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Zen Dragon Martial Arts Mercer Island
5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Mercer Island, 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 (ages 3–5) — 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
- 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 zendragon.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 206-232-2723
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | 1–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I can vouch for both adults and kids training because me and my daughter have been a part of Zen Dragon family (even before the awesome rebranding) for quite a few years now.”
“As a woman I chose this dojo over others because of their diversity and have grown more confident, strong, and have made some good friends.”
“They have goals to work towards, the chance to test for new ranks, compete in tournaments and a combo of private and fun group lessons.”
“If you have kids, I've watched so many sleepy pre-teens become adults while training here.”
Other martial arts here
“Karate has helped my son to gain confidence, and I hope to stick with it for years to come.”
“Little did I know that she’ll gain so much more than self defense skills.”
What members say
“The atmosphere here is incredibly welcoming and grounded, a place where both kids and adults can train, grow, and truly unwind from the rush of everyday life.”
“From the very first class at Zen Dragon, though, he was hooked.”
“A special thank you to Chief Instructor Sensei Nikolay, who has been my son’s Sensei and mentor — his dedication, discipline, and genuine care for the students are unmatched.”
“They have goals to work towards, the chance to test for new ranks, compete in tournaments and a combo of private and fun group lessons.”
“As a woman I chose this dojo over others because of their diversity and have grown more confident, strong, and have made some good friends.”
“The studio has a sense of community, and I’ve seen a positive change in my son, not only has his attention span improved, but his confidence and discipline have grown as well.”
From the reviews
Zen Dragon Mercer Island dojo is a great place with an amazing team of Senseis and students. I can vouch for both adults and kids training because me and my daughter have been a part of Zen Dragon family (even before the awesome rebranding) for quite a few years now.
I've been training at this dojo for almost a decade and have been shown nothing but respect from a multitude of instructors. So anxious and with a ton of embarrassment, I started martial arts in my 30's and have taken my time learning and advancing. I could say wonderful things about all of my teachers!
We have been a part of the Zen Dragon family for almost 10 years, its been so great to see my kiddo find her people. I like Zen Dragon because it is authentic, not just play time with matching uniforms. These students learn real technique, honor, respect and discipline, it's great to see them progress as students.
It’s one of the BEST decisions of my life to enroll at Zen Dragon. I started training at this dojo about 3 years ago, and I’m already a brown belt heading towards a black belt degree soon!! I’ve had the best training experiences here with amazing, supportive, encouraging instructors and students.
New to kickboxing? Start at Zen Dragon Martial Arts Mercer Island
Zen Dragon Martial Arts Mercer Island 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 Zen Dragon Martial Arts Mercer Island
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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