RCF Tacoma

RCF Tacoma

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"Beginners Find Confidence Without Intimidation"

4.97 /5

128 verified member reviews

What Members Are Saying

RCF Tacoma is a welcoming gym that caters to diverse fitness journeys, making it ideal for both beginners and those rehabilitating from injuries.

  • ❤️ Beginners Find Confidence: First-time visitors express how they felt at ease in the supportive environment, with many noting they "never felt out of place" and appreciated the attentive coaching throughout their initial workouts.
  • ❤️ Rehabilitating Athletes Progress Safely: Members recovering from injuries highlight the tailored coaching they receive, ensuring they gradually increase their load while feeling secure and guided, helping them navigate their fitness journey.
  • ❤️ Personal Accountability Matters: Reviewers mention that coaches consistently check in on their progress and form, fostering a sense of commitment and motivation among members.
  • ❤️ Strong Community Bonds: Many members describe RCF as a family, emphasizing the friendly atmosphere and connections formed with fellow fitness enthusiasts during classes.

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Member Reviews

Kari is always so motivating and happy in the mornings. That is super helpful for a 5a class. It finally clicked yesterday that im the one that she's talking to when she says elbows up.... I will forever hear that in my head from now on. Don't be afraid to call me out! Im not always with it enough in the mornings to know that im doing the movements wrong :)

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Dec 11, 2025
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Dec 10, 2025
Review for Coach Loe

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Dec 10, 2025

Melissa was great! She makes sure to call me out if I’m not going low enough on my squats, encouraging me to really hit the right depth so I get the full benefit. When my form starts slipping on deadlifts, she spots it and reminds me where to engage my muscles and how to keep my back safe.

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Dec 8, 2025
Review for Coach Loe

I'm so grateful to have found RCF! The coaches are really attentive and always want you to be safe and have fun. I love that the gym is so diverse and the community is so welcoming.

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Dec 3, 2025
Review for Coach Loe

Today's workout was a push but definitely learned to keep onngoing even when its not easy

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Nov 23, 2025
Review for Coach Loe

Kyle is a good coach!

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Nov 21, 2025
Review for Kyle Young

There’s an energy in this place that hits you the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is genuinely welcoming, and it’s inspiring to see so many people already putting in work before the sun even comes up. It really speaks for itself and there’s a clear reason this gym consistently earns 5-star reviews. The community, the motivation, and the overall environment make it a place you actually want to show up to every day.

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Nov 20, 2025
Review for Kariann Lee

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Nov 13, 2025

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Nov 4, 2025
Review for Kyle Dedden

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Nov 3, 2025
Review for Sarah Oyster

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Oct 21, 2025
Review for Kariann Lee

Simple just the best every coach at RCF. Simplemente lo mejor, todos los entrenadores son lo mejor que hay pacientes dedicados y con mucha experiencia.

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Oct 20, 2025
Review for Coach Loe

Hi coach! Trying to submit a review for Shelby Cross but her name isn't on the list of coaches. Shelby's Monday class was great, she's consistent with going around and spot checking newer members, and has great energy throughout the workout. The WOD was also quick, challenging and fun.

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Oct 14, 2025
Review for Coach Loe

Killin’ it..

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Sep 29, 2025
Review for Sarah Oyster

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Sep 23, 2025

I really appreciate the constant motivation from my coach. Forever thankful.

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Sep 22, 2025
Review for Coach Loe

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Sep 16, 2025
Review for Carvin Coleman

A haiku for zaddy Kyle counts burpees loud, Tight butt leading lunges strong— Class ends, ass so phat

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Sep 15, 2025
Review for Kyle Dedden

It was so great!! Positive and encouraging 🤩

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Sep 11, 2025
Review for Coach Loe

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Sep 2, 2025

Really helped me with my form and making sure I was doing everything right. Great coach.

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Aug 20, 2025
Review for Coach Loe

Coach Loe was an amazing coach and brought a lot of energy to class!

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Aug 19, 2025
Review for Coach Loe

Peter was amazing thank you Peter

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Jul 23, 2025
Review for Peter Priebe

Peter is always a great coach! I enjoyed the music playlist during his coaching hours 🙌🏼

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Jul 23, 2025
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Jul 22, 2025
Review for Coach Loe

I love working out at RCF. The coaching is supportive and encouraging, never overbearing. Workouts are very challenging, in a good way, and I feel like I’m getting a balanced, varied, effective workout every day. Coaches give good advice on form, and are always willing to listen and answer questions. Community is great there too. Lots of very friendly, good people who are there to workout together.

