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Eric Da Silva Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

4.8 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Woodinville, Washington

BJJ gym Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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

  • 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 edsbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (425) 263-6440

Hours

Monday 5:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 5:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 5:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 5:30–8:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 10:30 AM–1:30 PM
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 Eric Da Silva Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 4 mentions

“This is the best place to for you or your kids to learn the sport, art and self-defense of Jui Jitsu.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 6 mentions

“As an inexperienced, somewhat timid female practitioner who decided to learn BJJ for self defense recently, I cannot recommend this gym highly enough.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, you will feel welcome here.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 62 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Eric is great coach for advanced and beginners.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 12 mentions

“Excellent Jiu Jitsu Gym with Extremely Skilled Instructor I recently visited this jiu jitsu gym and have been blown away by the quality of instruction and the welcoming community.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 26 mentions

“Excellent Jiu Jitsu Gym with Extremely Skilled Instructor I recently visited this jiu jitsu gym and have been blown away by the quality of instruction and the welcoming community.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 20 mentions

“Not only does he provide highly detailed instruction and decades of experience, but he is also very passionate about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and the passing on of it to his students.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 8 mentions

“Always kept clean and coach Eric goes above and beyond regular standards of keeping the gym and mat clean.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“As an inexperienced, somewhat timid female practitioner who decided to learn BJJ for self defense recently, I cannot recommend this gym highly enough.”

From the reviews

I have trained under Eric for over a year now. Not only does he provide highly detailed instruction and decades of experience, but he is also very passionate about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and the passing on of it to his students.

★★★★★ — Rob, May 2018

A true gem! If you are looking for top notch instruction with a great vibe you have found it. My daughter (age 7) has been training with Eric for just over a year. She loves going to class and can't wait to train. Watching her skills progress over the last year has been amazing.

★★★★★ — Chandra, Oct 2018

Eric is an exceptional, passionate , and fun coach. He caters to everyone’s goals at the gym as long as They show commitment “Coaching is a two way street”.As a collegian wrestler I tend to take practice pretty seriously so it’s nice to have a coach who can help you crack a smile here and there.

★★★★★ — Everett, Nov 2019

Wow what can I say, the environment is great! Always kept clean and coach Eric goes above and beyond regular standards of keeping the gym and mat clean. The team feels like one big family that welcomes you in with open arms.

★★★★★ — Umar, Jan 2021

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New to BJJ? Start at Eric Da Silva Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Eric Da Silva Brazilian 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Eric Da Silva Brazilian 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.

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 Eric Da Silva Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

14522 NE North Woodinville Way Suite 102A, Woodinville, WA98072

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