Elite Martial Arts

(20 reviews)

1.6 mi

The instructors, as well as Anita (program manager), are so kind, encouraging, and genuinely…read moreinvested in every student's growth. They take a wholistic approach to coaching -- focusing not just on martial arts skills, but also on building confidence, respect, and strength both on and off the mat. My son has gained so much self-belief and fortitude since we moved back to the area and rejoined. The family-like atmosphere makes every class something to look forward to, and the regular fun events they host for the kids really bring the community together. You can tell they care deeply about the student's development and happiness. We feel incredibly lucky to be part of the MMAA family -- highly recommend to anyone looking for a positive, uplifting, and empowering martial arts experience!

Came with my friend and her children while they were in class. The kids told me how much they liked…read moregoing to class here. Watched the instructor teach and he was really good with the kids. A little difficult to find the first time as there is not an obvious sign for the complex its in.

View of the main training area.

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Aikido Northshore

(8 reviews)

0.3 mi

I was fortunate to practice here when I was visiting the area. The instructor made me very welcome…read moreand the quality of practice was high. I am not from the area but I reached out on line about being able to visit, and got a fast and welcoming reply. The dojo facilities are nice, there's plenty of parking. I hope to return if I get back to that area!

Best women's empowerment and self defense - - -…read more My daughter started here since she was 5 years old. We have been part of Aikido Northshore for 8 years. This Aikido school provides the best physical and mental discipline. The head Sensei makes this place very special. My daughter is mastering the principles of mind body unification and applys them to all aspects of her life. This Japanese martial arts provides her power that is naturally hers through the unification of mind and body practiced in the non-violent arts of Aikido. After many years I notice my daughter cultivate deeper relaxation by learning how to remove tension and calm her mind.

Lee Crawford, 6th Dan, Chief Instructor

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Lee Crawford, 6th Dan, Chief Instructor

Master Kwon's Tiger Kicks Martial Arts

1.8 mi

I have two kids who are young and don't like any kind of sports…read more I enrolled my kids to Master Kwon's class a few years ago and kids loved him and his class. Super friendly and they learned more than just martial art. Master Kwon taught them how to respect others and listen to parents. Then Master Kwon moved away for a bit (a couple years). I did hear he came back and decided to enroll my kids to his class again. Kids are happy to attend his class again and relearning what they forgot. Master Kwon is sincere and cares about what his students are learning from his class. I highly recommend this place for you or your children.

I don't know where to begin with Master Kwon's Tiger Kicks. When we first started, we started a…read moretrial class with a friend of my son's. My son ended up joining and his friend didn't, which was kind of funny since he was the one who suggested it. As my son continued, I thought it looked like so much fun so I joined in too. Master Kwon and Instructor Kwon is a husband and wife team and they are so kind and nice. They push the kids to be respectful, focused, confident and kind. They are true role models for these kids as well as the adults. They are also very precise and position their students exactly where their hands need to be and where their foot placement should be. They also build up the kids confidence, and it's like night and day. We have watched so many kids grow from these shy and almost meek kids into confident and strong children. The great thing as well is that they don't teach the kids to "fight". They teach them self defense, respect, kindness and discipline. They have a 5 stripe system where the kids can earn a trophy at each belt test if they do 5 tasks. 1) read 14 books, 2) do 10 chores a day for 60 days, 3) teacher sign off for their schooling, 4) testing for their form and 5) parent sign off of their papers to get the last stripe. And that last stripe is a goal that the parents can set for their kids. It's a great system and it makes sure that the kids study, are kind to their teachers and other kids at school, they do their chores at home, and are respectful to their parents and siblings. My son even started doing competitions which he didn't want to do at first. After some encouragement by myself and the Kwons, he finally decided to enter into a competition. He was really nervous at first, but now after 2 competitions under his belt, he has built up a lot of confidence and is now excited to continue entering into more competitions. I can't say enough about Master and Instructor Kwon. They are so nice, kind and sweet. They are very inspiring and our lives are so much better from learning from their example.

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Kaiju Kickboxing & MMA

(1 review)

0.1 mi

Went in on a whim, never been to any striking or grappling classes. My friend recommended me to…read morekaiju since they gave me a complementary class and honestly I don't even want to go look at other gyms, the coach's are amazing at kaiju. It's filled with good energy and vibes which honestly can't be beat, they let me borrow gear till I get my hands on my own, even answered all my silly questions. And not to mention a deal of a lifetime for pricing. It was all around an amazing experience it went above and beyond my expectations. It was a very well maintained and clean gym with the coach's wanting to expand even more and add more consistently to their gym.

