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Praxis Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.6 ★★★★★ 72 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule praxisbrazilianjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 360-329-2289
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | 12–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Larry has created in incredible, inclusive environment where people of all levels can safely train and develop as martial arts.”
What members say
“The instructor Larry is super knowledgeable about jiu-jistu and a very nice guy.”
“Larry has created in incredible, inclusive environment where people of all levels can safely train and develop as martial arts.”
“I highly recommend for newcomers to jiu jitsu or visitors in the Seattle area to pay a visit to this welcoming and skilled gym!”
“Every couple of weeks, he focuses in on a specific area, giving plenty of time to practice and master one specific technique.”
“Very competitive gym, very clean, and I would recommend training here whether you live in Seattle or are just visiting.”
“I can say with 100% confidence that training at Praxis BJJ was the highlight of my work trip and I cannot wait to visit again.”
From the reviews
I trained here while travelling for work and had a wonderful experience! Larry was approachable, friendly, and of course knowledgeable. The students were welcoming and helpful when I had questions.
Just started training BJJ a month ago here and have really enjoyed it. Everyone is laid back and want to help you improve. Instructors, including the owner Larry are welcoming and knowledgeable. It's worth checking out, especially if you're near downtown Seattle.
Praxis is a great gym with lots of classes for beginners to train through the week. The teachers are kind and patient. Even with little to no knowledge before joining, I enjoy every class and feel I am getting better every time. Larry is a great teacher!
Fantastic gym to train at. I was visiting from Tennessee and Professor Larry was extremely welcoming, as were his students. He loaned me a gi with no hesitation and allowed me to join his advanced class. The rolls were very hard but safe, everyone was trying to get better and not trying to hurt anyone just to win.
New to BJJ? Start at Praxis Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Praxis Brazilian Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Praxis 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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