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Midnight Jiu-Jitsu Club
5 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Seattle, 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule midnightjiujitsu.club — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–1 pm, 6–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 12–2 pm |
The classes they run
“We’re in Seattle for the weekend, so I popped in for Saturday open mat.”
“This was my first time training at a nonprofit BJJ gym and I was very impressed.”
What members say
“Josh was the instructor and within one class he has made it onto my personal Mount Rushmore of best instructors I have had.”
“The exceptional quality of instruction and training is equally matched by a genuinely welcoming and supportive environment fostered by both instructors and members.”
“The exceptional quality of instruction and training is equally matched by a genuinely welcoming and supportive environment fostered by both instructors and members.”
“Aaron had great details when answering student questions, especially for the beginners.”
“Really great mission, class, coach, students, and energy, also very mindful of cleanliness.”
From the reviews
Popped in for a Sunday Q&A/live training class led by Professor Aaron while I was visiting from out of town. This was my first time training at a nonprofit BJJ gym and I was very impressed. Aaron had great details when answering student questions, especially for the beginners.
I started my BJJ journey at this gym and have been training here for a year now. The instructors are really knowledgeable, approachable, and encouraging—and the people here are equally amazing. Everyone is welcoming, friendly, and supportive. The atmosphere is chill, with great rolls every time. Highly recommend!
I’ve had the opportunity to train at a few gyms around the country. This is the best one I’ve trained at hands down! Incredibly friendly atmosphere, knowledgeable coaches that care about folks improving and rolling safe. Do yourself a favor and drop by!!
My favorite gym I've trained at. Great set of instructors who are super approachable and knowledgable. Lots of good tough rolls with super friendly people. Midnight may not be the biggest gym but it definitely has the best vibes.
New to BJJ? Start at Midnight Jiu-Jitsu Club
Midnight Jiu-Jitsu Club 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 Midnight Jiu-Jitsu Club
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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