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South Sound Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Tacoma, Washington
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
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
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule southsoundmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 253-655-7292
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Best gym in the pierce county area for kids martial arts striking training hands down!”
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What members say
“This Gym has been our family since 2009 and are by far are best around!”
“This gym is a family of passionate caring fighter.”
“Longest running and most Authentic Muay Thai - Kun Khmer gym in the Tacoma area.”
“The instructors are the best here and they will help you with your techniques, cardio, and discipline.”
From the reviews
My son and I went to one class. It is a great place! They made us feel very welcomed. The day we went the son of the Master trained us. He is very talented and dedicate. I was a little annoyed with the no structure part. But having a son who is around the same age. I understand.
This gym is a very family oriented martial arts gym. The instructors are the best here and they will help you with your techniques, cardio, and discipline. The only Kun Khmer gym in Washington State.
Authentic, kick your a**, and welcoming gym. Every instructor is there to guide you and leaving you feel burned out in the best way. Muay thai focused, everything I wanted! Thank you SS!
Been going here for about 7 months now best possible investment, have enjoyed every minutes and the coaches are nice and fun, every student in the gym helps and are especially fun.
New to muay thai? Start at South Sound Martial Arts
South Sound Martial Arts 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 South Sound Martial Arts
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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