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Jul 14, 2025
Review for Sarah Oyster

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Jul 11, 2025

Sarah was very supportive and encouraging throughout the workout. She provided valuable feedback on my form which was helpful for me to feel my best and avoid injuries as I begin my CrossFit journey.

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Jul 8, 2025
Review for Sarah Oyster

Coach Loe took the time to separate me and teach the basics. Appreciate that greatly especially as someone on day 2 with no CrossFit experience!

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Jul 8, 2025
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Jul 2, 2025
Review for Kyle Dedden

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Jun 26, 2025
Review for Kariann Lee

Great class and great way to start your day. Kariann is always energetic and enthusiastic.

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Jun 23, 2025
Review for Kariann Lee

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Jun 12, 2025
Review for Coach Loe

Shelby. Did an awesome job today. Thanks

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Jun 10, 2025

Melissa

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Jun 9, 2025

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Jun 5, 2025
Review for Kyle Young

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Jun 3, 2025

Great class. Great people. Great coach

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May 29, 2025
Review for Coach Loe

Encouraging and constructive. Positive reminders to use my legs and get under the lift.

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May 29, 2025
Review for Gabriell Taylor

Loe is the goat

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May 17, 2025
Review for Coach Loe

Thanks for encouraging me to go heavier

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May 9, 2025
Review for Coach Loe

She was great! I didn’t feel the need for coaching, and it was comforting to know that if I needed it that she was close and available.

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May 8, 2025
Review for Sarah Oyster

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Apr 30, 2025

Every class makes me better than I was yesterday. Specifically, Loe doesn’t play games and makes hard movements the normal movements. In 8 years of CrossFit, I have made more progress in 4 months at RCF with Loe and his coaching team and membership than I ever thought possible.

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Apr 24, 2025
Review for Coach Loe

Attentive. Gabby makes sure she is there for you. In a full class, you'll feel like it's a 1 on 1 lesson. Gabby and all the coaches are phenomenal. Thank you! This place is a family!

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Apr 10, 2025
Review for Gabriell Taylor

For Coach Melissa! Coach Melissa always keeps an eye on everyone and their technique in the gym. Recently, she notes that I tend to pause before going into my hip extension during my cleans as I like to pull with my arms too quickly (Coach Sarah says the same 😬). Overall, Coach Melissa is always positive and motivates us to do our best!! I miss the 5am class but Coach Melissa has made me feel welcome at the 9:30am class!

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Apr 8, 2025

Add Melissa here as a coach option!

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Apr 8, 2025

Great class!

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Apr 8, 2025
Review for Kariann Lee

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Apr 1, 2025

She’s the best!

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Mar 20, 2025
Review for Kariann Lee

Coach was absolutely amazing… he’s thorough and very knowledgeable.

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Mar 6, 2025
Review for Coach Loe

She was great! She was energetic for 5 AM (which is what I needed), gave great coaching cues, and encouragement 😊

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Feb 25, 2025
Review for Kariann Lee

Shelby made sure my form was correct Vs. heavier weight. She was very informative and was open to questions or clarification

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Feb 25, 2025

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Feb 21, 2025
Review for Kariann Lee

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Feb 11, 2025

I recommend this gym, it has a group of friendly people and strong workouts!

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Feb 5, 2025
Review for Coach Loe

Had my first day, and it was a good experience! The coach was knowledgeable and supportive, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the workout was the right amount of challenging and fun. Excited to come back!

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Feb 4, 2025

Knowledgeable, encouraging, energetic. He was great.

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Jan 30, 2025
Review for Carvin Coleman

Really nice gym, welcoming people, and a challenging but super fun WOD! I'll definitely be back. Thanks Coach!

