Martial Arts Schools near Issaquah

“Fantastic gym! Everyone is incredibly welcoming, Barry and Jen (the owners) have built a special community with a family-business vibe.

5/5 stars from me - highly recommended! I wish I had joined sooner!“

“We’ve had a wonderful experience at World Taekwondo Center. The instructors are professional, patient, and truly care about each student’s progress. The classes are well organized and the atmosphere is positive and encouraging. We’ve seen great improvement in confidence and discipline. Highly recommend!“

“I noticed huge improvements in my focus and speed after joining true martial arts. It is an amazing school and I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to start martial arts and have fun at the same time!“

“Master Jones and the team at AKMA are outstanding. Super friendly, supportive, overall an amazing place to go to. I recently started attending the adult classes and I'm really satisfied with both the way the academy runs the classes and the improvements in physical and mental health. Give it a go!“

“I love this place! It is clean, pleasant and suitable so that we can observe our children from a small box.
David started classes 2 weeks ago and is very happy with everything he has learned. It is worth mentioning that even without speaking English well and his physical limitations, they have been patient and have taught him much more than he expected; Something important that I would like to mention is that my son is used to discipline and loves what he does; We have weight loss goals for him and this is definitely working for him, I am sure he is in good hands.“

“We looked a few other places before we started, I'm so glad we choose Hwang's, the Masters and Instructors here are amazing. My seven year old has been coming for a little over 2 years now, and we're very pleased with his progress and improved confidence among other changes.“

“I primarily train Muay Thai here, so I'll speak on that. It's a great training environment for beginners as well as competitive amateur fighters. Both coaches are absolute killers but also very nice and easy to get along with. The classes focus heavily on technique but provide a decent workout as well. More advanced people stay after class for open mat, which are mostly sparring, but you can also do bag work or work on specific drills. Egos do exist but are rare and not the norm here. Those with a lot of ego who go hard in sparring with no respect towards others eventually get it handed to them by more advanced fighters, so that balances things out and keep the training culture respectful. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking to try combat sports and to grow in the art of Muay Thai with a supportive group.“

“My two kids have been training here for about 2½ years, and they absolutely love it. Master Ali and Coach Andrew are extremely patient with kids and make every class fun, engaging, and interesting, which really keeps them motivated and excited to attend.
I have personally been attending the 12+ age class for over a year, and I still enjoy every session. For the adult classes, I’ve trained with Master Ali, Master Jerry, Coach Michael, and Coach Andrew — all excellent instructors. Each has their own specialty in martial arts, and they generously share not only their technical knowledge but also real life experience, which makes learning very meaningful and practical.
The instructors are passionate, supportive, and welcoming, especially for those who are new to martial arts. I genuinely love coming here and highly recommend this Hapkido program for both kids and adults. It’s a fantastic place to learn, grow, and stay motivated.“

“Amazing company. Master Park and his team are wonderful. They make taekwondo for kids enjoyable, while teaching them essential skills. Thank you!“

“Bellevue Kendo is incredible. This is no "black belt mill" - you actually have to earn your advancement. It's run by Jeff Marsten (well known in Kendo) and his crew of senseis.If you want personal challenge and serious growth, or a place for your kids where they are driven and worked hard - this is it.What you get for the price is truly incredible - it must be subsidized by the city.“

“Contramestre Jaba is an amazing, dedicated and patient teacher. His classes are technical, to help learn proper form, high energy, an excellent workout, and lots of fun. Group has kids classes as well as adults. Group is not meeting Renton, but in north seattle. Love this place!Jena Peterson ND seattle“

“This Dojo is TOTALLY SWEET like a thunder cloud ready to explode in an intense rain of fury !“