Martial Arts Schools in Seattle

“Quality coaches and quality facilities. Flexible class times for mma, striking and grappling. Great spot for experienced fighters and newcomers“

“Sensei Eric was a great teacher and very friendly. I got personal attention throughout the class and loved the aura of the place. Definitely recommend everyone to try this place at least once. Aikido is a beautiful martial art form.“

“Been training here for 10 years and I can say that this community is a family, and training here has shaped who I am today.“

“An excellent place to learn aikido with a great community of people. They are affiliated with The (Japanese) Aikikai Federation so the grading system is official and recognized internationally. Instructors are very knowledgeable with their experiences from different martial arts - they emphasize safety and respect personal boundaries.“

“Best school ever! Great Sifu who cares about her students and building community. Queer and BIPOC friendly.“

“You could not pick a better Kung Fu School, a great kids class and the real deal adults Kung Fu training with traditional Chinese Medicine at top quality. Sports medicine and therapeutic massage with movement therapy. Sifu Dan is amazing!“

“Well run, clean and friendly dojo. If interested I suggest finding out what day and time the class you are interested in held and see if you can visit. Well geared for young children.“

“Top tier instruction in self defense. A wonderful community to be a part of! The place to be fore true Japanese martial arts and strategy from the old days.“

“Two World Champion women teach at this school. Sifu Restita and Sifu Kat are the kindest, humblest and most inclusive instructors you could hope for, despite the fact that they could both tear anyone apart! This place is welcoming to all levels of experience and interest, with many different options for studying different martial arts.“

“Evergreen is a great place for all ages to learn martial arts. Our daughter (8) has been coming here for a few months now and enjoys the class very much! Master Elmore is great with kids of all ages and patient while teaching while instilling a sense of discipline. Highly recommend.“

“The folks at CAA are very friendly and welcoming while keeping a healthy level of intensity. Training here has been one of the best decisions I've made in recent years. Whether you're interested in BJJ or Muay Thai, you'll get an awesome workout, learn valuable skills, and meet some really cool people!“

“Capoeira Males is welcoming and focused on practicing the martial and fostering the art of capoeira. When i set foot in the door I was greeted with a smile and a how do you do. And for 3 years ive trained there heavily. Never had an issue. Their community feeling is amazing! I would encourage anyone interested to swing by and give it a try!“

“Ivan and Terren are both highly skilled and passionate about what they do. They’re very welcoming, supportive, and humble. Very clean mats and a great environment to train. Highly recommend giving Ivan Salaverry MMA a visit!“

“Thank you to Michelle for hosting the self-defense class for women!! It’s important to mention one class is free so she makes her knowledge really accessible, just show up and be ready to kick ass. Super kind knowledgeable and respectful. Highly recommend taking their courses. Let’s support this place and the empowerment they do!“

“We love Quantum Martial Arts!
We’ve been members for a couple of years and truly appreciate the structure and sense of community it provides for our energetic kid (and for our whole family).

The instructors and members are welcoming, inclusive, and meet each child where they are, both mentally and physically. It’s clear that this dojo lives by its five core tenets: Courtesy; Integrity; Perseverance; Self-Control; and Indomitable Spirit.

The leaders are kind but firm and hold their students to high standards. It’s an adjustment for some of the students at first, but the self-confidence seen in each kid is evident once they get into the groove of classes.

We’re proud and grateful to be part of this amazing community. <3“

“Awesome Senseis, the group classes are really fun and lots of different ages, types of people. I lost a bunch of weight working out here and have also gained a ton of knowledge in self defense, discipline, and learning I CAN do things if I never thought I could if I work hard enough. I also love that this dojo is women owned! Master Jennifer is such a compassionate person who has taught me so much in the two years I have been coming. Sensei Raven is pretty awesome too, it’s a really well rounded team to help you achieve your goals.“

“Patient and kind masters are amazing for the neurodivergent and neurotypical kids! Amazing!“

“Kickboxing at this gym has become one of the most important parts of my week! I love my class and instructor, it’s a great workout and such a fun skill to learn. I work my full body, and my back pain (due to muscle tension during the workday) has disappeared. Punching and kicking is the best catharsis no matter what is happening in the world.“

“The team here is amazing with their students. They seem to be aware each individual young ones temperament and personality. I recommend this for as far as my experience says, kindergarten through second grade.“