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I trained here for several sessions while passing through Seattle, and this place is a gem! The…read moreclasses emphasize strategy and having an overall game plan, which sets them apart from other gyms. The skill level of everyone here is noticeably higher than at many other gyms I've trained at. Everyone is very welcoming, creating a supportive atmosphere. Andrew and Jacob are great instructors, adding to the excellent training experience. I highly recommend anyone looking to improve their game to train here.

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Muay Thai/Kickboxing @MatChessMMA Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 7:30pm - 9pm

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Alpha Martial Arts

4.7

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1.0 mi

Excellent classes and friendly staff! I love this neighborhood studio - adequately sized with…read morecubbies for your shoes and bags, and water available for purchase. I found this place while looking for kickboxing and was happy to learn they also offer Muay Thai classes as well. This is one of the only places that gives you boxing gloves when you sign up for a kickboxing package - I've been to other kickboxing places around Seattle and have always had to borrow their old stinky gloves. It was nice to get a new pair to keep and bring to future classes. I wasn't sure what to expect upon my first class but the instructors were all very helpful and friendly. I didn't feel uncomfortable at all during the hour long class. Don't be fooled into thinking a beginner class will be easy! I was sore for 3 days after my first class - they really work your whole body!

I've been wanting to try kickboxing for a while now, so when I saw Alpha Martial Art's $19 for five…read moreclasses and a pair of gloves deal on Groupon I got on it like nobody's business. The AMA Bryant location is just behind University Village and has a good amount of parking spots if you plan on driving. It's more on the intimate side, with a lobby, two workout rooms, two bathrooms, and some storage/office spaces. Try wearing flip-flops if you come because you'll be barefoot and the mats are a tad sweaty and grimey. Now... I cannot say enough good things about the staff here! I usually take classes with Lauren on the evenings and she is just 100% badass. Srsly, she looks like someone straight out of a video game. Support staff like Anna and the receptionist who works Thursday nights (bummed I can't remember her name) are so, so friendly and really take the time to help you get situated and working on the right moves: jabs, hooks, kicks, and combos. These guys are so fun and they always play good music to get everyone pumped. My only wish is for there to be some more consistency and bag-stand time in how the hour-class is structured but, regardless, it's still a great workout every time I go. While I don't expect to be a sucker punching vigilante by the end of my five classes, I'm certainly leaving with a greater awareness of how to move my body so that I can be my strongest self.

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Gracie Barra Northeast Seattle

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My son has been coming here for a few months now and loves it. Joel and Jeremy are both great…read moreteachers and the kids all look up to them. Highly recommend!

Visiting Seattle from California recently, I needed some mat time and really appreciated my…read moreexperience with Gracie Barra Northeast Seattle. Professor Joel Townsend was awesome; super inviting, knowledgeable, helpful with details and even shared come fun and friendly knowledge/history about my home academy (Paragon). Gracie Barra Northeast Seattle has a great culture, with a strong community (as evidenced by how they all came together to help rebuild when a car recently drove through the front of their facility!), but were all so warm and welcoming to this visiting white belt. I never felt like an outsider. I stopped in twice on my 4-day visit and enjoyed every roll and every training partner. Despite the aforementioned auto incident, the spot is clean and comfortable. If you're visiting Seattle, or looking for a regular training home in North Seattle, regardless of level, I can't recommend them enough. You'll learn a lot and have fun doing it. Cheers!

13 Hands Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

(1 review)

1.9 mi

Been training here for a few months. Great instructor, great class members, and convenient…read morelocation. If you are looking for place with high-level instruction (most classes are taught by a black-belt) and has a super positive and laid back atmosphere this is the place.

From the owner: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / Self-Defense for Everyone!read more

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Rogue Jiu-Jitsu

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I dropped into Rogue Jiu Jitsu for an open mat while visiting Seattle and had a great experience…read more The gym itself is a solid size with plenty of mat space, which made it easy to get good rounds in without feeling crowded. What stood out the most was the atmosphere. Everyone was genuinely friendly, and the coaches made it a point to come up, introduce themselves, and welcome me in. That kind of culture says a lot about a gym. The owners were just as welcoming--it felt less like being a visitor and more like being part of the team for the day. I got some really good rounds in with a variety of training partners, and everyone was respectful and technical. If I lived in Seattle, this is definitely a place I'd train at regularly. - Jesus from San Diego!!

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Trained by Alexandra

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Lexi is an amazing trainer who gets you results. She is professional yet personable and incredibly…read moreknowledgeable. She is genuinely interested in your goals and goes above and beyond to help you achieve them. I have never enjoyed lifting heavy weights in the past, but since working with Lexi I have actually started to look forward to my workouts. Not only does she make them enjoyable, but you get results! I started working with Lexi to supplement my Jiu jitsu training in order to make me a more well rounded athlete for competition. I have noticed a significant improvement in my strength, physique. and over all performance. I highly recommend that you work Lexi.

