Martial arts training burns between 500 and 1,000 calories per hour while building lean muscle mass. Schools in this section offer targeted fitness boot camps, kickboxing conditioning, or high-intensity sparring sessions focused on body fat reduction. Before enrolling, verify whether classes include heart-rate monitoring or nutrition coaching alongside workouts.
Seattle 4
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Alpha Martial Arts
2923 NE Blakeley St, Seattle, WA 98105-3120
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Alpha Martial Arts Ballard
7555 15th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117-5410
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Axtion Club
2602 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121-1212
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Seattle Wushu Center
5423 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136-1512
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Rock Solid Kenpo Jiu Jitsu 'The Art of Self Defense'
1101 N State Street #107, Bellingham, WA 98225
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Rock Solid Martial Arts
1101 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225-5065
Tacoma 2
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9Round Kickboxing Fitness
5902 6th Ave Ste B, Tacoma, WA 98406
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Tacoma
3630 S Cedar St, Tacoma, WA 98409-5702
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Hybrid Gym & Training Center
5943 WA-303, Bremerton, WA 98311
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Master Shon's Black Belt USA
2301 SW 336th St, Federal Way, WA 98023-3823
Kelso 1
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Juggernaut Mixed Martial Arts
351 Three Rivers Dr, Kelso, WA 98626-3120
Lakewood 1
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Black Belt USA Battleground MMA
5943 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-3120
Poulsbo 1
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Kitsap Martial Arts
19351 8th Ave NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370-7084
Redmond 1
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Hwang's Taekwondo School
18210 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA 98052-5090
Stanwood 1
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Ursidae Jiu-jitsu
7106 265th St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292-6293
Saturday: 9:20 AM-12:30 PM
Also in Washington
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools367
- Kids Martial Arts Classes332
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools217
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Gi Training Programs112
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and BJJ Training Classes111
- MMA Gyms110
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Martial Arts Schools110
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Classes110
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Training Academies108
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies70
- Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops69
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training36
- Karate Classes for Children and Adults29
- Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools26
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies24
- Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Seniors and Adults24
- Kickboxing Classes for Beginners and Adults20
- Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals and Beginner Classes16
- Historical European & Filipino Martial Arts Classes14
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies and Programs8
Good to know
How fast can I expect to lose body fat with martial arts?
Most students training 3 to 4 times per week experience a safe body fat loss rate of 1 to 2 pounds per week when combined with a proper diet. High-energy classes like Muay Thai or cardio kickboxing burn 600 to 900 calories per hour. Visible changes in body composition generally show within 6 to 8 weeks of consistent attendance.
Which martial arts style is best for burning body fat?
Muay Thai, cardio kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) offer the highest caloric expenditure per session. Kickboxing and Muay Thai rely on continuous explosive striking drills that elevate heart rates into the fat-burning zone. BJJ sparring provides high-resistance full-body effort, burning up to 800 calories per hour.
How much do martial arts weight loss programs cost?
Unlimited monthly memberships for fitness-focused martial arts classes range from $120 to $220 per month. Dedicated 6-week or 8-week body transformation challenges cost between $250 and $450 upfront, usually covering group coaching, meal planning guides, and initial body composition scans.
How to lose body fat percentage?
Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Washington can browse 15 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.
How to drain fluid from ear?
Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Washington should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 15 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.