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Alliance BJJ Lakewood
5 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lakewood, Washington
Part of Alliance
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 (ages 5–6) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule alliancebjjwa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 253-343-3255
Hours
| Monday | 5:45–7:15 am, 11:45 am–1:30 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:45–11:15 am, 4:45–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:45–7:15 am, 4 pm–12 am |
| Thursday | 12–8:15 am, 9:45–11:15 am, 5:45–7:45 pm |
| Friday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Each of my kids and family members have grown in their skills and abilities since starting.”
“James took me under his wing to help me wrestle as a high schooler without any questions asked, very detailed with each person who’s taking any type of classes.”
“Whether you’re a recreational BJJ athlete or a serious competitor this is the place to train.”
Other martial arts here
“James took me under his wing to help me wrestle as a high schooler without any questions asked, very detailed with each person who’s taking any type of classes.”
What members say
“Alliance Lakewood delivers world-class instruction in a welcoming, disciplined environment.”
“Four years ago I tried a BJJ class back in Florida and quit after the first day because it was such an overwhelming experience.”
“Our family is grateful for their instruction and knowledge with a side of patience with us “newbies”.”
“James took me under his wing to help me wrestle as a high schooler without any questions asked, very detailed with each person who’s taking any type of classes.”
“Signed my son up once he turned 5. He loves the classes and the coaches are excellent at teaching.”
“Whether you're training for competition or just starting out, the structure and support here are top-tier.”
From the reviews
I’ve been training for 7 years and the last 3 has been at Cat 5. Whether you’re a recreational BJJ athlete or a serious competitor this is the place to train. The school has been growing due to Professor James making a lot of improvements at the gym.
Visited the area for work and dropped in at Alliance BJJ Lakewood for a few classes - this is an AWESOME gym with some really high level jiu jitsu on the mats. Great instructors and training partners.
Alliance Lakewood delivers world-class instruction in a welcoming, disciplined environment. The coaches break down techniques clearly and foster a strong sense of community and respect. Whether you're training for competition or just starting out, the structure and support here are top-tier.
James took me under his wing to help me wrestle as a high schooler without any questions asked, very detailed with each person who’s taking any type of classes. Awesome people with very high level kickboxing/muay thai from Micah and Kim, overall great gym, will recommend to anyone learning or taking any sort of mixed…
New to BJJ? Start at Alliance BJJ Lakewood
Alliance BJJ Lakewood 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 Alliance BJJ Lakewood
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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