My 3rd grader has been attending classes here for a year, and the kids program and coaches are…read moreoutstanding! The coaches genuinely care about the kids and their safety and progress. Staff are passionate about Jui Jitsu and it shows. My son has muscle-tone/ coordination issues and coming here has been a game changer for him - His confidence has soared. He works hard, gets much needed strength and focus exercise, and takes so much pride in his progress. Highly recommend trying it out!

This gym has a great community feel. Everyone is very friendly and always trying to help each other…read moreget better since we all remember what it feels like starting out as a beginner. The instructors are all excellent, very knowledgeable and patient. And FWIW, both the kick boxing and BJJ classes have a pretty wide age range, and both men and women, so all are welcome.

Had 3 great training sessions at T3MA Redmond recently. Prof. Miriam and the rest of the colored…read morebelts at the gym were very welcoming and made me feel right at home. They have a strong focus on safety before, after and during classes as well as a solid process for insuring that drop-in visitors have a great experience. I had some hard rolls and some very technical instruction as well. I would definitely recommend T3MA Redmond to anyone visiting the PNW or anyone who lives in the area and is looking at starting BJJ.

My family has had a poor experience during our session and an extremely poor experience dealing…read morewith management. The review of the facility is for the 3-7 year old class: We signed our 3 y/o son up for the 3-7 year old class and did so without a trial session - during our visit of the facility and explanation of the class, we were resolved to have our son start and thought T3MA would be the perfect environment- We paid for the 1st month and GI upfront (+$400 in total fees) The front staff said that the instructor would introduce themselves to our son to soften nerves. Most of the students are closer to 7 than 3, and the class is definitely geared that way as well. Not only did the instructor not introduce themselves (any of them), within a couple minutes of the class starting, there was an immediate frustration that he would take some extra attention relative to the 6 and 7 year olds, and one of the instructors came over and said "If he doesn't start to participate on his own in the next couple minutes, we're going to ask him to sit on the side. We cannot give him special attention over the other students". Large contrast to what was explained. In hindsight we should have done the trial, but the explanation of this class for our 3 y/o son was much more considerate of his age. I'll forever have an image of my son sitting in a line prior to class and saying to me "dad, I'm so nervous", which is frustrating because they did nothing to alleviate that and made it worse as they were agitated that he needed extra attention. We gut check that experience, we then did a trial at a different national chain BJJ facility in Bellevue and had a night and day experience. The instructor spent a couple minutes with my son prior to, introducing himself, making jokes with him and becoming familiar to each other. The class itself was geared for 3-4 year olds and not 5-7 - there was an expectation that 3 and 4 year olds have limited attention spans and it catered to it. Much better for what we were looking for. Now the management piece - I then asked T3MA if they could treat my 1 and only class as a "free trial" - as they do offer and refund the month we paid for and at least a partial refund of the GI we paid for, since it is specific to T3MA and cannot be used anywhere else. I was told in email essentially "we offer a free trial, you should have done that first" - following by no response for 7 days upon protest, including not answer and returning phone calls and several email follow-ups, for again them to say "you had the option of a free class and didn't take it, tough luck". I was surprised by the class experience because it didn't match what was relayed, but I was very surprised by that response and unwillingness to refund any of the $400+ that I was out for my sons single class. Hope this helps families avoid a similar mistake - If you're considering T3MA, definitely do a trial, and more importantly, trial other facilities other than T3MA so you can benchmark the atmosphere and class prior to committing to T3MA.

Now 2 months and 20+ classes in, I'm consistently happy I joined the BJJ Combatives program at NAK2…read moreAcademy. I've taken classes taught by every instructor -- their instructions are clear and they always put an emphasis on safety and care. The instructors quickly troubleshoot each student's execution of the techniques and provide individualized tips or customizations to accommodate individual strengths or weaknesses (e.g., a less flexible back, etc.). Often, the instructors will demonstrate the technique 1:1, showing how a correct execution should feel -- super helpful. I've trained with many other students so far, and I've experienced that same caring energy and focus on teaching from each of them. The techniques are also available online with great emphasis on detail, which further eases and accelerates learning both before and after class. The sessions are simultaneously challenging, enjoyable, intellectually stimulating, and a great workout. Also big thanks to coach Ben, with whom I've trained the most -- a fantastic teacher! NAK2 is an excellent team to train and learn BJJ with, and I couldn't be more excited about this gym and their classes.

