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Gracie Barra Renton
4.9 ★★★★★ 98 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Renton, 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
- 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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciebarratacoma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 425-448-4177
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 am–1 pm, 4:20–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–7 am, 4:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–1 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–7 am, 4:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“What a great workout as well.”
“They are very knowledgeable and work well with kids of all ages and adults, they are very professional and authentic and they’re caring in pursuit to teach the martial art!”
“Special thank you to the coaches that are gentle with beginners and take their time teaching.”
“Along, with other great bjj coaches, Bang Muay Thai classes and instructors are awesome too!”
“I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional instruction provided by Professor Felipe to both of my sons at their private lessons.”
Other martial arts here
“Along, with other great bjj coaches, Bang Muay Thai classes and instructors are awesome too!”
“I have been training BJJ for a few years very consistently and while traveling for work I take advantage of dropping into many different academies.”
What members say
“Professor Shannon is a great communicator and instructor. Along, with other great bjj coaches, Bang Muay Thai classes and instructors are awesome too!”
“The group of people that you'll meet at the gym will feel like family as soon as you try your first class.”
“The facilities are well-maintained and there are spacious changing rooms and tons of mat space for rolling.”
“She is making good progress with her jiu jitsu, improving coordination, and gaining confidence.”
“I've trained here for about a month and every interaction with the owner, front desk, coaches, and my training partners has been so supportive.”
From the reviews
I have been training BJJ for a few years very consistently and while traveling for work I take advantage of dropping into many different academies. Professor Shannon and his gym are absolutely terrific. Shannon is friendly, welcoming and professional.
I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional instruction provided by Professor Felipe to both of my sons at their private lessons. Because of our travel, we’ve had the opportunity to be exposed to different teaching styles from different professors, and I can confidently state that our time with…
The gym and culture are fantastic. When I moved to the area, I asked the instructors at the gym I had been training at if there was a school they would recommend that I check out... Gracie Renton was the response. I decided to check it out and instantly knew that it would be a good fit.
Gracie Barra Renton has the best selection of BJJ classes in the area with 6am and 12pm options in addition to the evening classes. The facilities are well-maintained and there are spacious changing rooms and tons of mat space for rolling.
New to kickboxing? Start at Gracie Barra Renton
Gracie Barra Renton 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 Gracie Barra Renton
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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