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Kickboxing Classes in Tacoma, WA
Tacoma has 5 kickboxing gyms — including 3 with a free trial, 5 beginner-friendly, and 3 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your gym and book your first class. All fitness levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
KickHouse Tacoma
4.6 ★★★★★ 265 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Modern, friendly gym offering kickboxing classes with live music and friendly members.
Wave Combat Sports
5 ★★★★★ 89 reviews
T-Town MMA/Checkmat Tacoma
4.8 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ludusport Academy & Gym
5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews
South Sound Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
🥊 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Tacoma
2 of the 5 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a well-known franchise or chain (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club), members point to KickHouse Tacoma, T-Town MMA/Checkmat Tacoma and Ludusport Academy & Gym.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? T-Town MMA/Checkmat Tacoma runs women's kickboxing.
Plan your first class
These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try kickboxing before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.
- KickHouse Tacoma ★★★★★ 4.6 (265)
- T-Town MMA/Checkmat Tacoma ★★★★★ 4.8 (74)
- South Sound Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (22)
New to kickboxing?
These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that sparring is optional and eases in slowly, with the coach controlling the contact. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- KickHouse Tacoma ★★★★★ 4.6 (265)
- Wave Combat Sports ★★★★★ 5 (89)
- T-Town MMA/Checkmat Tacoma ★★★★★ 4.8 (74)
Kids & teen kickboxing in Tacoma
These gyms run kids' or teen classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on focus, fitness, and fun. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.
- T-Town MMA/Checkmat Tacoma ★★★★★ 4.8 (74)
- Ludusport Academy & Gym ★★★★★ 5 (35)
- South Sound Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (22)
Kickboxing in Tacoma: quick answers
- How much do kickboxing classes cost a month in Tacoma?
- A few Tacoma gyms list a membership around $20/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the gym's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Do any Tacoma gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 3 of the 5 gyms in Tacoma advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including KickHouse Tacoma, T-Town MMA/Checkmat Tacoma, South Sound Martial Arts. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start kickboxing in Tacoma?
- Yes. Kickboxing welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 5 Tacoma gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. You'll start with the basics on pads and bags; sparring is optional, builds up slowly, and a good gym never pressures newcomers — the coach controls the contact and keeps it safe.
- Are there kids' kickboxing classes in Tacoma?
- Yes — 3 Tacoma gyms run kids' or teen kickboxing, with some classes starting as young as age 3. Youth programs focus on confidence, focus, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.