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Gracie Barra Renton
4.9 ★★★★★ 98 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Renton, 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 levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciebarratacoma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 425-448-4177
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 am–1 pm, 4:20–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–7 am, 4:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–1 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–7 am, 4:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Special thank you to the coaches that are gentle with beginners and take their time teaching.”
“They are very knowledgeable and work well with kids of all ages and adults, they are very professional and authentic and they’re caring in pursuit to teach the martial art!”
Other martial arts here
“I have been training BJJ for a few years very consistently and while traveling for work I take advantage of dropping into many different academies.”
What members say
“The coaches and professors do a great job of demonstrating and supporting each student to make them feel included regardless of what level of expertise or experience they have.”
“The group of people that you'll meet at the gym will feel like family as soon as you try your first class.”
“I've trained here for about a month and every interaction with the owner, front desk, coaches, and my training partners has been so supportive.”
“Professor Shannon and the coaches have a wealth of knowledge, and are able to deliver the information in ways that make it easy and fun to learn.”
“What a great workout as well.”
“The facilities are well-maintained and there are spacious changing rooms and tons of mat space for rolling.”
From the reviews
The gym and culture are fantastic. When I moved to the area, I asked the instructors at the gym I had been training at if there was a school they would recommend that I check out... Gracie Renton was the response. I decided to check it out and instantly knew that it would be a good fit.
Gracie Barra Renton has the best selection of BJJ classes in the area with 6am and 12pm options in addition to the evening classes. The facilities are well-maintained and there are spacious changing rooms and tons of mat space for rolling.
Couldn't wait to visit Gracie Barra Renton when I heard about them opening. Professor Shannon is a great guy and an awesome coach. The group of people that you'll meet at the gym will feel like family as soon as you try your first class. Its a gym where you can feel safe if you just want to get a work out in.
We went in for a trial and absolutely loved it. My daughter is always so excited to go to class now. Coach Ray is a perfect balance of patient and compassionate towards the younger kids, but also perfectly firm and disciplined.
New to muay thai? Start at Gracie Barra Renton
Gracie Barra Renton 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 program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. 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. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Gracie Barra Renton
Nervous about walking into a muay thai 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 on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, 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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