I joined Ttown back in 2015 and I was immediately hooked. Coach Jimmy was extremely welcoming and I learned a ton. I had to leave due to work obligations and when I got back after several years I immediately went back Ttown and it was like I never left. All the instructors are amazing. Everyone is amazing! Best MMA gym in WA.

Ive been going to this gym for the last three years and I couldnt recommend it more emphatically.Since day one Coach Jimmy has been exceptionally inviting and made me feel like part of the team. The gym is a reflection of the culture that the coaches push of team above self. This is the Miagi-Do and not Cobra Kai.As a senior belt(brown belt) I definitely found the challenge from partners I was looking for, and the opportunity to learn from coaches I needed.

Great team of teachers at this school with a variety of backgrounds. Laid back, inviting, relaxed, but theyll put you to work and make sure you learn the art. 10/10 would recommend this school to anyone and Ive bounced around a couple of gyms before landing here.

Took adult classes there and have nothing but positive things to say. No sales pressure, contracts, or upselling- just quality training with awesome people. Sent my son there for a couple of years as well and was impressed with his growth both in the sport and as a person. Quality all around. Cant recommend enough.

Loved this gym! I was going through Tacoma and wanted to drop into a class. I found T-town MMA and checked out their womens and no-gi class. Everyone was so friendly, the instruction was top-notch, and the overall vibe was relaxed. I really learn well in that type of environment. Will definitely be coming back again in the future!!

While living in Tacoma I trained at t town/ checkmat. Great place to train, and everyone is very welcoming with no ego. I highly recommend checking them out

This gym is great in every way, it’s a community above everything else. You’ll join knowing nothing and you’ll get all the support you need along the way to really get into bjj. I can’t recommend it enough!

Great gym with great people. Ive been training here since 2011 and since then it has definitely become a home away from home!

I definitely recommend this gym! If you’re looking to learn more about jiu jitsu/mma or kickboxing, get into better shape or just to learn something new- this is the place. I have been a member for over two years now. The people at this gym are now like family to me. Everyone is very knowledgeable and they go out of their way to make you feel welcome. 10/10 all around!

T-Town MMA / Checkmat has been a great place to learn and train. Supportive learning from friendly and skilled instructors. Great way to meet active/healthy people in Tacoma.

Being in the military and frequently moving as a result, it is often hard to find a place to train that will welcome you immediately. Professor Jimmy and the rest of the T-Town family welcomed me with open arms the day I walked in three years ago. I’ve trained all over the world and I can attest to not only the quality of the community, but the ironclad skills of many of the practitioners and the attentive instruction from all of the coaches. If you are looking for MMA, kickboxing/Muay Thai, gi/no-gi jiujitsu, or just a place to stay healthy and make friends, please come check us out. You won’t regret it!

I came a nervous white belt but I felt at home the coaches are true professionals! And the kid classes are phenomenal they’ve created champions.

Fun classes, great coaches and teammates make this the place to train in Tacoma. Check it out!

I moved from California to Washington and this wss the gym I found on my first day here. I never left since then.Professor Jimmy and all thr staff are like family.

I have been training at T-Town MMA Checkmat since 2011. Great instructors who really know what they are teaching. Great classes for people of all fitness levels and goals. This school has wonderful connections within the community. Everyone here will make you feel like family while teaching you amazing martial arts skills that can be used at the highest level of competition. They also have an excellent kids program. Just drop by and try it out!!!

Ive been a member since 2008. Great place to learn something useful and get a good work out in. When I started out I weighed 215 lbs. I walk around at 163 now. The coaches are friendly and patient. Good place to train whatever your experience level is. Would definitely recommend everyone to come and check it out!!

A fantastic place to train! If you want real jiujitsu instruction in a safe and inclusive community, go take a class! The coaching is hands down the best I’ve had, and you get a great workout!

A great place to learn self defense and make new friends.If you dont try it, youre missing out.

Excellent club culture and instruction. Conscientious and practical, solid competition team, experience levels in the club vary and the skill is always high, highly recommended.

Excellent room for real people, whether you are seeking advanced competition training, fitness/ self defense, or the camaraderie that inevitably forms with training together, T-Town MMA is your place. The gym and leadership are exceptionally well established and respected in the community. The teaching is presented by a variety of black belts, so there is certainly a style that will work for anyone offered.It can be intimidating to step into an MMA gym, but T-Town MMA is incredibly welcoming and inclusive while still offering high-level instruction.

T-town MMA is the best. Great instructors that always keep it fun - even when we’re doing burpees. The people there are humble with egos checked at the door.

Great coaches and great students! A welcoming and competitive environment for anyone wanting to learn or get better at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

This school is a wonderful place for children and adults. They are professional and treat everyone like family.

If you’re looking for a great place to learn BJJ, get a good work out in and be around some good people, I highly recommend TTown MMA.The higher ranking belts and coaches have years to decades of knowledge and they create a fun, non-intimidating environment to help students drill and lock down BJJ fundamentals.Various ages, men and women, various skill levels are excepted.Let’s get it.-Jerome T.

A really great place to train, I highly recommend going in and trying out a class

Great place to train and get a great workout! They have everything from fitness classes kickboxing and jiujitsu! They even have a great kids program for jiujitsu!!

These guys are the real deal with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I have been a part of T-Town MMA for over 10 years now. So much diverse experience in one place. We fair quite well at tournaments too! 2nd in Adult Team Gi and 3rd in Adult Team Overall in the Revolution on 3/3/2018.

I jumped into jiu-jitsu and so glad I discovered T-Town first. The instructors/coach are well versed in the martial arts and the passion for teaching shows. If you are looking for just a workout, a place to train or just thinking about trying a kick boxing/Brazilian jiu-jitsu, stop here first

Excellent place to train, and T-town mma is a good family environment too!

Definitely a great experience for me, instructor is awesome and classes are fun while hard at the same time

This place is sad.