Vital Jiu Jitsu - Srisuk Muay Thai 2519 Pacific Highway East, Fife, WA 98424

"I've trained at Vital for the past 3 and half years doing just BJJ, and it has been one of the best experiences of my life, by far. The first time I walked in back in 2019, I asked the gym owner how long he recommends I sign up for. Now, in most instances, I think there's a lot of gym owners who would say "you should sign up for 3 months, or 6! You need to commit if you're going to be serious about this!" None of that happened. Instead, he told me "sign up for our 3 day trial. You *really* should see if this fits into your schedule before you make that commitment". And thank God he said that... At that time, my wife and I were not in a position for me to be going to the gym often enough to get my moneys' worth out of it. He didn't try to sell me on it, and the owner didn't try to lock me into some shady pricing to get me to stay. When my life was in a more stable place a year later in 2020, I came right back. Kyle, the gym owner, has really created an awesome gym culture that is focused on being welcoming towards everyone, and training hard. There hasn't been anyone I've trained with that I wouldn't hang out with outside of the gym, and we often do. We all clean the mats after every practice and maintain a clean environment. I didn't grow up doing martial arts, so I wasn't sure what to expect. This is not a "YES SENSEI!!!" type gym, you just call him "coach" or just "Kyle". It's hard to describe how chill of an atmosphere everyone creates here. I don't think I would stick around long if the overall attitude was hyper-serious all the time. The sport is hard enough that you get humbled and disciplined just by training. It's a fantastic group of people to train with, and an even better group of friends to hang out with. Bladden, one of the black belt instructors, has really hammered out the details of getting a robust "fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu" program going, with a fleshed out curriculum that rotates throughout the year that will get every beginner up to speed on what they need to know to be competitive, or defend themselves. I'm a pretty small dude at 5'3", so safety is always a priority of mine, and it's one that this gym helps maintain in their training environment. The talk of Jiu Jitsu enabling you to defeat "bigger, stronger, more aggressive opponents" is absolutely true. I'd tell anyone, regardless of age or sex to come in and at least see what the atmosphere of the gym is like."

"I decided to check out this gym because my friend lived in the area and I was interested in that area. I had the privilege of participating in both Muay Thai and Jiu-jitsu here. I've had a little experience with both of these before arts before and I can say this gym is extremely solid. I've recommended my friends in the area to check this gym out and if you are in the area and want to check it out I highly encourage you to do so. You'll not be disappointed!!"

"I train here for the jiu-jitsu. I’m very picky with my gyms as social settings tend to give me anxiety. (It usually takes me 4-6 months before I’m able to join.) That said, this gym immediately made me feel comfortable with its very welcoming atmosphere. Everyone is friendly and accommodating, and the training environment is relaxed and very conducive to learning, whether you’re training to compete or as a hobby. Sparring feels very safe and you don’t feel like somebody is going to inadvertently hurt you (which is usually a concern for smaller people like me). There are training partners at every level, and the instruction is top-notch. Kyle is very knowledgeable, and doesn’t get caught-up with gym politics, encouraging everyone to cross-train. The mats are mopped every day after use, and the bathroom is very clean. Definitely one of the top gyms I’ve trained at."

"Excellent Academy. I recommend everyone check out at least 2-3 different gyms to get a feel for what you like and don’t like about the place. Signing up at a gym / martial arts academy is a big financial commitment but also your time and livelihood. That being said MABJJ fife has high quality instructors and great atmosphere. Full of all skill levels and body types which makes for great training."