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Counterforce Taekwondo Burien
- Karate
- Adults
- Birthday
“He is a great and experienced instructor who not only teaches taekwondo but helps his students develop leadership, discipline and character through the art.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Burien, WA
3 of these gyms are based in Burien; the others serve Burien from towns including Seattle (10 mi), Renton (7 mi) and Federal Way (12 mi).
22 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Inner Strength Fitness
- Injury
- Knowledge
“I'm currently dealing with a few repetitive motion injuries…honestly, I would not be able to continue in my beloved personal chef business without my “custom rehab” workouts with Sergio.”
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Hapkido Kwon Moo
- Belt
- Body
- Learn
“Long story short: I used to train with Master Kim back when i was 19 and im now 42 and let me tell anyone who just looks at that man and thinks your only going to learn wax on wax off, may god help”
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Heva BJJ
- Wrestling
- Train
- Nerve
“HEVA BJJ is a great place to train as it is full of great instructors that make the environment safe, family-oriented, and fun as they make sure to teach you nee techniques and have you apply them as you use the open mat!”
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Miller's Martial Arts Academy
“The instructors are about as ego-free and newbie friendly as you can find and i guarantee you won't find a group of people more capable with all kinds of children.”
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Seattle Shaolin Kungfu Academy
“Other students at the academy are nice and welcoming towards everyone, they will teach you parts that you don't understand and cheer you up when you doubt yourself.”
The 24 gyms listed for Burien, 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: Burien, WA
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,565 reviews; 15 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (96%) and communication (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "community", "atmosphere" and "skills". 22 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 36 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 20 list a public email and 6 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.
Why are some gyms here outside Burien?
3 of the 24 gyms sit inside Burien. The rest come from other towns inside 20 mi, each shown under the city it belongs to. Distance is measured straight-line, so check the route before you plan a class you would drive to twice a week.
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The Academy of Kempo Martial Arts
“Both of our kids have health issues that at times make it difficult for them to participate 100% in class but the instructors are great at working with them during those times.”
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Muok
- Drills
- Fun
- Physical Therapy
“There are people here who have only trained a few months but you would never be able to tell since the coaches really work with people to get them proficient fast and improve them at a good pace.”
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Success Martial Arts
“Im a black belt and testing for 2nd degree in about 3 months and I have to say, try and talk to your instructors for more advice if you really want to get into the martial art.”
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Ruffhouse
- Class
- Muay Thai
- Professor
“I'm training under Justin Zabroski in corvallis oregon competing in every tournament I can untill and long after my mma debut and this is the school I would give a arm and leg to be able to train and improve my bjj .”
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True Martial Arts
“The school does a fantastic job with martial arts training and also building a good character, teaching perseverance and to always strive for excellence.”
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Mat Chess Mixed Martial Arts
- Community
- Muay Thai
- Coffee Shop
“The workouts that they did was truly amazing it it definitely made me feel like I'm progressing in my techniques, even if it was my first time going into that gym.”
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Karate West
“His focus has improved already and his attitude and demeanor have also improved.”
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Praxis Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Game
- Trip
- Competitive
“If you're a little nervous about starting BJJ (like I was), Larry and the other instructors are awesome at easing you in and teaching the basics before you're ready to step up into full competition.”
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Aikido Academy For Children
- Sensei
“The cool thing about them is that they are very keen in learning the right martial arts way and we do a lot of experimentation and we have a lot of fun learning Aikido and Daitoryu together :-)”
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Ballard Jiu Jitsu
- Classes
- Train
- Black Belt
“I have 2 friends that go to Ballard BJJ with their families and are a true example of the great people involved there and the positive environment that they want for everyone to succeed.”
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Seattle Jiu-Jitsu Academy
- Traveling
- Skills
- Atmosphere
“SJJA has been a great experience - couldn't have asked for a more welcoming, respectful, encouraging, no BS environment with great instruction and just really great people.”
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Fairwood Martial Arts
- Kickboxing
- Self Defense
- Teach
“Definitely not a negative experience but I have seen this happened on different kiddos but understand that it's hard to see all your students at once.”
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Lion's Way Martial Arts
- The Atmosphere
- Skills
- Adult
“The instructor is "awesome" not only is he teaching good martial arts (with weapons, full contact hand to hand and wrestling - just to name a few) but he's teaching mannerism is on point.”
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Master Shon's Black Belt USA
“My husband was a student of Master Shon's about 25 years ago for a few months and thought so highly of his experience that our daughter is now a student.”
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Seattle Capoeira Center
- Instruments
- Practice
- Movement
“Overall, I am grateful for Capoeira and the Seattle Capoeira Center for the positive impact it had on my life, and I would 100% suggest you take a couple of lessons at the Seattle Capoeira Center.”
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Shaolin Mixed Martial Arts
“I'm in the boxing class and coach Ron is energetic and creates a comfortable yet competitive environment that allows us to pursue our goals and train as a team.”
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Gracie Barra Issaquah
“Regardless of your skill level, Professors Jason and Bri are excellent teachers who can break down and explain techniques for beginner and advanced students alike.”
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Hwang's Taekwondo School
“They're great teachers and while they encourage us to push ourselves, they also support students who need to modify the exercises/drills due to the students' abilities or injuries.”
Martial Arts Training Services in Burien, WA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$78
Maximum cost
$392
National Average
$124
Avg Per Hour Rates
$52
$104
$155
Typical price range is based on 350 cost profiles
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