Auburn Martial Arts Center
“They are great with kids and really believe in what they are teaching.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Auburn, WA
15 gyms listed · 5 in Auburn · 10 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Kenzodin Jiu Jitsu
“Not only do the students learn important skills as they progress through the program, they learn respect for others, obedience, self-control, and to be mindful of their actions.”
West Coast Fight Team
“Reese Andy and John and very good instructors who are very experienced and great teachers.”
Velocity Taekwondo Center
“They both love the atmosphere the classes specially the introductors they are amazing!”
Traditional Tae Kwon Do
“Master Goodman is the best , my kids are with him for more than five years .”
Heva BJJ
“Great community atmosphere, good form and technique for varying levels of jiu-jitsu, and amazing instructors (Hoc, Bryan)!”
The 15 gyms listed for Auburn, WA teach martial arts and combat sports. Styles taught, kids' programs and class times come from each gym's own pages, with star ratings from public reviews.
Area overview: Auburn, WA
5 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Auburn; the other 10 serve Auburn from towns including Renton (12 mi), Federal Way (6 mi) and Tacoma (12 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 877 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "community". 10 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 31 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the gyms on this page; 13 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.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for Auburn?
10 of the 15 gyms put weekend times on the listing. Saturday morning is usually junior classes and an open mat for anyone who wants extra rounds; Sunday is rarer. If your shifts move, ask whether a weekday class you miss can be made up on the weekend.
The Academy of Kempo Martial Arts
“Great Masters are managing this Academy, my son loves his classes and I am glad to sign him up here!”
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T-Town Mma/Checkmat Tacoma
“Amazing people, challenging and fun classes, and inexpensive compared to some other gyms.”
Ruffhouse
“This is my favorite community and I'm so thankful for all who are a part of it.”
Fairwood Martial Arts
“They get individual attention, praise, help, and the regular testing and advancement through stripes and belts keeps the kids motivated to keep going and keep improving.”
Wave Combat Sports
“A great community of experienced fighters and tons of newcomers learning the craft.”
Lion's Way Martial Arts
“Skip is such an engaging teacher and you can tell the kids respond so well to him!”
Master Shon's Black Belt USA
“I don't think I could have asked for a better place Master Shon and Master Justin in particular are amazing instructors.”
Washington Han Mu Do
“All of the teachers are positive in their approach, encouraging always, and as the kids get older help them to succeed in learning how to be disciplined so they can excel.”
Vital Jiu Jitsu
“It is So inexpensive for the intro classes, you will get a great work out and learn some good moves that could help you in real life.”
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