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Framework BJJ Seattle

5 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Seattle, Washington

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome 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
  • 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 frameworkseattle.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 206-319-5289

Hours

Monday 6:30–7:30 am, 6–8 pm
Tuesday 12–1 pm, 6–8 pm
Wednesday 6:30–7:30 am, 6–8 pm
Thursday 5:30–7:30 pm
Friday 6:30–7:30 am, 12–1 pm
Saturday 9–11 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 Framework BJJ Seattle, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“I appreciate that Framework has a Foundations programs for beginners like me, and even a class on Wednesday night for Women and Non-binary folks!”

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🔓 Open Mat 4 mentions

“I stopped in for an open mat a few hours before I had to jump onto a boat and everyone I rolled with was great and welcoming.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Best place to train BJJ/self-defense in Seattle.”

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🌱 Beginners 5 mentions

“I appreciate that Framework has a Foundations programs for beginners like me, and even a class on Wednesday night for Women and Non-binary folks!”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 47 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 15 mentions

“Everything was top notch: from the cleanliness of the gym, how welcoming everyone is, the quality of the curriculum Jacob prepares, to all the coaches giving you pointers!”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 22 mentions

“Everything was top notch: from the cleanliness of the gym, how welcoming everyone is, the quality of the curriculum Jacob prepares, to all the coaches giving you pointers!”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 7 mentions

“Can’t exaggerate how nice and welcoming these guys are, here on a work trip drop in get some great fundamentals and welcoming people.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 5 mentions

“Everything was top notch: from the cleanliness of the gym, how welcoming everyone is, the quality of the curriculum Jacob prepares, to all the coaches giving you pointers!”

💗 welcoming to women 3 mentions

“I appreciate that Framework has a Foundations programs for beginners like me, and even a class on Wednesday night for Women and Non-binary folks!”

From the reviews

Absolutely love this school. I've been training here for 2 years and my only regret is that I didn't start sooner - highly technical gi and no-gi instruction - inclusive, friendly, warm community - great place for women and non-binary students - large upper-belt population raising everyone's level - super clean!

★★★★★ — Khalid, Aug 2023

Frameworks BJJ Seattle is an amazing-welcoming environment. The instruction is excellent & systematic. The new location is spacious & always clean (although I do miss the boathouse vibes on Lake Union sometimes). I am a Nomad Blue Belt who always feels welcome training here on a punch pass.

★★★★★ — Stephen, Aug 2023

Dropped in for a few days while visiting Seattle and had a fantastic experience at Framework. Jacob runs a great class and his teaching style is super modern, with a focus on finding BJJ that works for you and your body type.

★★★★★ — Reed, Mar 2025

I can’t say enough good things about Framework. It’s a very beginner-friendly gym to begin your BJJ training. Jacob and the other professors are extremely welcoming and help make new students feel like the most important person in the room. The lesson plans are very well thought out.

★★★★★ — Will, Jan 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Framework BJJ Seattle

Framework BJJ Seattle 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Framework BJJ Seattle

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 Framework BJJ Seattle

900 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA98119

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