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Wave Combat Sports
5 ★★★★★ 89 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
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- 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
“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.”
“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.”
“Coach Micah invited me to stay for sparring afterwards, and even though I felt the intimidation yet again, he reassured me that it was going to be safe, light and technical.”
“Its not everyday you can be sparring a beginner, than in the next spar facing a highly skilled trained professional fighter.”
“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.”
“If you’re looking for high-quality instruction, a great workout, and a place where you feel like part of the team, this gym is the place to be.”
Other martial arts here
“I attended one trial kickboxing class at Wave Combat Sports.”
“The gym facility is huge and has all the equipment you need to train as well as a boxing ring in a central location.”
“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.”
“I would definitely recommend Wave to anyone interested in enhancing their MMA skills.”
What members say
“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.”
“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.”
“Its not everyday you can be sparring a beginner, than in the next spar facing a highly skilled trained professional fighter.”
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 muay thai? Start at Wave Combat Sports
Wave Combat Sports 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 Wave Combat Sports
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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