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Ivan Salaverry MMA
4.5 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Seattle, Washington
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
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
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ivansalaverrymma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (206) 652-8381
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 AM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7:30 AM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 AM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–3 PM |
The classes they run
“Everyone is taught with great discipline so the trainer's and even the pro fighters know how to teach with all skill levels.”
“in other words, theyre not going to try and take your head off while sparring.”
“Besides having UFC veterans and active competitors of every level taking classes and teaching them, they are top notch as it gets.”
“There are amazing instructors in boxing, kickboxing, grappling, BJJ.”
Other martial arts here
“There are amazing instructors in boxing, kickboxing, grappling, BJJ.”
“Ivan Salaverrys mma is hands down one of the best I’ve ever visited, great technique and instruction along with welcoming and understanding energy.”
“There are amazing instructors in boxing, kickboxing, grappling, BJJ.”
What members say
“Such an amazing gym & that wouldn’t have been without the best trainer Alex - could not recommend him higher for anything MMA related.”
“Ivan Salaverrys mma is hands down one of the best I’ve ever visited, great technique and instruction along with welcoming and understanding energy.”
“Very clean mats and a great environment to train.”
“Ivan Salaverrys mma is hands down one of the best I’ve ever visited, great technique and instruction along with welcoming and understanding energy.”
From the reviews
Ivan Salaverry gym is one of the greatest gyms in the entire region. I have been training and competing for 8 years and teaching for 5 and I STILL find myself learning every single day.
I have been training martial arts for 10+ years and have visited many gyms in the US. Ivan Salaverrys mma is hands down one of the best I’ve ever visited, great technique and instruction along with welcoming and understanding energy.
Used to train there while living in Seattle. Great group of people, very skilled and humble. Feels like a second family. Everyone is taught with great discipline so the trainer's and even the pro fighters know how to teach with all skill levels..
Very welcoming and positive atmosphere, whether you're just looking for a good workout, build life-saving, self defense skills, or looking to get in the ring or cage to fight; Ivan's has it all.
New to kickboxing? Start at Ivan Salaverry MMA
Ivan Salaverry MMA 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 Ivan Salaverry MMA
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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