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Defiance Jiu Jitsu
- Community
- Mats
- Facility
“I came across Defiance because they're affiliated with the school I started with and I was looking to continue to build on my journey with the same values I started with.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Tacoma, WA
24 gyms listed · 11 in Tacoma · 16 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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T-Town Mma/Checkmat Tacoma
- Environment
- Kickboxing
- Skills
“Coach Jimmy always makes sure people have the tools needed to compete at any level they want, and there are so many nice people around for support, training and having fun.”
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Wave Combat Sports
“In just a short span of time, I've witnessed remarkable progress in my skills and overall development, all thanks to the expert guidance and support provided by the team at Wave Combat Sports.”
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Conquest Self Defense
- Blessing
- Spiritual
- Bible
“Opens with Bible based inspiration from a perspective of salvation through the saving grace of Jesus Christ, Love of the Father, and inspiration of the Holy Spirit.”
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Aikido Tacoma Aikikai
- Environment
- Skill
- Light
“Teachers, students, and the dojo at large are welcoming and engaging from the very first, encouraging all of us to meet the challenges of aikido with grace and humor.”
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Seven Swords Academy
“Great place to learn medieval martial arts.”
The 24 gyms listed for Tacoma, 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: Tacoma, WA
11 of the 24 gyms we list are based in Tacoma; the other 13 serve Tacoma from towns including University Place (4 mi), Federal Way (7 mi) and Gig Harbor (9 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 973 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (95%) and communication (84%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "community". 15 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 36 years. 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 18 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 Tacoma?
11 of the 24 gyms sit inside Tacoma. 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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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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Amerindo Self-Defense Systems
- Silat
“He is passionate about the martial arts in general and most importantly about preserving the Art of Pentjak Silat, specifically in the form that is taught by our Oom Guru Besar Jim Ingram - Amerindo Self Defense.”
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Northend Karate-do
“Great senseis”
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Seibukan Jujutsu of Washington
“Many of the dojos I've attended have either provided lessons with no structure or never varied from a single lesson plan, but Shihan Sauders always has something new to focus on and it keeps the same material interesting.”
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Shinzo Kaizen Dojo
- Learning
“Kyoshi Mayo and Renshi Collins are full of information and real martial arts expirence.”
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The Academy of Kempo Martial Arts
“Incredibly family friendly, and a overall good place if you want to learn self defense, gain confidence and to get your stress out on a good hard workout.”
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Gracie Barra Tacoma
- Classes
- Environment
- Train
“I look forward to the classes every week even despite when I accidentally mess up my own schedule in show up on the wrong day haha I highly recommend this gym”
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Lion's Way Martial Arts
- Discipline
- The Atmosphere
- Train
“The main instructor Skip can train you towards the world class level since he's been around world class fighters himself and knows the process of becoming one.”
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Fairwood Martial Arts
- Learning
- Kickboxing
- Karate
“They also recently expanded and now offer kickboxing bootcamps, spinning, and weight training classes that are all high quality with a lot of personal instruction.”
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Master Shon's Black Belt USA
“The instructors are amazing, Master Shon is of course incredible, Master Judy and Master Justin are also incredibly thoughtful and my daughter is so excited to go to class.”
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Certified Martial Arts
- Adults
- Athletes
- Skill
“Paul's demeanor is welcoming to newcomers, and the space, which is tucked off one of the main roads in University Place, is great (nice mat space, bathrooms, places to set your bag/gear).”
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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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Vital Jiu Jitsu
- MMA
- Kickboxing
- Competition
“Everyone is friendly and accommodating, and the training environment is relaxed and very conducive to learning, whether you're training to compete or as a hobby.”
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Pinnacle Martial Arts
“The environment is awesome and you can tell that Master Larson and the other teachers have a passion for what they do, which ultimately carries over to the kids.”
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Gig Harbor Mixed Martial Arts/Checkmat Gig Harbor
- Atmosphere
- Coaching Staff
- Skill
“Whether you want to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing at your own pace or have your heart set on being an MMA fighter, there is a place for you here.”
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Tiger Kim's Pro Tae Kwon Do
- Self Defense
- Respect
- Confidence
“Through every step of the way Mr and Mrs Kim have spent quality time with each student and have communicated areas of improvement to help each student progress.”
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Warrior Life Martial Arts
- Message
- Confidence
- Boy
“We now have a great time learning life lessons, self control, self defense, and getting to know others who are as serious about your advancement as theirs.”
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Atos Tacoma
- Belts
- Knit
- Train
“I was a little intimidated at first to start a very high intensity contact sport but all the other students are so nice and helpful, I feel very safe here and have made a lot of new friends.”
Martial Arts Training Services in Tacoma, WA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$92
Maximum cost
$465
National Average
$147
Avg Per Hour Rates
$62
$123
$184
Typical price range is based on 358 cost profiles
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