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Achieve Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Richland, Washington
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
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Website & schedule achievebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 509-439-9587
The classes they run
“If you want to start jiu-jitsu, develop your skills, or take your children to a safe and disciplined environment, follow Achieve on Instagram so you don't miss the opening!”
“As a woman and resident of the Tri-Cities, I am very excited about the arrival of Achieve Jiu Jitsu Academy in Richland.”
What members say
“Andreaza is an excellent Professor, not only for adults but with kis also.”
From the reviews
As a woman and resident of the Tri-Cities, I am very excited about the arrival of Achieve Jiu Jitsu Academy in Richland. Having a school led by a decorated black belt like Andreza Moraes is a gift to our region. Her commitment to high-level training + community is exactly what was missing here at 5077 Ava Way.
I’ve known Andreza for a few years now, I’m very happy that she is opening her own gym. She is super friendly, knowledgeable and dedicated person. I have no doubt Achieve Jiu Jitsu will be a great spot for anyone who wants to start on their jiu jitsu journey.
Andreaza is an excellent Professor, not only for adults but with kis also. She knows how work with the kid's dynamics and instruct in the right way to get the best out of them.
New to BJJ? Start at Achieve Jiu Jitsu Academy
Achieve Jiu Jitsu Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Achieve Jiu Jitsu Academy
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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