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GRIT JIU-JITSU & MUAY THAI Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 130 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Spokane Valley, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gritbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 509-392-4548
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–12:30 pm, 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 5–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9–10 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Still to this day, whenever we’re passing through town, Professor Sam and his incredible coaching team welcome my kids and me with open arms.”
“The gym is very inviting to all skill levels, ages, and backgrounds.”
Other martial arts here
“I've wanted to try Muay Thai for a long time and am at a point in my life where it's something I needed to do so I tried a drop in class.”
“Coaches have different backgrounds including traditional, true Muay Thai and Dutch kickboxing.”
What members say
“Still to this day, whenever we’re passing through town, Professor Sam and his incredible coaching team welcome my kids and me with open arms.”
“The other folks in the class are welcoming and we have never had an issue teaming up for team drills.”
“The other folks in the class are welcoming and we have never had an issue teaming up for team drills.”
“I left the class bruised and drenched in sweat and I immediately knew I was hooked.”
“My daughter(8yrs) loves the kids BJJ classes and is learning so much!”
“They keep the place very clean too… I’ve seen a lot of dojo’s/gyms, trained off and on in a few different states.”
From the reviews
BJJ mom here! Grit Jiu Jitsu is a WELL TRUSTED facility. Structured coaching, positive reinforcement, and overall respectful and kind leadership. My family and I hold Grit near and dear to our hearts because of their values. Grit Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai is truly something special.
Absolutely worth the 12 mile each way drive to be a part of this gym! My daughter(8yrs) loves the kids BJJ classes and is learning so much! It’s been great to see her building the skill with the guidance from the amazing staff. Coaches Elizabeth and Sam have been excellent guidance for her.
Grit is beyond phenomenal. I've wanted to try Muay Thai for a long time and am at a point in my life where it's something I needed to do so I tried a drop in class. I was incredibly nervous, so nervous I almost didn't do it but I'm so glad I did. Everyone was so welcoming and made sure I had a great time.
Grit has been such a wonderful place for our whole family. My husband and boys started out doing jui jitsu 5 years ago. My husband has lost lots of weight and made so many friends at the gym. The boys have made lifelong friendships with the kids from jui jitsu classes.
New to BJJ? Start at GRIT JIU-JITSU & MUAY THAI Martial Arts
GRIT JIU-JITSU & MUAY THAI Martial Arts 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 GRIT JIU-JITSU & MUAY THAI Martial Arts
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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