Who we are…

With mutual welfare and respect… Lion’s Way Martial Arts has been teaching the best martial arts has to offer in the Kent, WA area since 1998.

Our comprehensive program covers punching, kicking, throwing, submission grappling and weapons. For Adults, we offer SAMBO (also called CAMBO) a Russian Style of martial arts consisting primarily of Judo and Submission Grappling. For Children and Teenagers, we offer age appropriate classes in a traditional martial arts environment that includes Karate, kickboxing and CAMBO.

No matter what you are looking for we can help you achieve your goals, give you the highest quality training and have fun while doing it!


  • Election Season

    As election season approaches, Lion’s Way Martial Arts would like to remind everyone that we remain non-political. Our mission is to teach life skills that embrace all perspectives and support the lifestyle you choose. We are not here to influence your beliefs, but to empower you with the tools to lead a fulfilling life.

    In what may be an emotional and possibly chaotic time, it’s important to remember that we are all individuals with our own thoughts, ideals, and visions for the future. Let’s be kind to one another.

    We strongly encourage everyone to exercise their right to vote. Voting is a fundamental liberty and a cornerstone of American democracy. This November, let us come together as friends, family, community members, and citizens to make our voices heard and inspire others to do the same.

    The choices we make shape the future. This is your opportunity to contribute to the direction of your community and nation. Please vote, for while it may seem like a drop of water in the ocean. That drop can cause a ripple and that ripple can grow into a wave. That is how change happens for the betterment of all.

    Respectfully,

    Lion’s Way Martial Arts

  • 10-14-2024

    We are OPEN today for Indigenous Peoples’ Day / Columbus Day! We look forward to seeing you training!

    Kids and Teens! Belts are in and we will begin passing them out today in class. A great time to work on new striking, grappling and pushing your limits – Let’s get to work!

    Adults! – Time is ticking away. Registration for our next Open Enrollment period is now available. While our children and teens classes are open year round for new students, our adult class is a private training group. We only accept new students in February, June and October. So now is the time! Classes have started and will run until October 25th. Pre-registration is required before starting and once closed you’ll have to wait till 2025 to try again! If you need more detailed information / pricing, please contact us at info@lionsway.us

  • 10-11-2024

    Friday! We’ll have a few fabulous classes tonight and then it’s off to the weekend! Training ramps up next week, so enjoy your relaxation time as we get ready to push ourselves to new limits.

  • 10-7-2024

    Monday! Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! This past Friday, the children and teens put their heart and determination to the test and notched it up a gear! We have posted the testing results at the school entry. Congratulations to everyone!

    ADULTS! – Time is ticking! Our Open Enrollment for Oct is underway, but it will only last till Oct. 25. While our children and teens classes are open year round for new students, our adult class is a private training group. We only accept new students in February, June and October. Pre-registration is required before starting and once closed you’ll have to wait till 2025 to try again! If you need more detailed information / pricing, please contact us at info@lionsway.us

    Halloween is coming! Our annual Halloween party will be on Friday Oct. 25th! We’ll start sending home a basic flyer today with more information!

    Here’s looking forward to a spectacular week!

  • Testing Times for Friday Oct 4

    Testing Times for Friday 10-4-2024-2024

    Please remember to ARRIVE EARLY.

    Plan to arrive 10 to 15 min before your test!

    Please remember to ARRIVE EARLY.

    Plan to arrive 10 to 15 min before your test!

    Please remember to ARRIVE EARLY.

    Plan to arrive 10 to 15 min before your test!

    Once a test has started, late students may not enter. We have a LARGE number of people testing. Please be on time to help ensure it runs smoothly! Please be patient as we work through it! While we do our best to make test run efficiently, but we still have to work through the requirements. Large tests like this often lead to late nights, especially for the teens.

    Children (Test according to their current rank / belt color)

    White and Sr. White Belts — 5 pm

    Yellow, Sr. Yellow, Orange, and Sr. Orange Belts — 5:25 pm

    Green and Sr. Green Belts – 5:55 pm

    Blue, Purple and Sr. Purple belts — 6:35 pm

    Sr. Brown Belts — 7:05 pm

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    Teenagers

    If possible, teenagers should show up at 5 pm to help with the children’s test. If not, then please show by 6:30 pm. The teenager test will begin immediately after the children’s tests end. Again, Teens please show no later than 6:30pm!

    All teens should show for the test whether or not they are testing. Please support your teammates and plan to be there for the entire test.

    Thank you all for your support!