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Identity Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Seattle, 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule identityjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 206-786-1912
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 5–6:30 pm |
The classes they run
“The community is welcoming, and the nogi class, though intimidating at first, turned out to be fun, especially with their ecological class design.”
“This gym teaches both gi and no gi and the no gi classes follow an ecological dynamics approach.”
“Identity has become my "3rd place" where I not only learn self defense skills but socialize with people from all walks of life.”
“Started with the beginner program and found the coaches to be helpful and patient.”
What members say
“The gym is a welcoming environment and Tuan is a great instructor who is deeply invested in practitioners' development and building community.”
“it can be intimidating to try jiu jitsu as a girl but everyone is so kind and welcoming that you really feel like you’re there to grow and learn together.”
“it can be intimidating to try jiu jitsu as a girl but everyone is so kind and welcoming that you really feel like you’re there to grow and learn together.”
“The space is super clean from the locker rooms to the mats to the showers (free shampoo!”
From the reviews
This is a very well run gym that offers a welcoming environment that is curated from the staff and all of its members. Everyone here is friendly and is very encouraging of newcomers. The facility has everything you need, plenty of mat space, bathrooms and even showers.
love this gym! the coaches are so patient and hardworking. it can be intimidating to try jiu jitsu as a girl but everyone is so kind and welcoming that you really feel like you’re there to grow and learn together. it helps that the facilities are organized and well kept.
I recently joined the International District's first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym and I couldn't be happier with my decision. The gym is well-equipped with top-of-the-line equipment and has two showers for convenience. But what really stands out is the friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
I was referred by a friend and tried the free trials at Identity Jiu-Jitsu. Started with the beginner program and found the coaches to be helpful and patient. The community is welcoming, and the nogi class, though intimidating at first, turned out to be fun, especially with their ecological class design.
New to BJJ? Start at Identity Jiu-Jitsu
Identity 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 Identity 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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