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Samurai Martial Arts Tacoma
5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Tacoma, Washington
Plan your first class
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- Website & schedule samuraitacoma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 253-223-6365
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7–8 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 7–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Butch's approach of teaching to real-world situations, including the ability to avoid or diffuse a situation and to control an opponent without harming them, really appealed to me.”
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What members say
From the reviews
As an endurance athlete with a black belt in taekwondo, I was seeking something that would help to round out my fitness routine and improve my grappling and ground game.
I love training with Butch and Jennifer because they are very fun and out going so it makes for a great atmosphere when you are working and when you are learning Japanese jiu-jitsu at there school. Another reason why I enjoy training under them is because they are very knowledgeable about how the human body works.
Highly skilled teachers with a fun and challenging class. You will always be challenged at your skill level with a safe and clean environment.
Your first BJJ class at Samurai Martial Arts Tacoma
Nervous about walking into a BJJ 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 basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals 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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