Boxing Gyms in New Tacoma

T-Town MMA/Checkmat Tacoma, located at 955 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402, has been the area's longest-standing MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Kickboxing school since 2006. As a Checkmat affiliate, the gym fosters a family-like atmosphere while positively impacting the Tacoma community through martial arts. Programs include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi), Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Women's BJJ, and Kid's BJJ, with striking classes blending multiple disciplines. The gym strongly supports women in martial arts, offering women's-only instruction twice weekly. Families can train together, with dedicated kids' classes for ages 4-6 and up.

Classes run at various times, including early morning BJJ at 5:00 a.m., and cover basics, advanced training, sparring, and open mats. The coaching staff, led by Third Degree Black Belt Jimmy Thompson, includes experienced instructors like Head Kid's Coach Ginger Jackson and Women's Program Director Rose Singer. The BJJ program emphasizes leverage and technique, welcoming all fitness levels, while the Kickboxing & Muay Thai program builds strength and endurance through pad work, bag training, and optional sparring. Holiday specials and punch cards are available. Contact via [email protected].