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GRPL Club Jiu Jitsu Brasileiro
5 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sumner, 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.
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 3–14) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 grplclub.gymdesk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 7–11 am, 4–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–8 am, 9–11 am, 3–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7–11 am, 4–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8 am, 9–11 am, 3–9 pm |
| Friday | 4–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They have a play area for the little kids and just put bleachers in the gym for more seating area!”
“We compete as a family, but what I appreciate most is that the lessons go way beyond medals.”
“If you are looking for self defense, to get in shape and join a supportive community then Grapple Club and Jiu Jitsu is for you!”
“Whether you are brand new, bringing your kids in for confidence and discipline, or looking to compete and sharpen your skills, this is the kind of academy you hope to find.”
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What members say
“The Professor does an amazing job of explaining the techniques and pointing out important details.”
“The training is technical, challenging, and real, but the environment is still welcoming and family-centered.”
“If you are looking for self defense, to get in shape and join a supportive community then Grapple Club and Jiu Jitsu is for you!”
“I try to grapple with at least one of them per class to try and learn (get destroyed 😂), and pick up as much technique from them as possible.”
“My kids are learning discipline, respect, resilience, focus, accountability, and how to handle pressure.”
“We compete as a family, but what I appreciate most is that the lessons go way beyond medals.”
From the reviews
My entire family has become members of GRPL. They are family oriented and have an awesome curriculum. It’s very clean which is important. They have a play area for the little kids and just put bleachers in the gym for more seating area! Prof Yan is amazing with the kids along with the rest of the coaches.
We absolutely love GRPL Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! Our son has been attending classes here for the past three years, and we have witnessed tremendous growth in him both emotionally, mentally, and physically. Jiu-Jitsu has not only improved his performance in other sports but also positively influenced his academic work.
Professor Yan is great with kids. My kids love going to his classes and jiu jitsu has really helped them grow. Professor Yan teaches in a way that kids really understand and learn/memorize how to safely use techniques while having fun!
I have been attending class now for the last three weeks, twice a week. Professor Yan is extremely knowledgeable and an excellent teacher. I had the opportunity to grapple with Professor Yan and I can say it was probably the most humbling experience I’ve personally ever been through.
New to BJJ? Start at GRPL Club Jiu Jitsu Brasileiro
GRPL Club Jiu Jitsu Brasileiro 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 GRPL Club Jiu Jitsu Brasileiro
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. 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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