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Cornerstone Jiu Jitsu, Silverdale

5 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Silverdale, Washington

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team

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 7–18) — 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule cornerstonejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (360) 908-0976

Hours

Monday 4:15–7:45 PM
Tuesday 6:30–7:30 AM, 11:15 AM–12:15 PM, 4:30–6:30 PM
Wednesday 10–11 AM, 5:30–7:30 PM
Thursday 6:30–7:30 AM, 11:15 AM–12 PM, 4:30–6:30 PM
Friday 4:15–7:45 PM
Saturday 8:30–11 AM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Cornerstone Jiu Jitsu, Silverdale, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 13 mentions

“The curriculum itself is diverse and includes wrestling, judo, as well as nogi and gi jiu jitsu for children, young adults and adults.”

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💪 Women's BJJ 2 mentions

“I love the women’s classes especially, it is a great environment to be a part of and have fun choking your friends.”

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🩳 No-Gi

“The curriculum itself is diverse and includes wrestling, judo, as well as nogi and gi jiu jitsu for children, young adults and adults.”

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🥋 Gi

“The curriculum itself is diverse and includes wrestling, judo, as well as nogi and gi jiu jitsu for children, young adults and adults.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“This is a family friendly gym and is extremely welcoming, at the same time this gym is also really great for those looking to compete BJJ.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“There is always something new to learn and coach Al, is patient, respectful and willing to spend time after class or during class 1 on 1 with you.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I came to Cornerstone Jiu Jitsu to learn basic self defense, but I continued to train because I fell in love with the atmosphere and the sport.”

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🌱 Beginners 5 mentions

“I just started at this gym knowing no one and had a great time, classes are structured to cater to students of all levels, from beginners like myself to the seasoned.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Cornerstone Jiu Jitsu, Silverdale — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🤼 Judo

“The curriculum itself is diverse and includes wrestling, judo, as well as nogi and gi jiu jitsu for children, young adults and adults.”

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🤸 Wrestling

“The curriculum itself is diverse and includes wrestling, judo, as well as nogi and gi jiu jitsu for children, young adults and adults.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 35 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 5 mentions

“Al is a great instructor, Highly recommend this gym for those new to jiujitsu or if you know what your doing and want to get back in, very welcoming gym!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 11 mentions

“I just started at this gym knowing no one and had a great time, classes are structured to cater to students of all levels, from beginners like myself to the seasoned.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 28 mentions

“Al is a great instructor, Highly recommend this gym for those new to jiujitsu or if you know what your doing and want to get back in, very welcoming gym!”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 6 mentions

“The professor focuses a lot on technique and control which not only helps with competence, but with the ability to learn the sport.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“Coach Al, Phil, George, and all the assistant coaches were amazing and my kiddos loved it!”

active competition team 2 mentions

“This is a family friendly gym and is extremely welcoming, at the same time this gym is also really great for those looking to compete BJJ.”

From the reviews

This gym is definitely my second home. The coaches are amazing and so are all the people training. This is a family friendly gym and is extremely welcoming, at the same time this gym is also really great for those looking to compete BJJ.

★★★★★ — Kassie, Apr 2024

We were visiting the area and my family wanted to continue training while on vacation. Cornerstone welcomed us in, and allowed us to use their trial session. Coach Al and Coach George we’re very personable, knowledgeable, and detailed with their techniques. The atmosphere was very welcoming, and family friendly.

★★★★★ — Eilyn, Aug 2023

I've had the honor of training under Professor Alvin and Coach George for almost a year. These guys do a great job at fostering a family like community where all are accepted. As a woman, I never felt out of place or threatened.

★★★★★ — Ashley, Apr 2022

Can’t express how much I love the training and the coaching that goes on here ! The little boy I nanny , I have been taking him for the past two years and I can’t say enough great things about this place . So beautiful and clean , never has any weird smells and always kept tidy .

★★★★★ — Charity, May 2024

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New to BJJ? Start at Cornerstone Jiu Jitsu, Silverdale

Cornerstone Jiu Jitsu, Silverdale 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Cornerstone Jiu Jitsu, Silverdale

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Cornerstone Jiu Jitsu, Silverdale

10030 Silverdale Way NW Ste 107, Silverdale, WA98383

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