Warm, welcoming environment with dedicated instructors who truly care about the students and their progress. I'm a 57-year-old woman who attends the morning adult classes and have improved my flexibility, strength, and discovered new skills. I've heard from parents whose children attend lessons and they're equally enthused about their children's progress and attitudes. read more

I wanted to get the kids out of the house and into doing something that energizes them and builds confidence and skills. I saw an ad and tried it out. It wasnt a free trial per se. I ended up paying for a months worth and included the robe. They are pretty nice here and professional. They have a variety of classes during the weekdays. After about a month, they can tested and go up in belt rankings. The parking lot can be busy. There's a place to sit for the parents/guardians. For the beginners, the class is 45min and 1 hr for advanced. read more

Fairwood Martial Arts - 2/25 - Martial Arts Near Me - Renton, Washington

excellence across the board. the balance of teaching on mind, body & spirit alike is what makes this place great. more than an after school activity to burn energy & even more than simply a class in defense. fairwood martial arts is focused on molding the next generation into confident, kind, patient & capable people. we found an ad/coupon (cant remember) for a free trial class when my daughter was 4 & were so impressed that we have been going multiple times a week for 3 years straight now. highly recommend & often say that if you had to choose one extracurricular, this should be it. read more

My son has been with the fairwood Martial Art family for over a year know and it has improved is social anxiety lots. He has made friends and has learned how to work with other children is same age. He has come a long way in his behavior and I have scene a change in how he interacts with other. I would recommend Fairwood Martial Art to everyone such a great karate school! read more

Fairwood Martial Arts - Samuel at Karate class - Martial Arts Near Me - Renton, Washington

My 8 yo daughter and 9 yo niece love attending Fairwood Martial Arts (a family-owned business). They're always excited to practice their newfound skills on me after each class. It's a non-competitive dojo, so no Cobra Kai vibes here if that's what you're looking for. I refrain from yelling at my daughter to sweep the leg during classes, although I freely do this at home. - I was impressed that the staff/instructors addressed my daughter and niece by their names after only attending a few classes, an indication to me that they clearly value their students. - The classes are relatively large (20-25 students in the most recent class). However, the kids split up into smaller groups after the warm-up to receive specialized training from their instructor(s) based on belt ranking. There are typically 3 sub-groups each class. I find that the instructors are able to provide the proper attention and feedback with the smaller, more manageable groups. - I appreciate the focus on doing your best, working hard, etc in conjunction with teaching form and technique for the younger students. - Some of the instructors are school teachers, so I've observed that they are beyond patient and able to communicate with the young students effectively. - There are optional extracurricular events that pop up. The dojo participated in the Renton River Days Parade last month (July 2023)- super fun and a unique experience. Other examples include popsicle week, "bring a friend" week, and guest speakers. It's an awesome bonus and adds to the family friendly vibe. I highly recommend Fairwood Martial Arts. It's a fun way to exercise, build confidence, and participate in an activity that doesn't involve their tablets. If you're hesitant, they offer one free class and a $99 unlimited trial for a month that includes the uniform. It's a great introductory price. read more

We love it here! This class is helping my shy daughters build confidence and life skills! read more

Fairwood Martial Arts - Little Ninjas class - Martial Arts Near Me - Renton, Washington

It's a great place for kids. my son and daughter, goes he love it I highly recommend read more

We tried Fairwood Martial Arts because of the reviews- and I am so glad we did! My 9 year old loves class! They are very organized and give a lot of one on one attention. It feels very much like a family. The staff is very child-centered and caring. Times and classes are flexible- you can choose the day of the week you attend classes. read more

My former stepson was taking lessons here, and I'm late to the party to give them their positive review but want to do so. They allowed him to take karate without requiring a contract and the charge was $100 a month, with him coming in as often as desired. The instructors and what I'll call junior instructors (kids in brown and green belts) were all kind but very firm. He really enjoyed going to karate, and it helped him with self-discipline and his over sensitivity to responsibility and strong personalities. I'd still have him there if I was his parent. The parents are encouraged greatly to watch their children and participate in their development, a big bonus factor in my eyes. The owners and instructors really care about the kids. read more

My son loves karate class. He's already made a few new friends. The sensais are great with kids even my rambunctious one. They make a big effort to get to know each of their students. We highly recommend Fairwood Martial Arts! read more

A family run studio in the Cascade/Fairwood area, I love coming to Fairwood Martial Arts just to support that local family. I love seeing that not only did the dad create the studio, but the mom and son are all head instructors here! The kids that run around the studio before my cardio kickboxing class are adorable, and seem to genuinely enjoy their karate classes. I don't have any kids of my own, but I'd definitely recommend this place for families living nearby just based off of the impression of the kids I saw! I've been coming here on/off for a few weeks on after buying a Groupon for kickboxing cardio classes. I've enjoyed them so far, and have had a blast taking them with Tony. He's very motivating and has a great attitude, and as well as a great memory! - he waltzed right up to while I was struggling with an inclined plank once, and not only remembered my name after I had skipped classes for a month, but kept pushing me to keep holding on. However, while the classes have kept me active and have gotten my heart rate up, I may consider finding/browsing other studios after finishing this Groupon. While I'll probably continue to stop by to stay active for a while, I am a bit of a perfectionist and would like to improve my form. The classes are fun and Tony does give you feedback, but finding a more formal class rather than just a general cardio class is of greater interest to me. I still highly recommend this studio though, especially if you are looking for something to supplement your primary work outs. read more