I've been seeing Lexi for about 8 months and she's great! Super nice, but will also push you to…read morereach your fitness goals! I've also had issues with my form causing some injuries in the past, so Lexi has been diligent with helping me improve my form first, then increase weight to avoid injury. I would highly recommend Lexi, she's the best and has helped me reach my fitness goals!

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Our son has taken classes at Family Black Belt Academy for over a year and we can't recommend it…read morehighly enough. His self-confidence, focus, and discipline have improved dramatically. He looks forward to going to class, loves the instructors, and is making great strides. While the school theoretically teaches taekwondo to children, that's just a small part of the story. A great deal of the time is spent instructing the kids on life skills like time management, prioritization, and self-control. And while martial arts moves are taught in every class, the instructors are careful to emphasize that in the real world fighting is the last option. We are excited to watch our son continue to progress at Family Black Belt Academy and recommend it highly to other families.

Good place for getting your kids started on martial arts, working on focus and goal setting. It's…read morenice that it's somewhat WT style, but this is not a serious taekwondo dojang if that is what you are looking for. It's extremely expensive and pricing is not transparent. Avoid if you're looking to progress or train for competitions. Consider if you're looking to start somewhere or ease back into training.

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First stripe in his white belt

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Jackson is a knowledgeable, easy to get along with trainer, who, most importantly will show you how…read moreto get results! In addition to fitness training, Jackson will also give you pointers on maintaining motivation, strengthening willpower, and creating positive habits.

I have trained with Jackson for the past 6 months, generally seeing him twice a week for 45 minutes…read morein group classes. He's an upbeat, positive person, constantly encouraging you to do your best and, equally as important, to do activities right. He does a good job at scaling activities for all skill and fitness abilities. I have seen him work effectively with both men and women. I highly recommend Jackson as a personal trainer and as a group instructor (kickboxing at The Seattle Gym).

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I've been attending Seattle CRT classes for a few months now and plan on attending for a long time…read moreat this rate. Seattle CRT focuses on tactics for real-world altercations (rather than in sports, where there are rules, weight classes, organized starts, etc.). Things I've already learned include how to manage distance with possible attackers; how to throw many types of punches, kicks, and knees (and how to combine them into combinations); how to be offensive and defensive at the same time; how to incorporate weapons (in ways that also complement attacking without weapons); the different attack timings; how to use the same attack across multiple distances; and even some initial grappling (again, this is just after a few months). A lot of the most useful lessons are front-loaded to get you set up as soon as possible. For example, they make sure your footwork, punching, and kicking basics are solid before moving onto the more nuanced, complicated material. Cory is always happy to answer questions and share his experience and takes on the different approaches. He will show you how different variations cater better or worse to "Real world" situations (vs. sports, etc.). You can tell he also cares about his students, wants to make sure we learn the right and safe ways of doing things, and knows how to crack a joke every now and then to lighten up some serious topics. I personally like the hybrid approach where the best aspects of several different arts are combined: the Wing Chun offensive approach to defense is merged with the versatile and weapon-friendly Filipino boxing punches and powerful Muay Thai kickboxing attacks. It might not be for everybody (if you want a more sport-oriented training, for example), but Seattle CRT is exactly what I was looking for and I'm a very happy student.

Corey is a great instructor. His long term students that help out with teaching are also very good…read more I am really enjoying myself. Corey is knowledgable and good at explaining why not just the mechanics. The classes are fun and I am learning a lot. Little by little gaining confidence because Seattle is scary and I want to be able to defend myself.

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3 Bears Studio

(3 reviews)

8.9 mi

We are so stoked for this place!! This is excellent for families to spend a wonderful quality time…read moretogether. Especially w little ones to explore their creativity while enjoying some delicious beverages. Exceptional service and perfect ambiance. This will be a regular for us.

Eva was wonderful and we really enjoyed making Tofu with her. It was super interesting learning…read moreabout the process and being able to press our own tofu! It tasted great, and she even made homemade miso soup to share with the group!!

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Wolf Camp & School of Natural Science

4.8

(18 reviews)

14.2 mi

Our kids attended the Wilderness Survival Craft Day Camp at Wolf Camp this summer and had an…read moreamazing experience. They came home excited each day, sharing what they learned, from edible plants to fire safety and survival skills. The camp makes learning hands-on, engaging, and fun. The staff and founder were friendly, welcoming, and clearly passionate about creating a positive environment. We're so glad we found Wolf Camp, and our kids are already asking to return. Highly recommend for a unique outdoor camp experience.

