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Phantom Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Maple Valley, 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 (ages 7–14) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule phantombjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (253) 569-6568
Hours
| Monday | 10–11:30 AM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10–11:30 AM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 10–11:30 AM, 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 10–11:30 AM |
The classes they run
“I know Brian, Josh, Shane and Chris have been helping out with the kids class and I'm sure there may be a few others I missed but those guys do an amazing job with the kids.”
“UPDATE: He's now been doing this for over a year and competed in his first tournament!”
“Be sure to ask about the private lesson packages to really speed up your development.”
“This gym offers great self-defense training AND advance skill development for BJJ competition.”
“As a white belt and brand new to this cerebral martial art, I've already made friends.”
Other martial arts here
“Also my wife has been doing morning kickboxing cardio classes with Julie which she absolutely loves.”
What members say
“Leo, Rod, Tyler, Jaime, Mike and Shannon are also all very great and welcoming instructors!”
“You wont just be a membership fee and a number at Phantom, you become family, at least that's our story.”
“The team itself is incredible and always willing to share techniques and grow as team .”
“My son loves coming here & my daughter will be signed up as soon as she's old enough.”
“This gym offers great self-defense training AND advance skill development for BJJ competition.”
“She speaks very highly of the coaches and the discipline and encouragement they provide is much appreciated.”
From the reviews
Love this place! We enrolled our five year old and he absolutely loves it. Coach Bingo is so great with kids! UPDATE: He's now been doing this for over a year and competed in his first tournament! It's been great watching him progress and even the assistant coaches Brian and Josh are fabulous as well.
Bingo is great! He's very welcoming as are all the students at Phantom. It's a great place to learn Jiu Jitsu whether you're just starting out or are transferring from another school. The class schedule is accommodating for shift work and the atmosphere is very positive. It's the perfect recipe for learning.
We've been bringing our kids to Phantom for 3 years and have experienced nothing but positive growth in all aspects of their lives since beginning training. Bingo, Julie and their hand selected core group of coaches create an atmosphere of community, positivity, growth, humility, and discipline that shines through in…
I just started this about 5 weeks ago. I was of course, apprehensive, nervous and felt like a freaking idiot with the complexity of BJJ. But I gotta say, the staff, coaches, owner are incredibly welcoming and friendly.
New to BJJ? Start at Phantom Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Phantom Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 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 Phantom 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.
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