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Jiu-Jitsu Dynamics
5 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Olympia, 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
- 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
- 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 jiujitsudynamics.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (360) 960-0620
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We made the switch from another Olympia BJJ gym because our family needed a more structured, professionally run program for both kids and adults.”
“They have a thriving youth program as well as awesome gi & nogi adult programs.”
“They encourage all children to be competitive and motivated despite whether your child chooses to compete or not.”
“Professor Will gives clear, easy to understand instruction for both self defense and sport Jiu Jitsu.”
“Highly recommended for both beginners and life-long grapplers.”
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What members say
“I started my jiu-jitsu journey here one year ago and this has been a great environment to practice and learn from a very knowledgeable instructor.”
“Excellent Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy, great for new students and very welcoming to people relocating into the area.”
“We made the switch from another Olympia BJJ gym because our family needed a more structured, professionally run program for both kids and adults.”
“He does an amazing job of breaking down techniques and adapting them for different body types and skill levels.”
“They encourage all children to be competitive and motivated despite whether your child chooses to compete or not. Discipline and respect are priorities.”
“They encourage all children to be competitive and motivated despite whether your child chooses to compete or not.”
From the reviews
I have two daughters (10,7 yrs) that have gone here for 7 months. One needed confidence and the other needed humbled. They both got it. Owners are the kindest people you will ever meet and day one you feel like part of a family. The coaches are amazing and somehow have incredible patience yet maintain discipline.
We made the switch from another Olympia BJJ gym because our family needed a more structured, professionally run program for both kids and adults. After several months at the previous school, we noticed our kids hadn’t retained much.
The environment of this gym is overwhelmingly positive. The staff are friendly and knowledgable. They have a thriving youth program as well as awesome gi & nogi adult programs. Professor Will gives clear, easy to understand instruction for both self defense and sport Jiu Jitsu. High level coaching!
Great owners, great Professors, great team of kids. Professors run the classes very well and make good use of time. They encourage all children to be competitive and motivated despite whether your child chooses to compete or not. Discipline and respect are priorities. Very good team atmosphere.
New to BJJ? Start at Jiu-Jitsu Dynamics
Jiu-Jitsu Dynamics 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 Jiu-Jitsu Dynamics
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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