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Kindred Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Edmonds, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Website & schedule kindredjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
The classes they run
“Even observing the kids' class beforehand showcased the dedication of the coaches, reflecting their genuine care for each student.”
“Kindred Jiu-Jitsu offers a fantastic women's only BJJ class led by Coach G.”
“I decided to check out the nogi classes (didn't bring my gis).”
“This is for all levels and women have a chance to train with other women.”
Other martial arts here
“I started taking my FIRST ever Muay Thai classes here and I have always felt welcomed and part of the family.”
What members say
“Great coaches, super kids friendly and positive vibes and energy from everyone in this place.”
“I started taking my FIRST ever Muay Thai classes here and I have always felt welcomed and part of the family.”
“I started taking my FIRST ever Muay Thai classes here and I have always felt welcomed and part of the family.”
“I also really enjoyed Coach Harry's class—did some eco/CLA style drills and learned a great detail on an anaconda choke.”
“Students learn life values like respect, honor, hard work, doing your best, doing what’s right, the importance of good hygiene, etc.”
“Kindred Jiu-Jitsu offers a fantastic women's only BJJ class led by Coach G.”
From the reviews
My son has been taking classes here for about nine months and it’s been the best experience! Such a welcome community and the coaches are great; knowledgeable and patient, while still having fun. He’s learning all kinds of great life skills, respect for himself and others, perseverance, dealing with setbacks.
I started taking my FIRST ever Muay Thai classes here and I have always felt welcomed and part of the family. By joining, I found a community that I am proud to belong to and look forward to seeing. Not only am I challenged physically but I feel genuinely accepted at what skill level I am able to offer.
Kindred coaches are the best of the best. They make learning bjj fun while also running a tight ship. Students learn life values like respect, honor, hard work, doing your best, doing what’s right, the importance of good hygiene, etc. The coaches are great communicators and know how to talk to kids.
Dropped in while visiting my folks in the area. Kindred is a welcoming, relaxed environment with some tough rolls. As a bigger dude, it was good to get some rolls with some larger + higher belts. I also really enjoyed Coach Harry's class—did some eco/CLA style drills and learned a great detail on an anaconda choke.
New to BJJ? Start at Kindred Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai
Kindred Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai 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 Kindred Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai
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. 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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