Martial arts schools in Bremerton and Kitsap County
Kitsap County's martial arts schools are spread down the peninsula instead of gathered in one city. Bremerton has the most, Silverdale, Port Orchard and Poulsbo each have several, and a few more train on Bainbridge Island and in Kingston.
Bruce Lee's art has followers here. Jeet Kune Do and Filipino kali are taught in Dan Inosanto's line at Bremerton Academy of Martial Arts and at Shaolin Mixed Martial Arts, which runs a second school in Port Orchard. For the Japanese and Okinawan arts, Karate RED teaches Shito-ryu in Bremerton, Butokukan Karate has trained in Silverdale since 1986, and Poulsbo has the U.S. branch of an Okinawan Shorinji-ryu school as well as Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu at Kitsap Martial Arts. Aikido, judo, and the sword and staff arts of iaido and jodo have clubs in the list further down.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is the most common art, and most schools described here teach kids, some very young: Street Sports Poulsbo starts children at age 2, and Tae Ryong in Port Orchard runs a Mommy + Me class. Resolved in Steel in Poulsbo teaches historical European swordsmanship.
36 schools in Bremerton and nearby towns are listed here. 17 have a full profile built from their own website; 14 of those run classes for kids.
Japanese and Okinawan arts in Bremerton
Butokukan Karate Silverdale
SilverdaleButokukan karate in Silverdale since 1986, taught by instructors who all trained directly under Soke Robert Hill. Classes for ages 14 and up meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Karate (Butokukan)Haruki Karate Dojo
Port OrchardA Port Orchard karate dojo that pairs traditional training with a competition team, and has a Goju-ryu black belt on its staff. The first intro class is free.
Kids4-6 Year Old (ages 4–6)Free trial
KarateKarate RED
BremertonShitoryu karate in Bremerton from Sensei Roland Edgar, whose line runs back to Kenwa Mabuni. Classes meet Monday to Thursday for all skill levels from age 4.
KidsSamurai Class (4-6 years old)No trial published
Karate (Shitoryu)Kitsap Martial Arts
PoulsboBujinkan Budo Taijutsu in Poulsbo, with rolls, throws, joint manipulation and classical weapons. Kids, juniors and adults each start with a free two-week trial.
KidsKids Age 5-9 · Juniors Age 10-14Free trial
Budo Taijutsu (Bujinkan)Okinawa Karate-do Shorinji-ryu Shinkokai USA Branch
PoulsboShorinji-ryu karate in Poulsbo, the U.S. branch of an Okinawan school in Chotoku Kyan's line. Kata-based classes for ages 13 and up; the first two are free.
Karate (Shorinji-ryu)Pacific Fusion Premier Martial Arts
Bainbridge IslandA Bainbridge Island school blending karate, taekwondo and hapkido, with Okinawan and Filipino weapons at higher levels. New students start with a free private lesson.
KidsJr's (7-9 years old) · Pre Teen (10-12 years old)Free trial
Karate, Taekwondo, Hapkido
Taekwondo, hapkido and Korean arts in Bremerton
BRAVEHEARTS MARTIAL ARTS INSTITUTE
SilverdaleTaekwondo under a 6th-dan Kukkiwon master, with Olympic-style sparring and full-contact Kombat Taekwondo. Classes from age 4 meet Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
KidsMighty Cubs (4-6 y/o) · Discovery Kids (7-12 y/o)Free trial
Taekwondo, Taekwondo (Kombat Taekwondo)Grand Master YI Brothers Tae Kwon Do
Port OrchardTraditional Tae Kwon Do in Port Orchard under Grand Master Henry Yi, a 9th-degree black belt and three-time former world champion. The first class is free.
KidsFamilyFree trial
Tae Kwon DoTae Ryong Taekwondo - Washington
Port OrchardThe Port Orchard studio of Tae Ryong, a taekwondo school Grand Master Yong Shin founded in 1982. Classes run from Mommy + Me toddlers to a beginners' group for ages 55 and up.
KidsKids - Little Dragons (4-6 years old) · Kids - Tae Ryong (7-12 years old) · Family Class · Mommy + Me (2-4 years old + Parent or guardian) · Homeschool TKD ClassNo trial published
Taekwondo
Brazilian jiu-jitsu and grappling in Bremerton
Cornerstone Jiu Jitsu, Silverdale
SilverdaleSilverdale Brazilian jiu-jitsu with a written safe-practice policy and Christ-based values. A free trial week covers any program, and loaner gis are on hand.
