Been doing BJJ for about 4 year. Was in the area visiting close friends. I dropped in and did a no…read moreGi class. The other student were very welcoming and helpful. The professor was very knowledgeable and lead the class well. if I lived in the area, I would definitely go to this gym. By the way, I am 65 years old.

Had a chance to take a drop in class over the 4th of July and had a great time. The instructor,…read moreCody, was methodical and precise, the academy was clean, open, and airy, and the studio was welcoming. I live in Stockton, but suggest VG to any locals looking to study BJJ. Looking forward to returning in November for a few open mats over Tday.

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.

Be leery of getting into a contract. There's basically no refund policy even when an instructor is…read moreproblematic. I talked myself into buying a year for the discount. Had reasons to quit after six months and asked for a partial refund, was given a hard no. Once the year was up, I got billed for August because they automatically set you up for month to month and wasn't informed I needed to give a 30 day notice in June. The classes were fine, but the business practice side was very frustrating.

Very cool experience. Learned a few good tactics. People there are amazing. Highly recommend it !!!read more

Absolutely love grappling here. High level BJJ and wrestling. Check them out!…read more I took this from their website. "LaPena and Gerace Grappling, we offer a unique training experience for all skill levels. Our goal is to create skilled grapplers, trained in both standing techniques and ground work. We use a mixed training method that combines Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and USA Wrestling for a comprehensive instructional program."

Simply an amazing experience. i'm tired, I have a giant bruise on my wrist, and I have not stopped…read moresmiling all day. This review is for the self-defense 101 class. class began with rules that instantly made me feel comfortable. Rules letting us know that anything we feel is OK, if we ever need to stop or don't want to participate in something, it's fine, things like that. Very comforting. we are then taught everything from how to use our voice to how to use our bodies. We are taught that we are allowed to trust our instinct and respond however we feel necessary to defend ourselves. We are taught ways to get away from people, ways to defend ourselves by hurting the other person if needed, and everything in between For me I must say that there was one clear highlight... After not even 90 minutes, we got to break boards! I I mean, how bad ass is that? Let me tell you something... It felt like the most bad ass thing I've done in a long time and I've been watching the video over and over again and smiling. I want to do this class again and again and I encourage anybody and everybody to go to Quantum

Although this place has moved down the street, the attitude has not. Quantum is a fantastic style…read morethat every serious martial artist should consider as well as anyone with an interest in what martial arts can teach you. Classes are intense with a heavy focus on improving strength, balance, flexibility, and technique (order varying depending on the class). The overall style promotes the importance of combining basic and advanced techniques into practical application with intense sparring classes designed to improve your own creative thought process while under duress. Most importantly, the Quantum community is very inclusive with an outward focus on inclusivity for LGBT people. Belt tests, work days, and community events are organized and performed by the student body for the betterment of all in the group. Definitely a great place to make some great friends. If you are new to martial arts or are looking for a great way to get in shape I recommend it. If you have studied Tae Kwon Do or Kung Fu and would like to continue your training in Seattle, I also recommend Quantum.

Dennis is an incredible teacher. He does bnb such a great job breaking down the concepts and…read moreprinciples of Bagua Zhang. I've found it difficult over the years to find a teacher in Chinese martial arts who has both depth of knowledge and the ability to effectively teach. This place is a true gem and Dennis a great teacher, so glad to have found it!

Dennis is unbelievable! He's calm, centered, and has an uncanny ability to zero in on - and fix! -…read moreall of my (sadly, quite numerous) sore spots. After years of living with a shoulder injury that left me in constant pain, Dennis didn't just get the spasms out--he gave me stretches and exercises so I could release and strengthen it on my own as well. I'd been to doctors, physical therapists, other massage therapists, and a chiropractor, and none of them did as much good as Dennis. I don't know if it's the martial arts training or what, but frankly, I don't care. Oh, and did I mention I have really tight IT bands? He's helped fix that, too! Alright, alright--I admit that I routinely wreck his good work...I'm a bit of stress-holder, and I regularly ignore intelligent recommendations from much smarter people than I to be nicer to myself, but I know Dennis will be there to work it back out. Baby steps, right? So if you need a massage, DO NOT waste your hard-earned money on anyone else. Schedule with Dennis RIGHT NOW. You'll be glad you did!

Been here since 2022. The senseis are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Definitely a great place…read moreto train.

This is the first Judo dojo in North America over 100 years old established between 1902-1904 & the…read moreoldest martial art school in Seattle & Washington http://www.michionline.org/fall00/page14.html . Kodokan Judo is taught here. Bruce Lee learned his throwing & grappling here in exchange for kung fu lessons http://www.michionline.org/fall00/page24.html. Jigoro Kano, founder of Judo, visited Seattle Dojo. Judo is a Japanese martial art consisting of throwing, grappling, & submissions, which has been an Olympic sport since 1964 and is the pre-cursor to Brazilian Jiujitsu. Only $25/month for Adults (Seniors), $20/month for Kids (Juniors). Classes: Monday & Thursday. Juniors 7-8:30Pm, Seniors 8:30pm-10pm. You may participate in both sessions at no additional charge. All the instructors are volunteer & this is one of the few judo dojos that owns a built for Judo dojo featuring Swain mats. 1990 Goodwill Games judoka athletes trained here. Great for kids & they will learn ukemi (break falls) - how to fall and not hurt themselves be it skiing, snowboarding, or riding a bike.

Excellent enjoyable instruction as well as an excellent workout. Respect, acceptance of…read morediversity, community, and safety are valued and stressed in a welcoming setting. The instructor's explanations of the various moves is straightforward and approachable; I look forward to learning more. Additional activities such as kickboxing and yoga are also offered. I highly recommend this business!

I'm glad to see more self defense classes in the CID. The location is somewhat hidden and I like…read morethis. I walked by a session and it was impressive. I like that the art form appears direct and to the point. I didn't see any fancy equipment and it felt like I was training arnis in someone's gym. I'm writing as an observer and by no means this is a full review of a class. What's nice is after practice I could potentially get dim sum upstairs and a massage. This is a win win for location. I think there is also complimentary parking.