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Honeybear Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Elma, 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
- 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule honeybearjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 860-501-9040
Hours
| Monday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–6 am, 5–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–6 am, 5–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 12–1 pm, 5–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Both my kids live it and the instructors have created a welcoming family friendly atmosphere.”
“From first timers to experienced vets, it’s a welcoming place to learn and have some fun.”
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What members say
“Both my kids live it and the instructors have created a welcoming family friendly atmosphere.”
“Both my kids live it and the instructors have created a welcoming family friendly atmosphere.”
“I stepped out of my comfort zone and decided to try something new, and I am so glad that I did!”
From the reviews
Aaron is absolutely amazing with his students. He is a very nice guy as well. He is very patient and thorough giving a lot of detail while explaining the moves. My boys love going to honeybear jiu-jitsu
So much fun! Both my kids live it and the instructors have created a welcoming family friendly atmosphere. We do it as a family and love every time we go.
I stepped out of my comfort zone and decided to try something new, and I am so glad that I did! The owners are so welcoming and provide a safe and well-structured learning environment. I highly suggest coming and seeing what it's all about!
I have been training here for the last 2 years and it’s always great to step in and continue on my training. From first timers to experienced vets, it’s a welcoming place to learn and have some fun.
New to BJJ? Start at Honeybear Jiu Jitsu
Honeybear Jiu Jitsu 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 Honeybear Jiu Jitsu
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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