Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted MMA & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Training in Tacoma
Since 2006, T-Town MMA has been dedicated to empowering the Tacoma community through martial arts. Our mission focuses on fostering personal growth, physical fitness, and community connection through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, and MMA training. With a family-oriented environment, we cater to all skill levels from beginners to advanced competitors. Our experienced instructors bring decades of combined expertise in competitive fighting and teaching. We offer specialized programs including women's-only classes, youth instruction, and flexible scheduling to accommodate diverse needs.Our commitment to quality training is reflected in our Checkmat affiliation and structured curriculum. Located in downtown Tacoma, we provide a welcoming space where individuals and families can train together. Our team emphasizes technical proficiency, self-defense skills, and character development in every session. With morning and evening classes seven days a week, we ensure accessibility for all lifestyles. Our legacy of community impact continues through ongoing support for local athletes and martial arts events.
Services
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Kickboxing
Muay Thai
MMA Training
Women's BJJ
Kid's BJJ
No-Gi Jiu Jitsu
Open Mat Sessions
Wrestling Instruction
Boxing Classes
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 18+ years of martial arts instruction experience
- Our team includes professional fighters and competition medalists
- We provide women's-specific BJJ programs with dedicated instructors
- Our family-friendly environment accommodates all ages and skill levels
- We maintain flexible scheduling with early morning and evening classes
Associations and certifications
- Checkmat
Services
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program develops technical proficiency through structured curriculum for all belt levels. Students learn ground fighting techniques, positional control, and submission strategies. With both gi and no-gi options available, our classes emphasize practical self-defense applications and competitive preparation.
Kickboxing
Our kickboxing instruction combines traditional Muay Thai techniques with modern boxing methods. Classes focus on proper striking form, defensive movements, and cardiovascular conditioning. Students train with pads, bags, and partners to develop practical combat skills applicable to competition or self-defense scenarios.
Women's BJJ
Designed specifically for female practitioners, this program creates a supportive environment for women to learn BJJ fundamentals. Classes emphasize self-defense techniques, confidence building, and physical conditioning while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for all experience levels.
Kid's BJJ
Our youth BJJ program teaches children essential martial arts fundamentals while promoting discipline and focus. Instructors use age-appropriate techniques to develop coordination, respect, and self-confidence through structured drills and controlled sparring activities.
MMA Training
Our MMA program integrates striking, grappling, and wrestling techniques for comprehensive combat training. Students develop well-rounded skills through technical drills, sparring sessions, and conditioning workouts that prepare them for competition or practical self-defense applications.
People
Jimmy Thompson
Head Coach/Third Degree Black Belt
With 25+ years of BJJ experience and a professional MMA record of 6-2, Jimmy founded T-Town MMA in 2006. He teaches morning BJJ classes and holds a 3rd degree black belt from Checkmat co-founder Leandro Vieira.
Ginger Jackson
Head Kid's Coach
A BJJ Brown Belt and IBJJF Master's World Silver Medalist, Ginger specializes in youth instruction. She develops age-appropriate curriculum that builds foundational martial arts skills while maintaining student engagement.
Rose Singer
Director of Women's Program
As a BJJ purple belt, Rose leads our women's program focusing on creating inclusive learning environments. She emphasizes practical self-defense applications and confidence-building through technical BJJ instruction.
Justin Palanka
First Degree Black Belt
Justin teaches introductory Friday evening classes and advanced Sunday morning sessions. His instruction emphasizes technical precision and strategic application of BJJ principles for students at all belt levels.
Jesse McLaughlin
First Degree Black Belt
Jesse delivers engaging introductory classes that combine technical instruction with practical application. His evening classes focus on developing fundamental BJJ skills while maintaining an accessible learning environment for new students.
Questions
Do you offer trial classes for new students?
Yes, we provide a free 2-day trial with no obligation. You can attend any classes during this period to experience our training environment.
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We offer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (both gi and no-gi), Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Boxing, and MMA training with specialized programs for women and children.
Are there classes for children?
Yes, we have dedicated kid's BJJ classes available on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday with instructors specialized in youth martial arts instruction.
Do you have women-only training options?
We offer women's-specific BJJ classes twice weekly with experienced female instructors in a supportive learning environment.
What are your operating hours?
We have classes daily from early morning to evening, including 5:00 a.m. BJJ sessions and late evening training options seven days a week.
