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Royal MMA
4.6 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bothell, Washington
Plan your first class
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule royal-mma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (206) 717-4417
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 PM, 3–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–1 PM, 3–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–1 PM, 3–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My two kids have been part of Royal MMA club for two years, and it’s been a fantastic experience.”
“My teen daughter is part of the teen class and sparring class and the coaches have been so great teaching her how to box and giving her so much more confidence in herself.”
“If you're looking to start training MMA, BJJ, Boxing, Kickboxing, or No Gi BJJ I believe you will find this gym to be exceptional.”
“The class size is small so everyone gets plenty of one-on-one time with the instructors.”
“I feel much more confident in my self-defense abilities than I did when I first started.”
“With Mark in my corner, I was able to step into the cage for the first time and come out with a win.”
Other martial arts here
“Our kiddo attended for 2 months and is off to explore other interests but we would choose them again if she returns to MMA.”
“If you're looking to start training MMA, BJJ, Boxing, Kickboxing, or No Gi BJJ I believe you will find this gym to be exceptional.”
“If you're looking to start training MMA, BJJ, Boxing, Kickboxing, or No Gi BJJ I believe you will find this gym to be exceptional.”
What members say
“Every week - I look forward to seeing the friends I have made and learning from the amazing coaches.”
“I 100% recommend coming to Royal MMA if you're a beginner and have any interest in boxing or jiu jitsu.”
“Great place to workout and learn, lots of great people, staff is available and friendly at all times, if you want to get a good sweat in this would be it”
“Great place to workout and learn, lots of great people, staff is available and friendly at all times, if you want to get a good sweat in this would be it”
“This is a great gym and I highly recommend joining and learning BJJ.”
“My teen daughter is part of the teen class and sparring class and the coaches have been so great teaching her how to box and giving her so much more confidence in herself.”
From the reviews
I've been training here for about 8 months, and I have no plans to stop. The class size is small so everyone gets plenty of one-on-one time with the instructors. Those attending class form a friendly little community of mutual support.
Update: 10/2024 Still love this Gym, and now I have kid's that train here. The price is right, the kids get good attention. The coaches are really good and help you learn the art of Jiujitsu. I'd recommend Royal MMA to anyone interested.
Training at Royal MMA under Coach Mark has been one of the most transformative experiences. When I first walked into the gym, I was 240 pounds and unsure of where to even begin.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My two kids have been part of Royal MMA club for two years, and it’s been a fantastic experience. They’ve grown not only in their athletic skills but also in discipline, confidence, and sportsmanship. The instructors are knowledgeable, encouraging, and create a positive, respectful environment for everyone.
New to BJJ? Start at Royal MMA
Royal MMA 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 Royal MMA
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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