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SHN Kickboxing Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Hillsboro, Oregon
Plan your first class
- 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
- 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 shnkickboxingacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 503-536-3805
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 4–6:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“His expertise and attention to detail are evident in every class, and I always feel like I'm getting a great workout.”
“Kickboxing is definitely way harder than it looks and I'm just a beginner but after a few sessions I can already see noticeable improvements in my technique!”
“This is a great place to learn alongside a friend and practice sparring.”
“SHN Kickboxing is a wonderful place for all levels of Muay Thai learners.”
“Having trained in boxing and other combat sports, I personally appreciate his calm demeanor and fundamentals focused approach.”
Other martial arts here
“SHN Kickboxing is a wonderful place for all levels of Muay Thai learners.”
“Having trained in boxing and other combat sports, I personally appreciate his calm demeanor and fundamentals focused approach.”
“I have been looking for years for someone to teach me self-defense and I am so grateful to have finally found Steven.”
What members say
“Steven is an amazing instructor!”
“Kickboxing is definitely way harder than it looks and I'm just a beginner but after a few sessions I can already see noticeable improvements in my technique!”
“The gym itself is clean, well-maintained, and equipped with everything you need to have an amazing workout (It has an assortment of different bags for different exercises).”
“The gym itself is clean, well-maintained, and equipped with everything you need to have an amazing workout (It has an assortment of different bags for different exercises).”
“Some of the schools I've participated in focused more on building fighters for competition than improving newbies interested in the sport.”
“In Steven class, I am not only learning about the boxing techniques, but also learning about how to face my fear and gaining confidence in myself.”
From the reviews
With Steven, nothing is impossible. Me and my friend started learning boxing because we wanted to improve our health. After first month, it became serious passion. Steven is the most enthusiasm and passionate teacher ever. He fixed every move you make to make it right. “Trust the techniques” is always in my head.
I've been taking classes with Steven for about half a year now and I have to say, I have nothing, but positives things to say. From the moment I walked in, you could see how passionate and welcoming Steven is as an instructor. He puts effort into improving your specific needs.
I've gained a better sense of form, quality, and precision in my martial arts skills due to the kickboxing training with Steven. I've been training in martial arts since 2008. Some of the schools I've participated in focused more on building fighters for competition than improving newbies interested in the sport.
Steven is an excellent instructor and a great person he genuinely cares about his students and their experience he has a wealth of knowledge and he knows how to help you directly with what you need to excell and improve if u want to learn effective techniques for self defense and get in great shape and have fun doing…
New to kickboxing? Start at SHN Kickboxing Academy
SHN Kickboxing Academy 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.
Your first kickboxing class at SHN Kickboxing Academy
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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