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Imperial Jitz - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu + Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ephrata, 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 imperialjitz.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (509) 860-2575
Hours
| Monday | 5–6 AM, 11 AM–12:15 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–6 AM, 11 AM–12:30 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–12:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 9–10:30 AM |
The classes they run
“I had been wanting to rejoin for a few years and have since signed my daughter’s up so they can enjoy this supportive family.”
“It was her first time stepping on the mats, and the coaching staff did an amazing job with her.”
What members say
“It was her first time stepping on the mats, and the coaching staff did an amazing job with her.”
“I had been wanting to rejoin for a few years and have since signed my daughter’s up so they can enjoy this supportive family.”
“I had the pleasure of taking my 4-year-old daughter to Imperial Jitz for a youth seminar focused on anti-bullying, and I cannot say enough good things about the experience.”
From the reviews
Imperial Jitz is a jiu jitsu academy that has positively influenced me and my daughter. Each time we walk in everybody acknowledges everybody and you can tell how close this community is. The support within each other is authentic. The coaches are amazing and are very supportive!!
Imperial Jitz is an amazing place to create new skills to better your self and to become part of the imperial family!! Everyone helps each other out and we inspire each other to become a better version of ourselves and for us that have children enrolled in lil imperials or the youth class it’s amazing to see our…
Such a welcoming place. This is a place for positivity and is very up lifting. Love the coaching staff, the people, and all the little kiddos. I would and have recommended imperial jitz to everyone.
I've spent the better part of my adult life training under Professor Luis and wouldn't trade a day of it. BJJ aside, his influence has shaped me as a professional, parent, husband, and friend.
New to BJJ? Start at Imperial Jitz - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu + Fitness
Imperial Jitz - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu + Fitness comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Imperial Jitz - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu + Fitness
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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