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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Tacoma, WA

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 29 verified gyms

Tacoma has 29 verified MMA gyms in our directory. Here are the top 10, ranked by rating and review count, covering Martial Arts, Boxing, Muay Thai.

Note: rankings reflect publicly available ratings and review counts. Always visit a gym and take the free trial class before committing to a membership.

  1. 1. Wave Combat Sports

    5.0 / 5 (89 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1720 S 7th St, Tacoma, WA 98405 · (253) 988-7876

    Wave Combat Sports offers martial arts in Tacoma. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Logic Jiu Jitsu Club

    5.0 / 5 (80 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    15719 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444 · (253) 367-6779

    Logic Jiu Jitsu Club offers martial arts in Tacoma. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Mythic Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (62 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    102 Puyallup Ave B, Tacoma, WA 98421 · (253) 900-2502

    Mythic Martial Arts offers martial arts in Tacoma. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Nova Ryu Jiu Jitsu/Boxing/Yoga

    5.0 / 5 (50 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3912 Portland Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98404 · (253) 508-4373

    Nova Ryu Jiu Jitsu/Boxing/Yoga offers martial arts in Tacoma. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Tacoma Capoeira Center (Capoeira Vida)

    5.0 / 5 (41 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    759 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402 · (206) 494-0287

    Tacoma Capoeira Center (Capoeira Vida) offers martial arts in Tacoma. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Conquest Self Defense

    5.0 / 5 (38 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    5604 Portland Ave E A, Tacoma, WA 98404 · (206) 790-9485

    Conquest Self Defense offers martial arts in Tacoma. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Westcoast Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (31 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3319 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98418 · (813) 720-1956

    Westcoast Martial Arts offers martial arts in Tacoma. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. The Trench Jiu-Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (23 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    4125 49th Ave NE Suite A, Tacoma, WA 98422 · (253) 461-0006

    The Trench Jiu-Jitsu offers martial arts in Tacoma. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. South Sound Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (21 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    2610 E 26th St, Tacoma, WA 98421 · (253) 655-7292

    South Sound Martial Arts offers martial arts in Tacoma. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Britos Boxing/Brenda's Fit

    5.0 / 5 (18 reviews)

    Boxing

    12169 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444 · (253) 230-4645

    Britos Boxing/Brenda's Fit offers boxing in Tacoma. See full details and request a trial class.

How we ranked these gyms

This list is built from publicly available rating data plus our verified gym directory. We rank by average star rating, then tie-break by review count to favor gyms with a larger, more consistent feedback sample. We don't accept payment for placement.

How to choose a gym in Tacoma

  • Take the free trial. Almost every gym offers a free first class — use it to feel the room.
  • Watch a class first. See how coaches treat beginners and how upper belts roll with newer students.
  • Ask about contracts. Month-to-month is more flexible; annual saves $20–$40 a month.
  • Match the discipline to your goal. See our which martial art guide if you're undecided.

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