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Ellensburg Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ellensburg, Washington
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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ellensburgjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (360) 791-6226
Hours
| Monday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great people, awesome place to train for kids and adults”
“Dropped by a couple open mats on Friday; good way to jump back into training.”
“Furthermore, Ellensburg Jiu-Jitsu hosts a great atmosphere for beginners and more experienced students, as it is very friendly and positive.”
What members say
“A really great spot, Dillon is an excellent instructor, very calm and patient, and the group that trains there are all super helpful and friendly.”
“Instructor Dillon teaches Jiu-Jitsu in a very welcoming, yet effective manner, and is quick to assist anyone struggling with techniques.”
“A really great spot, Dillon is an excellent instructor, very calm and patient, and the group that trains there are all super helpful and friendly.”
“Instructor Dillon teaches Jiu-Jitsu in a very welcoming, yet effective manner, and is quick to assist anyone struggling with techniques.”
“Nice clean space with a supportive instructor and very positive environment!”
From the reviews
Ellensburg Jiu Jitsu is a very welcoming bjj training facility. Coach Dillon really knows how to teach in a light but motivating way. The classes, people, and facility are top notch and I always leave with a smile.
Doing anything new can be intimidating. Dillon, the owner and instructor immediately responded when I reached out to ask about classes. Upon arrival it is a little hard to see the jiu jitsu sign but it's pretty easy to follow the others who look like they are there for the same thing.
All kinds of levels and sizes in the mat. Respectful and hard working people. Very centric. Plenty of stores, restaurants and other facilities around. Students were very friendly. Bring your kids. Everyone in Ellensburg should be here.
Joined a few months ago and have been noticing improvements not only on the mats, but also with my personal growth. Recommend it, Coach Dillon is welcoming and we're all there to support each other.
New to BJJ? Start at Ellensburg Jiu Jitsu
Ellensburg Jiu Jitsu 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 Ellensburg Jiu Jitsu
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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