Good lighting and nothing wrong with the community…read more Sadly the head professor doesn't allow headgear wanting his student's to develop cauliflower.

I moved to Washington State in January of 2023 from Los Angeles Ca and I was itching to find a new…read moreplace to train and hopefully call my home. I've been training for a lil over 7 years now and I've been around a few jiu jitsu academies. I'm very fortunate to have trained under schools that nourish a positive environment and promote growth both on the individual level and of course on the jiu jitsu level. I am very confident and happy to say that I've found that nourishing environment here at Legend Jiu Jitsu of Tacoma (an affiliate of Atos). If you are familiar with top bjj schools then you already should be familiar with the name Atos, as they've produced top ranked world champions. Prof Noa and Prof Vic are two of the most fundamentally sound and technical jiu jitsu black belts that I've ever experienced. You can tell that their style is suitable for everyone and if you are looking to grow your jiu jitsu game or are curious to see what it is all about, these two gentlemen would be the perfect teachers to start you on your journey. Coach Ben, (may look intimidating when you see him) but he is genuinely one of the nicest humans I have ever met. He is also very fundamentally sound and he teaches the morning classes on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. He is a sponge that is capable of absorbing all of what Prof Noa teaches and he is able to re-teach and demonstrate those sound techniques in the morning class. I should say that I am currently a purple belt, and I am confident my jiu jitsu journey and practice will grow exponentially from training here. In addition to a very clean and well groomed facility, all of the students at this academy whether they are white belts to black belts are ego-less and that is what you want in a jiu jitsu school.

My child was hugged within a day of attending her first lesson by Lead Master Choi. She gave me a…read morepanicked look, so I explained to him he must first ask her permission to touch or hug her. His hugging and arm/head rubbing felt like a violation to her. Mr. Choi was not my child's instructor while there. Her instructor uses (like other coaches instructors) fist bumps for acknowledgments. On the second incident, I told him he must ask her for permission to receive any kind of affection from her. The very next lesson the Lead Master told my child to hug him, and I was forced to inform him that a command is not asking for permission. He began to ignore her completely, perfectly fine with me. However, I began noticing how this over 6' tall man often pulls many girls and boys in against his body for a hug of affection. I withdrew my child from lessons at this location.

Don't let age stop you! I was 39 (almost 40) when I signed up and had experienced a lot of muscle…read moreloss during the pandemic (sitting for long periods at the home office working tirelessly). After 4 weeks of TKD I dropped about 10lbs, started to regain my balance, and started to feel/look much healthier. All of the students (all belt colors) are very welcoming and you'll see pretty quickly that your belt status doesn't matter socially, it's all about challenging yourself and seeing your own improvements each week. Master Choi and Master Larson are full of knowledge and have answered all of my questions on how to improve flexbility, technique, strength, etc. We need more fun, spirited, energetic adults on the mats, so get in there! Can't wait to meet you.

Over the last four years, I've trained at three clubs....all good. Got to Ludusport and quickly…read morerealized how much more there is to combat sports, from striking to Jiu jitsu to full MMA. Come in and do one or do them all. Coaches at this club incorporate and blend clean technique, self control, retraining your own body's innate mess of fight response, and most interesting (to me) the cerebral element of human chess. On top of this, there is real team spirit and comradery, every one working to make every other better, no beat downs. Come check it out and make sure to ask for Vulture.

From the owner: Join us! You'll come to like us! Ludusport specializes in Mixed Martial Arts, teaching a high level…read moreof martial arts technique and fitness in a safe and fun atmosphere, including striking arts: Boxing, Kickboxing, and Thaiboxing and the grappling arts: Wrestling, Jiu Jitsu, and Submission Wrestling(No Gi Jiu Jitsu).

Amazing instruction with a great group of men, women and kids!…read moreI was here for a seminar and felt right at home! The school is a Royce Gracie affiliate school and they teach jiu jitsu and self-defense. Dustin has created a great school and a great environment... bravo!!!! I highly recommend anyone in the area to come here and learn!

From the owner: We are at the forefront of the next evolution in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! Come learn this revolutionary…read moresystem that dates back to it's inception under the founder, Grandmaster Helio Gracie. With a direct connection to Royce Gracie, who proved the unparalleled efficacy of this system during the early days of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) before there were rules, weight classes and time limits (as is true in a real life encounter), True North Martial Arts trains the complete fight game: stand-up, takedowns, and ground-work with a heavy emphasis on self-defense. The key is repetitions over time that builds muscle memory and technical competency in a safe environment. Discover this complete, life changing system that helps you utilize your natural talents and abilities to save your life, help you achieve your goals, provide a lifetime of fun, stress relief, and physical activity. Contact us today for an introduction.

My 10-year-old daughter just started Aikido lessons here and so far everything has been fantastic!…read moreShe was able to meet for a free one on one with Ea, one of the instructors, who was kind, inviting, and knowledgeable. She was then invited to join in on a free class. From there we decided to sign her up. She is very excited for this new adventure and so far we have been quite pleased.

From the owner: We are a community-centered Aikido martial arts dojo empowering youth and adults in Tacoma and the…read moresurrounding South Puget Sound since 2016. Come join us on the mat to discover the benefits of training a non-competitive, yet rigorous martial art accessible for all ages, sizes, and abilities. No only do we learn to effectively deal with a variety of attacks, but we train equally hard in learning the fun and important art of falling (and getting back up). Want to learn more? Join one of our Beginner's Programs for Kids (age 7-11), Youth (age 10-16), or Adults (age 16 and up) by signing up for a free private intro lesson or free trial class. See you on the mat!

Master Ramirez, including Master Eddie were so good in teaching the fundamentals of Taekwondo…read more Sadly we moved out of state and our new Masters are impressed with my daughter which resonates how good she was taught. Would recommend Twin Tigers 100%!

I highly recommend Twin Tigers Taekwondo! They have a great program! We initially started with the…read moreintroduction 4 week course to see how our son would do, and he loves it, so we signed him up for more! we travel from Olympia to take his class! Price is reasonable as well! Master Ramirez is wonderful with all of the children teaching them confidence, discipline, and respect. He motivates the children with a kindness and patience while making classes fun and engaging! We will continue training with Master Ramirez.