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Jungyae Martial Arts

2.9 mi

This place is THE BEST ! My daughter has been attending Jungyae Martial Arts past 2 years and she…read morehas learnt so much! It builds on every aspect of one's personality. It is a second Family to us.

Our family is a big fan of Jung Yae Martial Arts. Master Davis (Sir) provides excellent,…read morepersonalized instruction in both physical techniques and character development. He is a wonderful blend of strict and fun. He has built a great community in which children, teens, and adults alike to learn and grow in many facets of martial arts. I would highly recommend Jung Yae to anyone who has interest in growing in strength and in spirit.

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Gracie Barra Kirkland

4.8

(25 reviews)

0.6 mi

Josh and Solange are great instructors. GBK is a very welcoming gym to beginners while also…read moreoffering challenging classes for experienced grapplers.

Excellent school, amazing technical instructor/competitor and friendly students, highly recommended.read more

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Pacific Northwest Krav Maga

4.2

(5 reviews)

1.9 mi

Great vibe! Includes a wide age range from high school through adults. The more experienced…read morestudents are encouraging and helpful. Great workout with lots of variety. I like that each instructor has their own style. And it's easy to modify the drills to fit my skill level. That makes it welcoming to beginners (like me) but also can still be challenging for the more advanced people. Every day is something different. Great logistics. Clean and organized. Spacious. Easily accessible off 405.

This place is really hard to call it a gym, this is a club where you can find friends to hang out…read morein events, meet new cool people. Also you would learn badass defense techniques that can be used when they are the last resource. They have Krav Maga, fit and also grappling. Endurance is a mental state, in PNKM you will get to it. This is something to elevate the confidence of your kid or yourself.

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Oom Yung Doe Martial Arts Kirkland

4.6

0.2 mi

I learned about Oom Yung Doe through a complimentary community women's self defense seminar they…read moreoffered one Saturday morning. I later signed up for their six-week level one women's self defense seminar, which was a great decision. The class size was small with personalized feedback and interaction. I am excited to keep building on my learnings, as I am now taking the six-week level two self defense seminar. I recommend checking out Oom Yung Doe's classes! The instructors are knowledgeable and really care.

I've trained in Oom Yung Doe for over 11 years and I think it's great. Oom Yung Doe is a style of…read moretraditional moo doe, which is the original root of martial arts before it branched out into all the different styles. These schools focus on the healing knowledge of martial arts as opposed to the breaking knowledge of martial arts. Yes, you can still learn some very strong self-defense, but the point is to improve yourself and then improve the people and communities around you. The instructors are all very genuine and caring and the knowledge passed is very deep. The training combines movements from all east asian styles of martial arts, along with herbs and meditation. There is also philosophy passed, such as not hurting others and being true to your inner self. Oom Yung Doe offers many different training programs. You can train towards your black belt in moo doe, you can train in one particular style, you can take a short-term or a longer-term program, or you can take a conditioning program designed to develop one particular aspect of your self (such as strength, flexibility, core development, jumping ability, etc.). There are also conditioning programs that will help to resolve physical, mental, or emotional issues - these programs use herbs, pressure points, and simple movements and are very effective. You can also enroll your children in either regular classes or in special programs designed to boost their abilities in sports or other athletics. Overall, this place is great and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in getting or staying healthy and strong.

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Eastside Kyokushin Karate & Self-Defense

(13 reviews)

0.5 mi

Posting on behalf of my wife and son We love the passion,…read moreskill and dedication that Shihan and Sensei bring to class everyday. Students greatly benefit in this environment where karate is the primary focus along with respect, discipline etc. Other places make you sign contracts etc...Not this one. In fact they even offered us trial classes to evaluate fit and get a feel of the environment. We have been going since 2017 and highly recommend Eastside Kyokushin.

I've been training with Eastside Kyokushin since early 2007 - that being said, my perspective is of…read morea long-term student. This dojo has come a long way from training in a park, out of a house, renting space from an Aikido dojo to having our own dedicated dojo space. I've researched cross-training and I've come to realize it's incredibly rare to find a place to train that isn't commercialized and profit driven. Eastside Kyokushin is a registered non-profit - there are no contracts, hidden fees or strings attached. The monthly dues are incredibly low ($50/mo.) You show up, sign a standard waiver, train hard and learn something new. Training is largely made up of challenging cardio workouts, basics, kata, self-defense and sparring. One notable difference from us vs. most other karate dojos you'll find is; we are full contact and primarily don't use pads. This is a deal breaker for some, but you need to be okay with not only hitting/kicking an opponent but being hit/kicked in return. We train for practicality and we adapt based on your experience, so if you have no experience you'll start with the basics. The bottom line is whether you're looking to get into better shape, learn self-defense, how to be a fighter or just to expand your current skillset you can't go wrong with Eastside Kyokushin.

