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Marcelo Alonso BJJ
4.8 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Seattle, 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
- 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
- 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 mabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9–11 AM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–1 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9–11 AM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–1 PM |
The classes they run
“They also have an exceptional kids’ program if you’re looking to introduce them to something that will instill discipline, confidence, and coordination.”
“I was in Seattle for a day so I dropped in their competition class, everyone was extremely polite and knowledgeable.”
“Parking is very manageable Loved the place and would recommend it for beginners and seasoned athletes alike.”
What members say
“Clint is an amazing instructor and genuinely great guy.”
“Parking is very manageable Loved the place and would recommend it for beginners and seasoned athletes alike.”
“The vibe is competitive chill which in my opinion is the best combo that can get the best outta of ppl , keeping the art real in a safe friendly manner.”
“It's been amazing watching my sons progress from knowing nothing of jiujitsu to watching them roll with solid technique in just over a year.”
“My two boys (8 and 11) are in the kids program, and I train there as well.”
“I was in Seattle for a day so I dropped in their competition class, everyone was extremely polite and knowledgeable.”
From the reviews
I've trained under Professor Marcelo Alonso since I was 16 years old. Made it from white belt to black belt with him! I own my own academy in Monroe, Wa My life would not be what it is without Marcelo Alonso Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 5/5
Very happy I decided to train at this school! Marcelo is a wealth of knowledge. He has taken my jujitsu to anther level. He is very generous with his knowledge. He takes time to show everyone how to make the techniques work for there body types. I feel that I am always having aww haa moments.
I joined Marcelo Alonso last December 2022 and left July 2023 due to moving to Dallas and I would strongly recommend it for a plethora of reasons 1. The quality of teaching is top notch and classes are structured perfectly with many different options available depending on your schedule. 2.
Marcello Alonso is one of the best bjj instructors on the west coast!!! He is kind, patient, extremely knowledgeable, and second to none. It has been a privilege to have the opportunity to have Professor Alonso teach me in the art of bjj!
New to BJJ? Start at Marcelo Alonso BJJ
Marcelo Alonso BJJ 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 Marcelo Alonso BJJ
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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