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Looking for BJJ classes in Seattle? Our directory tracks the academies worth rolling at — from beginner-friendly fundamentals and kids' classes to serious competition teams. Use the map and rankings below to find your gym, compare what each one offers, and grab a free trial before you commit.
5 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
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4.9 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
4.9 ★★★★★ 96 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
5 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
4.8 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
4.6 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
The smartest way to start: these academies offer a free trial class or a discounted intro deal, so you can experience the coaching and the room before you commit: Gracie Barra Northeast Seattle Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense, Seattle Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Lotus Jiu Jitsu, Marcelo Alonso BJJ, Praxis Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Zoo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - West Seattle. Try a couple before choosing. Check each academy's schedule for current offers, and see the full list on our free trial page.
New to the mats? These academies flag beginner-welcoming or fundamentals classes: Gracie Barra Northeast Seattle Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense, Lotus Jiu Jitsu, Definitive Jiu Jitsu, Marcelo Alonso BJJ, Praxis Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Zoo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - West Seattle. You do not need to be fit, flexible, or experienced to start — read what to expect at your first class, or browse every beginner-friendly gym in the directory.
Looking for classes for your child? These Seattle academies flag kids' or youth programs: Gracie Barra Northeast Seattle Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense, Seattle Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Lotus Jiu Jitsu, Definitive Jiu Jitsu, Marcelo Alonso BJJ, Zoo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - West Seattle. See our kids' age guide for what age to start and how academies keep it safe, or browse all kids BJJ gyms.
BJJ academies in Seattle often teach other martial arts under the same roof, so you can add striking or another grappling art on one membership. See how the disciplines compare in our BJJ vs judo, wrestling and MMA guide, or browse the other martial arts each academy offers and the BJJ class types available.
My 8 y/o has been training here for a few months and has had a very positive experience thus far. He has been much more confident in his mind and body and the regular instruction he receives three days a week contributes highly to regulation and focus.
Seattle Jiu-Jitsu Academy - I will always have lots to share of how positively I feel about this gym. So I’ll attempt to keep the review short! I am a female, no initial martial arts background, and I started (here) ~1.5 years ago. The class schedule provides room for lots of mat time.
My high school age son and I have been training with Professor for about 3 months now. We had been looking for something physical and martial arts related to get involved with as the pandemic restrictions start to lift, and I've had some not so great BJJ experiences in the past so I was a little wary.
