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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Mukilteo Team Sauer
5 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Mukilteo, Washington
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.
Martial arts studio providing Brazilian-style Jiu-Jitsu training, self-defense classes & yoga.
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 (ages 5–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gjjm.us — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 425-290-7677
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 am–12:30 pm, 3:45–6:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am–12:30 pm, 3:45–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–12:30 pm, 3:45–6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am–12:30 pm, 4:45–6:30 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–6 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I was looking for self defense for my child after she got bullied at school and found this place.”
“They teach self defense but also all other aspects of jiu jitsu and a big plus is the judo they teach as well!”
“It was nerve racking for me to try out Ji Jitsu for the very first time but André was extremely welcoming and the students are super friendly too.”
Other martial arts here
“They teach self defense but also all other aspects of jiu jitsu and a big plus is the judo they teach as well!”
What members say
“I remember being a little intimidated when I walked in on my first day, but all the instructors immediately made me feel very welcome and comfortable.”
“There is a sense of community here where we as students grow, help each other learn, friendly as we all progress under the guidance of the instructors.”
“I take the combatives and women's self defense classes and appreciate the teaching style and focus on learning techniques and self defense.”
“Great with kids and thanks to him they love joy jitsu.”
“Highly recommend Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Mukilteo!”
“The mats are clean and great to train on.”
From the reviews
Sooo happy I joined this gym. The programs are extremely affordable. I was intimidated at first about joining the sport, but so glad I did. I have the whole family involved now. Classes and instructors are great. They have a ladies only self defense class and there are a bunch of women in the regular adult class.
This is a just great gym! I remember being a little intimidated when I walked in on my first day, but all the instructors immediately made me feel very welcome and comfortable. The atmosphere is very relaxed and interactive and the instructors are extremely knowledgeable!
Andre, the owner of this gym is genuinely a good person. He really cares about his students and what they teach at. This gym is very valuable. They're huge on safety and teach all aspects of Jiu-Jitsu. Highly recommend Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Mukilteo!
As an adult beginner, I was afraid of what to expect, and if I would last even a month. Andre is fantastic not only as an instructor but a genuinely caring human being who puts his life and soul into the well being of his students, on and off the mat.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Mukilteo Team Sauer
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Mukilteo Team Sauer 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 Jiu-Jitsu Mukilteo Team Sauer
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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