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SMASH Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Spokane 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule smashbjjspokane.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 509-514-5000
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Classes are well-structured, and the instruction is top-notch, with great attention to detail and a strong focus on fundamental BJJ techniques.”
“ADAM SMITH'S Jiu Jitsu lineage is traced directly back to MARCELO ALONSO, my son who is 9 now and I have been training with him for 4 years.”
“Whether you're looking to get in shape or train as a serious competitor, you've got to get in there!”
“It teaches the kids structure, respect, confidence, self defense, and self control, while still enjoying themselves.”
“From the second I walked in as a complete beginner I could feel the incredible energy and welcoming atmosphere that everyone brings to the mats.”
Other martial arts here
“SVBJJ is the only gym in the area to have both a full sized MMA cage and a full sized boxing ring.”
“SVBJJ is the only gym in the area to have both a full sized MMA cage and a full sized boxing ring.”
What members say
“Coach Adam is the man! Very knowledgeable and welcoming!”
“I visited through town for a short time and Adam and everyone in the gym were extremely welcoming, professional and provided an overall great atmosphere.”
“Professor Adam and all of the other coaches are not only incredibly skilled and knowledgeable but also patient, supportive, and committed to helping every student grow.”
“Classes are well-structured, and the instruction is top-notch, with great attention to detail and a strong focus on fundamental BJJ techniques.”
“Can't say enough about the program- its helped our kids build confidence, and friendships off the mats as well.”
“Whether you're looking to get in shape or train as a serious competitor, you've got to get in there!”
From the reviews
Family friendly environment! I signed up my entire family almost a year ago and it was one of the best decisions of my life! We felt welcomed from day one! You’ll feel like part of the gym family immediately!
I love this gym! Amazing coaches! Amazing students who all aim to better each other and help each other grow stronger and learn. This place is a great positive environment raising leaders!
Smash BJJ has been such a positive part of our family’s life. Our kids have trained at the Deer Park location for six years and we recently spent time at the Spokane Valley location. The experience was just as good. Like our home gym in Deer park, coaches are patient, encouraging, and know how to speak kid.
Great gym been going there for almost 5 years and you'll have a hard time finding a better community of people and a coach who devotes his whole life to martial arts.
New to BJJ? Start at SMASH Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
SMASH 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 SMASH 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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