Kiai Martial Arts
“He's ( Tasshi ) super nice with the kids, and he's very passion with the kids.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near South Hill, WA
2 of these gyms are based in South Hill; the others serve South Hill from towns including Tacoma (12 mi), Lakewood (12 mi) and Federal Way (13 mi).
7 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Tiger Kim's World Class Martial Arts
“It's extremely fun and a good thing for people who need something to do, it could be used for self defense if a encounter were to occur, it's also friendly for adults, as far as I've seen.”
Northwest Phoenix Martial Arts
“My kid learns martial arts, as well as respect, responsibility, and how to stand up for himself and others”
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T-Town Mma/Checkmat Tacoma
“How many gyms do you have where you can have a different black belt teach almost every day.”
Master Shon's Black Belt USA
“I highly recommend to anyone looking for a place where their kids can learn and grow.”
Wave Combat Sports
“An awesome gym with a super friendly, extremely supportive community and fantastic coach.”
The 15 gyms listed for South Hill, 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: South Hill, WA
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 892 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 7 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 6 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 18 years. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 3 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 South Hill?
2 of the 15 gyms sit inside South Hill. 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.
K&K Taekwondo
“I love how much growth and confidence they've instilled in my 7 year old”
Logic Jiu Jitsu Club
“I've never met 2 people who were more invested in teaching kids programs and helping people learn jui jitsu.”
Vital Jiu Jitsu
“I've recommended my friends in the area to check this gym out and if you are in the area and want to check it out I highly encourage you to do so”
Pinnacle Martial Arts Center
“Master Larson and Professor Jeremy are the best; they treat everyone kindly and are highly skilled experts and leaders.”
Karate Edge
“Since I enrolled my son in the Karate Edge I have seen mass growth in him in regards to respect , discipline and maturity.”
Master Burns Black Belt USA Tae Kwon Do
“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”
Conquest Self Defense
“They allow you to train at your own pace and grow from wherever you are at!”
Nova Ryu Jiu Jitsu/Boxing/Yoga
“Nova Ryu offers the best of both worlds- world class instruction from a judo and jiu jitsu black belt but at a great price.”
Alliance BJJ Lakewood
“Amazing gym, great teachers and, great people”
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What students and parents say about gyms near South Hill
- “I have a 9 year old daughter who is in his class and she enjoys it from learning each level, sparring, builds up her self confidence and she shows pride in what she has learned.” — from a review of Tiger Kim's World Class Martial Arts
- “From the very first session, Rusty has created a welcoming and inclusive environment that fosters respect, discipline, and self-improvement.” — from a review of Conquest Self Defense
- “10/10 all day. If you want your child to learn discipline, respect, confidence, defensive arts, and positive attitude this is the place to go.” — from a review of Pinnacle Martial Arts Center
- “We are sure that my daughter will continue to learn the skills, discipline, respect, and all other important values that are emphasized there.” — from a review of Master Shon's Black Belt USA
- “Very positive, fun environment for the children to learn positive life skills, all the while teaching them discipline and self control.” — from a review of Master Shon's Black Belt USA
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