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Gracie Barra Renton
4.9 ★★★★★ 98 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Renton, Washington
Part of Gracie Barra
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciebarratacoma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (425) 448-4177
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM–1 PM, 4:20–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–7 AM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–1 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–7 AM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They are very knowledgeable and work well with kids of all ages and adults, they are very professional and authentic and they’re caring in pursuit to teach the martial art!”
“I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional instruction provided by Professor Felipe to both of my sons at their private lessons.”
“Special thank you to the coaches that are gentle with beginners and take their time teaching.”
Other martial arts here
“Along, with other great bjj coaches, Bang Muay Thai classes and instructors are awesome too!”
What members say
“This location holds Bang Muay Thai classes as well that is held by some amazing coaches.”
“The group of people that you'll meet at the gym will feel like family as soon as you try your first class.”
“I've trained here for about a month and every interaction with the owner, front desk, coaches, and my training partners has been so supportive.”
“We have observed a significant advancement in their techniques and understanding of the art, which we attribute directly to his superior instruction.”
“What a great workout as well.”
“With Renton Gracie Barra you will be in great hands and are sure to have an excellent time training with their staff regardless of your experience level.”
From the reviews
I have been training BJJ for a few years very consistently and while traveling for work I take advantage of dropping into many different academies. Professor Shannon and his gym are absolutely terrific. Shannon is friendly, welcoming and professional.
I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional instruction provided by Professor Felipe to both of my sons at their private lessons. Because of our travel, we’ve had the opportunity to be exposed to different teaching styles from different professors, and I can confidently state that our time with…
The gym and culture are fantastic. When I moved to the area, I asked the instructors at the gym I had been training at if there was a school they would recommend that I check out... Gracie Renton was the response. I decided to check it out and instantly knew that it would be a good fit.
Gracie Barra Renton has the best selection of BJJ classes in the area with 6am and 12pm options in addition to the evening classes. The facilities are well-maintained and there are spacious changing rooms and tons of mat space for rolling.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Renton
Gracie Barra Renton 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 Gracie Barra Renton
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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