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Inertia Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Vancouver, Washington

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Private lessons

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
  • 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
  • Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule inertiabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (503) 830-2946

Hours

Monday 6:15–8:15 PM
Tuesday 6:15–7:15 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 6:15–7:15 PM
Friday 6:15–7:15 PM
Saturday 11 AM–3 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Inertia Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“Lots of class options including one on one's, easy pricing, and just the right amount of laid back environment to let you fall in love with Jiu Jitsu.”

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🔓 Open Mat

“I had the chance to drop in for open mat and immediately felt welcomed.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Self defense, stress relief, better knowledge of body mechanics, this is it.”

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🌱 Beginners 5 mentions

“He is able to break down techniques in a way that is beneficial for both beginner and advanced students while keeping a strong focus on fundamentals.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Inertia Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 23 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 9 mentions

“I wanted a school where the instructor is knowledgeable, skilled, patient, humble, respectful and effectively communicates techniques.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 10 mentions

“He is able to break down techniques in a way that is beneficial for both beginner and advanced students while keeping a strong focus on fundamentals.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 16 mentions

“I wanted a school where the instructor is knowledgeable, skilled, patient, humble, respectful and effectively communicates techniques.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 10 mentions

“He is able to break down techniques in a way that is beneficial for both beginner and advanced students while keeping a strong focus on fundamentals.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“He is able to break down techniques in a way that is beneficial for both beginner and advanced students while keeping a strong focus on fundamentals.”

From the reviews

Inertia Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the keystone you have been missing. Coach Justin Bendsneyder passes along his love and deep black belt knowledge of the art through passion and patience. I was turned onto Inertia and Coach Justin by my longtime friend and now teammate.

★★★★★ — Adam, Sep 2019

Justin is amazing. No matter where you are at in your journey with Jiu Jitsu, he can help you move forward. One of the most patient people I have ever been around. His pricing is reasonable, straight forward and easy. No wierd hoops to jump through.

★★★★★ — Brentt, Jun 2019

I have trained with Justin for many years, he has been a great source of inspiration and information for my Jiu Jitsu journey. The level of detail is always amazing and applicable. I consider Justin to be a teachers teacher.

★★★★★ — Dave, Mar 2019

Justin is the best instructor any student could have, he continually inspires others to grow and love the sport of jui-jitsu. He has inspired me and many of my team to not only try, but commit to learning and practicing. If you choose this team to learn, your going to have fun!

★★★★★ — Dragon, Sep 2019

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New to BJJ? Start at Inertia Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Inertia Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Inertia Brazilian 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Inertia Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

212 NE 164th Ave, Vancouver, WA98684

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