Martial Arts Schools near Sammamish

“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!“

“I have 2 kids enrolled at Elevate Martial Arts. It's a great environment for them to have fun, learn martial arts, and also develop social and leadership skills. They are also learning to self advocate and Master Gilbert has been a great leader.“

“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!“

“My son felt very welcomed starting martial arts. The instructor and assistants are attentive and work directly with students to ensure proper form. The class structure offered consistency and different skills would be taught within the class depending on skill levels of students. I really appreciated the incorporation of life skills within each session and as outside of class work. Highly recommend!“

“Dropped in to morning class. No egos. Welcoming. Will definitely go back. Thanks for the great reception Nick and team!“

“Master Kim has been a fantastic mentor and influence for our son. He is both serious and caring for our son’s whole growth physically, mentally and emotionally. While it has only been about 2 months our son is excited to attend class and is beginning to bring his class lessons home and into his everyday life. We are excited to see how are son will grow in Master Kim’s Little Dragon program.“

“This is truly an outstanding program. Our 7 year old daughter's confidence was transformed and she felt such a sense of accomplishment when she earned her first promotion. I'm disappointed that we won't be able to continue here because we've moved, but strongly recommend.“

“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.“

“Despite having graduated from high school and only being able to come back to the dojo on weekends during college, I still look forward to going every week. This is the one place that hasn’t changed while everything else is changing like crazy. It’s a place that always feels like a safe space to come back to.“

“Great place to learn Judo, they are friendly with classes for adults and kids, all levels are welcome and mats are great too.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“If you're looking for a welcoming and supportive martial arts community, look no further!! Everyone I've met here has been nothing short of kind and supportive!

The Enso Center is truly staying to become a second family and one of the few non-Seattle freeze environments I've experienced while being out here. I couldn't recommend it more!!!“

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

“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“