Front of dojo

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Inside dojo

Gold's Gym

3.0

(117 reviews)

0.5 mi

I love this gym and I love the staff. Extremely friendly staff. However the gym does not have one…read moresign to remind members to stop talking on the phones on the workout floor. This problem has gotten so bad and some members have no respect at all and the gym is allowing it. It's the top management and the owner responsibility to put an end to this garbage. Also the gym does not carry any of Golds nice workout clothings. The shelves are empty ???? While most members are very respectful to the gym rules there are the few that can care less by constantly being on the phone and many times on the speakers too screaming loudly . No other gym tolerates this. One good note is that the gym is always clean and theatrics in charge of cleaning does an amazing work. I am hoping the owner will do something about the phone issue soon.

GOLD'S GYM @ KIRKLAND…read more Was a member here a couple times in the summer when I came back from school in California. Parking is available and it's private so you'll find an easy spot. Never crowded and most machines are always available. Bathrooms is pretty icky, definitely wish it was more renovated and nicer. They also had so much construction upstairs and downstairs and i'd find literal dust on some of the machines i'd go on. Hopefully it's done by now. Downside is that this gym does not provide a pool, sauna, or jacuzzi which is another reason why I moved to a new gym. This place could also definitely be a lot more bigger, treadmills, stair master, bicycle machines were all squished to the second floor. Overall, good location and facilities are at the minimum.

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Creative Hands Studio

4.2

(106 reviews)

8.1 mi

Family-owned & operated

Kid friendly

I wanted to come back and update my review now that we've picked up our finished pieces. We're…read moreseriously so happy with how everything turned out! The full process took about 3 weeks total. Our pottery class was on March 29th, we came back to paint on April 12th, and then picked everything up on April 17th. It honestly felt like such a fun extended experience getting to come back and see everything through. The painting portion was super enjoyable too. They offer a variety of glazes, some classic colors included at no extra cost, plus a few specialty options for a small fee. My fiancé chose the "Safari" glaze (just $1 extra), which had these cool glass pieces that melt in the kiln and create such a unique pattern. Definitely worth trying if you want something a little different! Pickup was easy overall. My only small suggestion would be to clarify the pickup hours on the card that's handed out after painting. Google hours seem to reflect member hours, while the hours posted on the door are different. When I arrived, they technically weren't open yet (my mistake, I'm sorry!), but the person at the front desk was super kind and still helped me find my pieces, which I greatly appreciated. Overall, such a great experience from start to finish. Thank you so much Creative Hands Studio, we'll definitely be back!

This was a somewhat great experience! Went with a friend and we had a great time and everything…read morewent smoothly! I do wish there was a specific color in the smaller tip bottle for better line work. They were sweet and let us finish our work after the pottery painting open time was coming to a close. It was pretty pricy though. My total was $51.45 after tax & tip for a charger plate. They give you a card for when pick up is ready 1 week after. I confirmed we will be back in 1 week to pick up. This is quite far from where I live in Lake Stevens so it's a bit of a drive. I met my friend in Monroe and drove from there to go pick up our pottery - making it a fun girls day! We were SO excited. Upon picking up, she got hers fine but apparently mine had a chip in it and the lady was kind enough to fix it. But, with that said I had to wait even longer to pick up since she put it back in the kiln. She took my cell number and said she would text me when it is ready for pick up. Very frustrating as we drove ALL the way out there to pick up our pieces. And now I had to make ANOTHER trip out there to pick up. A waste of gas. They need to have a better communication service for when your piece is in the kiln vs. ready for pick up. This is not a system at all and I can see it could frustrate a lot of people in the future. I hope they fix this.

Host a birthday party here!

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Come ceramic paint and glaze

MoveFree Academy

4.9

(16 reviews)

2.1 mi

I can't say enough good things about this place. My kids took classes here for about a year. So…read moreawesome that we drove over an hour each way just to come here every week. The teachers are very positive and great with the kids. My kids had a blast and were very sad we were moving out of state and wouldn't be able to attend anymore. Kids learned so much in that year about parkour, self awareness, mindfulness and teamwork. You won't be disappointed by this place.

