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SMASH Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Spokane, 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
- 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 | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I took My son here to see how he would interact with the students his age cause he is very shy at first and usually won’t get out on the mat tell class is over.”
“A friendly and welcoming community with a traditional mindset and approach to modern sport and self defense Jiu Jitsu.”
“Very welcoming and supportive team for all levels of training!”
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What members say
“Been going here for almost a full year and I love it 100% Kaleb is an amazing professor along with professor Adam, Adam also has his own waffle place if you guys wanna check it out”
“A friendly and welcoming community with a traditional mindset and approach to modern sport and self defense Jiu Jitsu.”
“A friendly and welcoming community with a traditional mindset and approach to modern sport and self defense Jiu Jitsu.”
“Somehow he is able to keep kids that young engaged and disciplined while maintaining their enjoyment.”
From the reviews
Great place to learn the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, whether you are young or old, new learner or experienced learner. Thanks to Professor Adam for bringing a new location to the West Plains. The Instructors are Top Notch!
A friendly and welcoming community with a traditional mindset and approach to modern sport and self defense Jiu Jitsu. Highly recommended!
When it comes to high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) instruction, Adam Smith stands out as one of the most well rounded and respected coaches in the region.
I took My son here to see how he would interact with the students his age cause he is very shy at first and usually won’t get out on the mat tell class is over. My son walked right in and felt comfortable and went right out on the mat and enjoyed his class and has been asking to go back every day!
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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