Great work out! Staff and owners go above and beyond with customer service. Love the variety of instruction and intensity. read more

Fairwood Martial Arts - Great way to burn off some steam-punching and kicking! - Martial Arts Near Me - Renton, Washington

What I like most about this place: No contract required, reasonably priced, small comfortable classes, friendly environment, and family owned! Both my daughter and I started attending this dojo where she takes the Karate classes and I take the Kickboxing classes. I won't lie, the first few classes were tough but unlike a lot of other activities I've tried, I find myself actually WANTING to attend class. It's like my body is addicted to the work out! As for the Karate classes, so far I like what I've seen. Again, I don't know a lot about the art but my daughter really seems to enjoy it. From word of mouth, this place stays pretty busy and I can see why. Don't expect some posh place where people are afraid to "push you" (figuratively speaking...and literally). This place is family owned and run by people who really love what they do and at the end of the day you don't feel like you left a dojo, it almost feels like you've visited with a group of family/friends. read more

Fairwood Martial Arts is a great place for both kids and adults alike. Their youth program is top notch. I love how my son has learned not only martial arts, but the respect and discipline that goes along with it. It has carried over to his behavior at school and home. They also have a great preschool program with Rikki being both so patient and strict at the same time. My kids both love her and all of the other instructors. As well, they have spinning classes that I love, especially since many of them coincide with the kids class times. John does a great job motivating and giving many fitness and biking tips. With no contract required, reasonable monthly fees and adult workout classes at the same time, you can't go wrong! read more

I can only speak to the general ambiance and spin class, but Fairwood is great! I truly enjoyed my time in spin class and only stopped going due to a particularly ruthless bout of bronchitis and now pregnancy. I hope to return after the kid pops out. :) The prices are very fair, there is plenty of parking, and classes are spaced out so you are sure to find one that fits into your schedule. The teachers make it fun and are all nice people. Many of the people in my spin classes were long-timers. I think that speaks volumes of this business. The facility itself is large and clean, with a large mat area for martial arts, a kids corner, locker areas, restroom, weight room and spinning bikes. It is very low-key and approachable. Plus there is no contract which came in handy for me! read more

I have to say, I've been quite impressed with Fairwood Martial Arts so far! Very clean and the staff is really great here. The class sizes are pretty large and initially I was a bit worried about my ASD/ADHD kiddo getting lost in the mix. However, they have quite a bit of staff and have been very impressed with their attention to detail and the individual attention my son has received. And my son LOVES it and is thriving. In the first month I have already seen his confidence grow. Really it's been an all around positive experience for us! Keep up the great work Fairwood Martial Arts! read more

Our son has had a great experience at Fairwood Martial Arts! Most the teachers are certified teachers in WA state. As a a certified teacher myself, I deeply appreciate the fact that my son is learning under teachers who are well trained not only in martial arts but in education as well! It's been a great experience and we are looking forward to continuing and watching our son advance in these timeless skills! read more

Tried to come for the Kickboxing Groupon I bought. This place was not my vibe for workout classes and does not reflect past classes I have taken at other facilities. To begin with, the workout area is brightly lit in front of a massive row of windows-- I speak for myself here, but I am not huge on the public watching me as I do my workouts. Secondly, it is all done on mats and barefoot, which I did not expect. And thirdly, when I showed up for the class it was just the instructor and 3 students who were older ladies who all seemed to know the instructor and each other personally. I was personally looking for a fuller class experience in a more closed setting, maybe it's my mistake for not checking it out before buying the Groupon. But, now others can know now before purchasing based on this review. The workout deal is technically a great deal, 10 classes for $28. But I'm stuck wishing for a refund because this felt awkward. Just wasn't my vibe. read more

High impact kickboxing class. The instructor was very helpful and nice. Can't wait to go back!

My 10 yr old son has been training here for a year now and I cannot fully express the benefits and growth he is receiving. My son has grown so much in his confidence, focus, respect (he has always been respectful, but even more so), agility, balance, listening skills, and desire to be a positive influence in his world outside the dojo. My respect for this place was and is so high due to the dedication the instructors have for excellence and honor and reverence to the art and its origins. I made the decision to join this year as well at the age of 33 because of these things previously mentioned and am very glad I did. I highly recommend this dojo to anyone of any age that is looking to be trained properly in the martial arts. read more

Great place, makes you feel welcome no matter what your slill level. John is a great motivator.

I bought a groupon for kickboxing classes while I was home from school for winter break and I LOVED this place!! John is so kind and so is everyone else that takes these classes! Definitely a great community atmosphere and highly recommended! read more

I am very satisfied with my decision to enroll my 5 year old into the Little Ninjas program @ Fairwood Martial Arts. I searched GOOGLE for "Karate in Kent, WA" & this was one of the places I researched. I found a coupon on-line, called, confirmed it was still active, arrived a few hours later to register and then my son began his first karate class. Registration was extremely friendly & informational. Sensai Ricky is awesome with my son as well as the other children. I think the price is very reasonable ($60/month for once/weekly) & I'm excited to see my son excel. I chose this place over Goju in Kent because Fairwood's classes are 45 min long. Goju in Kent, their classes are 30 min long. I don't see a group of 10 or more 5 year olds learning much in 30 min. read more

Fairwood Martial Arts is an excellent place for children and adults at all levels to learn karate. The owners/instructors are passionate about teaching, and the classes are tough but fun. Kickboxing and spinning classes are also available at several different times and are a great workout. The atmosphere is family-friendly and positive. My kids and I both love it. read more