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Self Defense Seattle

4.9 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Lynnwood, Washington

Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • 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
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  • Website & schedule selfdefenseseattle.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 206-979-2226

Hours

Monday 9 am–8 pm
Tuesday 9 am–8 pm
Wednesday 9 am–8 pm
Thursday 9 am–8 pm
Friday 9 am–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–8 pm
Sunday 9 am–8 pm

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 Self Defense Seattle, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 2 mentions

“I have the utmost confidence in his training and love to see my daughter’s continued improvement and increased confidence every time we have lessons.”

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🥊 Boxing 3 mentions

“We went through some boxing basics as a foundation, and then built on that so that we could understand how to use fighting knowledge in various real-world situations.”

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👤 Private Lessons 3 mentions

“I was looking for a serious well trained one on one knowledgeable person who cold train me real world self defense.”

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Teens Kickboxing

“Our daughter started High School this year and is out more often without adults, which isn’t ideal but the reality for her age group.”

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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 Self Defense Seattle — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 3 mentions

“We went through some boxing basics as a foundation, and then built on that so that we could understand how to use fighting knowledge in various real-world situations.”

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🏟️ MMA

“He has profound experience in MMA/martial arts and is so patient, friendly and passionate in teaching.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 11 mentions

“If you’re someone who’s been curious about self defense but wasn’t sure where to start, especially if you have no martial arts background, I’d really recommend reaching out to him.”

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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 35 Google reviews — in their own words.

💵 good value / fair pricing 4 mentions

“Bill was super nice, and professional, and gave us great value considering how much we learned in our session.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“Bill is an excellent teacher - his demonstrations and in the moment suggestion and tweaks made for a fast paced session packed with content.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 7 mentions

“I have the utmost confidence in his training and love to see my daughter’s continued improvement and increased confidence every time we have lessons.”

From the reviews

I was looking for a serious well trained one on one knowledgeable person who cold train me real world self defense. And Bill is the guy! He is patient, kind, trustworthy and knows what he is doing!

★★★★★ — Stacy, Sep 2025

I had a wonderful experience with Will. There was so much we covered in our first session. The session was not only highly informative but also incredibly empowering.

★★★★★ — Ravi, May 2024

Our daughter started High School this year and is out more often without adults, which isn’t ideal but the reality for her age group. The city isn’t exactly safe and with a severe lack of police to protect us, we needed to make sure our daughter can handle herself if she finds herself in an unfortunate situation.

★★★★★ — Genevieve, Jan 2025

Bill strikes a great balance as an instructor. He’s patient and encouraging, but also efficient and focused. From day one we got into real, applicable technique: proper fighting stance, footwork, boxing combinations, kicks. It’s a lot to absorb, but Bill breaks it down in a way that actually sticks.

★★★★★ — Olivia, May 2026

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Your first kickboxing class at Self Defense Seattle

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 Self Defense Seattle

2031 170th St SW C, Lynnwood, WA98037

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