Nak2 has been an incredible experience so far. I started the Gracie Combatives course a few months…read moreago, never having done it before, and have left every day smiling. Great place to learn and it is an incredibly welcoming community for someone new. Would highly recommend giving it a shot!

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!

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

To be honest, 5 stars isn't enough. My family has been coming here for the last 4 years. Not only…read morehave we gained knowledge in self defense, de-escalation, anti bullying skills, an amazing outlet for exercise -what a workout!- my family is now a part of a community we love. That's just to name a few benefits. You can't go wrong giving this wonderful jiu jitsu gym a try. What stands them apart is not only the live training to gain real life skills, but the encouragement and leadership of the professors. The professors also donate their time to the community--they truly care.

This school has a great atmosphere and is very family friendly. Professors Casey and Lindsey are…read morevery knowledgeable in bjj and are always willing to share their knowledge. Having my entire family sign up at the school has been the best thing for us. Can't recommend this place enough!

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.

We have had such great experiences with True Martial Arts! They are the best. After a series of bad…read moreexperiences at other places, I was beginning to lose hope of getting my son into a good tae Kwon do school! We drive 35 minutes to get here, passing about 4 other places along the way. Skylar and his instructors are awesome and they take their time to make sure all the students succeed. Pros: -Class Size: they keep a very reasonable amount of students per class and actually work with your child one-on-one. -Instructors: Are some of the instructors "young"? Yes- but they are hard working, know what they are doing and are great at working with kids. My son's favorite teacher (instructional assistant) is probably 15, but he looks forward to hanging out there and sees the instructor as a role model. There are always adult instructors when I go in. -Discipline: they hold kids accountable- teaching them responsibility and self-discipline. I have seen a change for the better in my son. -Honesty: all prices and policies are reasonable and clearly explained before any money is exchanged. They actually charge less then most places- which helps when you want multiple kids to go there eventually ;) -they create a fun environment and a great support system for my son and my family! They emphasize form- which is so important! It's The hardest thing to teach in some ways, and I'm glad my son is getting a strong foundation for his punches and kicks. The only con is the parking lot. I highly recommend True Martial Arts to everyone!

We started at True Martial arts with my daughter to provide her structure, have her learn the value…read moreof discipline, and encouraging her drawing a connection to something that she wanted to because SHE wanted to do it, not because we were hoping she would. The structure, format teachers and overall environment is great for encouraging growth towards the next rank, building confidence in accomplishing something of value, and really does drive a culture of respect, honor and being a part of something greater than themselves. My daughter thoroughly enjoys the school, teachers, as well as learning Taekwondo and mastering the skills required to be great.

I had planned a work trip up to Seattle and I usually try to find a school nearby to counter all…read morethe sodium heavy company meals and drinks that I expect on work trips. Midnight Jiu-Jitsu was nowhere near the offices I needed to visit nor my hotel. Honestly, what intrigued me was the non-profit model that Midnight had and they allow you a free week's trial, again a week is usually very generous by most school standards and usually for absolute newbs; it's sometimes a nice surprise not to pay for a drop-in or mat fee but you shouldn't expect it, it's a business, respect that. The evening of class, I tried to get there early, evening fighting through rush hour traffic. What I didn't count on was how f'ing difficult it was to find parking. I grabbed my gear bag and ran into class about 15 minutes late. I knew from their website that they gave permission to come late or leave early. As background, depending on the school coming late is anywhere from a minor faux pas to an egregious trespass. Despite knowing this, I was expecting to just sit out and just watch or knock out burpees or push ups. Instead, someone came over when there was a break in the class. I got briefed on what to do and was allowed to change in the back and join the class. Tom and Aaron were there but they just said to call them by their names, again depending on the school titles are a big thing. The class was fun, the rolls were challenging and I learned a couple things. Moreover, I stuck around until closing and got to just sit and chat with Aaron and apologize for my lateness which was totally brushed off as not a big deal. If I'm ever visiting again, I'm going to head back up there-it was enjoyable physically, mentally and socially.

This is the place to train in Seattle! Great people with lots of knowledge and a welcoming…read moreenvironment. Perfect place to learn and develop yourself!

They have the best half guard tuesdays sessions ever! Great…read morefriendly environment and wonderful professor that teaches kids and adult classes.

Our 5-year-old son and 8-year-old daughter love this Jiu-Jitsu place! It's very clean, coaching is…read moreexcellent, and they make it so much fun. Highly recommend