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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Seattle
5 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bellevue, Washington
Part of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 10thplanetseattle.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 206-466-3114
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–2 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 12–2 pm |
The classes they run
“But, if the odds are you begin you will most likely end up taking the fundamentals class which Nathan does not teach.”
“For beginners looking to get into no-gi jiu jitsu for the first time, you’ll find a welcoming nurturing atmosphere.”
“For beginners looking to get into no-gi jiu jitsu for the first time, you’ll find a welcoming nurturing atmosphere.”
“I like the atmosphere of the classes here, everyone's pretty welcoming and friendly for beginners but also very advanced partners to learn from and train with.”
What members say
“Here's what you'll get - extremely knowledgeable instructors, friendly training partners, a spacious, well-appointed gym, and a flexible class schedule.”
“I like the atmosphere of the classes here, everyone's pretty welcoming and friendly for beginners but also very advanced partners to learn from and train with.”
“I like the atmosphere of the classes here, everyone's pretty welcoming and friendly for beginners but also very advanced partners to learn from and train with.”
“But, if the odds are you begin you will most likely end up taking the fundamentals class which Nathan does not teach.”
“Coaches are patient and kind, and everyone was incredibly welcoming to me when I switched to 10th Planet.”
“Here's what you'll get - extremely knowledgeable instructors, friendly training partners, a spacious, well-appointed gym, and a flexible class schedule.”
From the reviews
I dropped in at 10th Planet Seattle (in Bellevue) for a couple of days while in Bellevue for work. Excellent grappling academy. SUPER clean. Welcoming. Good culture. Diverse. Innovative techniques. This gym is owned and run by Eddie Bravo black belt, Nathan Orchard (who the “Dead Orchard” position was named after).
| A review for fellow beginners / the BJJ curious | I started about 1 month ago with 0 experience and I highly recommend it. Here's what you'll get - extremely knowledgeable instructors, friendly training partners, a spacious, well-appointed gym, and a flexible class schedule.
This is a great place for both starters and seasoned people. Nathan Orchard is, as his reputation proceeds him, a great teacher. But, if the odds are you begin you will most likely end up taking the fundamentals class which Nathan does not teach.
I dropped in for 3 classes while I was in Seattle on a business trip. The experience was awesome. The head instructor, Nate, is super knowledgable, communicates concepts in a clear and entertaining manner, and is super active in helping out all of the students - beginners included.
New to BJJ? Start at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Seattle
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Seattle comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Seattle
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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