Sensei Dulce is a tremendous man and teacher. I was one of the original black belts when the dojo…read morewas opened and am honored to have been one of his students. Some of the best times of my youth were with the people, training, and friendships at the dojo. I am so blessed to have shared time with Sensei and my fellow students. Thank you to Andre and Washington Shotokan. Excellent organization.

Non-profit Karate organization to learn not just about Karate but teaches you respect, discipline,…read moreself defense and so much more. First experience with belt advancement testing and we were allowed to see how other kids advance to the next levels. It's right inside Safe-lite and Facing East plaza. Ki is about $55- light weight uniform Testing is $45 Patch is about $16 Oss!

Amazing environment, role models, and experience for my teenage son. Adults, amateurs, all levels…read moreare treated with respect and inspiring knowledge. HIGHLY RECCOMEND Louie, great instructor with the youth. 11/10 stars review.

The best in the business. If you are looking for a good workout or are looking to become a highly…read moretrained martial arts machine this the place! Coach Belton is the best in the business. They have kids programs, teens and adults. The gym is large and very well stocked. Stop by for a class and check it out! Everybody is very welcoming.

I've been training here for about three months now and I highly recommend it…read more Everyone here is so helpful and very friendly! Shifu Zhou is an awesome instructor. If you have questions, everyone is eager to help. The location is tucked away in between several car dealerships so it can be easy to miss, but usually there is a sign out by the road advertising the free trial class. I really wish more people knew about it! It's my favorite part of the week. :)

It is with great pleasure I write this recommendation for Shifu Zhou…read more For the past many years, I have been looking for some form of exercise that focused on mind and body wellness. I searched and searched and tried many Yoga and martial arts teachers. Most people I met are either out there to purely make money, or even with the best of intentions, are clueless and not properly trained to be masters. Finally ran into Shifu Zhou about a year ago and I consider it my extremely good luck. In the plethora of martial arts teachers, Shifu Zhou, stands above all like a titan. He is a truly authentic Kungfu and Qi-Gong master who came to Seattle on a mission to teach the mysterious and powerful arts of Shaolin. I go to the academy 5 times a week and learn both Kungfu and Qi-Gong. My health has improved tremendously. My allergies are significantly down. My gut issues are under control. And I have found a life-long sport to play. When I was doing hot yoga, I was having at-least one muscle or joint injury a month. Frankly I was expecting lot more injuries while playing Shaolin. Interestingly enough, and knock on wood, I have had zero major injuries since I started. A lot of credit goes to Shifu Zhou. He knows each of his student's condition intimately. He is very patient and kind and takes extra pre-cautions to make sure that people are safe while practicing. I absolutely recommend Shifu Zhou without reservation to anyone who wants to improve their health and learn a life-long skill of Shaolin Kungfu.

Master Yi is a great teacher. His teaching style is traditional and instills discipline. Both of…read moremy boys learned under him and became black belts.

I love World TaeKwonDo and Master Yi. He is very knowledgable, fun and good with kids and adults…read more I trained there for many years and attained my black belt with him. My son also trained with him. He and his family are wonderful. I wouldn't train anywhere else.

This is an excellent BJJ and Muay Thai gym with kind and attentive instructors for kids and adults…read morealike.

Great gym!! I was visiting the area over New Years from San Diego and thought I'd take a class. I…read moreemailed ahead of time and they got back to me by the next day. Professor Jessica Santos was teaching the adult fundamentals class and was incredibly welcoming and helpful. I had to rent a gi because I left mine at home. She showed me around the gym and a purple belt introduced himself and welcomed me to the gym. The class was 2 hrs which was about all my body could handle- I started training in SD in September but hadn't been consistent the past month and was out of shape! The warm up was gentle and good for all abilities. All the students were very nice and definitely a wide range of experience which was great. I will definitely be back next time I'm in Mercer/Bellevue/Factoria area!! Thank you T3MA for the warm welcome and great rolls.

Great place for some good island style food but they also make one of the best tomahawk steaks I've…read morehad. Service is always top notch.

It all began in 1994 when I first encountered Master Hufana in his school near Cross Road Mall…read morewhere I went there for purchasing a uniform for a competition in Canada.This initial interaction marked the beginning of a transformative relationship that extended beyond just providing me with martial arts gear. After the tournament in British Columbia, I decided to join TKD classes under Master Hufana's guidance. Over time, I also did some training with him on Traditional Arnis, a Filipino martial art known for its focus on weapon-based fighting techniques. Traditional Arnis emphasizes not only physical combat skills but also mental discipline and strategic thinking. In 2004, my life took a different turn as I was deployed to Afghanistan as part of the US Army. It was during this challenging period that the philosophy of martial arts, instilled by Master Hufana and the training experiences, became invaluable. The principles of martial arts such as tactics, alertness, preparedness, survival skills, fitness, and the code of the Samurai served as guiding lights in navigating the complexities of a war zone.The teachings of honesty, loyalty, respectfulness, and maintaining integrity at all times resonated deeply with me as I faced adversity in Afghanistan. The discipline instilled through martial arts training helped me to stay focused, resilient, and true to my martial arts values even in the most challenging circumstances.Master Hufana's philosophy not only enriched my understanding of martial arts but also equipped me with valuable life lessons that transcended the boundaries of combat sports. The fusion of Eastern martial arts philosophy with Western military service exemplifies the universal applicability and timeless wisdom embedded in martial arts traditions. With respect, MK-Samurai 2024.