My son has been coming to kids classes here for several months and cannot get enough of it. The…read moreclasses are structured with some exploration, timed challenges when kids are encouraged to do their personal best and a group game where the kids earn different special powers etc (I don't really understand it - but think Pokemon role-play). My son comes our sweaty and tired - always a lovely way to pick up your child from a sports-activity. The one thing I find a bit disappointing is that the classes fill up - sometimes several weeks in advance and it can be hard to get into particular classes. So far our schedule has allowed for flexibility with this but given the short time in which to use up classes, it can be challenging to find enough options that fit our schedule.

We believe movement brings a smile to all faces.

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Creative Sprouts

1.5 mi

This is the best preschool in all of the Eastside. They have a waitlist so if you're searching for…read morea future daycare/preschool, reach out to them now. That said they are also reasonably priced. Since they are not a chain, it's very clear your tuition goes straight into the classroom for great teachers, activities and equipment. Our daughter attended here for 2 years. We are still in touch with them occasionally and go to their annual picnic because they were like a second family when we went there. I have 3 kids and have seen every type of daycare and preschool - Creative Sprouts is simply the best. The most impressive thing they taught my daughter was excellent social emotional skills. She was able to express her feelings, even in a conflict with her sister, from a very young age! Highly highly recommend.

Hands down the best school my child has attended so far (this is her 4th school since birth). We…read morelove that the school is doing their best to help build a parent community, the communication is excellent, and the teachers are SO caring. Other things we love: meal and snacks are prepared there and they use whatever is growing in the garden (and let families take the excess produce home too), many opportunities for parents and kids to get together during non school days, awesome child teacher ratio (smaller than state requirement), lots of outdoor play time (I love it and believe that's what kids need to thrive - be outside. I love seeing that my girl comes home with dirty clothes because of outdoor playing), loving teachers and staff who really take their time to understand the needs of your child and families. I can't say enough how much we love CS. My child doesn't want to go home everyday I go to pick her up. I think that says it all.

Slanted Climbing Wall

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Watering the garden

Bothell Ski & Bike

I recently purchased my 5th bike from Bothell Ski and Bike and I cannot say enough good things…read moreabout the knowledege , friendliness and customer service of this shop. They will do everything they can to makes sure that you are completely satisified and that the work on your bike was done to your satisfaction. I cannot imagine going anywhere else to buy or service a bike.

After having gone to several bike shops for repairs, accessories, etc., I will never go to another…read morebike shop after Bothell Ski & Bike. They are the absolute best. They offer great service, are friendly, and have done a phenomenal job with my bike over the years. They service my bike immediately, sometimes not even charging me for a quick fix, and their service people are all so knowledgeable. I have recommended them to several friends who are now also regular customers. Thank you for great service!

Gorgeous new shop

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Redmond Cycle

My teenager and I've been coming for four months, started outside due to Covid-19 and have now…read moremoved inside. We absolutely love it! Kaitlin, RTC manager, and her team of amazing instructors have built a community that is supportive, encouraging, and loving. Come join us!

I recently took my '57 mint Schwinn Wasp in to have it put back together after shipping it from the…read moreeast coast. I had them add a back rack from a '58 Phantom that I'd procured while they were at it. It was promised by Friday and actually finished 4 days ahead of schedule. But the youngster who worked on the bike scarred the back fender, so the bike isn't mint any more, with a 1 by .5" scrape. He was very apologetic about it but geesh. The store gave me a $75 discount off the work and offered to take it to their paint shop, but I think I'll do the work. The bike is back in fine running order, but I don't think I'll be going back. There was a little girl and her dad buying a brand new Trek and although they remembered the water bottle, the salesperson did not recommend a lock. WTH?

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Amped Adventure

4.0

(39 reviews)

5.8 mi

A great selection of Ebike rentals right next to Lake Washington…read more I recently visited Seattle for a baby shower but was lucky enough to sneak in some outdoorsy time by the lake prior. Amped Adventure was the perfect outdoor activity for an afternoon with limited availability. We booked our ebikes a day before so they were ready to go as soon as we arrived. The process of grabbing the bike was quick and painless, letting us maximize our 2-hour time limit on wheels. This storefront is situated right next to the most gorgeous trail. Once you cross a single busy intersection, you're in serene lake territory. The team on site is helpful and will offer advice on trails, how-tos, etc. They also provide you with a lock and helmet, making it easy to explore local businesses along your route.

As a black man, in my culture we don't get into bike riding as much as we should. I was hesitant…read morebecause a lot of shops seem to not like black patrons and their money. We often get greeted with open hostility and a palpable aura of stereotypical contempt. Amped adventure was a pleasant surprise. Even though they were busy they made sure I was regularly updated and well informed as a new rider. As divided as the country is it's always great to see people just be nice. Thanks A.A I will always promote companies where EVERYONE is welcome and can receive great service.