Adult Martial Arts Classes

 
 
 
 
  
 
Excellent4.9254 reviews
 
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Excellent254 reviews
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Alex W. 
 
September 5, 2026
 
 
  
 
Awesome place. The coaches are very knowledgeable and easy to work with.  I really enjoy training here.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Alan T 
 
August 22, 2026
 
 
  
 
Mat Chess is a great gym and community to train with. The coaches, especially Andrew, genuinely care about the development and experience of every member, which shows in both the quality of the instruction and the gym culture. Other members/teammates go out of their way every practice to help each other learn and make new people feel comfortable. The classes are thoughtfully designed to make efficient use of your training time, with an emphasis on understanding the system and the “why” behind the drills and techniques you’re learning, rather than just going through the motions. There’s also a strong focus on developing a game that works for you. Coaches are attentive and regularly give individual feedback during classes. For those who want to compete, the coaches take that seriously and work to make sure competitors have the skills and game plan they need to succeed. If you’re on the fence about starting your martial arts journey, I would highly recommend signing up for a trial class at Mat Chess for a welcoming experience.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Phil J 
 
August 14, 2026
 
 
  
 
Visited this gym while in town and had some great live drills and challenging rounds. Very fun and welcoming group. Thanks for having me!
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Colin Chang 
 
August 5, 2026
 
 
  
 
Started at Mat Chess a few years ago while attending college. The gym is incredibly accommodating to all experience levels and really developed me in my athletic pursuits. Since it features both grappling and striking classes in the morning and evening, it allows for a lot of flexibility in schedule and interests. Additionally, the coaches are highly experienced in their disciplines and provide thoughtful insights & demonstrations to techniques. Loved it, and highly recommend if you're in the area.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Hongyuan Dong 
 
July 28, 2026
 
 
  
 
Every coach I met here has been incredibly patient and kind. I love the community vibe, and I felt very safe training martial art in Matchess as a beginner!
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Man Universe 
 
July 26, 2026
 
 
  
 
Dirty, small and equipment in bad condition
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Jinhua Hong 
 
July 11, 2026
 
 
  
 
Had a free Muay Thai trial class this week, and it was hands down the worst experience I’ve ever had. I’ve had months of classes at another gym, but new to sparring,comparing to that gym this one is a nightmare! The gym is in a windowless basement with almost no airflow. It was unbelievably hot, humid, and suffocating. There is an AC unit, but they don’t keep it running because it’s too loud. The air felt stale, and the environment was incredibly uncomfortable. I honestly felt like someone could suffer from heat exhaustion or even heatstroke in those conditions. What shocked me even more was the sparring. The class was almost entirely sparring, yet no one was wearing headgear or body protection. The coach kept saying, “Just play, don’t hit hard,” but that’s not how sparring works. Once people start exchanging punches and kicks, accidents happen. You simply can’t guarantee that every strike will stay under control. Having no professionals spar without proper protective equipment is, in my opinion, an unacceptable safety risk. A hard kick or punch to the head or abdomen can cause serious injury, especially for girl, a kick on abdominal could lead to death. This is especially concerning for people with little experience. I genuinely don’t understand how this is considered an acceptable training environment. Between the poor ventilation and the lack of protective gear, I left feeling that basic safety was not being taken seriously. I would never recommend this gym to beginners or anyone looking for a safe place to learn Muay Thai.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Peter Zelinsky 
 
July 11, 2026
 
 
  
 
Great place to get started learning mma and a very welcoming community. I really enjoyed my time there.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Deric Chan 
 
June 19, 2026
 
 
  
 
Great place to train for those new to combat sports or seasoned. Visiting from out of town, I found that coach Andrew taught solid fundamentals in systems that would translate well to the real world + comp. This was reinforced by seeing that each of his students had clear goals they were working towards in each position (e.g. covering and controlling the hips as a key when on the ground). Overall thoroughly impressed, will definitely be back in the future!
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Tripleaksap 
 
June 18, 2026
 
 
  
 
Coach Andrew is great People are friendly Instruction is Excellent Facilities are clean 10/10 would recommend
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 TG CNC Service 
 
June 5, 2026
 
 
  
 
Flew in from Wisconsin for a couple weeks for work. Needed a place to train. Hit up Andrew and he welcomed me in. Great team to train with. Great instructor to learn from. Highly recommend
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Mike 
 
May 2, 2026
 
 
  
 
Great place to train. People and coaches here are friendly and welcoming. Awesome gym culture