About
Glacier Combat Arts offers training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Sambo, MMA, Dutch Kickboxing, wrestling, Judo, HEMA, Kickboxing, swordplay, and Jiu-Jitsu. The program includes a 1-week free trial for new students to experience these martial arts classes.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: 1-week free trial available for new students
• Price: HERO Discount: 20% off for military personnel, first responders, and veterans.
Glacier Combat Arts describes itself as a highly competitive martial arts school rooted in self-defense training, with a focus on competitive atmosphere, winning, real-life application, and discipline. The school offers an effective structured experience with real-world applications and uses state-of-the-art equipment in clean, spacious training areas. It is also described as one of the only places in Washington to offer Sambo and notes that it is not a place some would consider politically correct and that students are not coddled. In addition to the HERO Discount, there is also a family discount for additional family members.
The program’s mission statement says that it strives to make students better every single day in the pursuit of greatness, with students learning how to protect themselves in the real world and finding their strengths and weaknesses as they develop martial arts techniques. The mission statement also says this fosters a mentality to become winners in all they do, whether that is competing in tournaments or on the mat in class.
All coaches at Glacier Combat Arts have either fought competitively or served in the military. The leadership team includes Ken Dunbar (Founder and Head Instructor), Lindsey Schroedel (Co-Owner – Women & Kids Instructor), Kano Melvin (BJJ Instructor), Andy Dodd (Judo Instructor), Arthur J Raymond III (HEMA Instructor), Devon Goda (Kickboxing Instructor), Kyuss Mano (Kids Instructor and Co-Instructor), Ryan St Jean (SAMBO Instructor), Mathew Bermudez (Instructor), and Trent Martin (AM BJJ Instructor). Staff credentials include multiple black belts and ranks: for example, founder Ken Dunbar is a Marine veteran, a black belt in SAMBO via the Sila Voli affiliation, West Coast Director for SAMBO League, a brown belt in Judo under Andy Dodd, a black belt in BJJ under Marcelo Alonso by way of Kano Melvin, and holds a Kickboxing Coaching Certificate. Other instructors hold ranks such as a 3rd degree black belt in Judo (Kodokan ranked), BJJ brown and purple belts, SAMBO belts, and certifications as a personal trainer and fight sports analyst and strategist.
The school’s history notes that it started in founder Ken Dunbar’s parents’ front yard in 2008 and expanded significantly when co-owner Lindsey Schroedel joined in 2021. Ken began training in martial arts in 1995 and served in the Marines from 2002 to 2007, focusing on combat sports upon founding Glacier in 2008. Community information from the program states that Glacier Combat Arts welcomes all who seek out BJJ training, including surrounding communities like Rochester and Napavine, and that the community extends past the mats.
Parent and student testimonials describe the place as an awesome place to train and say that instructor Ken Dunbar has a strong ability to motivate students. One parent notes that Ken is very good with kids and that their child looks forward to classes each week. Other comments say that Ken is extremely technical with a straightforward approach, that instructors are receptive to questions and suggest techniques and written materials to review, and that students bring home new knowledge and enjoy themselves while learning. Testimonials also describe Ken as dedicated and passionate, and mention that he helps students feel at ease and understand how and why techniques work.
Last updated June 13, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: 1-week free trial available for new students
• Price: HERO Discount: 20% off for military personnel, first responders, and veterans.
Glacier Combat Arts describes itself as a highly competitive martial arts school rooted in self-defense training, with a focus on competitive atmosphere, winning, real-life application, and discipline. The school offers an effective structured experience with real-world applications and uses state-of-the-art equipment in clean, spacious training areas. It is also described as one of the only places in Washington to offer Sambo and notes that it is not a place some would consider politically correct and that students are not coddled. In addition to the HERO Discount, there is also a family discount for additional family members.
The program’s mission statement says that it strives to make students better every single day in the pursuit of greatness, with students learning how to protect themselves in the real world and finding their strengths and weaknesses as they develop martial arts techniques. The mission statement also says this fosters a mentality to become winners in all they do, whether that is competing in tournaments or on the mat in class.
All coaches at Glacier Combat Arts have either fought competitively or served in the military. The leadership team includes Ken Dunbar (Founder and Head Instructor), Lindsey Schroedel (Co-Owner – Women & Kids Instructor), Kano Melvin (BJJ Instructor), Andy Dodd (Judo Instructor), Arthur J Raymond III (HEMA Instructor), Devon Goda (Kickboxing Instructor), Kyuss Mano (Kids Instructor and Co-Instructor), Ryan St Jean (SAMBO Instructor), Mathew Bermudez (Instructor), and Trent Martin (AM BJJ Instructor). Staff credentials include multiple black belts and ranks: for example, founder Ken Dunbar is a Marine veteran, a black belt in SAMBO via the Sila Voli affiliation, West Coast Director for SAMBO League, a brown belt in Judo under Andy Dodd, a black belt in BJJ under Marcelo Alonso by way of Kano Melvin, and holds a Kickboxing Coaching Certificate. Other instructors hold ranks such as a 3rd degree black belt in Judo (Kodokan ranked), BJJ brown and purple belts, SAMBO belts, and certifications as a personal trainer and fight sports analyst and strategist.
The school’s history notes that it started in founder Ken Dunbar’s parents’ front yard in 2008 and expanded significantly when co-owner Lindsey Schroedel joined in 2021. Ken began training in martial arts in 1995 and served in the Marines from 2002 to 2007, focusing on combat sports upon founding Glacier in 2008. Community information from the program states that Glacier Combat Arts welcomes all who seek out BJJ training, including surrounding communities like Rochester and Napavine, and that the community extends past the mats.
Parent and student testimonials describe the place as an awesome place to train and say that instructor Ken Dunbar has a strong ability to motivate students. One parent notes that Ken is very good with kids and that their child looks forward to classes each week. Other comments say that Ken is extremely technical with a straightforward approach, that instructors are receptive to questions and suggest techniques and written materials to review, and that students bring home new knowledge and enjoy themselves while learning. Testimonials also describe Ken as dedicated and passionate, and mention that he helps students feel at ease and understand how and why techniques work.
Last updated June 13, 2026.
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