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Lion's Way Martial Arts

4.8 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Kent, Washington

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  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
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  • Phone +1 253-856-2122

Hours

Monday 4–9 pm
Tuesday 4–9 pm
Wednesday 4–9 pm
Thursday 4–9 pm
Friday 4–7 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Lion's Way Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 30 mentions

“My Son has been training here for almost 3 years, he loves it & respects Skip with his whole heart!”

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🤜 Sparring

“For beginners usually we go over basics like learning how to fall, how to be a good partner, and how to play-spar properly to maximize your skills.”

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Teens Kickboxing

“It doesn't matter if you are fresh out of high school looking to stay in shape or someone like me that it's been awhile/about 60 lbs over weight.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Lion's Way Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 4 mentions

“It would have turned out for the worse if he did not know how to grapple or throw a punch.”

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🥋 Karate

“When my 6-yo son said he wanted to try karate, we looked around at all the local places.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I took the Women's Self Defense class offered.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 43 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“For beginners usually we go over basics like learning how to fall, how to be a good partner, and how to play-spar properly to maximize your skills.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 2 mentions

“+++++++++ Update: in the short 8 months I've spent here, I've learned so much fundamental skills I can draw from muscle memory.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My child really loves coming here.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 3 mentions

“Very supportive group of people there, friendly atmosphere and a nice, clean training facility.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“I took the Women's Self Defense class offered.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 3 mentions

From the reviews

My daughter has been going there since she was 4 and she's now 8. The instructor is "awesome" not only is he teaching good martial arts (with weapons, full contact hand to hand and wrestling - just to name a few) but he's teaching mannerism is on point. He knows ALL the kids names which I don't see very often.

★★★★★ — Holli, Jun 2015

My son was attacked by 2 bullies from his school. He managed to protect himself with the techniques he learned from Skip; the owner/Head instructor. It would have turned out for the worse if he did not know how to grapple or throw a punch.

★★★★★ — Joseph, Jan 2019

Great place to train. The more you come to class, the better you will get at it just like any good school. It's sambo, so it's a lot more throwing than a regular bjj class. Which I like way better than most school. We have 10 inch judo mats and they're very nice to get thrown on. They do offer striking classes as well.

★★★★★ — Duc, Oct 2017

My son has so much fun here and made some good friends. He’s learned a lot about respect and responsibility and how to work hard. The kids that go here are really dedicated to achieving these goals too.

★★★★★ — Shannon, Jan 2019

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Your first kickboxing class at Lion's Way Martial Arts

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.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Lion's Way Martial Arts

10445 SE 240th St, Kent, WA98031

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