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Emerge Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 413 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Vancouver, 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
- 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule emergebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (360) 558-3050
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7:45 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 12–7 PM |
The classes they run
“My son has been here for about 2 years and we want him to continue for a long time because of the atmosphere he is surrounded by and helping him learn to control his impulses.”
“Age appropriate classes for kids and teens and they even have self defense classes for women.”
“Age appropriate classes for kids and teens and they even have self defense classes for women.”
“Emerge Jiu Jitsu is amazing you really feel a sense of belonging from the first time you walk in the door.”
What members say
“Emerge Jiu Jitsu is amazing you really feel a sense of belonging from the first time you walk in the door.”
“We have only been attending a little over a month, but I have to say that the coaches have been extremely professional, intentional, and supportive each and every class.”
“My kids love coming and learning and the coaches are very patient with each child and their individual levels!”
“Additionally, the facility is clean and well kept, so that’s a plus!”
“Highly recommended to start them as young as possible because this place helps provide structure and discipline!”
From the reviews
Kingston had a great time! The instructor Brian did an amazing job with the kids. I love that it's faith based and very affordable. The gym was very clean and smelled fresh! There were multiple instructors walking around and assisting the kids individually which I thought was amazing.
Our family LOVEs Emerge Jiu Jitsu! My boys go there for more than 2 years now. Everyone is always friendly, supportive and kind! Like a whole big family! Highly recommended and appreciated!💜
I have been training Jiu Jitsu since 2008, and I can confidently say Don and Jennifer have built a fantastic program at Emerge Jiu Jitsu. What stood out to me immediately was the level of care they show their students.
Our 7 year old son has ADHD and gets distracted very easily. He is also not aggressive but was being bullied at school so we decided to let him try Jiu Jitsu. The change in his behavior over the past few weeks and increased confidence in himself are already showing.
New to BJJ? Start at Emerge Jiu Jitsu
Emerge Jiu Jitsu 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 Emerge 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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