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EastSide Combatives
We are located on the East Side of Lake Washington, serving Kirkland, Duvall and the surrounding areas. To protect oneself and others is a noble undertaking. To rely on self is a sign of an educated and thinking person. At Eastside we pride ourselves in providing superior martial arts training for everyone.

How do we do that? We tap into our more than 40 years of studying martial arts, combat systems and fighting styles from around the world. We offer programs for people ages 6 and up. Our Kids Martial Arts program teaches all of the qualities often associated with martial arts - dedication, determination, discipline, honesty, integrity, perseverance and focus.
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Mr. Hicks has been a student of Martial Arts for over 40 years and has taught for over 30. He excels in creating innovative and personalized training programs and enjoys sharing his experience and expertise with others. He loves watching people grow and expand their self awareness as they challenge themselves with new skills and knowledge and dissolve the old false beliefs systems and limitations they had created for themselves.
Enrollment is limited. Ensure your place, register early. Provide contact information and students names in the comment section if different from the primary contact. If you select one of the payment options below you will receive immediate confirmation via payment. Thank you. You have 3 ways to pay the tuition.
Classes being offered at Solar You Yoga in Kirkland. Classes are Wednesdays and Sundays at 730 pm. Mondays at 12 pm and Thursdays at 930 am. Visit www.solaryouyoga.com for further information and to sign up. Reduce stress, improve balance, enhance relaxation and sports performance, calm your mind and strengthen your body from the inside out.
What is Vigilance? It is the state of constantly being watchful of potential dangers or threats. Vigilance is the first and a very important ingredient in personal protection and self defense. Being vigilant allows you to observe, recognize and take action against conflict and violence, potentially before they occur.
This is what people are saying about us. It starts with an introduction. Then it turns into a fascination, which turns into a want and then a goal and then something you get in 20 years when you realize what you want isn't offered genuinely. I've been infatuated with heroes and protecting and fighting.
Reviews (6)
Forty Thorns
Forty Thorns
Jan 30, 2021
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This is such a wonderful place to learn. Doug Hicks is an excellent instructor with tons of knowledge about different forms of martial arts. He has a way of explaining concepts that makes sense to me but can also explain things in different ways if it doesn’t make sense.
I really enjoy the classes here because the techniques are different than the ones I learned at my Krav Maga school. Lots of the things I’ve learned in this school are very realistic scenarios that might happen and how to deal with that situation. We’ve trained lots with guns and knives (training ones of course) and different
Joe Dobner
Joe Dobner
Dec 17, 2020
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Doug is a really, really solid and knowledgeable instructor, and can tailor his instruction to just about any physical ability level. I've got a couple of wrecked joints that I have to train around, and I've learned a hell of a lot from him.
Rijul Bhaskar
Rijul Bhaskar
Oct 29, 2020
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Doug is a patient and caring instructor. He takes the time to help you learn. If you want to pick up self-defense skill, make new friends, and get a good workout, check out Eastside Combatives.
Angela Gulick
Angela Gulick
Oct 05, 2020
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As a traditional martial artist with decades of training, working with Doug brought a much-needed a fresh breeze to my practice. He has enabled me to look at many of my techniques and approaches from a variety of new angles. I don't know another martial artist who has a better grasp of what he is teaching and why, and who is able to apply his approach with such skill. Never stuck in his ways, he is constantly looking to improve, even after having been practicing for such a long time.
Paul Schmidt
Paul Schmidt
Sep 12, 2020
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If you're looking for a place to learn practical self defense, this is the place to go. Doug's teaching has roots in traditional martial arts, but is presented in a contemporary framework with real world scenarios.
Come and join us!
Sandy Gran
Sandy Gran
Jul 07, 2019
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Eastside Combatives Progressive Martial Arts in Kirkland really deserves attention for those interested in self-defense and/or martial arts. I don’t normally write reviews, just ask many of the Amazon sellers I purchased from, but this martial arts school deserves being mentioned. I feel very lucky to have found Eastside Combatives Progressive Martial Arts two months ago as each class presents immense practical self-defense techniques and martial arts. The instructor has life long martial arts experience and a long career of real- world application. See the website for detailed information. I