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Top 10 martial arts classes in Renton, WA

Students agree: these Renton martial arts classes are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Warrior Strength Martial Arts

Warrior Strength Martial Arts

5.0Exceptional(5)
13+ years in business
Serves Renton, WA & Online
Sue B. says, "Belton expansive expertise about strength training, fitness and health. He will modify workouts if necessary to address injuries yet knows when to push you because he believes you can do better before you believe it yourself. I will always highly recommend Warrior Strength Martial Arts. " Read more
Ishi Yama Battojutsu

Ishi Yama Battojutsu

1 hire on Lessons.com
36+ years in business
Serves Renton, WA & Online
Students in these classes learn personal protection techniques and gain insight into the modern application of the ancient way of Japanese style swordsmanship.
LionHeart Kickboxing

LionHeart Kickboxing

5.0(1)
26+ years in business
Serves Renton, WA
Emre G. says, "Scott has a lot of experience in Kickboxing, and strength & conditioning. He helped me with my fights, and I could tell the difference in between working with a good coach vs an OK coach. I’d strongly recommend Scott’s training curriculum, it’ll get you where you want to be if not beyond that. " Read more
NW School Of Karate

NW School Of Karate

5.0(4)
27+ years in business
Serves Renton, WA
Sam M. says, "Sensei Greg Sommers-Herivel has taught our son since 2015. His patience and outstanding ways of teaching have been key to keep our son attending and growing at NW School of Karate. The new location is great!!" Read more
Sensei Gregory C Lewis' Modern Karate

Sensei Gregory C Lewis' Modern Karate

19+ years in business
Serves Renton, WA
Modern Karate is comprehensive, real-world self-defense instruction and more. THIS karate employs a broad range of techniques including powerful strikes, kicks, throws, chokes, joint locks, ground-fighting, and improvised weaponry; brought together with up-to-date strategy and tactics for self-preservation from a variety of carefully selected, credible, peer-reviewed sources. Sensei Gregory C. Lewis has been involved in the martial arts since 1978. His studies have included Boxing, Taekwondo, Wing Chun Kung-Fu, Thai Kickboxing, Traditional Japanese Bare-Knuckle/Full-Contact Karate, and Brazilian Jujitsu. In 2006, he began to spread his ...
Truplayr  Athletics

Truplayr Athletics

Serves Renton, WA
Welcome to Truplayr Athletics, located in Puyallup, WA. We are dedicated to elevating your athletic skills through specialized basketball and personal training sessions. Our comprehensive approach includes tailored nutrition plans and dynamic martial arts classes, ensuring a well-rounded development for athletes of all levels. Whether you're aiming to enhance your court performance or seeking a holistic fitness journey, Truplayr Athletics offers the expertise and personalized attention to help you achieve your goals. Join us to experience transformative training that empowers you both physically and mentally.
Soshinkan Karate N. America

Soshinkan Karate N. America

Serves Renton, WA
I believe the karate I teach enables people to discover and develop their maximum human potential. I enjoy helping people realize their natural potential through karate. Karate training helps provide the confidence and strength needed to succeed in relationships, school, work and life. Seeing people change and grow through the rigor and depth of karate is what I enjoy most.
Exceed Martial Arts

Exceed Martial Arts

16+ years in business
Serves Renton, WA
I'm an 8th Degree Grandmaster in Korean Tang Soo Do karate, a 1st degree Black Belt in Shito-Ryu karate, Tai Chi teacher, skilled in Arnis (stick fighting) and Wing Chun. Began martial arts in 1966! Gold medalist in the Karate Goodwill Games, member of the 3rd World Karate Team and Sacramento Gladiators Full Contact Team, top rated competitor, martial art tournament promote and top rated official, Northwest and National arbitrator for the National Black Belt League, on the cover of Karate Illustrated magazine with articles in Black Belt & Taekwondo Times magazines, President of the US World Dang Soo Do Union and the Western Pacific Tang Soo D...
Striking With Balance

Striking With Balance

Serves Renton, WA
I am a Certified Master Instructor in Hand to Hand, and Firearms along with Taser, pepper spray and knife fighting Techniques. after 26 years of Law-Enforcement Duty and also teaching young officers as well as veteran officer to protect themselves and the community, I feel that the community need to know the same Self- Defense Techniques. I have been teaching for a long time and have enjoy to continue to teach as long people wish to learn and I always feel proud when the students enjoy themselves and learn something that might help or save them and or a loved one. That my fulfillment....
TrainChange Fitness

TrainChange Fitness

5.0(2)
25+ years in business
Serves Renton, WA & Online
Rene H. says, "I loved working with TrainChange Fitness! The workouts were great and are giving me the results I have been looking for. TrainChange Fitness does a wonderful job working with people on all fitness levels!!" Read more

Your Martial Arts Classes questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.com.

