Rock Creek Taekwondo
“They keep the kids engaged and make the learning activity quite lively and fun.”
Best Kickboxing Classes in Portland, OR
15 gyms listed · 14 in Portland · 9 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
World Champion Taekwondo
“The students learn discipline, courtesy, TKD skills, and citizenship all while having fun.”
Straight Blast Gym Portland
“My girlfriend even commented on how the instructor remembered her name and gave her helpful pointers.”
Dragon Brand Martial Arts
“My training partners, instructors and community feel like an extension of family.”
W1 Taekwondo
“Master Adrian provides attention to each kid and gives them valuable suggestions to improve.”
Mata Leao Combat Sports
“Not only have they shown me how to care for my friends and family but they have taught me some valuable self defense as well.”
The 15 gyms listed for Portland, OR teach kickboxing, muay thai or both. What each gym says about timetables, junior classes and sparring comes from its own website, alongside public review scores.
Area overview: Portland, OR
14 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Portland; the other one serves Portland from Vancouver, WA (7 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,093 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (88%), communication (84%) and professionalism (84%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "community". 9 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 31 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Can I reserve a kickboxing class online with gyms listed for Portland?
4 of the 15 gyms here take bookings through their own site, which is the simplest way to land in a beginner session rather than the fight class. A gym without online booking works on a phone call or a walk-in, so say on the phone that it is your first time.
Tigerstyle Combat Sports
“The Confidence he's built due to the Coaches dedication speaks for itself.”
G.i.r.l.s. Gym
“Whatever your skill level or background in martial arts, this is the place to be for a supportive and fun learning environment.”
Southwest Portland Martial Arts and Crossfit Hillsdale
“This is a welcoming gym for any skill level and there are a variety of available class times.”
Unicorn Jiu Jitsu
“Taking my kiddo here for a couple years, good location and great coaches 🦄 …”
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Portland Thai Boxing
“Strongly recommend this gym for anyone looking to learn the art of Muay Thai (and submission wrestling) in a friendly/fun environment!”
Ringcraft Muay Thai
“Greg and Abby are kind and accommodating, and the coaches are all helpful and take time with new students to explain the proper form and hone their movements.”
Team Quest MMA
“My son is actually learning something and looks forward to coming everyday.”
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Sunrise Taekwondo Academy
“My son has been with Sunrise for a couple years now and we couldn't be happier.”
East West Martial Arts
“Someone who worked there came outside and was super nice to my son explained that it would be fun and he would show him around.”
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