This place is awesome!! Great workout and great coaches. Very welcoming to all levels and ages. All…read moretechniques learned have practical application to sparring which makes it even more fun!!

Trained here for over a year and loved it. Awesome coaches and there is a great group of people…read morethat train there.

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!

What a great gym! I was in town on business and thought I would visit. As a Gracie University…read morestudent, I have reciprocal privileges at all Certified Training Centers. Barry, Jen and their entire staff were warm and welcoming from the moment I entered. And then for mat time, Barry was gracious to work with me, doing some 1-1 Master Cycle training. How cool to roll with a Gracie Black Belt! I was able to watch them work with their kids class and they did a masterful job. Even the parents paid attention! If you're looking for a martial arts gym, look no further. NAK2 Academy is a gem!

With Sensi Basil Master White Dragon MMA & Karate is nothing short of amazing. I've witnessed…read morepeople both young and old learn valuable life lessons such as respect, discipline, self-confidence, self-defense, conflict resolution all while getting physically fit! Having a World Martial Arts Champion lead your class with high energy, enthusiasm and extensive knowledge makes all the difference in the world.

From the owner: In a Crisis, Will You Know What to Do?…read more Most martial arts schools teach drills. We prepare you for real danger—or war. At White Dragon’s MMA, you’ll train under a Hall of Fame inductee, professional fighter, and executive protection expert — in semi-private sessions designed for maximum impact. We don’t do cookie cutter training. We do functional skill. Appointment-only. Issaquah’s elite self-defense training for those who take protection seriously.

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.

Loss of two stars…read more So I went into the facility (as they demanded) back in April to cancel the account. Sure enough, the very polite person on duty turned to the computer, punched a few keys (no pun intended) and then told me I was good to go. What? Why couldn't I do this over the phone? It makes no sense. All I can imagine was the upsell. They tried to upsell me into buying individual sessions. No thanks. Again, great people but poor business practices. Took one star off of my 3 star rating. Here I am now (June) doing a few bills online. What's this I see? 9Round charged me for June? Huh? I see charges every month which stopped in May but then picked back up in June. Odd. Minus another star. I won't be going into the facility to cancel again.

This place is great. It's the perfect workout for me as a working mom. I work at a nearby school…read moreand get out at an odd time. 9 Round packs a lot in to a small space. The space is always clean and well organized. Russel has been the only trainer I've worked with so far and he's great. He is super friendly, but also brings a level of joking that makes you feel like you've been coming there for months rather than days. While he is nice, he's also there to make you work. He pushes and motivates you to work harder. Maybe more importantly, his playlists are always on point. He has been very helpful whenever I ask what a move is or how to do it, I have never felt nervous about asking for help like I have in other places. I've been stuck in a funk where I've missed all the mid-day classes at most gyms and would have to go home, disrupt our evening routine to drive somewhere else, then get back to a delayed bedtime for my kid. 9 Round is the best because there are no class times. I pop in right when they open in the afternoon and get home right when the rest of my family does. I've been bringing all my co-workers here. If you're on the fence, you should definitely just go in for your free first workout.

Best gym in seattle, Coach ivan, Jose and Bano are the best coaches ive ever had. Very welcoming…read moreeveryone is super nice.

coach's are great very welcoming and funny, ive learned a lot here and it's a very good learning…read moreenvironment

Putting our 10‑year‑old daughter in BJJ at Combat Arts Academy has been life‑changing…read more In just six months, we've watched her grow stronger, more confident, and more resilient. She carries herself differently now with calm, courage, and self‑belief. The confidence she's building on the mat shows up everywhere else too. The coaches are phenomenal with kids -firm, encouraging, and deeply respectful. They teach more than self‑defense: they teach discipline, mental toughness, and how to stand tall without aggression. As a parent, knowing my daughter is learning to protect herself while being empowered and supported means everything. If you're looking for BJJ that builds strong skills and strong kids, Combat Arts Academy is truly special. Dawa'

Love this gym! My son has grown so much, become disciplined and loves going to class (he is 5.5…read moreyears old). Can't recommend highly enough.

Been training here for sometime now and I can say its definitely worth the money. 10/10 would…read morerecommend for beginners but as well as more advanced people. The trainers really know their crafts will drill their technique profusely, take coach Marios class if you stop by!

I went here for three years while I lived in Seattle and went to just about every class at some…read morepoint whenever my work or school schedule changed. Every instructor has been welcoming, highly competent, and teaches you something new. I was able to quit all my other physical activities and stay in pretty great shape just coming here, despite my terrible dietary habits. Even the virtual workouts the team put together during the worst months of the COVID shutdown kept me fit, and probably kept me sane as well. Gym culture is key in a martial arts gym and I can tell you that everyone here is helpful, friendly, and willing to challenge you in a way that is respectful and builds you up without ever being uncomfortable or risky. There can also be some variation depending on who you work with for partner drills, especially when the class is full, but having been both a total rookie and a veteran I can tell you there is always something to work on - technique, speed, power, adjusting for reach etc. The key is coming back, working with someone new, and continuing to improve. Instructors will make extra time for you when you are new. Be aware that this is a gym and there is definitely seasonality - early spring it can get full, early fall there tends to be a lot of new members, many of whom are new to Seattle (I assume recent grads). That said, the instructors do a good job adjusting the class depending on average skill level and space available.

Unethical, they sandbags tournaments to boost their rank and appeal. Their students suffer from…read morelack of advancement because they are not being challenged.

Friendly and welcoming people here at HEVE BJJ! Coach Hoc showed great options from the standup in…read moregi, some of which included collar grip throws and a single leg option straight into the guardpass or side control. There were different levels and ages of men and women alike, the community here is very safe and respectful. Will definitely stop by next time I'm in town!