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HEVA BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Renton, 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
- 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 3–5) — 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 hevabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (253) 220-7844
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They had classes for kids and adults at all levels and their facility was nice and clean.”
“HEVA BJJ is great for adults and children who want to try it out for the first time and for those who are looking to improve their game.”
Other martial arts here
“Hoc is an amazing coach with a wealth of knowledge in BJJ and wrestling.”
What members say
“Knowledgeable instructors and very welcoming environment - HEVAs definitely worth checking out.”
“He’s one of the most welcoming black belts I’ve ever met, and his ability to teach and break things down makes learning both enjoyable and productive.”
“He’s one of the most welcoming black belts I’ve ever met, and his ability to teach and break things down makes learning both enjoyable and productive.”
“They also make sure that everybody is practicing safely with good technique.”
“They had classes for kids and adults at all levels and their facility was nice and clean.”
From the reviews
Absolutely the BEST Jiu Jitsu gym! Was my first time joining a class and brought my family to check the place out. Hoc, Elizabeth, and everyone in the class were incredibly welcoming! My 3 year old told me she wanted to come back again the next day right after the class was over! Unbelievable!
I can’t say enough good things about HEVA BJJ! Highly recommended!! We scoped out a few different martial arts places and we are so lucky to have found HEVA. They offer kids and adults classes in a clean and very family friendly place. The coaches are amazing especially Coach Hoc & Coach Elizabeth.
HEVA BJJ is a great place to train as it is full of great instructors that make the environment safe, family-oriented, and fun as they make sure to teach you nee techniques and have you apply them as you use the open mat!
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was very intimidating to me but attending a class at HEVA helped calm my nerves. The coaches and members were so kind, patient, and supportive. I had a lot more fun than I expected. They had classes for kids and adults at all levels and their facility was nice and clean.
New to BJJ? Start at HEVA BJJ
HEVA BJJ 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 HEVA BJJ
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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