Gig Harbor Mixed Martial Arts/Checkmat Gig Harbor

8 year old has been training here for several months now and has learned a great deal. He loves it and has found a great group of kids, as well as coaches.
Dec 13th, 2023

Great place to train no matter what your age or skill level is. Very supportive atmosphere, great coaches and a variety of classes throughout the day.
Jul 9th, 2023

May 10th, 2023

Overall - This gym is wonderful; they have an empowering atmosphere, great coaches, a talented pool of fighters, and the best gym culture I have ever been a part of. Atmosphere - The gym has a welcoming and encouraging approach that appeals to all levels of training. Beginners can build technique and confidence in a challenging yet supportive room. More advanced fighters will have your work cut out for you as the gym is filled with lions. Coaches - Christopher Stone and Christine Stanley lead a crew of experienced and dedicated coaches. The coaches are always willing to meet you wherever you are at, and they genuinely care about making everyone that walks through their door better. Several other black belts and countless purple/brown belts roam the mats and are there to lean on and offer help when needed. Talent - There are numerous talented BJJ and MMA fighters of all shapes and sizes. In my opinion, GH has the most skilled crop of female grapplers in the PNW. Similarly, if you are interested in competition, there are handfuls of successful young fighters in MMA and BJJ. Culture - The team culture is perhaps my favorite part about the gym. Whether you are just starting out or have been fighting for 20 years, you will find a tight knit family in these doors. Despite the testosterone and ego in MMA, there is none of that here. Almost everyone that trains here is ready to learn, willing to share, able to lose, and eager to get back in and try again. I highly recommend this gym for all levels and ages, I am a much better fighter/man for the time I was able to spend here.
Dec 6th, 2022

This place is the real deal. Great instruction and a very positive, welcoming environment. Im loving it. OSS!
Apr 28th, 2022