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Wave Combat Sports
5 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Tacoma, Washington
Plan your first class
- 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
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule wavecombatsports.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 253-988-7876
Hours
| Monday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This gym is very clean and has several amenities like several heavy bags, a ring, on-site Physical Therapy, Strength and conditioning equipment, showers, and much more.”
“As a woman, it’s especially important to me to feel safe and supported in a space like this, and this gym delivers exactly that.”
“Great training whether you chose to take the beginner classes, or push yourself to train with more advanced individuals and spar at a higher level.”
“Coach Micah invited me to stay for sparring afterwards, and even though I felt the intimidation yet again, he reassured me that it was going to be safe, light and technical.”
“There was a centralized ring and dedicated mats for BJJ on one side and Muay Thai with heavy bags on the other.”
“The gym facility is huge and has all the equipment you need to train as well as a boxing ring in a central location.”
“This gym is very clean and has several amenities like several heavy bags, a ring, on-site Physical Therapy, Strength and conditioning equipment, showers, and much more.”
Other martial arts here
“There was a centralized ring and dedicated mats for BJJ on one side and Muay Thai with heavy bags on the other.”
“The gym facility is huge and has all the equipment you need to train as well as a boxing ring in a central location.”
“I would definitely recommend Wave to anyone interested in enhancing their MMA skills.”
“While I have not tried the BJJ program, the instructor Rudy is a great guy, with a wealth of knowledge and it seems like they are all having a blast over on the Jiu Jitsu side.”
What members say
“While I have not tried the BJJ program, the instructor Rudy is a great guy, with a wealth of knowledge and it seems like they are all having a blast over on the Jiu Jitsu side.”
“Regardless of age, gender, or skill level, everyone is encouraged to push their boundaries and strive for excellence in a welcoming and non judgmental environment.”
“If you’re looking for high-quality instruction, a great workout, and a place where you feel like part of the team, this gym is the place to be.”
“This gym is very clean and has several amenities like several heavy bags, a ring, on-site Physical Therapy, Strength and conditioning equipment, showers, and much more.”
“This gym is very clean and has several amenities like several heavy bags, a ring, on-site Physical Therapy, Strength and conditioning equipment, showers, and much more.”
“The atmosphere, vibe, people and the quality of the striking/Muay Thai classes were absolutely worth it.”
From the reviews
This is the very first gym I genuinely fell in love with. I found a good coach and teammates with whom I’ve trained in a warm and competitive environment. We all have different stories and lives, personal goals and with that in mind all grew together towards them when the gym first opened.
I started training at Wave with absolutely no experience in any combat sport. After many months of training here I have seen indescribable growth which is all thanks to the amazing coaches who have pushed me so far.
Absolutely love this place. It has been one of my happy places since moving down to Tacoma last year. Coach Micah is an absolute wizard, his passion and knowledge for martial arts is unmatched. Coach Rudy does an amazing job teaching grappling.
I’ve been taking online lessons from Coach Micah for over 2 years, and actually made a trip out to Wave when it finally opened! I was a nervous as it was my first experience ever in a group/gym environment, and I was flying across the country to immerse myself in the experience for a week. It was phenomenal.
New to kickboxing? Start at Wave Combat Sports
Wave Combat Sports 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 Wave Combat Sports
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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