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BJJ OLYMPIA - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu | Kickboxing | MMA | Self Defense | Private Lessons | Kids Classes
4.9 ★★★★★ 218 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Olympia, Washington
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bjjolympia.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (360) 485-2243
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–1 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–1 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 9–11 AM |
The classes they run
“I don’t have young children, but the kids classes are always wrapping up when I get there and the kids and parents seem to absolutely love it.”
“The women's class has become my favorite days of the week!”
“As I progressed in the women, fundamentals, and competition classes, skills clicked, and I even competed for the first time through here.”
“I also appreciate that every higher belt is always offering their insights at open mats.”
“As I progressed in the women, fundamentals, and competition classes, skills clicked, and I even competed for the first time through here.”
Other martial arts here
“Referred by a friend, I had no prior experience beyond kickboxing 10 yrs prior but was warmly welcomed, especially by Laurie’s group at first.”
What members say
“As I progressed in the women, fundamentals, and competition classes, skills clicked, and I even competed for the first time through here.”
“What I enjoy most is the friendly family environment BJJ OLY provide, my 17, 8 and 5 year old classes and open mat, under an extremely reasonable monthly family rate.”
“As I progressed in the women, fundamentals, and competition classes, skills clicked, and I even competed for the first time through here.”
“Last, but certainly not least, they have the most reasonable prices I’ve seen after researching many places.”
“As I progressed in the women, fundamentals, and competition classes, skills clicked, and I even competed for the first time through here.”
“Professor Robert does an outstanding job at pushing the kids in focus and discipline while maintaining a fun atmosphere.”
From the reviews
This gym has become my key to self-preservation. Jiu-jitsu helps me release worries and self-doubt by connecting mind and body. Referred by a friend, I had no prior experience beyond kickboxing 10 yrs prior but was warmly welcomed, especially by Laurie’s group at first.
Professor Robert, Shane and the training staff here are incredible. Whether you are learning BJJ or striking, or you are an amateur to veteran, you will be hard pressed to find a culture and society as affectual in teaching and investing in you.
I am a husband, father, first responder, coach and athlete. I have been coming here for over 10 years, and I couldn’t give it a higher recommendation. It is a complete melting pot of different people, personalities, experience levels and ability. The instructors are great at adapting to various levels and ages.
Started Kickboxing and BJJ this month and I’m very impressed. All of the instructors are extremely knowledgeable and professional. The environment is so welcoming and encouraging! Definitely a place to come get away from daily stress and learn real and valuable skills.
New to BJJ? Start at BJJ OLYMPIA - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu | Kickboxing | MMA | Self Defense | Private Lessons | Kids Classes
BJJ OLYMPIA - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu | Kickboxing | MMA | Self Defense | Private Lessons | Kids Classes 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 BJJ OLYMPIA - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu | Kickboxing | MMA | Self Defense | Private Lessons | Kids Classes
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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