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Wave Combat Sports
5 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Tacoma, Washington
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- 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
“Coach Micah Browns' program cuts out all of the unnecessary elements of training, and focuses on fundamentals/technique and builds your skill base up from there.”
“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.”
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.”
“I would definitely recommend Wave to anyone interested in enhancing their MMA skills.”
“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 attended one trial kickboxing class at Wave Combat Sports.”
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.”
“What sets Wave Combat Sports apart is not only their exceptional training programs but also the inclusive and supportive community they've built.”
“Coach Micah Browns' program cuts out all of the unnecessary elements of training, and focuses on fundamentals/technique and builds your skill base up from there.”
“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.”
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 BJJ? Start at Wave Combat Sports
Wave Combat Sports comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all 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, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Wave Combat Sports
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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