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Pinnacle Martial Arts
“Well ran place I have learned so much here and disciplined me so much and great teachers I was bullied a lot and now I know how to defend myself love this place 💞 …”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Puyallup, WA
3 of these gyms are based in Puyallup; the others serve Puyallup from towns including Tacoma (9 mi), Lakewood (11 mi) and Federal Way (9 mi).
16 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Tiger Kim's Pro Tae Kwon Do
- Skill
- Learn
- Confidence
“As an adult in the class, who previously took Tae Kwon Do when I was younger, I am challenged each class in my fitness, flexibility and Tae Kwon Do technique.”
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Q's Taekwondo
- Son
“It is a sport/martial art class so you must expect it to be on the tougher side; however the determination, confidence and standards you will gain for yourself at the end of the day are priceless and something that will stick with you for the rest of...”
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The Academy of Kempo Martial Arts
“The instructors are top notch and serious about helping every student succeed in meeting their personal training goals - so when you are advanced in belt level you know it's because you earned it!”
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Defiance Jiu Jitsu
- Plan
- Mats
- Journey
“I would highly recommend Defiance Jiu Jitsu to anyone in the greater Tacoma area looking for a quality facility to epithet begin or continue their Jiu Jitsu journey”
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T-Town Mma/Checkmat Tacoma
- Hobby
- Kickboxing
- Competition
“I see why this place has been alive and thriving for 12+ years they have great trainers that will push you to your best while allowing you to go at your own pace!”
The 24 gyms listed for Puyallup, 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: Puyallup, WA
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,061 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (95%), professionalism (93%) and value (84%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 15 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 28 years. 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 20 list a public email and 7 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 Puyallup?
3 of the 24 gyms sit inside Puyallup. 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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Wave Combat Sports
“I was a nervous as it was my first experience ever in a group/gym environment, and I was flying across the country to immerse myself in the experience for a week.”
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Gracie Barra Tacoma
- Uniforms
- Environment
- Team
“The warm atmosphere created by the friendly staff, professors, and fellow students fosters a sense of camaraderie that enhances the learning experience.”
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Lion's Way Martial Arts
- Belt
- The Atmosphere
- Adult
“We started my son here because he was painfully shy, in the last year we've learned he has Sensory Processing & that's why he is so painfully shy Skip has given him confidence to be able to speak when needed & now when he is struggling we just talk a...”
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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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Certified Martial Arts
- gi
- Athletes
- To Learn
“I don't have a lot of experience and still find bjj to be pretty intimidating, but Paul's classes always create an approachable environment that welcomes beginners and advanced students all the same.”
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Black Belt USA Battleground MMA
“Great people all around great coaching and teammates aren't only there to help themselves theyre there to help you as well Battleground is definitely a great gym all around”
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Washington Han Mu Do
- Teaching
- Practice
- Confident
“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.”
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Vital Jiu Jitsu
- Environment
- Kickboxing
- Sparring
“Bladden, one of the black belt instructors, has really hammered out the details of getting a robust "fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu" program going, with a fleshed out curriculum that rotates throughout the year that will get every beginner up to speed on ...”
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Conquest Self Defense
- Class
- Spiritual
- Patience
“He's mindful of safety, keeps his gym space clean, loves the Lord and serves him by welcoming us, and you, to participate in really great martial arts training for the cost of a donation.”
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Gig Harbor Mixed Martial Arts/Checkmat Gig Harbor
- Kickboxing
- Coaching Staff
- Competition
“Overall - This gym is wonderful; they have an empowering atmosphere, great coaches, a talented pool of fighters, and the best gym culture I have ever been a part of.”
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Warrior Life Martial Arts
- Learn
- Confidence
- Message
“He has learned a great deal and Sensi Karri, Sempi Sean and Sempi Nikki are amazing teachers, we are very happy that we found this Dojo for our son to train in self defense/martial arts.”
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Atos Tacoma
- Craft
- Knit
- Practice
“Great environment and coaching for beginners with a tons of additional students with higher belts always willing to teach and help newbies to the sport like me.”
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Aikido Tacoma Aikikai
- Practice
- Light
- Skill
“I do it because i'm in love with the dojo and the energy that practice brings with “exercise-related endorphins” and the reward of challenging myself to get up and try again to go to practice, get up and try again to fall more gracefully, get up and ...”
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Hidden Lake Kung Fu
- Confidence
- Respect
- Classes
“I was concerned when I originally spoke to Sifu Chase as to the type of skills that were taught here and I can tell you quite honestly the REAL DEAL Self-defense stuff, not like some of the videos one might see of a Karate tournament where it looks ...”
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Washington Karate Lakewood Dojo
“At the same time as you observe the surroundings there is a strong sense of discipline, respect, consistency, support, kindness, authenticity, commitment, wisdom, a sense of family, motivation, mentorship, and a lot of encouragement.”
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Kiai Martial Arts
“Just like everyone else has mentioned here, Tasshi David is awesome with the kids and truly puts his heart into teaching the young minds to focus, listen and succeed.”
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K&K Taekwondo
- Teaching
- Values
- Funny
“The training will you receive from Master Kim and Master Kang will make you stronger as individual but the confidence you will gain will be with you for a lifetime.”
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Alliance BJJ Lakewood
“Awesome people with very high level kickboxing/muay thai from Micah and Kim, overall great gym, will recommend to anyone learning or taking any sort of mixed martial arts to the next level.”
Martial Arts Training Services in Puyallup, WA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$75
Maximum cost
$380
National Average
$120
Avg Per Hour Rates
$50
$100
$150
Fair price range is based on 458 cost profiles
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