What is mixed martial arts (MMA)?

Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat spot that incorporates striking, footwork, and grappling techniques from boxing, wrestling, jiu-jitsu, and Muay Thai. Many MMA fighters also blend techniques from judo, karate, kung fu, kickboxing, and other martial arts.

Mixed martial arts competitions take place in an octagon-shaped ring, sometimes called a "cage", with fighters competing against others in their weight class. Fighters are free to punch, kick, knee, elbow, slam, and grapple their opponents. However, for safety purposes, biting, eye gouging, head butting, and certain other moves are against the rules.

How much do mixed martial arts classes cost?

Mixed martial arts classes cost $100 to $180+ per month on average, depending on the class age range, number of classes per week, combination of martial arts taught, and the coach's expertise and reputation. MMA gyms are typically more expensive if they have well-known coaches who are UFC champions on staff, with some membership fees reaching $300 per month.

Many MMA gyms offer a 1-day drop-in option for $10 to $20 to give you the chance to attend a class and see if the gym is right for you.

Is mixed martial arts good for self-defense?

Mixed martial arts (MMA) is ideal for self-defense training because you'll learn a combination of skills and techniques to help you escape dangerous confrontations without injury. MMA's "no holds barred" style is often considered the closest to real-life fighting when compared to other martial arts.

However, MMA does not teach you techniques like knife defense or how to disarm an opponent with a weapon. MMA training is also geared toward dealing with only one attacker at a time.

What does mixed martial arts training help with?

Mixed martial arts (MMA) training incorporates strikes—including punches, knees, and elbows—short and long-range kicks, groundwork, and grappling. You'll also practice controlled and supervised sparring. This training provides a wide range of benefits:

  • Build your confidence
  • Improve your discipline
  • Get fit and increase your endurance
  • Improve your strength, balance, and flexibility
  • Reduce stress and improve your concentration

Where can I learn mixed martial arts near me?

Follow these tips to find the best mixed martial arts gym near you:

  • Research the instructors' competition record and reputation.
  • Read gym and instructor reviews on Lessons and Google.
  • Confirm the gym offers classes for your experience level.
  • Visit the gym in person to confirm it is clean and well-maintained and the staff is professional.
  • Take advantage of their free one-day pass to take a class and ensure the gym is a good fit for you.
  • Get a copy of the membership contract in writing before making any payments.

What questions should I ask mixed martial arts gyms?

Before deciding on an MMA gym, be sure to ask these questions:

  • Is the gym beginner friendly?
  • What kind of membership contracts do you offer?
  • Do you offer a free trial class or one-day pass?
  • What is your class schedule?
  • How many students do you have?
  • How many students are in a typical class?
  • What is the instructor's competition record?
  • What kind of uniform or clothing is required?
  • Do your students and instructors compete regularly?
  • How often do you clean your mats?

Reviews for Renton martial arts classes

Recent success stories from people in the Renton area.
Jon W.
I've been training with Belton for over 8 years - and study strength training, and martial arts during our private training sessions. He is incredibly knowledgeable and always strives to improve his skills so that he can help his students to continue to improve. He is truly a teacher who listens to his students, and helps them to realize their potential both physically and mentally. His background and experience is immense, and he brings together many disciplines as well as physical movement, physical health, nutrition, proper strength training techniques, Z-Health, NSI, Balintawak, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Would highly recommend Belton!
Warrior Strength Martial Arts
Josh R.
Sensei Greg is a knowledgeable teacher who gives fantastic examples. He works really well with any age group. I had 2 - 9 year olds in the program and he constantly found ways to engage them and make them interested in learning more. The students advance without feeling like they're on a conveyor belt. Progress is made through earning the knowledge not just putting in time as opposed to other dojos I've seen. Fantastic dojo!!!
NW School of Karate
Sami H.
The HIIT Classes at TrainChange Fitness.... all the instructors were fantastic, energetic and knowledeable -- Al was definitely my favorite!
TrainChange Fitness
Bryan M.
I've been a student in Honolulu for over 10yrs when coach Ed was still living on Oahu, unfortunately he moved to Nevada but can't say enough about his method of teaching, he does techniques over and over till each student understands what he/she is doing and I've been in the best shape of my life since meeting him! 🤙
808 MMA
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