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Kids Kickboxing in Portland
13 gyms in Portland, Oregon show real evidence — from their own sites or parents' reviews — of running kids or youth kickboxing classes. Kickboxing is a genuinely good fit for children: it builds confidence, focus, and fitness in a fun, disciplined setting, and younger kids work pads, bags, and drills rather than hard sparring. The best move before enrolling is simply to go watch a class — ask each gym what age ranges its classes serve and how much contact they involve for kids, and notice whether the coach is patient and the room is calm and organized. Gyms are ranked below by local reputation (rating weighted by review count), and with 13 options in town, it's worth visiting two before you decide.
1. Northwest Fighting Arts
4.5 ★★★★★ 303 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…” — Octavio
2. TigerStyle Combat Sports
4.9 ★★★★★ 142 reviews
“Looking for a friendly hard working gym? This is it! Achilles runs a great gym with world class Muay Thai and elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! His years of experience and huge passion…” — Sveinn
3. Mata Leao Combat Sports
4.8 ★★★★★ 143 reviews
“My 6 year old daughter started training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Mata Leao one year ago at the age of 5. She loves the physical challenge of the classes and mini sparring…” — Gibran
4. Straight Blast Gym Portland - BJJ & MMA Gym
4.4 ★★★★☆ 141 reviews
“During a visit to Portland, I dropped in for a class and it couldn’t have been a better experience. The overall atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, and the instructor was super…” — Terry
5. Portland City Boxing
4.7 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
6. G.I.R.L.S. Gym
4.8 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
“I've been working with G.I.R.L.S. Gym for about two years now, and I can't imagine a better experience. I started out with a lack of confidence and an unathletic background, but…” — L.
7. Swing State Boxing Club
4.9 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
8. Team Quest MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
“Hey, they won’t judge you here. I always struggle with my weight and they make me feel really good when I come to exercise. I do boxing, kickboxing, etc. For me, is about being…” — Sun
9. On Target Training PDX
5 ★★★★★ 54 reviews
“I'm 3 lessons in with coach Jordan and I gotta say he really knows his stuff! He's really helping me fine tune my boxing game and working on technical details that only a…” — Alex
10. Ringcraft Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
“As an aspiring nak muay of ~3 years, I am forever grateful for the community, culture, and instruction here at Ringcraft. I've trained here for over a year now, and I can…” — Cole
11. Femme Rising Studio
5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
“While I’m not a student myself (I’m male identifying), I’ve had the pleasure of seeing how this all-women’s Jiu-Jitsu studio has truly empowered the women in my life. The impact…” — Gordon
12. North Portland Martial Arts and Movement
5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
“Attending martial arts classes has been a great experience for my daughter. She in engaged, gaining confidence, and feels like she belongs to a greater community. Having the…” — Amy
13. Monster Fit Striking
4.8 ★★★★★ 18 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…” — Freddie
Enrolling your child in Portland: practical notes
- Watch a class first. Any welcoming gym will let you and your child observe before signing up. Look for a patient coach, a calm and organized room, and kids who are having fun while staying on task.
- Ask about age ranges. Confirm which class fits your child — many gyms split younger kids from older kids and teens — so the pace and content match their age.
- Ask how much contact is involved. Reputable gyms keep younger kids on pads, bags, and drills; any light sparring should be introduced gradually, kept controlled, and closely supervised.
- Keep gear simple to start. Comfortable athletic clothes and water are enough for a first class — most gyms lend gloves, and they'll tell you when it's worth buying your own gloves and hand wraps. See the what-to-wear guide.
- Use a free trial. Many gyms offer a free trial class — the lowest-pressure way to find out if it clicks for your child. See free kickboxing trial classes.
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