great experience.

★★★★★ — Travis, Dec 2017

I've been at RCW for just over a year now, and it has been a fantastic experience. Joe has built something special here. He and the other instructors share their deep knowledge with each and every student in a fun and informative way. They emphasize proper technique and safety at all times.

★★★★★ — Jake, Dec 2017

Great service, and amazing team. I told them my situation and they were very understanding to work with me. Thank you very much. Great environment and great classes. That teach for all interest wither that be for competitive, casual, or self defense.

★★★★★ — Davith, Jul 2025

I have trained at quite a few gyms and this is the best martial arts school I have ever trained at. The instructors are all incredibly friendly and knowledgeable.

★★★★★ — Tyler, Dec 2024

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New to kickboxing? Start at River City Warriors

River City Warriors 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 River City Warriors

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 River City Warriors

14935 SW 72nd Ave, Tigard, OR97224

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