My daughter is a national judo competitor and we have been driving her an hour out to Seiei for the…read morepast year to train. The training is top notch and the Seiei's are so welcoming and helpful. My daughter loves being part of the Seiei team because she has teammates who really push her to the next level. I highly recommend Seiei for high level competition training and for novice training.

Seiei Judo is not for everyone--but no dojo can claim that. My perspective is only from…read moreobservation of their Saturday classes for my 7-yr old and 4-yr old daughters so there are other aspects that I am definitely missing from their many other sessions. Positively, it is not the "Cobra Kai" of Judo. It is a family-run nurturing dojo that genuinely cares for its young students. Sensei June Encarnacion is a very dedicated instructor that volunteers his time (and the time of his son and Olympic hopeful daughter) along with the other instructors. With that comes the welcome lack of high-pressure sales (as mentioned in the other reviews), free trial classes, and encouragement for everyone to participate regardless of skill or experience. Most importantly, it draws other instructors that come because they want to spend their time teaching and practicing. For those interested, Seiei respects Japanese tradition and customs without going "Bushido Spartan". Seiei welcomes students from all ages, experience, and backgrounds. It is a gem of a find to have a 30-yr veteran giving his time so freely. With his experience comes solid techniques and unique training methods for the younger kids. The class sizes are growing and the dojo may soon need a bigger space for all its students. So where's the 5th star? Perhaps I was brought up in a less nurturing environment (i.e., seiza on the hard floor for punishment, 20 push-ups for missing a ground ball in T-ball, bringing home an "A-" on a test just brought on questions about the minus, why 45 minutes of piano practice was not as good as an hour, etc.), so there's always room for improvement. But maybe if my instructors were as kind and patient as Sensei I would have stuck to my training. :)

I was basically raised in this dojo....I started when I was 11 years old, and now as a young adult,…read moreI still consider it my home. I trained here for years before becoming a children's instructor, which was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Koei Kan Martial Arts Academy in Bellevue is the kind of place that becomes a part of your family, a place where you sweat, where you push yourself, where you grow, and where you learn. One of the most unique things about this dojo is that often families train together, kids and parents of all ages side by side. It really is a place for family, and it's changed my life.

This is an awesome dojo, and can't say enough good things about this place…read more This dojo is definitely more on the fighting/kumite side of karate, while other traditional aspects of karate are taught, everything with this style goes back to kumite/fighting in the end. Sparring is freeform and rarely point although point fighting is taught as it's apart of the system. They also practice bogu kumite which if your unfamiliar with I suggest looking it up! The sensei's/students are very mindful about limitations and will meet you wherever you are. Throws/take downs and ground fighting are also heavily focused on. Many students cross train in this system and bjj, the school also hosts bjj(gi/no gi) events and often hold training events with other styles. Again everyone is super mindful of limiations/experience and will meet you where you're​ at. On the lighter side kata (empty hand and weapons) are also taught and comes from a shudokan/shuri-te background. Bunkai (application of kata), nage (throws/takedowns/self defense techniques) are also taught and focused on. To sum it all up, this dojo is great no matter where you are in martial arts (new or experienced), great for kids/family's too, and offer flexible training times throughout the day. It's well worth checking out!

I want to like TMA it's close to home and my daughter really likes martial arts…read more 1) Trisha at the front desk/ ops director should not be customer facing she is very rigid and does not deal well with kids or parents for that matter 2) their instructors are hit and miss. Some are fabulous and are really good at teaching and then others are some who either can't teach to kids or are too shy and have zero input almost like it's a requirement for a student to get an advanced belt that they must teach. My son's white belt class had one instructor who barely said anything or made any corrections. Small children are hard to teach and their attention span is not long, having someone who is qualified to teach small kids would be a huge improvement They seem very profit motivated during the summer they want to push kids to their summer camps so they make the testing in the middle of the day which is difficult for parents who work and also if your kids are already signed up for a different camp they basically miss a month.

TMA is a great martial arts academy. They have instilled respect, honor, discipline and confidence…read morein my son. The school is also a great member of the community.

Great coaches, very modern approach to jiu jitsu in regard to what's being taught here. Plenty of…read moretime for open mat after class and students aren't egotistical. Great community as well.

Nice welcoming people, knowledgeable instructors, fun to learn something new. Definitely have to…read moreuse your brain and your body!