I've been going to wolf camp for 3 years now, and on the second to last day of my overnight camp,…read morewe all cried on how much we would miss the place wolf camp was. We were told most of the instructors would be leaving, they were some of the nicest people I've met. Also the children there are really nice and the staff there know what there doing and are really really nice.

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Camp Long

4.4

(14 reviews)

8.1 mi

Camp Long is the biggest park in West Seattle most people don't know about. It's not on the water -…read morebut that's not a bad thing. Within the boundaries of the park are miles of trails that most people drive hours out of town to walk on. Not to mention owl spottings, blackberries, bathrooms, cabins to camp in, a natural rock climbing wall and a cool events space. I had dear friends get married here and it felt like they had rented a overnight camp to celebrate - but it was a ten minute walk home. Weeds are a bit overgrown with COVID having Parks only doing essential maintenance but not too bad. Spend an hour or an afternoon here - it's worth it!

I grew up in Burien and have lived here all my life. As a teenager with lots of energy and nothing…read moreto do, I can remember going to a church group who took kids, like myself, on weekend trips camping. I can remember going with the group to camp at the park and fell in love with the beauty of the park and all the fun we had playing games and camping. This was in the mid 70's and I haven't been back since but I should revisit the park to remember the great times I had there that helped me stay out of trouble and be productive in life as I got older. Great place to take the family to back then.

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The Electric Boat Company

4.6

(316 reviews)

2.2 mi

Pretty good Ive been on 2 Electric boat rentals. I have rented and driven large 55' houseboats on…read moreLake Mead and Lake Powell. Plus speed boat driving for skiing.

Electric Boat is a great place to rent a boat to go around Lake Union where you'll have a…read moremoderately speedy boast with comfortable seating, Bluetooth to the speakers, and a table for sharable plates of food. Had no issues with our boat and it was fun to be out in the water with the sun out. Service was helpful.

The Banjo, a paddle wheeler house boat Airbnb you can stay on!

The view from the boat

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Hiro M.

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14 years ago

When I began Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, I was 175 lbs, weak and out of shape. I am now 158lb, and mentally and physically the complete opposite. By training with the Professor, I have learned to love this martial art so much that I have foregone almost every vice so that I can train harder and improve. This has caused my blood pressure to drop, my energy levels to go up, and my self confidence to improve. In my case, specifically, it has transformed my life. Marcelo is well respected around the US and Brazil for both his instruction and his competition history. That is, of course, a major benefit to training at this gym. You will receive top notch instruction. But what I feel is more important, is that Marcelo Alonso fosters an environment of total respect. To paraphrase the Professor: the most important thing in life is to treat everyone as if they are the same; no one is better than anyone else. If you are interested in training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, look no further. You have found the right place. This is my second home and my teammates are my second family. read more

Conlin R.

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3

14 years ago

I've been training under Professor Marcelo Alonso for about six years and feel so fortunate to be in such an amazing environment of learning. He is truly a jedi master in the art/sport of brazilian jiu jitsu; his knowledge and attention to technical details are astonishing. His vast experience (over 30 years) make him a pillar of the BJJ/MMA community in the Pacific Northwest. And in the lineage of many great Carlson Gracie BJJ black belts, Professor Marcelo is an exceptional teacher. His ability to understand people's motivations, personalities, and learning abilities enable him to relay his grappling knowledge to everyone, whether you are an MMA fighter, BJJ competitor, working class person, or even a young kid. His sense of humor and love of the art makes it easy to have fun and learn the techniques. I encourage anyone who is interested in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to check out www.mabjj.com and visit the academy. I'm glad I did. read more

Sean R.

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14 years ago

I've trained Brazilian ju jitsu for over ten years under Marcello so my opinion is biased, but I can tell you this, his pedigree is unquestionable, his teaching impeccable, but most of all he his positive attitude and generous spirit contagious. we have had such notable instructors as Mario Sperry, ribiero, de la Riva, and more, all tell us how fortunate we are to have Marcello as a teacher. I encourage you to come see for yourself and share in this wonderful obsession. Ous! read more

Adam S.

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1 year ago

Marcelo Alonso is a true legend and pioneer of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Washington State. His knowledge, experience, and teaching style are unmatched--he delivers the highest quality BJJ instruction in the entire Northwest. If you're looking to learn from a master of the art with decades of experience and deep roots in the sport, Marcelo is the one. A legendary instructor and a foundational figure in the Pacific Northwest BJJ scene! read more

MABJJ-Fife Jiu Jitsu a.

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3

14 years ago

Marcelo is the source for BJJ in the Pacific Northwest. I have been training with Marcelo for 6 years. Quality Instruction.

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