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Combat Arts Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Seattle, Washington
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Membership memberships run around $160/mo — many studios also offer class packs, drop-ins, and a discounted first month, so ask about new-member rates
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Website & schedule caaseattle.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (206) 672-9822
The classes they run
“We (my daughter in BJJ and I myself have done both Muy Thai and BJJ) have been with CAA for about 4 years, with some seasonal breaks in between summer.”
“We’ve been training for many years and were so impressed with this facilities size, usage of space, kind people and a free women’s program.”
“Whether you’re a total beginner or advanced, you’ll feel right at home here.”
“The coaches—Ryan in particular—strike the perfect balance between high-level competition prep and ensuring the kids stay engaged without burning out.”
“I cannot say enough positives about this gym - I started just wanting to learn the basics of self defense so I joined the Muay Thai program.”
“I started in their strength and conditioning program and a fellow lifter convinced me to give jujitsu a try.”
Other martial arts here
“I cannot say enough positives about this gym - I started just wanting to learn the basics of self defense so I joined the Muay Thai program.”
“But with jiu jitsu, there was some light grappling right off the bat (learning guard and how to wiggle out of a person standing above you), which our kid enjoyed.”
“We take our 4 year old here after he hated going to karate.”
“I cannot say enough positives about this gym - I started just wanting to learn the basics of self defense so I joined the Muay Thai program.”
What members say
“The folks at CAA are very friendly and welcoming while keeping a healthy level of intensity.”
“Friendly and professional staff and competition level training for Mauy Thai, BJJ and Strenght and Conditioning”
“This is a great way to get your kids to clean some discipline, concentration, and to get energy out.”
“The coaches—Ryan in particular—strike the perfect balance between high-level competition prep and ensuring the kids stay engaged without burning out.”
“This is a great way to get your kids to clean some discipline, concentration, and to get energy out.”
“We’ve been training for many years and were so impressed with this facilities size, usage of space, kind people and a free women’s program.”
From the reviews
We (my daughter in BJJ and I myself have done both Muy Thai and BJJ) have been with CAA for about 4 years, with some seasonal breaks in between summer... and just life happening.
Finding a gym that caters to an entire family’s needs is rare, but CAA has mastered it. We’ve been training here for years, and it’s become a cornerstone of our family routine—we even plan our vacations around being back in time to train together on Sundays! My 7-year-old thrives in the Level 2 program.
I took one trial class, their Monday 6:00 AM BJJ class, and signed up for a membership immediately. Didn't even bother with their 30-day trial. Finding the right BJJ or Muay Thai school can be tricky because so many place nowadays are red-pilled and enveloped in the manosphere. Combat Arts Academy is nothing like that.
Combat Arts Academy is hands down one of the best Muay Thai gyms around. The environment is super welcoming and supportive no matter your experience level. Whether you’re a total beginner or advanced, you’ll feel right at home here.
New to kickboxing? Start at Combat Arts Academy
Combat Arts Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Combat Arts Academy
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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