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Jan 25, 2025
Review for Coach Loe

Shelby is super nice. She is always willing to help me improve my form and to push me when necessary

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Jan 21, 2025

He pushed us hard! He sighed at my weight selection

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Jan 14, 2025
Review for Coach Loe

Kyle works out during every class he is coaching. If he’s not working out he is on his phone or chatting with members not in class, in the corner. He does not watch the athletes in class and certainly does not coach them. It is extremely concerning watching some of the unsafe movements and techniques during classes. He doesn’t explain movements and this is extremely concerning for newer/more inexperienced members. The warm ups are inadequate and are not tailored to the WOD/strength movements. This is a recipe for injuries. It costs a lot of money to go to CrossFit. People expect to have coaching, proper warm ups, and help throughout classes. And unfortunately when taking his classes they feel unsafe and inattentive, not to mention this feels very unprofessional for a coach.

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Jan 14, 2025
Review for Kyle Young

Sarah

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Jan 7, 2025
Review for Sarah Oyster

RCF is the absolute best! The coaches genuinely give a damn too!

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Dec 17, 2024
Review for Coach Loe

Kyle’s class was so much fun! He made every moment engaging and enjoyable while teaching valuable skills. Highly recommend attending—it’s a great experience!

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Dec 12, 2024
Review for Kyle Young

So hot.

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Dec 5, 2024
Review for Peter Priebe

Class was great! Love the energy and super welcoming vibe!

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Dec 4, 2024
Review for Kyle Young

He was encouraging and positive guiding me through my first day. I was heard, supported and pushed appropriately. Top notch Coach, his attention to detail and knowledge in his coaching is impressive. Explaining and showing all the movements. I am excited for more classes with Kyle coaching.

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Dec 3, 2024
Review for Kyle Dedden

He’s a really good dude who takes your personal progression serious while making sure your form is good to prevent injury. All around good trainer.

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Dec 3, 2024
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Nov 27, 2024
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Nov 23, 2024

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Nov 22, 2024
Review for Kendon Shaw

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Nov 22, 2024
Review for Viphonsack Kaseumsouk

Super helpful with improving my technique. Also constantly pushing me to be better. She’s awesome.!

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Nov 22, 2024
Review for Kariann Lee

Great class! ;)

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Nov 21, 2024
Review for Kyle Young

Peter did great made sure the form was perfect and made sure I understood today assignment.

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Nov 14, 2024
Review for Peter Priebe

Every time I come to class I feel welcomed and am receiving the community I’m looking for. The class was well structured and coach L came around and gave some excellent feedback to the attendees. There was a wide range of participants and class is simply fun yet extremely challenging.

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Nov 6, 2024
Review for Coach Loe

My second day was painful and awesome and OG Kyle was so great!!

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Oct 24, 2024
Review for Kyle Young

Awesome coach!!!

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Oct 17, 2024
Review for Viphonsack Kaseumsouk

Loe is a pro. He is great at breaking down the movements for those who need the extra support, and challenging us old timers to push harder when he knows we can. He just needs to make Carter do RTG every time so the rest of us have a chance.

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Oct 11, 2024
Review for Coach Loe

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Oct 10, 2024

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Oct 10, 2024
Review for Kendon Shaw

Kyle did great, very good at explaining the movements and was giving tips when needed or asked.

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Oct 8, 2024
Review for Kyle Dedden

Kyle is always great.

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Sep 17, 2024
Review for Kyle Dedden

It was my first time back to RCF in quite a while. I had forgotten how warm the coaches are while still kicking butt. Kariann took time with my group during bench press to help us work up to safe but heavy weights. Glad to be back!

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Sep 11, 2024
Review for Kariann Lee

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Sep 11, 2024
Review for Carvin Coleman

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Sep 6, 2024
Review for Coach Loe

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Sep 4, 2024

Kyle’s always pushing me to get better and helps a lot with perfecting my form!

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Aug 27, 2024
Review for Kyle Dedden

Haven’t worked out in a long time. The workout was long but I got through it. Kyle was a great coach today.

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Aug 20, 2024
Review for Kyle Dedden

One of the best coaches. Always explains everything really well, fun to be around and helps motivate you to do better!

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Aug 16, 2024
Review for Peter Priebe

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Aug 14, 2024
Review for Coach Loe

Sarah is my favorite!!!!! Kind and always helpful.

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Aug 7, 2024
Review for Sarah Oyster

Great WOD really fun class today

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Aug 6, 2024
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Aug 2, 2024
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Jul 31, 2024
Review for Coach Loe

I’ve been training with Loe for over two years now, and I can confidently say he is the best coach I’ve ever had the chance to work with. The welcoming and supportive atmosphere of our gym is a direct reflection of Loe’s leadership. He fosters an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, comfortable, and motivated. The strong sense of camaraderie among our members is a testament to the positive environment he creates. Loe’s commitment to personalized coaching helps each of us achieve our individual goals. He celebrates our successes and stands by us through our setbacks. When I first started CrossFit, I didn’t expect to stick around, but now I can’t imagine life without RCF. I feel truly fortunate to be part of this community.

