The Academy of Kempo Martial Arts
“My granddaughter was so scared her first day and now that we are in our 3rd week she loves coming and can't wait for her next class.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Federal Way, WA
15 gyms listed · 6 in Federal Way · 11 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Certified Martial Arts
“His ability to teach individuals of all ages and skill levels makes this a great gym for both children, adults, beginners and advanced athletes.”
Master Shon's Black Belt USA
“Great school for kids taekwondo, my daughter love it,teachers are awesome !”
Northwest Phoenix Martial Arts
“Good emphasizes Bully Prevention and talks to the children - encouraging them to behave well at home, in addition to showing respect at the school.”
Kyokushin Kan Karate
“Good self defense and if you're comfortable also involves full contact sparring.”
Demile Martial Arts
The 15 gyms listed for Federal Way, 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: Federal Way, WA
6 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Federal Way; the other 9 serve Federal Way from towns including Renton (13 mi), Tacoma (7 mi) and Auburn (6 mi). 14 of the gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.6 to 5.0 across 836 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "community", "atmosphere" and "skills". 11 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. Domain records put 9 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the gyms on this page; 10 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.
Why are some gyms here outside Federal Way?
6 of the 15 gyms sit inside Federal Way. The rest come from other towns inside 15 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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Traditional Tae Kwon Do
“Master Goodman is the best , my kids are with him for more than five years .”
Heva BJJ
“A must visit, if you're looking to take up the sport or train while traveling!”
Success Martial Arts
“Every instructor is incredibly good at what they do and show such compassion towards all the the students.”
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Defiance Jiu Jitsu
“All of the coaches are great and have their own unique style of teaching and engaging with the kids; all prioritize teaching respect, instilling a strong work ethic and developing a sense of agency.”
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T-Town Mma/Checkmat Tacoma
“Coaches are friendly and awesome to work with, lots of great people who show up consistently, and a great environment to learn.”
Ruffhouse
“This place is amazing the bjj and muay thai instructors have really good skill levels for the price I recommend this place for everyone that wants to learn martial arts.”
Fairwood Martial Arts
“They have fun games that teach fundamentals and do a great job keeping so many kids engaged at once.”
Wave Combat Sports
“Great Gym love training here and the people are awesome, I've seen leaps of improvement in my striking and grappling.”
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