Knife making in Tacoma, Washington

Samurai Martial Arts Tacoma, located at 3819 North 27th Street in Tacoma, Washington, is a unique self-defense and martial arts program offered at TAISO Fitness in the Proctor District of North Tacoma. Lead by experienced instructor Butch Trail, a retired Marine with over 30 years of martial arts experience, the program is based on ancient samurai traditions adapted to modern challenges. The program at Samurai Martial Arts Tacoma focuses on practical self-defense techniques, incorporating both striking and grappling, armed and unarmed combat. Students learn to defend against various threats including flashlight, knife, pistol, and stick attacks. The curriculum also includes the study of historical martial arts skills such as the six-foot staff (bo) and the sword (katana) at higher belt levels.