Master Burns Black Belt USA Tae Kwon Do
“I began going to their mma class in the evenings with no prior martial arts experience and they have been patient and very informative.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Lakewood, WA
3 of these gyms are based in Lakewood; the others serve Lakewood from towns including Tacoma (7 mi), University Place (5 mi) and Fircrest (5 mi).
10 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Alliance BJJ Lakewood
“BJJ is life changing great for relieving depression and a big confidence builder”
Washington Karate Lakewood Dojo
“If you have been looking to learn a real martial art trained in the traditional Japanese way, look no further than Lakewood Dojo!”
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Defiance Jiu Jitsu
“I also thuroughly enjoy that we train in various disciplines of grappling, such as wrestling and judo when working takedowns, alongside traditional groundwork found in BJJ.”
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T-Town Mma/Checkmat Tacoma
“All the coaches are super knowledgeable - I love that each coach has a different training style to make it well-rounded and a kickass workout.”
Wave Combat Sports
“Highly recommend if you were interested in great training, and good vibes!”
The 15 gyms listed for Lakewood, 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: Lakewood, WA
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 972 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "community". 10 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 5 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2007. 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 14 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 Lakewood?
3 of the 15 gyms sit inside Lakewood. 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.
Certified Martial Arts
“The atmosphere is inviting- you can tell by the many women who are regulars.”
Logic Jiu Jitsu Club
“Went here for the first time today.”
Gracie Barra Tacoma
“Also located in a nice area, I come here to train jiu jitsu or muy tai and the experience is always great.”
Vital Jiu Jitsu
“Easy and patient with beginners, but ready to brawl and put you on the mat if you come in too aggressively.”
Gig Harbor Mixed Martial Arts/Checkmat Gig Harbor
“As an older gentleman trying to learn a new skill that is physically demanding, I could not have asked for a better or more welcoming place to train.”
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Legend Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Professor Noa was gracious enough and open to provide instruction on techniques in-between rounds and I could clearly feel his passion for the martial art and his exceptional teaching ability.”
Conquest Self Defense
“He has grown in confidence, physical strength and spiritual depth in the few short months he's been there.”
Nova Ryu Jiu Jitsu/Boxing/Yoga
“He also puts his students health first, sorry if I don't say it exactly, but when it's time to roll/spar, you'll often hear coach say “everyone get to go to work, school, and family tomorrow.”
Twin Tigers Taekwondo
“I really enjoy watching my kids grow from the feedback/critique, but gain self-confidence bc he doesn't feel the need to belittle them in the process.”
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