Putting our 10‑year‑old daughter in BJJ at Combat Arts Academy has been life‑changing…read more In just six months, we've watched her grow stronger, more confident, and more resilient. She carries herself differently now with calm, courage, and self‑belief. The confidence she's building on the mat shows up everywhere else too. The coaches are phenomenal with kids -firm, encouraging, and deeply respectful. They teach more than self‑defense: they teach discipline, mental toughness, and how to stand tall without aggression. As a parent, knowing my daughter is learning to protect herself while being empowered and supported means everything. If you're looking for BJJ that builds strong skills and strong kids, Combat Arts Academy is truly special. Dawa'

Love this gym! My son has grown so much, become disciplined and loves going to class (he is 5.5…read moreyears old). Can't recommend highly enough.

I first learned of Aikido of West Seattle when my wife enrolled our then toddler in parent/toddler…read moreclasses. There were always 3 to 5 toddlers there which made the experience really fun. Pam is great with kids! This made me interested in taking adult classes there and I am looking forward to beginning there soon. It's really easy to find and you couldn't ask for a better instructor - she's skilled, patient and very kind.

From the owner: We teach a variety of ages, the non violent martial art Aikido…read more Ages 2 to 80 years, learn both physical and emotional conflict resolutions. Aikido is good for flexibility,and control. It is also a lot of fun!!

Our daughter dropped in on two other karate studios before landing here. Far and away, the…read moreinstruction was the most organized and structured of the three, which worked well for our child. It's made very clear what is expected of the student, and what happens if the student doesn't fulfill what is expected. Master Elmore (5th degree), the other instructors and long-term member-families are fantastic -- technically knowledgeable, respectful, supportive, and inclusive. The studio itself is great: large open space, clean, good lighting, and a good viewing area for spectators.

Master Elmore runs a great shop and cares deeply about the development of his students. If you or…read moreyour kids are interested, I highly suggest you stop by to get information on when you can join and try it out!

Legitimate Filipino martial arts, taught by a Filipino Guro. Great place for submission wrestling,…read moremuay thai, and boxing as well. You will be a well rounded fighter if you train here.

Good place to train, small group, students can concentrate to learned . Everyone here are so…read morepolite and respectful, student that's been here for awhile are very helpful to the new student. Couch Deo is amazing. If you are looking for a place to learn mix martial arts, I recommend this place!!!

Kypros, and all the instructors at Gracie Seattle have made class an encouraging and positive…read moreenvironment since day 1 of my training. Classes offered 5 days a week make it extremely easy to get in to train no matter your schedule. If you are hesitant to join, jump in and try it out! You will leave feeling challenged and accomplished, ready to come back for the next one. ~JD

Fantastic welcome. Couldn't have asked for better the owner Keeprose is very welcoming. Great…read moreinstruction. I highly recommend this studio!!

Grandmaster Kim and his Kwon Moo style is a rare find in the sea of martial arts schools…read more Grandmaster is all business when it comes to training and his black belt students reflect his ethos. Great family friendly environment, great instruction and great people.

I have trained with other hapkido instructors and The grandmaster's style here is like no other! He…read moreis the REALD DEAL! So discover the ability of this art yourself! Great to build your confidence to protect yourself and people you care about from harm! Everyones friendly and its a non intimidating environment so don't worry. You will be welcomed by everyone. You learn punching, twisting, throws, kicks, you name it!Grandmaster teaches you quality skill! He has a big area to fit many students in the class. The room has high quality zebra mats to practice on. When it comes to classes you have the opportunity to choose if you want to do morning, afternoon, or night classes so I am sure you will be able to come in and train!

I've been training at Wudang Kungfu for the past 3 years so far. If you are looking for a place…read morewhere you can train forms AND application, within the same gym, this is the best place in Seattle to do it. I have explored lots of different martial arts gyms in the greater Seattle area, and lots of them have different things to offer. However, it was difficult to find traditional Chinese gungfu that is rooted in the culture and practice of Chinese martial arts that also teaches real, effective, full contact application. This is the place to do it! Lu Laoshi and Chang Laoshi are both incredibly knowledgeable, but also down to earth and humble. They really know their stuff, through the historical lineage and practice. There are many amazing non-Chinese instructors of the Chinese martial arts, but I personally appreciate that both head instructors are ethnically and culturally Chinese while also being attuned to western culture and the norms of western students. This is not a school with Japanese style belt progression, or a very hierarchical student culture. Both Instructor Lu and Instructor Chang expect students to think critically for themselves, and for the instruction to make sense because it works, not just because "they say so." If you approach it with an open mind, there is much to learn at this school, no matter your training goals. Chang Laoshi has many years fighting in the ring, testing his application skills in ring fighting, to complement his deep understanding of the traditional forms, and Lu Laoshi has a rich knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine in addition to her martial arts practice. Whether you want to learn internal martial arts for demonstration, cultivate qigong, learn about the culture and history of Chinese martial arts, or spar and compete in sanda full contact ring fighting, this is a place where you can do some or all of those things. There are many places in Seattle where you can learn traditional Chinese gungfu, and internal martial arts. There are also many places that will teach you full contact grappling and striking, for muay thai/BJJ/MMA etc. However, if you are trying to learn both of these dimensions of the martial arts and not just one or the other, this is in my opinion the best place in Seattle for it. You can learn forms, qigong, application, open hand, and weapons, all under one roof and with two deeply qualified instructors. There are places that are probably more "affordable" if you are just looking for the cheapest place to train and get a workout, but in this case, I think the expertise and thoroughness of instruction is more than justified, especially considering the generosity of both instructors when it comes to time and answering questions after official class hours.

After attending Wudang academy for over a year I can confidently say that I was in the best shape…read moreof my life! My flexibility dramatically improved but also overall body connection/fitness. The chronic pain in my knee completely resolved. If you want to live a long, happy, and healthy life this is the secret! They have many different classes/styles of martial arts that can be practiced, and the masters are amazing at helping you choose the best style to fit your goals. If I had more time I would study as many styles as possible. During my time there I practiced Baguzahang (Circular Boxing), Taijiquan (Tai Chi), and Qigong. A memory that particularly stands out to me was a student who had come from New York just to study at the academy. He told me that he originally heard about it after climbing the Wudang mountain in China looking for a master to train him in the original Wudang Sword Style. He was able to find a master, but the man told him to come to Seattle, WA and study at Wudang academy. This demonstrates the authenticity to their teachings which draw direct lineage to the old masters of Chinese Kung Fu. I originally attended the academy several years ago, before my life became extremely busy and I moved to Chicago. I plan to move back to the area some day and Wudang academy is at the top of my list for activities to prioritize. If I have kids someday, I plan on taking them to the academy. I hope that in the future I will be able to make time to attend again. If my review piques your interest, please attend, and learn more in person. I am a humble student and am no doubt not fully representing the amazing nature of this academy so please go check it out for yourself! -Steven