KidsLittles Class (Ages 7 and Under) · Youth Class (Ages 7-12)Free trial. Kids from $125 / month
Brazilian Jiu JitsuHybrid Gym & Training Center
BremertonBrazilian jiu-jitsu in Bremerton under black belts in the Carlson Gracie line, in the gi and no-gi. A free two-week trial is open to kids and adults, with no contracts.
Brazilian jiu-jitsuStreet Sports Poulsbo
PoulsboA family-owned jiu-jitsu academy led by two black belts, with kids classes from age 2. New adults start with a private introductory lesson, then the basics program.
KidsKids Jiu-Jitsu (ages 2-4, 3-5, 5-7, 7-10, and 10-13)Trial offered
Jiu-jitsu
Muay Thai, MMA and striking in Bremerton
Bremerton Academy of Martial Arts
BremertonKali, Jeet Kune Do and Silat in Dan Inosanto's line, taught by an owner who came to Bremerton with the Navy. Every program has a free trial class, gear provided.
KidsKids Muay Thai / Kickboxing (Ages 8-12) · Kids Kali / JKD (Ages 8-12)Free trial. Kids from $100 / month
Kali, Jeet Kune Do, Silat (Maphilindo Silat), Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, MMA, Wrestling, Judo, BoxingFamily Martial Arts Academy
Bainbridge IslandA Bainbridge Island school built around kids classes, led by a chief instructor whose father trained with Bruce Lee. Children start at age 4; adults take fitness kickboxing.
KidsLittle Dragons (Ages 4-6) · Little Champions (Ages 7-9)No trial published
Kickboxing, Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu JitsuKitsap Combat Sports Center
BremertonA 7,200-square-foot gym with a full-size cage and a boxing ring, coaching MMA, boxing, Muay Thai and grappling. Newcomers try a class or two for free.
KidsYouth Wrestling (aged 14 and under) · Youth Striking (Ages 4-14)Free trial. Kids from $80 / month
Boxing, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Wrestling, Submission grappling, MMAShaolin Mixed Martial Arts
BremertonJeet Kune Do traced to Bruce Lee through Dan Inosanto, with Filipino Kali for stick and blade defense. Beginners start with a free trial class, sparring optional.
KidsJuniors Mixed Martial Arts (ages 7–15) · Shaolin Kids (ages 4–6)Free trial
Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Kali, Kickboxing, Submission wrestling, Tai chi, Mixed martial artsSMMA Martial Arts Port Orchard
Port OrchardThe Brazilian jiu-jitsu branch of Shaolin Mixed Martial Arts, with gi and no-gi classes beside JKD, Kali and kickboxing. Beginners work on pads first; sparring is optional.
KidsJuniors Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (ages 7–15)Free trial
Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Kali, Kickboxing, Submission wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu
More schools in Bremerton without a profile yet
Their websites couldn't be read when we checked, or they're not in the first set of profiles. Each links to its own site.
- Asoon Si Satta GymBremerton
- Con Safos BJJPort OrchardBrazilian jiu-jitsu
- Cross Martial Arts AcademyPoulsboTaekwondo, Hapkido, Kickboxing
- DNG GrapplingPort OrchardBrazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling
- Eastside Shotokan Karate AcademyBremertonKarate
- Island Aikido BainbridgeBainbridge IslandAikido
- Kingston Jiu-Jitsu ClubKingstonBrazilian jiu-jitsu
- Kitsap AikidoPoulsboAikido
- Kitsap Judo ClubBremertonJudo
- Olympic Taekwondo AcademySilverdaleTaekwondo
- OSS Brazilian Jiu JitsuBremertonBrazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Pacific Fusion Premier Martial ArtsSilverdale
- Resolved in SteelPoulsboHEMA
- Street Sports SilverdaleSilverdale
- Tonbo Iaido and Jodo DojoBremertonIaido, Jodo
- UKO KaratePort OrchardKarate
- USA Taekwondo Academy Bremerton, WABremertonTaekwondo
- Virtuous GrapplingSilverdale
- Zen Dragon Martial Arts SilverdaleSilverdaleKarate (Kenpo)
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