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Ruffhouse
4.8 ★★★★★ 100 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
- 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 ruffhouserenton.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–12:30 pm |
The classes they run
“My son started jiu jitsu and Muay Thai training there 4 years ago at age 10, and I cannot say enough good things about our experience.”
“It can be intimidating going to a new place as a woman, but I felt very safe with all my grappling partners.”
“The community here is great and fellow classmates are always so supportive, whether you’re brand new or you’re simply moving from another gym.”
“My son started jiu jitsu and Muay Thai training there 4 years ago at age 10, and I cannot say enough good things about our experience.”
“I have been learning Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) there which is taught by experienced teachers.”
Other martial arts here
“My son started jiu jitsu and Muay Thai training there 4 years ago at age 10, and I cannot say enough good things about our experience.”
“My son started jiu jitsu and Muay Thai training there 4 years ago at age 10, and I cannot say enough good things about our experience.”
What members say
“Very welcoming gym with great instructors for all levels of jiu jitsu and Muay Thai!”
“Being a girl and a beginner in bjj can be intimidating, but when I started at Elite I immediately felt comfortable.”
“I was really impressed by this place- high quality instruction, clean facility, and a very welcoming community.”
“It can be intimidating going to a new place as a woman, but I felt very safe with all my grappling partners.”
“The instructor and the owner are both wonderful and welcoming, the students are helpful and encouraging, and jiu jitsu is an amazing way to get in better shape.”
From the reviews
I just joined the Muay Thai class and even for the short time I’ve been there I have been treated with nothing short of respect. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable in not only the techniques of Muay Thai but also the history and culture of this beautiful sport!
I have been going to the academy for 3 months now, and the experience has been great! I have been learning Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) there which is taught by experienced teachers. We are given instruction in the traditional Thai Boxing form and at the same time it is a fantastic workout for the body.
I love this gym! I’ve been going here for about half a year, but my family’s known the owner for a while. I take classes in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Balintawak, and I love them all.
Ruffhouse Jiu-Jitsu in Renton is top-notch! From day one, I felt welcomed by Brandon and the whole team. Professor Arthur is an exceptional instructor—his deep knowledge of Jiu-Jitsu and ability to break down techniques make learning enjoyable and effective.
New to kickboxing? Start at Ruffhouse
Ruffhouse 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 Ruffhouse
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. 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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