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Plateau Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bonney Lake, 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 plateaujj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (253) 797-1223
Hours
| Monday | 9–10 AM, 4–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9–10 AM, 4–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9–10 AM, 4–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9–10 AM, 4–7:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“With John's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience, you, your kids, your spouse, or your friends will be in good hands!”
“I went to a recent open mat and was super impressed with what they've accomplished here.”
“John comes from a deep lineage of black belts and teaches a unique style of jiu jitsu that co-mingles sport and self defense.”
What members say
“Highly recommended Plateau Jiu-Jitsu owner/blackbelt John Proud is an excellent instructor.”
“I’d highly recommend this gym to anyone in the area looking to train jiu jitsu in a professional, family-friendly environment!”
“He's taught me so much during rolls, addressing positional questions before and after sparring, making jiu jitsu fun, addicting and giving me confidence that I can defend myself.”
From the reviews
The owners and instructors are great and very knowledgeable. They bring many years of knowledge and experience to a fantastic gym. Great people, great atmosphere.
I’m so excited to see this gym opening in Bonney Lake! I went to a recent open mat and was super impressed with what they've accomplished here. It has a very clean and modern style, the bathroom is top notch, and the enclosed changing rooms are a nice touch.
John is a dynamic jiu-jitsu instructor. He is on the mats with adults and kids. He's taught me so much during rolls, addressing positional questions before and after sparring, making jiu jitsu fun, addicting and giving me confidence that I can defend myself.
Highly recommended Plateau Jiu-Jitsu owner/blackbelt John Proud is an excellent instructor. His teaching method is smooth, patient, and easily adjusted, which makes him a great teacher for the advanced practitioner — as well as the jiu-jitsu novice. It is a certain gift to effectively work with children.
Your first BJJ class at Plateau 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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