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Jul 26, 2024
Review for Coach Loe

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Jul 17, 2024

Sarah is awesome!

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Jul 3, 2024
Review for Sarah Oyster

Melissa is one of my favorite coaches! She is so fun and so helpful when walking through the movements

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Jul 3, 2024

Carvin has always been a supportive coach and I appreciate his encouragement.

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Jun 28, 2024
Review for Carvin Coleman

Sarah is a great coach! I appreciate how energetic and friendly she is, even at 5 in the morning.

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Jun 26, 2024
Review for Sarah Oyster

Loe is always top best when it comes to coaching😌 his warmups I feel, are personalized not just to the individual but for the class. There’s always that one stretch we all need but didn’t think to do. He’s ALWAYS watching, which is what you need and should want from a coach. He really does care about his gym peoples and it shows not only in his coaching but also when he takes the time to talk with you. Loe is great and RCF Tacoma is top notch😊 we get stuff done here!! If you’re wanting to try CrossFit, RCF is the best place to come. You’ll wanna stay😉

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Jun 18, 2024
Review for Coach Loe

I like how she coach , and care about us.

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Jun 14, 2024
Review for Kendon Shaw

Kariann is the best! I always love having her in class and as a coach. 👏👏👏

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Jun 13, 2024
Review for Kariann Lee

Melissa was great

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Jun 7, 2024

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Jun 7, 2024

Great job pushing people on the heavy squats.

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Jun 4, 2024
Review for Coach Loe

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May 31, 2024
Review for Coach Loe

Appreciate the form/technique tips from Coach Loe, even when I get yelled at to “just stand up!” when practicing the rope climb. Great gym.

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May 31, 2024
Review for Coach Loe

Coach Gabby is an awesome instructor. Provided great tips for both the strength session & WOD, and she was very encouraging throughout the workouts, which is helpful when you’re struggling for motivation!

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May 22, 2024
Review for Gabriell Taylor

Kari was helpful today during strength and pointed out my posture, which actually truly did help me. Cheerful per usual, especially since she wasn’t supposed to be teaching.

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May 21, 2024
Review for Kariann Lee

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May 21, 2024
Review for Kyle Dedden

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May 20, 2024
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May 19, 2024
Review for Kyle Dedden

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May 17, 2024

Good class. Thanks for the tips on the snatches. You were totally right.

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May 17, 2024
Review for Sarah Oyster

Awesome class as usual!

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May 15, 2024
Review for Carvin Coleman

Great workout. Everyone was super nice and motivating!

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May 13, 2024
Review for Carvin Coleman

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May 9, 2024
Review for Kyle Young

Well, it was Melissa but she wasn’t an option and I had Open Gym. Monday was Gabby, I had Open Gym then too. Both times were great!

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May 9, 2024
Review for Kendon Shaw

Carvin was very patient and took the time to help me with my form. He is great at encouraging everyone to do their best!

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May 9, 2024
Review for Carvin Coleman

Carvin is a great coach! Very attentive, helpful, and encouraging! He holds us accountable in a positive way, and brings an energetic presence to the workouts.

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May 9, 2024
Review for Carvin Coleman

Sarah is great! It's been a while since I've done anything like this so I appreciate the time and patience she spent with me today!

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May 7, 2024
Review for Sarah Oyster

He crushed me in the warm up. It was giving first rcf gym warm up vibes 🥵. Pushed us to keep going during the workout!

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May 7, 2024
Review for Carvin Coleman

We had coach Melissa on this day. I really loved this workout, and she really helped guide me through it as a new recruit. It was a bigger class and she did a wonderful job keeping us all on the move!

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May 5, 2024

Kyle did well and was actively encouraging everyone in the class.

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May 4, 2024
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RCF Tacoma currently has 128 verified member reviews with an average rating of 4.97 out of 5 stars. All reviews come from real members who have experienced the gym firsthand.

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RCF Tacoma is located in Tacoma, Washington at 3120 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA. Click the address above to get directions.